BSCC
Contra Costa County, Detention Facilities (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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June 4, 2019
Sheriff David Livingston
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
651 Pine Street, 7th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
2018-2019 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAIL AND COURT
HOLDING FACILITIES, PENAL CODE 6031
Dear Sheriff Livingston:
On March 25-28, 2019, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the 2018-2020
biennial inspection of the Contra Costa County Jails and Court Holding Facilities. A pre-inspection briefing was
held on December 13, 2018.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR). In
addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f)
for the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15 Procedures
Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for
design; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity
of the facility. Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine
compliance.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health
Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer
and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Each of the local inspections
were current.
DETENTION FACILITY
Inspection Martinez Detention Marsh Creek Detention West County Detention
Fire and Life Safety April 11, 2019 August 8, 2017 November 16, 2017
Medical and Mental Health November 29, 2018 November 30, 2018 November 2018 (no date)
Nutritional Health November 1, 2018 October 31, 2018 October 30, 2018
Environmental Health November 14, 2018 November 15, 2018 November 6, 2018
COURT HOLDING FACILITY
Inspection A.F. Bray Superior Richmond Superior Walnut Creek Richard E. Arnason
Court Court Superior Court Justice Center
Fire and Life Safety March 22, 2019 March 19, 2019 March 18, 2019 March 3, 2019
Environmental Health February 21, 2019 February 26, 2019 February 26, 2019 February 21, 2019
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Sheriff David Livingston
Contra Costa County
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BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of a review of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department Custody Policy and
Procedure Manual, a site visit to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with
administration, facility staff, inmates and collaborative partners.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable
regulations included in Title 15, CCR.1 We found the following items of noncompliance.
Title 15, Section 1055 Use of Safety Cells:
During our review of safety cell documentation and discussion with medical staff, we found that safety cell
retention was not being documented in accordance with policy and the requirements of this section at the
Martinez Detention Facility. While it is evident that medical staff are checking inmates in safety cells in the
medical files, there is a discrepancy between policy and practice of documenting the reason and approval
for continued retention.
Title 15, Section 1065 Exercise and Recreation:
During the review of recreation yard for inmates housed in D House Section C Administrative Separation
at the Martinez Detention Facility, the agency was found noncompliant due to the inmates receiving less
than three hours of recreation yard time in a seven-day period. Upon notification to the command staff of
the noncompliance, inmates were immediately removed from this housing area and placed in another
housing module with access to a recreational yard in the dayroom.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant of any facility since the last BSCC biennial inspection. We found
no areas of noncompliance.
Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA. Minors are not held at any of the
Contra Costa County Jails and have designated areas separate from adults at the Court Holding Facilities.
1 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures nor do we review them for
constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons
deemed appropriate.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
FACILITY NAME: Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) FACILITY TYPE: II BSCC CODE: 0440
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Assistant Sheriff Schuler, Captain Simpkins, Lieutenant Henriquez, DATE: 3/25/19
Specialist Bianucci
FACILITY NAME: Marsh Creek Detention Facility (MCDF) FACILITY TYPE: III BSCC CODE: 0460
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Assistant Sheriff Schuler, Captain Simpkins, Lieutenant Henriquez, DATE: 3/27/19
Specialist Bianucci
FACILITY NAME: West County Detention Facility (WCDF) FACILITY TYPE: II BSCC CODE: 0470
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Assistant Sheriff Schuler, Captain Simpkins, Lieutenant Henriquez, DATE: 3/26/19
Specialist Bianucci
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander
TITLE 15 SECTION MDF MCDF WCDF P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code The agency was found in compliance with
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or Yes Yes Yes STC regulations.
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
Deputies complete the Corrections Officer
Yes Yes Yes
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
after graduating the regional academy prior
from the date of assignment.
to working the jails.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall Yes Yes Yes
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, Yes Yes Yes
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year
from date of assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as Yes Yes Yes
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST
management course within one year from date of
assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
With the exception of any year that a core training module
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, Yes Yes Yes
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I,
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
2.03.03 Detention Facility Transfers and
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each Sign-Ups
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and 2.03.05 Duty Hours
operation of the programs and activities required by these 2.10.17 WCDF Perimeter Unit
regulations.
2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
Requirements
2.10.19 Housing Unit Deputy
Yes Yes Yes 2.10.20 D Module Deputy
2.10.21 F Module Deputy
2.10.22 M Module Deputy
2.10.23 WCDF Building 4 Housing Unit
Deputy
2.10.24 WCDF Building 8 Housing Unit
Deputy Male
2.10.25 Deputy Supervising Female
Inmates
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
facility or in the building which houses a local detention Yes Yes Yes Requirements
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in Yes Yes Yes Requirements
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 2.03.03 Personnel
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
Yes Yes Yes
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and Requirements
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
Yes Yes Yes
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through Checks
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no 2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. Checks
Yes Yes Yes
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
routine safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
Safety checks are required twice every hour
at MDF and WCDF, with no more than 40-
minute time gap between checks. MCDF
Yes Yes Yes
requires a safety check to be conducted
once every hour with no less than a 40-
minute gap between checks.
BSCC Staff reviewed safety checks in the
agency’s Jail Information Management
System. When safety checks are late, the
deputies make log entries stating the reason
why the safety check was late. The agency
is in compliance with this section.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is Location
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards Yes Yes Yes Fire training is provided in the Corrections
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course and fire drills are scheduled
quarterly.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures Yes Yes Yes
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 2.01.05 CSB Policy and Procedure Manual
Review and Dissemination
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and The policy and procedure manual is located
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and on the departments Intranet site for
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed employees to access. The policy manual
Yes Yes Yes
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be was last reviewed on March 26, 2019.
made available to all employees.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
communications. 2.01.06 Facility Meetings and
Yes Yes Yes
Communication
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
Yes Yes Yes
administrator/manager. 2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force. 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
Yes Yes Yes
CCCSO Policy and Procedure 1.06.61Use
of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code Yes Yes Yes 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
Section 3407.
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 2.11.01Inmate Booking Folder
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and Organization
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
administrator is empowered to use.
2.11.14 P.C. 849(b) Release Procedures
Yes Yes Yes
2.11.15 Accelerated Release (PC 4024.1)
2.11.17 4011.7 and 4011.9 Hospital
Releases
2.11.18 Temporary Release and Removal
(6) Security and control including: Yes Yes Yes
physical counts of inmates, Yes Yes Yes 2.08.12 Inmate Counts
searches of the facility and inmates, 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
Yes Yes Yes 2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
Control
2.10.17 WCDF Perimeter Unit
contraband control, and, 2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
Yes Yes Yes
Control
key control. 2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
Yes Yes Yes
Control
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
The review and evaluation shall include internal and Procedures
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse
The annual security reviews were
and sexual harassment.
Yes Yes Yes completed on:
(7) Emergency procedures include:
MDF: January 2, 2019
MCDF: November 26, 2018
WCDF: December 6, 2018
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section
1032 of these regulations; Each facility has their own fire suppression
pre-plan which includes maps for
Yes Yes Yes
evacuation routes, policies and operational
procedures.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
Yes Yes Yes 2.08.06 Escape Review Committee
2.08.35 Inmate Escapes
(C) mass arrests; 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
Yes Yes Yes
2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(D) natural disasters; 2.07.12 Earthquake Plan
Yes Yes Yes
2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
Yes Yes Yes
Location
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 2.08.27 Security Cameras and Perimeter
chemical agents, and related security devices. Fence Alarms
2.08.28 Electronic Weapons
Yes Yes Yes 2.08.41 Garrett Metal Detector
2.08.46 Control of Weapons and Armory
Equipment
2.08.48 40mm Less Lethal Weapon System
(8) Suicide Prevention. Yes Yes Yes 2.13.10 Civil Disturbances
(9) Segregation of Inmates. Yes Yes Yes 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Yes Yes Yes
sexual harassment. (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting Yes Yes Yes (PREA)
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure The agency has department wide
confidentiality. Yes Yes Yes Emergency Operations Manual separate
Subsections c and d do not apply and have been deleted. from the jail policy and procedures manual.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following:
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(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other (PREA)
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual 2.12.01 Intake Classification
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Inmates are informed how to report sexual
incidents,
abuse and harassment during the video
orientation process and inmate handbook
given to them at intake. The inmates have
Yes Yes Yes
multiple ways of reporting sexual abuse or
harassment after being assigned a housing
module. Inmates can report abuse or
harassment by the free Jail Crisis Hotline
(numbers with speed dial options are posted
in the housing modules), inmate request or
verbally to any jail staff.
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
community members, and other interested third-parties (PREA)
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The 2.12.01 Intake Classification
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
information for the public or third-party
Yes Yes Yes advocate to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of an inmate. The public or
third-party advocate can file a report
verbally with any jail staff, use the Jail
Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint in
writing.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
Yes Yes Yes
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
contact with inmates.
Staff receive regular training in recognizing
Yes Yes Yes the signs and symptoms of mental illness
and depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
and prior to housing assignment. Screening, III Procedure, A. New
Admissions
Prior to being placed in general population,
all newly assigned or transferred inmates
receive a physical examination. Medical
staff document the intake medical
Yes Yes Yes screening process in a ecteronic medical
record. The medical examination screening
consists of inquiring of current illness or
health problems, infectious diseases,
medication taken, special health
requirements, drug and alcohol use and past
or present treatment of a mental disorder or
suicidal ideations.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Yes Yes Yes
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Yes Yes Yes
Medical Screening Procedures
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Yes Yes Yes Medical Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Yes Yes Yes
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. Yes Yes Yes 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Yes Yes Yes
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Procedures
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Yes Yes Yes
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Each facility has their own fire suppression
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section pre-plan which includes maps for
Yes Yes Yes
1029); evacuation routes, policies and operational
procedures.
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection All facilities provided documentation of the
Yes Yes Yes
record; monthly fire prevention inspections.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and MDF: 4/11/19
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Yes Yes Yes MCDF: 8/8/17
inspections at least once every two years;
WCDF: 11/16/17
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation
Plan
2.07.04 WCDF Relocation and Evacuation
Yes Yes Yes
Plan
2.07.05 MCDF Relocation and Evacuation
Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 2.07.14 Emergency Housing
Yes Yes Yes
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
Yes Yes Yes
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with The departments Jail Profile Survey is up to
applicable inmate demographic information as described in Yes Yes Yes date.
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
Organization
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the Each facility maintains custody records on
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall all inmates incarcerated in the facility they
Yes Yes Yes
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal are assigned.
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities (PREA)
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data
The department’s PREA coordinator is
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to Yes Yes Yes
responsible for all tracking and
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
documenting data collection and submittal
30303(a)(1).
to the U.S Department of Justice Statistics.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several
procedures for the maintenance of written records and Yes Yes Yes types of incident reports for all three
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or facilities. The reports contained the
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of information required in this section for
a detention facility or other person. compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and Yes Yes Yes
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility Yes Yes Yes
manager or his/her designee.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
Yes Yes Yes
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The State Corrections Standards Authority Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 The department will make Title 15
of the California Code of Regulations. available for inmates or the public when
Yes Yes Yes
requested. The public can make requests in
person to the staff in the jail lobbies.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Yes Yes Yes
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(3) 1062, Visiting Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(4) 1063, Correspondence Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(5) 1064, Library Service Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Yes Yes Yes
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(12) 1071, Voting Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(13) 1072, Religious Observance Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties
Access to rules regulations are provided by
Yes Yes Yes either bulletin boards in module, inmate
kiosks or a binder at the deputy station.
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services Yes Yes Yes 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Inmate deaths will be handled as outlined in
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health the Sheriff's Office Manual Section
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures Yes Yes Yes 1.06.62.
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 2.08.36 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
Yes Yes Yes
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor 2.08.36 Inmate Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
lockup, or court holding facility:
Juveniles are not held or brought to the
Yes Yes Yes Contra Costa Jail Facilities. In the event a
minor is brought into custody, the
department has policy pertaining to this
section.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 2.08.36 Inmate Death
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy Yes Yes Yes
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 2.08.36 Inmate Death
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
Yes Yes Yes
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 12 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or 2.12.01 Intake Classification
III facility shall develop and implement a written 2.12.02 Reclassification
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to
2.12.03 Facility Classification and
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex,
Capacities
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
2.12.04 Classification Records
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive
2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be Yes Yes Yes Recording
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. Workers
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's Costa County. When an arrestee is brought
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing into custody, a booking deputy asks basic
assignments. information before the inmate is
interviewed by a classification deputy and
medical staff.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 2.12.01 Intake Classification
and implement a classification system which will include the 2.12.02 Reclassification
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
During the classification interview, the
shall include the use of as much information as is available
Classification Unit uses an “Objective
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for Yes Yes Yes
Classification” system pursuant to Title 15,
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
to ensure appropriate housing and
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
programming of inmates.
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 2.12.01 Intake Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Capacities
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
Yes Yes Yes
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is Inmates are interviewed by a classification
completed. Yes Yes Yes deputy and a medical staff member during
the intake process to determine the level of
offense, sophistication, violence potential,
and any medical or mental or chemical
dependency issues in order to determine
proper assignment to a housing unit.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Medical Screening Procedures
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or Screening
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
problem identified by the health authority. The response
Requirements
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
Arrestees brought into custody are screened
by Medical staff. Prior to the arresting
Yes Yes Yes
agency leaving, the arrestee must have a
Health Questionnaire completed to ensure
the arrestee does not have any serious
medical/mental condition that would
require the arresting officer to take the
arrestee to a medical facility prior to
booking acceptance.
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1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Yes Yes Yes
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
Screening
appears gravely disabled.
Yes Yes Yes The departments policy requires physical
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
examinations be completed for each inmate
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
newly committed custody or transferred
sick call, whichever is earliest.
from another facility.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
the inmate or others. 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
Inmates who have or are suspected of
Yes Yes Yes
having developmental disabilities are
separated from the general population
pending assessment to prevent them from
being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall When an inmate is determined to be placed
develop written policies and procedures which provide for in administrative separation at the MCDF
the administrative segregation of inmates who are or WCDF, they are transferred to the MDF.
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is Yes N/A Yes
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation
Yes Yes Yes
of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 2.08.19
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no safety cells at the MCDF.
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who Inmates who have been determined to be
display behavior which results in the destruction of property placed in a safety cell at the MCDF, are
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. transferred to the MDF.
The safety cells at WCDF are only used for
emergencies or a holding cell for inmates to
be transferred. When used as a holding cell,
you are considered noncompliant with this
section.
Yes N/A Yes
BSCC staff reviewed documentation for
safety cell placements and the justification.
The documentation appeared to be in
accordance with this section and with the
department’s policy. Most of the
documents reviewed, were dated prior to
the January 2019 Title 15 update to this
section.
BSCC staff will be conducting a follow up
review mid to late 2019.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.18 Observation Logs
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 2.08.19 Safety Cells
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate Yes N/A Yes
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 2.08.19 Safety Cells
a substitute for treatment. Yes N/A Yes
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An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 2.08.19 Safety Cells
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
The department’s policy states medical
minimum of every four hours.
staff review and justify retention for
inmates placed in a safety cell. Retention
documentation is placed in the inmate’s
medical records and/or the safety cell
observation log. Shift sergeants review and
sign the observation logs.
During our review of safety cell
documentation and discussion with medical
staff, we found that safety cell retention
was not being documented in accordance
with policy and the requirements of this
section at the Martinez Detention Facility.
No N/A Yes While it is evident that medical staff are
checking inmates in safety cells in the
medical files, there is a discrepancy
between policy and practice of
documenting the reason and approval for
continued retention. Therefore, it was
determined the department is noncompliant
with this section.
BSCC staff provided technical assistance
for policy and retention. The agency’s
command staff informed BSCC staff during
the exit interview they will be taking steps
to correct the noncompliance. BSCC staff
will conduct a follow review of safety cell
retention documentation in late 2019.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 2.08.19 Safety Cells
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Policy requires medical staff to conduct an
Yes N/A Yes
assessment upon an inmate being placed in
a safety cell.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 2.08.19 Safety Cells
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
The department’s policy is for medical staff
Yes N/A Yes
to conduct an assessment for retention
every eight hours.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 2.08.19 Safety Cells
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with
responsible health care staff on placement and retention,
The department’s policy states continual
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. Yes N/A Yes medical and mental health evaluations will
be performed once on each shift until a
referral appointment has been completed.
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Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 2.08.18 Observation Logs
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. 2.08.19 Safety Cells
Yes N/A Yes BSCC staff have reviewed safety check
documentation and have determined they
are incompliance with this section.
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of 2.08.19 Safety Cells
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Fluids are required to be offered and
Yes N/A Yes documented on the observation log. Meals
are offered during regular inmate meal time
and documented on the observation log.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 2.08.19 Safety Cells
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable Yes N/A Yes
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no sobering cells at the MCDF or
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a the WCDF. Inmates who have been
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their determined to need to be placed in a
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and sobering cell at the MCDF or WCDF, are
procedures developed by the facility administrator. transferred to the MDF.
BSCC staff reviewed documentation of
sobering cell placements and the
justification. The documentation appeared
Yes N/A Yes
to be in accordance with this section and
their department’s policy. Most of the
documents reviewed, were dated prior to
the January 2019 Title 15 update to this
section.
BSCC staff will be conducting a follow up
review during May or June of 2019 prior to
a walkthrough of the completed mental
health unit
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as they 2.08.18 Observation Logs
Yes N/A Yes
are able to continue in the processing. 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 2.08.18 Observation Logs
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
The department’s policy states medical
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
Yes N/A Yes staff will be notified immediately when
medical problem.
inmates are placed in a sobering cell, so the
inmate can be medically assessed for
placement and retention. Retention is
reassessed at least every six hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
Yes N/A Yes
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 2.08.18 Observation Logs
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
Such observation shall be documented.
BSCC staff reviewed documentation on
Yes N/A Yes
safety checks and have determined the
safety checks are compliant with this
section.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
INMATES 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
Yes Yes Yes
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis Screening
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, Yes Yes Yes
excluding holidays and weekends.
The Contra Costa Regional Center.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 2.08.23 "TranZport Hood" Protective Spit
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Hood
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
health care staff.
Combative Inmate Management
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
for several uses of restraint devices,
including the documentation, observation
Yes Yes Yes log and justification for the restraint. The
department had limited use of the restraint
chair placements. Most of the documents
reviewed were dated prior to the January
2019 Title 15 update to this section and one
report was reviewed from 2019. Most of the
reports reviewed documented inmates were
in a restraint chair for less than 2 hours.
During our review, BSCC staff determined
the department is in compliance with this
section.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following area:
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• acceptable restraint devices; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The department categorizes special
restraint devices as any device that
immobilizes an inmate’s extremities and/or
prevents the inmate from being ambulatory.
Yes Yes Yes
Prone restraints are the ankle, wrist, waist
restraint devices, hobblers or any physical
control applied to an inmate in any manner
which places the inmate in a prone or
supine position, while preventing his/her
ability to move or change position without
assistance.
• signs or symptoms which should result in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
Yes Yes Yes
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
• availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 2.08.37 Automatic External Defibrillator
equipment; (AED)
AED’s are located at:
MDF:
1st floor medical, on the wall near the copy
machine.
Yes Yes Yes WCDF:
Men’s (building 2) on the wall in the nurse
triage room (left of dental)
Women’s (building 8) on the wall in the
nurse triage room.
MCDF:
Mounted on the wall in the staff office.
• protective housing of restrained persons; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
Yes Yes Yes
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
• provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Yes Yes Yes Inmates who are placed in restraints are
offered fluids every two hours per the
departments policy and they document it on
the observation log.
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• exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The department policy states deputies will
Yes Yes Yes
provide the restrained inmate an
opportunity to exercise their extremities
every two hours or as recommended by
medical staff. Deputies will document the
event on the observation log.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
substitute for treatment. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.23 "TranZport Hood" Protective Spit
Yes Yes Yes Hood
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
behavior which results in the destruction of property or 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
Combative Inmate Management
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
Yes Yes Yes
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
Yes Yes Yes
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
secured within one hour from the time of placement. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
Yes Yes Yes
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 2.08.18 Observation Logs
of placement. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
Yes Yes Yes 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, Yes Yes Yes
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the Yes Yes Yes
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
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While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. Yes Yes Yes
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
restrain inmates for security reasons. Yes Yes Yes
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Inmate Transportation
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
The department’s policy states prone
Yes Yes Yes restraints will not be used on inmates who
are known to be pregnant or who are in
recovery after delivery.
BSCC staff provided technical assistance to
ensure inmates who are pregnant are
informed of the restraint policy.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
chains, or handcuffs behind the body. Yes Yes Yes 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and Yes Yes Yes 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or Yes Yes Yes 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
restraints is medically necessary.
Inmate Transportation
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies Upon notification at intake of an inmate
governing pregnant inmates. Yes Yes Yes being pregnant, the inmate is provided an
acknowledgement form.
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1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Withdrawal
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including
Yes Yes Yes
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an Withdrawal
objective, trained and competent correctional
Yes Yes Yes
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure Withdrawal
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
The department video tapes all inmate
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
refusals for DNA collection where force is
consequences of refusal.
to be used and documents the refusal in a
written report. A sergeant is responsible
Yes Yes Yes admonish the inmate to comply with the
collection of DNA testing. The sergeant
will also witness and sign 298.1
Admonishment Form and the PC 298.1
Data Collection Form in the event the
inmate refuses to cooperate with the
sergeant.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The Withdrawal
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact Yes Yes Yes
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video Withdrawal
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time Yes Yes Yes
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
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1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an and Programs
inmate education program. 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
The programs offer varying types of
educational and vocational inmate
programming. They include, but are not
Yes Yes Yes limited to: Orientation, Adult Basic
Education (ABE), GED preparation and
testing, High school diploma preparation
and testing, Computer literacy, Visual arts,
Independent study, DEUCE (Deciding,
Educating, Understanding, Counseling, and
Evaluation) program, Parenting, Job
development, Pre-release / transition
program, Woodshop program, Custodial
program, Engraving, Sign Making,
Sublimation, Vehicle Decaling, Vehicle
Detailing, Viticulture and Landscaping.
When such services are not made available by the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator and Programs
shall develop and implement an education program with Yes Yes Yes 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
available resources.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
vocational education of housed inmates. and Programs
Yes Yes Yes 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed and Programs
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by Yes Yes Yes 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
facility rules and regulations.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
1062 VISITING 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies Visitation
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
Yes Yes Yes
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and Visiting information, rules and regulations
number of personnel will allow. are posted on the Contra Costa County
Sheriff’s internet site for the public.
(TYPE II ONLY) 2.17.02 Social Visiting
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. The facility commander or designee can
Yes Yes Yes
approve special visits exceeding this
regulation.
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(TYPE III ONLY) 2.17.02 Social Visiting
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more
visits, totaling at least one hour per week. The facility commander or designee can
Yes Yes Yes
approve special visits exceeding this
regulation
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section 2.17.02 Social Visiting
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of the Yes Yes Yes
inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the The department does not operate an inmate
N/A N/A N/A
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is video visitation system for social visits.
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
Yes Yes Yes
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017,
funding authorized by Chapter 3.11 (commencing with N/A N/A N/A
Section 15820.90), Chapter 3.12 (commencing with Section
15820.91), Chapter 3.13 (commencing with Section
15820.92), or Chapter 3.131 (commencing with Section
15820.93).
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video N/A N/A N/A
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Yes Yes Yes
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation;
The department has:
• On-site, contact for professional
visitors (example: attorneys)
• On-site, barrier
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Visitation hours;
Visiting is allowed on the following days
and times:
MDF
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Sat., and Sun.
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Except Thurs.)
Friday
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
MCDF
Saturday and Sunday
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
WCDF
Monday - Thursday:
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30
p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and,
All inmates receive visits in thirty-minute
blocks with a minimum of one hour a
week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation.
Restrictions, rules and regulations are
posted on the Contra Costa County
Sheriff’s internet site for the public.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
Yes Yes Yes
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
inmate may send or receive; Regulations
2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
Yes Yes Yes
Inmates in administrative separation have
the same mail privileges as inmates in
general population.
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her Yes Yes Yes Regulations
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Regulations
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and 2.18.13 Pro-Per Inmates
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may Yes Yes Yes
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
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(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Yes Yes Yes
facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Regulations
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Regulations
each week to permit correspondence with family members
Yes Yes Yes
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Programs
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV 2.18.06 Library Services
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by 2.18.14 Legal Reference Library
the facility administrator. The library service shall include Yes Yes Yes
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC Staff reviewed logs for recreational
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and activities at all of the facilities. When
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, which inmates are on out of cell time, the
will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise distributed recreation yard is open for their use. During
over a period of seven days. Such regulations as are the review and interviews with inmates in
reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security and mainline, it was determined the department
the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. meets and often exceeds compliance with
this regulation for mainline inmates having
access to recreation yard.
During the review of recreation yard for
inmates housed in D House Section C
Administrative Separation at the Martinez
Detention Facility, the agency was found
noncompliant due to the inmates receiving
No Yes Yes less than three hours of recreation yard time
in a seven-day period. Upon notification to
the command staff of the noncompliance,
inmates were immediately removed from
this housing area and placed in another
housing module with access to a
recreational yard in the dayroom. D House
Section C is the only housing unit at MDF
that did not have a recreation yard attached
to the dayroom. D House Section C is the
only housing unit at MDF that did not have
a recreation yard attached to the dayroom.
BSCC staff will be conducting a follow up
review of Administrative Separation
recreation yard usage during mid to late
2019.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
AND WRITINGS Regulations
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Yes Yes Yes
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper,
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Yes Yes Yes
legitimate penological interest; Regulations
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
containing information concerning where, how, or from Regulations
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a Yes Yes Yes
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Yes Yes Yes
received by an inmate; and Regulations
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her Regulations
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. 2.18.06 Library Services
Yes Yes Yes Inmates may have a total of seven (7) books
checked out at any time. This includes
magazines, schoolbooks and religious
material.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
Yes Yes Yes
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Yes Yes Yes 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to Program Visitors
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Yes Yes Yes
regulations, and, Regulations
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Yes Yes Yes
Regulations
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1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the During the booking or out of county
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to transfer process, inmates sign a MCDF
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the Intake Orientation Form. By signing the
time of placement in a living area. form, the inmate acknowledges the posted
location of the rules and regulations, the
Yes Yes Yes zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse and
sexual harassment and how to report abuse,
possession of contraband, expectations of
the inmate in the housing modules. The
inmates are also required to watch An
Inmate Orientation Video shown in the
intake area prior to the inmate being placed
on a housing module.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
Yes Yes Yes
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; Yes Yes Yes
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; Yes Yes Yes
(3) inmate grievance procedures; Yes Yes Yes
(4) programs and activities available and method of
Yes Yes Yes
application;
(5) medical services; Yes Yes Yes
(6) classification/housing assignments; Yes Yes Yes
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Yes Yes Yes
(8) voting, including registration; and, Yes Yes Yes
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Yes Yes Yes
harassment. MCDF Intake Orientation Form
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
PROGRAMS
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for Yes Yes Yes
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
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(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in: The department provides inmates with
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling; access to a variety of Social Service
Programs while incarcerated to prepare for
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
treatment, education, shelter, food, and
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
employment upon release. The programs
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
provided are: substance abuse education
(5) employment counseling; Yes Yes Yes programs for drug and alcohol addiction,
(c) referral to community resources and programs; vocational education and preparation for
(d) reentry planning and service development; employment pre-release resource
information, D.E.U.C.E. (Deciding
(e) legal assistance;
Educating Understanding Counseling
(f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled;
Evaluation) and parenting.
and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING 2.16.01 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written Yes Yes Yes
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privilege
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Program Visitors
Yes Yes Yes
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide 2.18.05 Religious Programs
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may
BSCC staff reviewed documentation for
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any
grievances and the responses from staff.
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to:
The documentation appeared to be in
• medical care; Yes Yes Yes accordance with this section and the
• classification actions; department’s policy. Grievances were
answered in a timely manner and by the
• disciplinary actions;
appropriate staff.
• program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
procedures; and
• food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
grievance; 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Yes Yes Yes Procedures and instructions for filing
grievance are posted in the module kiosks
with the inmate rules and regulations.
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(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
staff level; 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The sampling of grievances reviewed by
Yes Yes Yes BSCC staff showed grievances were
responded to from varying levels of line
staff, supervising staff and divisions
(medical).
(3) appeal to the next level of review; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Yes Yes Yes 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
of review which acts on the grievance; Yes Yes Yes 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
limit; and, Yes Yes Yes 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within the facility. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(b) Grievance System Abuse: Yes 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
Yes Yes
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES Yes 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
Rules and regulations are posted in the
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Yes Yes
housing module kiosks.
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. The Inmate Orientation video will be
Yes Yes Yes
shown once per hour in the intake booking
areas.
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For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide During the booking or out of county
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail transfer process, inmates sign a MCDF
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. Intake Orientation Form. There is provision
Yes Yes Yes
on the form for the housing to explain the
inmate rules, policies and disciplinary
procedures if the inmate does not
understand the posted regulations.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but documentation for rule violations. The
Yes Yes Yes
not be limited to, the following elements: documentation appeared to be in
accordance with this section and the
department’s policy.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
Yes Yes Yes
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
Yes Yes Yes
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
3. Disciplinary separation diet. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such Yes Yes Yes
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Yes Yes Yes
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
with the following provisions and within specified Yes Yes Yes
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Yes Yes Yes
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
24-hour waiver forms are kept in the
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing
inmates booking/custody records in hard
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
paper copy format and not documented in
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good Yes Yes Yes the departments jail information
cause.
management system. BSCC staff provided
technical assistance on making notations in
jail information management system to see
booking/custody record for waiver.
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3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have Yes Yes Yes
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in
writing.
BSCC staff reviewed rule violation reports.
Yes Yes Yes Reports that exceeded the 72-hour time
limit for a disciplinary hearing were given
no sanctions.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
Yes Yes Yes
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the
Yes Yes Yes
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Yes Yes Yes
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
from administratively segregating any inmate from the
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in Yes Yes Yes
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a Yes Yes Yes
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary
Yes Yes Yes
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
(b) Extra work detail. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
(d) Removal from work details. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Yes Yes Yes
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Yes Yes Yes
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
(h) Disciplinary separation diet. Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
ACTIONS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Yes Yes Yes
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
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(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
manager before the disciplinary separation status is
continued. This review shall include a consultation with Yes Yes Yes
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
Yes Yes Yes
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24 hour period.
(c) Penal Code Section 4019.5 expressly prohibits the 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
delegation of authority to any inmate or group of inmates to 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Yes Yes Yes
exercise the right of punishment over any other inmate or
group of inmates.
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 2.08.19 Safety Cells
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary Yes Yes Yes 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as Yes Yes Yes
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
Yes Yes Yes
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major N/A N/A N/A 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the The department does use a disciplinary diet
facility manager shall approve the initial placement on as a sanction or inmate discipline.
N/A N/A N/A
the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical
staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility
manager shall approve any continuation on that diet N/A N/A N/A
every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be
The department’s policy contains nine (9)
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review Yes Yes Yes areas that should be not be used as a
and approval of the facility manager.
sanction for discipline for an inmate rule
violation.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 2.09.01 Disciplinary Isolation
Yes Yes Yes
suspended as a disciplinary measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered Yes Yes Yes
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Juveniles/Minors are not held or detained in
sections including those summarizing the regulations these facilities.
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
N/A N/A N/A
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
N/A N/A N/A
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
N/A N/A N/A
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
N/A N/A N/A
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others
N/A N/A N/A
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to
be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or
developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall N/A N/A N/A
be established by the responsible health administrator in
cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a N/A N/A N/A
suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and
not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except
N/A N/A N/A
as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions
Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the
N/A N/A N/A
release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian,
upon the minor's release or consent.
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1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
N/A N/A N/A
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with
N/A N/A N/A
assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes.
These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation
of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced,
but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic N/A N/A N/A
surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or
assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
safety checks shall be documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect
N/A N/A N/A
the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility
security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for
recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section
1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general population
N/A N/A N/A
or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical
health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the
minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is
endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review.
(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of N/A N/A N/A
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
N/A N/A N/A
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. N/A N/A N/A
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and N/A N/A N/A
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
N/A N/A N/A
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
N/A N/A N/A
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; N/A N/A N/A
(3) inmate imposed discipline; N/A N/A N/A
(4) placement in safety cells; N/A N/A N/A
(5) deprivation of food; and, N/A N/A N/A
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. N/A N/A N/A
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
N/A N/A N/A
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
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TITLE 15 SECTION MDF MCDF WCDF P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
N/A N/A N/A
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant N/A N/A N/A
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, N/A N/A N/A
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
N/A N/A N/A
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, N/A N/A N/A
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and N/A N/A N/A
policies governing pregnant minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and N/A N/A N/A
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013
BSCC Code: 0440
FACILITY NAME: Martinez Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/91: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: 1976: X Pre-73
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Steven Wicklander March 25, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of
the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
X
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
X
fountains as specified by these regulations
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least X
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor,
X
with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 Large windows in the doors of the safety cells were
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a acceptable under the 1976 standards. Later Title 24
X
view of the entire cell revisions required windows to be no greater than 4”
in width.
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches
high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of X
the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to
inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in
Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Dormitories (2.8) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision
for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.”
2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not
change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for
single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per X
inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for
triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by
2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70
square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90
square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35
square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 inmates
X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's personal
items (NA Type I)
X
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
Dayrooms (2.9) Q Module rated for 77 beds but contains 82 beds.
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding The unit is noncompliant when the unit exceeds 77
"special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) inmates.
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of
X
3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3 feet
(914mm)
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note
2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time X
and are the least restrictive standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10) Each housing module has its own recreation yard
except for housing module D.
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X
must have a recreation area or provide community access to
one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate
capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of
X
one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required
surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of
X
the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of
applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every
Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health
care.
Located within the security area and provide for privacy of
X
inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single
X
dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
X
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility
program indicates special medical care housing is needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible to
both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X
either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the The negative pressure cells were closed for
community standard. refurbishment and maintenance. They are
X scheduled to be operational in late May or early
June of 2019. BSCC staff will follow up on a
future site visit.
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X
within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
X
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located
within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II).
It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I,
X
III & IV.
Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a
minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate
clothing and personal property, institutional clothing,
bedding and supplies. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless
clothing is issued.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was
extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities
regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic
surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators
or points in security perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in
temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging
X
cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and
double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms,
exercise areas, and correctional program
/multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel
who can respond immediately. Central control
requirement deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms,
temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells, safety
cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional
program/multipurpose space”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X
personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X
more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site
health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male and
X
female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single
dimension less than 6 feet X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas.
Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in
every single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double X
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates
in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the
outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
X
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas
must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability
to supervise.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher X
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is
sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal
vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and
in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for
X
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design in areas higher than minimum security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows
that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in X
on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
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Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X
cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys. X
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0440
FACILITY: Martinez Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 695
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 25, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Booking
1-2 Safety 1976 2 - (2) (2) 66.5 square feet
Notes: Flush ring, floor-mounted toilet; a previously permanent restraint chair has been removed from one cell. “I” bolt in
rear of cell.
3-4 Sobering 1976 2 - 4 (8) 66.5 square feet 1 1 1
5 Holding 1976 1 - 6 (6) 94.5 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 11' Bench
6 Holding 1976 1 - 6 (6) 94.3 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 10' Bench
7 Holding 1976 1 - 4 (4) 72.0 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' Bench
8 Holding 1976 1 - 8 (8) 163.5 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 29' Bench; used as for court transport when needed; there are two doors so that the cell can be used as a pass-
through.
9 Docile 1976 1 - 32 (32) 323.0 square feet 2 2 2
Notes: This is a large holding room that had originally been designed as detoxification lounge with “lounge type”
furnishings and bunks. The county received a variance in 1982 to operate this detoxification lounge. The room was later
changed to a docile holding area for male inmates awaiting booking or who have been booked and are awaiting housing.
There is seating for 33 inmates in this room; however, temporary holding cells are limited to 16 inmates. The county
received pilot project status in January 2005 to expand the capacity of this holding room to 32 inmates. Cell door is
unlocked.
16/18: Review at 18/20 inspection. There are two docile areas. Update LASE.
Court Transport Staging Area
Notes: Non-rated court sallyports (A, B, C and D) and visiting areas (3, 4, 5 and 6) are used to hold prisoners requiring
separation. Additional permanent seating added to cells 2 and 4 after 1996-97 inspection. Pursuant to administrative
discussions during the 1998-2000 inspection cells 1 and 2 are rated as "Temporary Staging Cells" under the 1991
regulations. This allows a capacity in excess of 16 inmates; however, requires that they be classified (Title 15, Section
1050) and that they be held in those cells no longer than 4 hours.
1 Staging 1991 1 - 26 (26) 322 square feet 3 3 3
Notes: 40' Bench
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
2 Staging 1991 1 - 21 (21) 255 square feet 3 3 3
Notes: 379" (31.6') Bench;
3 Holding 1976 1 - 7 (7) 110 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 11' Bench; seating was 16' in this cell at the time of original rating
4 Holding 1976 1 - 10 (10) 97 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 210' (17.5') Bench
A Module – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers; 3205 square feet dayroom. All cells are double bunked
resulting in 92 beds. The RC for this module is 91 based on dayroom square footage.
Double 2001 45 2 2 90 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
B Module – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers; 3354 square feet dayroom. The RC for this Module is 90;
all cells are double bunked.
Double 2001 45 2 2 90 1 1 1
C Module – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers. There is a medical exam room on this module for A, B
and C. The RC for this Module is 92. All cells are double bunked.
Double 2001 46 2 2 92 1 1 1
D Module – (Male) Administrative Segregation
Notes: 4 showers in A dayroom, 2 showers in B dayroom, 1 shower in C dayroom. C side uses the B side courtyard.
A-1257 square feet; B-505 square feet; C-272 square feet. RC of this module is 53, all cells are single bunked.
A Side Single 2001 32 1 1 32 1 1 1
B Side Single 2001 12 1 1 12 1 1 1
C Side Single 2001 9 1 1 9 1 1 1
E Module – (Male) Protective Custody
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers; 3196 square feet dayroom; the RC for this Module is 90.
There are two courtyards available.
Double 2001 45 2 2 90 1 1 1
F Module – Protective Custody/Medical
Notes: 5 showers for module. The RC for this Module is 90 (68 for A side and 22 for B side). All cells except those in C
are doubled. The module also includes a medical office, line up and observation room. 18/20 Mental Health Remodel
A Side Double 2001 34 2 2 68 1 1 1
Notes: A Side is often used as a medical unit due to its proximity to medical services; however, beds are also used for Ad.
Seg. and protective custody and are considered multi-use beds and therefore included in the RC.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
B Side Double 2001 11 2 2 22 1 1 1
Notes: B Side is Special Housing/Protective Custody.
C Side Single 2001 4 1 1 (4) 1 1 1
Notes: C Side is Medical Isolation; excluded from RC; air pump installed in 1999 for separate air exchange.
M Module – Medical
Notes: 4 showers; 2241 square feet dayroom. Cells 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8 are not included in the RC as they are only used as
medical/mental health beds – these are oversized rooms allowing use of hospital type beds. The remaining cells are included
in the RC as these are multi-use cells (Ad. Seg. and protective custody inmates housed in these in addition to inmates with
medical issues. In 2006/08 inspection cycle, the RC was adjusted to 24 double cells for an RC of 48 and 6 nonrated cells,
for a total of (6).
Safety 1988 1 1 (1) 60.0 square feet
Double 2001 24 2 2 48 1 1 1
1,2,3,4,7&8 Single 2001 6 1 1 (6) 1 1 1
Q Module – Intake Housing Module (Male)
Notes: Intake, pending classification; cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 4 showers; 2696 square feet dayroom.
All cells are doubled. The RC for this Module is 77 based upon the dayroom space. The total number of beds in this
module on the date of the inspection was 82.
Notes: 2016-2018 Inspection: Not crowded on the day of the inspection.
Double 2001 36 2 2 72 1 1 1
Single 2001 5 2 1 5 1 1 1
T Module – Inmate Workers
Notes: 4 Showers
Double 2001 30 2 2 60 1 1 1
06/08: The facility was constructed under 1994 Physical Plant Standards; however, the modules were re-rated using 2001 standards.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013
BSCC Code: 0460
FACILITY NAME: Marsh Creek Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: III
3/88: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: 1973: X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Steven Wicklander March 27, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Inmates are booked into the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
X
Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of
the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Holding cells assessed under the 1973 standards.
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
X
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
X
fountains as specified by these regulations
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least X
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor,
X
with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a X
view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches
high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of X
the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to
inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in
Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Dormitories (2.8)
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision
for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.”
2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not
change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for
single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per X
inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for
triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by
2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70
square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90
square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35
square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 inmates
X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's personal
items (NA Type I)
X
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding
"special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of
X
3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3 feet
(914mm)
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note
2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time
and are the least restrictive standard.)
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities
must have a recreation area or provide community access to
one.
X
Clear height of 15 feet
X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate
capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of
X
one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required
surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of
X
the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of
applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every
Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health
care.
Located within the security area and provide for privacy of
X
inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single
X
dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Inmates who are in need of this type of medical are
X
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility transferred to MDF.
program indicates special medical care housing is needed.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Housing is located within the security area, accessible to
both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X
either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the
community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X
within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
X
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located
within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II).
It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I,
X
III & IV.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a
minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate
clothing and personal property, institutional clothing,
bedding and supplies. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless
clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) Marsh Creek Detention Facility is minimum
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing security with inmates being monitored by direct
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was supervision.
extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities
regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic
surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators
or points in security perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in
temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging
X
cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and
double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms,
exercise areas, and correctional program
/multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel
who can respond immediately. Central control
requirement deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms,
temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells, safety
cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional
program/multipurpose space”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X
personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X
more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site
health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male and
X
female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single
dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas.
Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in
every single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double X
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates
in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the
outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
X
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas
must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability
to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher X
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is
sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal
vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and
in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for
X
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design in areas higher than minimum security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows
that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in X
on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X
cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys. X
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0460
FACILITY: Marsh Creek Detention Facility TYPE: III RC: 188
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Holding
Notes: Formerly multiple occupancy cells. Use has changed to holding cells; 26’ bench in each cell.
Holding 1973 2 - 17 (34) 19.5’ x 10.0’ x 8.0’ 1 1 1
Dormitories
C-1 Dorm 2001 1 30 30 30 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 1
C-2 Dorm 2001 1 30 30 30 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: This unit is not currently being used for housing. Although shown as two units, two dayrooms (40.0’ x 30.0’ x 8.0’
each) are open to one another (9’ doorway) and four (4) showers are available to all residents.
D (A side) Dorm 1988 1 40 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
D (B side) Dorm 1988 1 40 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: Dayroom (40.0’ x 60.0’ x 8.0’) available to each side.
E (A side) Dorm 1988 1 32 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
E (B side) Dorm 1988 1 46 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: Dayroom (40.0’ x 60.0’ x 8.0’) available to each side.
16/18: Units F & G were demolished in January 2017. They had not been maintained in recent years and had previously been removed
from the RC (2 – 64 bed dorms = 128 beds).
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013
BSCC Code:0470
FACILITY NAME: West County Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
5/88: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Steven Wicklander March 26, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Intake is nonoperational at this facility. Inmates
are booked in at the Martinez Detention Facility.
X
Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of
the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
X
Is at least 160 square feet
X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
X
fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Inmates requiring this cell are taken to the
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.” appropriate facility.
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least Inmates needing this type of cell are generally
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more transferred to MDF. The safety cells are used
X
during times MDF is not readily available for
immediate placement in necessary.
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor,
X
with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a X
view of the entire cell
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches
high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of X
the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to
inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in
Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Dormitories (2.8) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision
for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.”
2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not
change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for
single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per X
inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for
triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by
2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70
square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90
square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35
square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 inmates
X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's personal
items (NA Type I)
X
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding
"special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of
X
3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3 feet
(914mm)
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note
2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time X
and are the least restrictive standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X
must have a recreation area or provide community access to
one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate
capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of
X
one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required
surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of
X
the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of
applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every
Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health
care.
Located within the security area and provide for privacy of
X
inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single
X
dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
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Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
X
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility
program indicates special medical care housing is needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible to
both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X
either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the
community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X
within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
X
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located
within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II).
It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I,
X
III & IV.
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Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a
minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate
clothing and personal property, institutional clothing,
bedding and supplies. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless
clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing Alternate Means of Compliance granted 3/20/91.
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was All housing modules are direct supervision.
extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities
regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic
surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators
or points in security perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in
temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging
X
cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and
double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms,
exercise areas, and correctional program
/multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel
who can respond immediately. Central control
requirement deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms,
temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells, safety
cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional
program/multipurpose space”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X
personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
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Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X
more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site
health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male and
X
female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single
dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas.
Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in
every single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double X
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates
in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the
outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
X
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas
must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability
to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher X
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is
sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal
vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and
in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for
X
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design in areas higher than minimum security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows
that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in X
on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
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Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X
cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys. X
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0470
FACILITY: West County Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 1096
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 26, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Intake
The Booking area is not used for intake. There are two booking lounge areas used for orientation staging. Two showers
available in the Booking area.
1-4 Holding 1988 4 - 6 (24) 9.3' X 6.8' 1 1 1
Notes: 11.5' bench
5-8 Safety 1988 4 - 1 (4) 8.6' X 5.7'
Transport
T-1 Holding 1988 1 - 1 (4) 9.5' X 5.3'
2-4 Holding 1988 3 - 5 (15) 9.8' X 5.6'
Notes: Toilet, washbasins and fountain outside cells
Building 4 – Intake
Bubble: Cells 13-24, for female administrative segregation.
Notes: 24 double cells on a lower level and 24 on an upper level; one handicap cell on lower level; 6 showers per unit; to
determine the square footage of each cell, deduct 1' X 4.5' from the dimensions given; no 3' corridor deduction was made
from the dayroom square footage. There are always two deputies on this unit. 16/18: Currently unoccupied for
refurbishing.
Double 2001 48 2 2 96 11.2' X 7.0' 1 1 1
Notes: 5215 square feet dayroom.
Building 5 – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells, with the
exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers and washbasins in dayroom area. The unit is split into A
side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 248. All single cells (except
handicapped and ad seg, four on each side) have been double bunked.
ADA Single 2001 2 1 1 2 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Ad Seg. Single 2001 6 1 1 6 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.0' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square feet 24 24 8 16
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Building 6 – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells, with the
exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers and washbasins in dayroom area. The unit is split into A
side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 248. All single cells (except
handicapped and ad seg, four on each side) have been double bunked.
ADA Single 2001 2 1 1 2 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Ad Seg Single 2001 6 1 1 6 11.6’ X 6.4’ 1 1
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.6’ X 6.4’
Dayroom 13,000 square feet 24 24 8 16
Building 7 – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells, with the
exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers and washbasins in dayroom area. The unit is split into A
side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 248. All single cells (except
handicapped and ad seg, four on each side) have been double bunked.
Handicap Single 2001 2 1 1 2 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Admn. Seg. Single 2001 6 1 1 6 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.0' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square feet 24 24 8 16
Building 8 – General Population (Female)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells, with the
exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers and washbasins in dayroom area. The unit is split into A
side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 256. All single cells have been double
bunked.
Handicap Double 2001 2 2 2 4 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Admin. Seg Double 2001 6 2 2 12 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.0' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square feet 24 24 8 16
General Notes:
1. Dry cells are operated with free access to dayroom fixtures. When locked, as in administrative segregation, drinking cups will be
provided.
2. Although the facility was constructed under 1988 standards, most of the cells in the facility had been double bunked, and each of the
buildings was re-rated during the 04/06 inspection cycle using the 2001 standards.
3. In 2006/2008 cycle, RC was changed from 1104 to 1096; cells in Building 6 that were listed as double were actually single cells.
There is adequate space to double single cells and increase the RC if the county elects to do so.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
FACILITY NAME: A.F. Bray Superior Court (AFBSC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0574 DATE: 3/27/19
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Brooks
FACILITY NAME: Richmond Superior Court (RSC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0575 DATE: 3/27/19
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Brooks
FACILITY NAME: Walnut Creek Superior Court (WCSC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0576 DATE: 3/27/19
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Brooks, Deputy Arvalo and Sergeant Greenwood
FACILITY NAME: Richard E. Arneson Justice Center (REAJC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0578 DATE: 3/27/19
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Brooks
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many
regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete
California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY HOLDING Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
FACILITY TRAINING Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates, and All deputies assigned to court security have completed the
supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete the eight hours Supplemental CORE are current with the STC annual training
Yes Yes Yes Yes
of specialized training outlined in this regulation within six (6) requirements.
months of assignment. Successful completion of training, pursuant
to Section 1020 of these regulations, may be substituted for the
initial eight hours of training.
Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two years. All deputies assigned to the courts are current with the STC
Successful completion of training, pursuant to Section 1025 of these annual training requirements.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
regulations, may be substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever there is Yes Yes Yes Yes
an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation and operation of
activities required by these regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of hourly AFBSC: 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
safety checks. RSC: CSP 4.16.01 Jailer Duties
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01Jailer Duties
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01 Jailer Duties
Yes Yes Yes Yes
BSCC staff reviewed documentation of required safety
checks. The review of the safety checks determined the
facilities to be in compliance with this section.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall be
immediately available and accessible with the ability to respond to Yes Yes Yes Yes
any inmate in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there is at Female staff are scheduled throughout the court facilities to
least one female employee immediately available and accessible. assist and be readily available when needed. BSCC staff
Note: Reference PC § 4021. Yes Yes Yes Yes provided technical assistance by discussing the addition of
this section be added to policy.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel assigned and
their duties. A shift deployment for all court holding facilities is managed
Yes Yes Yes Yes
and maintained at the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
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1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All deputies complete the fire and life safety training during
Supplemental core.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one person Yes Yes Yes Yes
on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training standards for
general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life
safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff:
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for the Custody Services Bureau General Policy and Procedure
facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes: (CSB)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP) was last
reviewed and updated on 2/20/19.
Table of organization, including channels of communications; Yes Yes Yes Yes CSB Jail Manual
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
administrator/manager; AFBSC: CSP 4.04.02 Division Facilities and Stations
Yes Yes Yes Yes RSC: CSP 4.16.01 Jailer Duties
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01 Jailer Duties
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01 Jailer Duties
Use of force; Department Policy and Procedures 1.06.61
Yes Yes Yes Yes
AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01Genral Duties & Martinez Specific
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant CSP 4.12.01Genral Duties & Martinez Specific
inmates; CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of Prisoners
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f) CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring Prisoners
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Court facilities do not have a restraint chair. Only soft
restraints are used. When restraint devices are needed, the
inmate is returned to the jail.
Security and control, including: CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; RSC: CSP 4.16.01 Jailer Duties
Yes Yes Yes Yes WCSC: CSP 4.18.01 Jailer Duties
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01 Jailer Duties
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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Searches of inmates; CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands /Arrests
AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez Specific
Yes Yes Yes Yes
RSC: CSP 4.16.01 Jailer Duties
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01 Jailer Duties
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01 Jailer Duties
Contraband control; and, AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez Specific
RSC: CSP 4.16.01 Jailer Duties
Yes Yes Yes Yes
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01 Jailer Duties
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01 Jailer Duties
Key control. Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.02.04 Key Control
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, evaluates and Contra Costa County Superior Court Security Assessment
documents internal and external security measures. Report
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Completed: January 2019
Emergency procedures, including: CSP 4.06.01 Report and Notification Responsibility
Escape; Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.06.02 Pursuing Escapee
CSP 4.06.03 Reviewing Escapes
Disturbances; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.18; 1.06.23
Taking of hostages; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.29; 1.06.46
Civil disturbance; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.18; 1.06.23
Natural disasters; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
Yes Yes Yes Yes
agents; and,
Storage, issue and use of security devices. CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
CSP 4.16.01 Jailer Duties
CSP 4.18.01 Jailer Duties
CSP 4.17.01 Jailer Duties
Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.13.03 Juvenile Arraignment / Hearings
Tactical and emergency response equipment is stored in a
supervisor’s office.
Suicide prevention; and, Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
Segregation of inmates. CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands /Arrests
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The manual is available to all employees. Yes Yes Yes Yes The policy manual is available on-line.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every CSP 4.01.01 Division Facilities and Stations
two years.
Yes Yes Yes Yes The Court Security Policy and Procedures exceeds this
section by being reviewed and updated annually.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in
consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes: Each court holding facility has a fire suppression pre-plan
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 that has been developed and reviewed by the local fire
authority.
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff with a CSP 4.01.02 Firearms / Weapons – Items of Evidence
Yes Yes Yes Yes
two-year retention of the inspection record;
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; AFBSC: 3/22/19
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and RSC: 3/19/19
Yes Yes Yes Yes
(b);3 WCSC: 3/18/19
REAJC: 3/5/19
An evacuation plan; and, AFBSC: CSP 4.09.06 Evacuation
RSC: CSP 4.16.05 Evacuation
Yes Yes Yes Yes
WCSC: CSP 4.18.05 Evacuation
REAJC: CSP 4.17.04 Evacuation
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event of a fire. Prisoners would be transported to the Martinez Detention
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Facility.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Forma
There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance of
written records and reporting of all incidents that result in physical
Yes Yes Yes Yes
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee, inmate or
other person. Such records include names of persons involved, a
description of the incident, actions taken, and date and time of the
occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted to the CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Forma
facility manager or his/her designee. Yes Yes Yes Yes
3 Effective 1/1/05, statute was changed to require fire inspections every two years rather than annually.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of each in-
custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or manager; CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
the health administrator; the responsible physician; and other health Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the facility CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
provides the Board of State and Community Corrections with a copy
of the death in custody report that is submitted to the Attorney
Yes Yes Yes Yes
General.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
There is a written plan to provide for the safety of staff and inmates, AFBSC, RSC, WCSC and REAJC: Civilians who are
and segregation, to extent possible, of unusual-risk inmates. The Yes Yes Yes Yes remanded to custody from the court are kept separated from
plan also includes a method by which such information is received jail inmates attending court.
and transmitted.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
There are written policies and procedures specifying those Yes Yes Yes Yes
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical
evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had any CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands /Arrests
communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of WCSC: CSP 4.18.01 Jailer Duties
communicable diseases, including but not limited to tuberculosis or Yes Yes Yes Yes
other airborne diseases, or other special medical problems identified
by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or screening device. CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands /Arrests
Yes Yes Yes Yes
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands /Arrests
Yes Yes Yes Yes
There are written policies and procedures for the identification and
evaluation of all mentally disordered inmates.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Medical, mental health and intake screening is conducted at
Yes Yes Yes Yes
the intake jail.
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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of the CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
inmate or others. Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
There are written policies and procedures which provide for CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
Yes Yes Yes Yes
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be
prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt operations of
the jail; or, are likely to need protection from other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and secure
housing with no deprivation of privileges other than those necessary
Yes Yes Yes Yes
to obtain the objective of protecting inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES Medical, mental health and intake screening is conducted at
the intake jail.
There are written procedures for identification and evaluation of all Yes Yes Yes Yes
developmentally disabled inmates.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not used. If a
prisoner needs to be placed into restraints, they will be
There are written policies and procedures for the use of restraint N/A N/A N/A N/A transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. The remainder
devices that include: of the checklist is deleted.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS CSB 2.16.01
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the inmate's Yes Yes Yes Yes Attorney visit rooms are available at each court holding
right to confidential consultation with attorneys. facilities or a vacant courtroom is used.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections,
including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in The Probation Department is responsible for the supervision
Court Holding Facilities.) of minors. In the rare event that the Probation Department
Yes Yes Yes Yes
needs assistance with a transport, policies and procedures for
Sheriff’s Department staff are in place.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Minors are separated from adults in accordance with Welfare and CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
Institutions Code (WIC) § 208.
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Minors are segregated in accordance with an established classification CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
plan.
The court policy states when juveniles are held in a court
Yes Yes Yes Yes
holding cell, the cell will not be in the same area with an adult
inmate.
There is secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
both minors and adults use the same entrance/exit, movements are CSP 4.13.03 Juvenile Arraignments
scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact
between adult prisoners and minors. Juvenile movement through the court link, staging area and
Yes Yes Yes Yes
security elevator is conducted in a way that minimizes the
chances of the juvenile coming with in “sight or sound” of an
adult inmate.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
CSP 4.13.03 Juvenile Arraignments
A sufficient number of personnel are employed in each facility to
permit unscheduled supervision of all minors at least twice every 30 The court policy requires security checks at least once every
Yes Yes Yes Yes
minutes and to ensure the implementation and operation of the fifteen minutes at irregular intervals. Policy also states when a
activities required by these regulations. juvenile is remanded to custody, the bailiff will take the
juvenile to Juvenile Hall transportation staff for processing.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of routine CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
safety checks. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
Yes Yes Yes Yes
There is a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility.
The plan includes receiving and transmitting information regarding
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined Minor/Juveniles are only brought into the Walnut Creek
at the facility. Superior Court.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
The Contra Costa Probation Department provides “head count”
cards of the juveniles to the deputies, and this includes: name.
date of birth, photo, classification level, and medical allergies.
Minors are segregated to the extent possible within the limits of the CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
Yes Yes Yes Yes
court holding facility.
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Minors are separated from adult inmate(s) per WIC § 208. CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring Prisoners
Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez Specific
CSP 4.13.03 Juvenile Arraignments
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN CSP 4.05.02 Prisoner Illness and Injury
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
Notification is the responsibility of the Probation Department.
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and the N/A N/A N/A N/A
parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a
suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County: A.F. Bray Superior Court (Martinez) FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1982:☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19,
1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☐ ☐ ☒
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded
from the storage space requirement for personal and ☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. This facility was built prior to the 1986 regulation
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and requirement for audio video monitoring. Staff
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated conduct safety checks on thirty minutes intervals
audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or
rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☐ ☐ ☒
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional
program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from Sections
1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number
☒ ☐ ☐
of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions
thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash
☒ ☐ ☐
basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
☒ ☐ ☐
water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted
☒ ☐ ☐
for each basin required.
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1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good
☒ ☐ ☐
visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Lockers are located outside of the court holding
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ area
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY: A. F. Bray Superior Court (Martinez) TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
First Floor
Holding 1982 2 - 3 (6) 7.5' X 5.8' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'9" bench
Holding 1982 1 - 2 (2)
Notes: 4' bench space available. In addition to the holding cells, there is also an open area with a bench (though not currently used for
inmates).
Second Floor – East and West
Holding 1982 4 - 3 (12) 7.8' X 5.7' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'8" bench per cell; attorney interview room adjacent to area.
Third Floor – East and West
Holding 1982 4 - 3 (12) 7.8' X 5.7' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'8" bench per cell; attorney interview room adjacent to area.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County: Richmond Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1963:☒ 1986:☒ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19,
1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☐ ☐ ☒
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is stored and locked in the
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety sergeant’s office.
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded
from the storage space requirement for personal and ☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. This facility was built prior to the 1986 regulation
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and requirement for audio video monitoring.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated
audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or
rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☐ ☐ ☒
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional
program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Empty court rooms are used when needed.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from Sections
1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number
☒ ☐ ☐
of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions
thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash
☒ ☐ ☐
basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
☒ ☐ ☐
water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted
☒ ☐ ☐
for each basin required.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good
☒ ☐ ☐
visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☐ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is Lockers are located in the transportation sally port
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person. and the second-floor hallway
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY: Richmond Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
First Floor
1-3 Holding 1986 3 - 15 (45) 10' X 15.5' X 8' 1 1 1 1
Notes: (Holding cells 1, 2 & 3); 23' bench establishes the capacity at 15 inmates (18” per inmate); newer, less restrictive standards that
took effect in 1986 establish the toilet-washbasin ratio at 1:16 inmates. This was an increase from the 1980 standard which was in effect
at the time of construction and required a ratio of 1:8 inmates.
4 Holding 1986 1 - 3 (3) 7.3' X 8.5' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 4' bench establishes the capacity of 3 inmates (18” per inmate); square footage would be adequate for 6 inmates (10 square feet
per inmate), with additional bench space.
Second Floor – Used for Juvenile Holding
Holding 1963 1 - 5 (5) 14' X 6.8' X 1 1
Notes: 7.5' bench establishes capacity at 5 inmates (18” per inmate)
Holding 1963 1 - 6 (6) 9.6' X 5.7' 1 1
Notes: 9' bench establishes the capacity at 6 inmates (18” per inmate)
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County: Walnut Creek Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1973:☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19,
1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☐ ☐ ☒
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is stored and locked in the
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety deputy’s office.
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded
from the storage space requirement for personal and ☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. This facility was built prior to the 1986 regulation
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and requirement for audio video monitoring.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated
audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or
rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☐ ☐ ☒
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional
program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Empty Court rooms are used when needed.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from Sections
1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number
☒ ☐ ☐
of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions
thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash
☒ ☐ ☐
basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
☒ ☐ ☐
water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted
☒ ☐ ☐
for each basin required.
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1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting. BSCC staff provided technical assistance during
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must the exit brief on lighting in the holding cells.
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good
☒ ☐ ☐
visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Lockers are located in the deputy’s office.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY: Walnut Creek Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking 215 1973 1 - 10 (10) 14.5' X 7.3' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Square footage limits capacity to 10 inmates (10 square feet per inmate). Benches measure 11' and 10’ (10’ added in September
2006) establishing capacity of 10 inmates (18" per inmate). Later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-washbasin
ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 1 to 215.
Booking 216 1973 1 - 6 (6) 15.5' X 11.5' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 9.2' bench establishes capacity at 6 inmates (18" per inmate). Later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-
washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates. Square footage would allow up to 16 inmates (10
square feet per inmate) with additional bench space.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 2 to 216.
Booking 220 1973 1 - 10 (10) 13.8' X 7.3' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Square footage limits capacity to 10 inmates (10 square feet per inmate). 14.6' bench establishes capacity at 10 inmates (18" per
inmate); later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of
construction) to 1:16 inmates.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 3 to 220.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County: Richard Arnason Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☒ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19,
1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☐ ☐ ☒
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is stored and locked in the
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety sergeant’s office
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded
from the storage space requirement for personal and ☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated
audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or
rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional
program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from Sections
1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number
☒ ☐ ☐
of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions
thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash
☒ ☐ ☐
basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
☒ ☐ ☐
water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted
☒ ☐ ☐
for each basin required.
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1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good
☒ ☐ ☐
visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Lockers are located in the hallway and the sally
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ port.
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY: Richard E. Arnason Justice Center (Pittsburg) TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: March 27, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Basement (Adult)
1 H 2005 1 (14) (14) 12 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space 305 inches. RC is based on cell measurements.
2 H 2005 1 (14) (14 12 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 305 inches. RC is based on cell measurements.
3 H 2005 1 (16) (16) 16 x 19 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 312 inches. RC is based on regulations maximum number of inmates allowable in a cell.
4 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space.
5 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space.
6 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 57 inches. RC is based on
7 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space
8 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 65 inches. RC based on bench space
9 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10 x 7 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 95 inches. RC based on bench space.
10 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10 x 8 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 97 inches. RC based on bench space.
Basement (Juvenile)
Notes: 2016-2018 inspection cycle. These cells have never been used.
1 H 2005 1 (6) (6) 12 x 9 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 110 inches. RC based on bench space.
2 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 12 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC based on bench space.
3 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 70 inches. RC based on bench space
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
4 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 70 inches. RC based on bench space
2nd floor 1 1 1
1A H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2B H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2C H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2D H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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