BSCC
El Dorado County (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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December 28, 2020
Brian Richart, Chief Probation Officer
El Dorado County Probation Department
3974 Durock Road Suite 205
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
EL DORADO COUNTY PROBATION 2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209 AND 885
Dear Chief Richart:
On June 22, 2020, Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code sections 209 and 885, Board of
State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff completed the virtual 2018-2020 biennial
inspection of the El Dorado County Probation Department Juvenile Hall and Camp via a desk
audit. To prepare for this inspection, a pre-inspection briefing was held May 30, 2019.
This inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for
Juvenile Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. 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) for the
separation requirements of juveniles from incarcerated adults.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the issuance of statewide and local shelter-in-place
orders, BSCC staff were prohibited from traveling and unable to complete on-site inspections
from March 16 through June 30, 2020, the end of the 2018-2020 biennial inspection cycle. BSCC
staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of all facilities originally scheduled for
inspection during this time. Desk audits are comprised of a comprehensive review of all
applicable policies and procedures and documentation made available by your Department.
BSCC staff intend to conduct comprehensive on-site inspections of all local detention facilities
as soon as travel restrictions are lifted.
Documentation reviewed for this desk audit consisted of:
• Title 15 section 1313 County inspection and Evaluation of Building and Grounds
• Title 15 section 1320 Appointment and Qualifications (Chief Richart memo)
• Title 15 section 1321 Staffing (Reviewed two (2) months of staffing schedules)
• Title 15 section 1325 Fire Safety Plan (Monthly fire and life safety inspections and Fire
drills)
• Title 15 section 1326 Security Reviews (2019 and 2020)
• Title 15 section 1327 Emergency Procedures (Staff annual emergency procedure
review)
• Title 15 section 1328 Safety Checks (March 2020 and January 2019)
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Chief Richart
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The BSCC inspection report consists of this transmittal letter and the attached Title 15
Procedures checklist. We are including the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space
Evaluation for your information only; your staff indicated that there were no changes to the
physical plant since the previous inspection. Compliance is indicated by policy or documentation
review. Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum
standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information used to determine
compliance.
Mandatory Local Inspections
In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, Section 1313 and its authorizing statute require
local inspections conducted by the following authorities: County Building Inspection by agency
designated by the Board of Supervisors; Fire authority having jurisdiction; Local Health Officer;
County Superintendent of Schools; Juvenile Court; and, Juvenile Justice Commission.
Inspection Results
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
It should be noted, due to COVID-19 and restricted entrance into the facility the 2020 Public
Health and Juvenile Court inspections have been postponed until further notice. Upon final
review of all documentation, there are no other outstanding items of noncompliance with Title 15
at the Juvenile Hall and Camp. As indicated above, compliance is based upon virtual inspection;
please refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed discussion. No corrective
action is required at this time.
We want to thank you and your staff for their time and assistance in completing this inspection.
Assistant Superintendent Kaci Smith and Facility Supervisor Kyle Heller were helpful in
coordinating this inspection. Facility Supervisor Heller and Assistant Superintendent Smith
assisted at each step by clarifying processes, answering questions and providing supporting
documentation. This concludes the 2018-2020 biennial inspection report. I am available to assist
as needed and happy to provide technical assistance when requested. I look forward to
continuing to work together.
Please do not hesitate to email me at Craigus.thompson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 621-2852 if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Craigus Thompson Sr.
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
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Chief Richart
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Enclosures
cc: Chair, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors*
Chief Administrative Officer, El Dorado County*
Presiding Judge, El Dorado County Juvenile Court*
Chair, El Dorado County Juvenile Justice Commission*
Kaci Smith, Assistant Superintendent
*Copies of full inspection are available upon request or are available online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7079 + 7081
FACILITY NAME: El Dorado County South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center FACILITY TYPE: JH and Camp
(JTC) South Lake Tahoe Challenge Camp
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Kaci Smith, Assistant Superintendent; Kyle Heller, Facility Supervisor
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 22, 2020
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law,
each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a
documented inspection and evaluation from the
following:
(A) County building inspection by agency designated by Completed on 03/28/2019
X
the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety;
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Completed on 04/23/2019
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code X
Section 13146.1 (a) and (b);
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Nutritional Inspection: 11/25/2019
Health and Safety Code Section 101045;
X Due to COVID-19 and restricted entrance
into the facility the 2020 Public Health
inspection has been postponed until further
notice.
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy JTC annual school education program
of educational services and facilities as required in X evaluation was completed by Stanislaus
Section 1370; County Office of Education on May 7, 2019.
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Due to COVID-19 and restricted entrance
X
Welfare and Institutions Code into the facility the 2020 Juvenile Court
inspection has been postponed until further.
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section Completed on 04/29/2019
229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or
X
Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 12/29/2019 – Memo completed by CPO
BSCC Note: Compliance with this section is determined Richart stating all managers and staff are
by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification appointed in accordance with applicable
provisions of law including minimum
letter confirming that all elements of regulation are
standards from BSCC, Penal Code 6035,
met.
psychological evaluation, medical and
(a) Appointment physical exam, criminal records review, etc.
X
In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent,
director or facility manager in charge of its program and
employees. Such superintendent, director, facility
manager and other employees of the facility shall be
appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to
applicable provisions of law.
(b) Employee Qualifications Chief Richart memo
X
Each facility shall:
(1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, Chief Richart memo
skills and abilities appropriate to their job
X
classification and duties in accordance with
applicable civil service or merit system rules;
(2) require a medical evaluation and physical Chief Richart memo
examination including tuberculosis screening test
X
and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses
of childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and
mumps);
(3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Chief Richart memo
X
and training requirements adopted by the Board
pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and
(4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Chief Richart memo
employee, and psychological examination in
X
accordance with Section 1031 et seq. of the
Government Code.
(c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Chief Richart memo
employees of the facility, who may be present at the
facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications
X
as may be required by law, and their presence at the
facility shall be subject to the approval and control
of the facility manager.
1321 STAFFING Compliance with this regulation is based on
X review of policy and procedure manual and
Each juvenile facility shall: staffing schedules.
a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to We reviewed a variety of documents
carry out the overall facility operation and its including safety check records, shift
programming, to provide for safety and security of schedules and rosters. Review of these
X
youth and staff, and meet established standards documents as well as the policy and
and regulations; procedure manual revealed compliance with
this regulation.
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b) ensure that no required services shall be denied At the time of the desk audit the Juvenile
because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty Treatment Center (JTC) was budgeted for 1
absent exigent circumstances; Superintendent, 1 Assistant Superintendent,
4 Supervising Deputy Probation Officers, 4
senior Deputy Probation Officers, 13 Deputy
X
Probation Officers, and 8 Extra-Help staff.
JTC current vacancies are 1 Superintendent,
1 Supervising DPO, 2 Senior DPO’s and 3
DPO’s.
c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to A Supervisor is identified on the daily shift
X
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; rosters.
d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Supervisors oversee the day-to-day
who is responsible for operations and activities and operations with the overall responsibility of
has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core the facility delegated to the facility director.
Course and PC 832 training; There is always a supervisor, Senior or DPO
II as directed to provide supervision of staff
X
including the late-night shift. If assigned in
this role, the officer is expected to act in a
supervisory role for the shift and has full
supervisor authority except for personnel
matters.
e) have at least one staff member present on each Per policy and procedure manual staff is
X
living unit whenever there are youth in the living always present in occupied housing units.
unit;
f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to JTC has 1 Supervising Correctional Cook and
the number and security of living units, including 2 Correctional cooks.
staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting
nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen
X
supervision; direct food preparation and servings;
conduct related training programs for culinary staff;
and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may
serve food that meets nutritional standards
prepared by an outside source;
g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, JTC has 1 Administrative Secretary
medical, dental, mental health, building
maintenance, transportation, control room, facility
X
security and other support staff for the efficient
management of the facility, and to ensure that
youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from
supervising youth; and,
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h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules were reviewed to verify
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, compliance with this regulation.
subject to temporary variations in staff assignments
X
to meet special program needs. Staffing shall be in
compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for
the following facility types:
(1) Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio) Juvenile Hall population at the time of the
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide- desk audit was 11 youths,7 males, and 1
X
awake youth supervision staff member on duty for female. Review of documentation revealed
each 10 youth in detention;
staffing ratios are met at all times.
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-
X
awake youth supervision staff member on duty
for each 30 youth in detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an
X
arrangement has been made for backup support
services which allow for immediate response to
emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
X
who is the same gender as youth housed in the
facility.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of
X
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical,
kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as
youth supervision staff positions.
(2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth- This facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile
staff ratio) Hall. The balance of this regulation has been
X
(A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake deemed not applicable.
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each
10 youth in detention;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake
X
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30
youth in detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an
X
arrangement has been made for backup support
services which allow for immediate response to
emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
X
who is the same gender as youth housed in the
facility.
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(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of
X
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical,
kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as
youth supervision staff positions.
(3) Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio) Challenge Camp population at the time of
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide- the desk audit was 1 male youth. Review of
X
awake youth supervision staff member on duty for documentation revealed staffing ratios are
each 15 youth in the camp population; met at all times.
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake
X
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30
youth present in the facility;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
X
number of youth in residence, unless arrangements
have been made for backup support services which
allow for immediate response to emergencies;
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
X
who is the same gender as youth housed in the
facility;
(E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio
required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be
given to the size, design, and location of the camp;
types of youth committed to the camp; and the X
function of the camp in determining the level of
supervision necessary to maintain the safety and
welfare of youth and staff;
(F) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, X
farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be
classified as youth supervision staff positions.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION §A4 – Training and Self Development
AND TRAINING
(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth X Compliance with this regulation is based
supervision staff member shall be properly oriented solely on review of policy and procedure
to their duties, including: manual.
(1) youth supervision duties; X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(2) scope of decisions they shall make; X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(3) the identity of their supervisor; X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
them;
(5) persons to contact for decisions that are §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
beyond their responsibility; and
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(6) ethical responsibilities. X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the §A4 – Training and Self Development
supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff
member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of X All staff completes 40 hours of orientation
facility-specific orientation, including: training prior to assuming supervision of
youth.
(1) individual and group supervision techniques; X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline §A4 – Training and Self Development
and rights of youth pursuant to law and the X
provisions of this chapter;
(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
attempts
(5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation §A4 – Training and Self Development
techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and X
physical restraints;
(6) review of policies and procedures referencing §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
trauma and trauma-informed approaches;
(7) procedures to follow in the event of §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
emergencies;
(8) routine security measures, including facility §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
perimeter and grounds;
(9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals §A4 – Training and Self Development
X
to mental health services;
(10) documentation; and X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(11) fire/life safety training X §A4 – Training and Self Development
(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each §A4 – Training and Self Development
youth supervision staff member shall successfully
complete the requirements of the Juvenile X All full-time detention officers have
Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal attended Corrections Officer Core training.
Code Section 6035.
(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer §A4 – Training and Self Development
youth supervision staff shall successfully complete
X
training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal
Code.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY §D1 – Fire Safety, Prevention, and
Evacuation Plan,
Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there
shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all §F4 – Youth Supervision, Security, and Daily
times who meets the training standards established by Assignments
the Board for general fire and life safety which relate X
Review of documentation indicates that all
specifically to the facility.
youth supervisory staff receive site-specific
life safety training during orientation. Also,
all full-time employees receive fire and
safety training in juvenile CORE.
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1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL County of El Dorado Juvenile Treatment
All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and Center Policy, Procedures and Operations
implement a manual of written policies and procedures Manual was provided prior to the date of
that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are desk audit. The manual was administratively
applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made reviewed by Assistant Superintendent Kaci
available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, Smith in December 2019.
X
and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum
every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those Procedure manual is reviewed at least every
records relating to the standards and requirements set 2 years in its entirety; however, each
forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the procedure section is reviewed
Board on request. independently, and revision dates are at the
The manual shall include: top of each procedure.
(a) table of organization, including channels of Dept. Intranet Site,
communications and a description of job X Table of Contents, and
classifications; Organization Chart
(b) responsibility of the probation department, §II – Facility Management Responsibilities
purpose of programs, relationship to the juvenile §A13 – Purpose of
court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Programs/Interventions/Services
X
Commission or Probation Committee, probation §A5 – Relationships with other Agencies
staff, school personnel and other agencies that are
involved in juvenile facility programs;
(c) responsibilities of all employees; Dept Policy §IV10 – Employee Conduct,
X §A2 – Basic Philosophy,
§A14 – Chain of Command
(d) initial orientation and training program for §A4 – Training and Staff Development
X
employees;
(e) initial orientation, including safety and security §C3 – Volunteers, Contract Personnel, and
issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support other non-employees who enter the facility
X
staff, contract employees, school,
mental/behavioral health and medical staff,
program providers and volunteers;
(f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and §B1 – Documentation,
X
communication system to ensure: §B2 – Use of the Log Book
(1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; X
(2) legal and proper care of youth; X
(3) maintenance of individual youth's records; X
(4) supply of information to the juvenile court and
those authorized by the court or by the law; X
and,
(5) release of information regarding youth. X
(g) ethical responsibilities; Dept. Policy §IV1 – Policy, Procedure and
X the Law,
Dept. Policy §IV10 – Employee Conduct
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(h) trauma-informed approaches; §A4 – Training and Staff Development,
§A13 – Purpose of
Programs/Interventions/Services,
§B7 – Child Abuse Reporting,
§L6 – Mental Health Crisis Services,
§L7 – Suicide Prevention,
§L8 – Suicide Attempt,
§M3 – Commitment Programs Choices,
X
Chances, Changes
§M3.1 – Choices Program,
§M3.2 – Chances Program,
§M3.3 – Changes Program,
§M6 – Challenge Program,
§M7 – Transition and Aftercare Planning and
Implementation,
§M10 – PreDispositional Youth
(i) culturally responsive approaches; §A13 – Purpose of
Programs/Interventions/Services,
§M3 – Commitment Programs Choices,
Chances, Changes,
X §M3.1 – Choices Program,
§M3.2 – Chances Program,
§M3.3 – Changes Program,
§M6 – Challenge Program,
§M10 – PreDispositional Youth
(j) gender responsive approaches; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
Custody/Orientation,
X
§G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth,
§H3 – Searches of Youth
(k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all §G1 – Rights of Youth in
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal Custody/Orientation
access to all available services, placement, care,
treatment, and benefits, and provides that no
person shall be subject to discrimination or
harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race,
ethnic group identification, ancestry, national X
origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV
status, including restrictive housing or classification
decisions based solely on any of the above
mentioned categories;
(l) storage and maintenance requirements for any §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
chemical agents related security devices, and X
weapons and ammunition, where applicable;
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(m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- §L10 – Medical Eligibility
Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible X
youth; and,
(n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth,
sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. §G21 – Sexual Abuse Prevention, Reporting,
The policy shall include an approach to preventing, and Response
detecting and responding to such conduct and any X
retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a
provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff
or a third party.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Plan,
department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with X §D2 – Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire
safety which shall include, but not be limited to:
a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
manual of policy and procedures; X Plan,
§D2 – Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility §II – Facility Management Responsibilities
staff with two- year retention of the inspection
record; We reviewed monthly and fire safety
X inspections from July 2018 to the date of
our desk audit. All inspections were
completed and verified during this
inspection.
c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health §II – Facility Management Responsibilities,
and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); X §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
Plan
d) an evacuation plan; §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
X Plan,
§D2 – Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; §II – Facility Management Responsibilities,
§D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
Plan,
X §D2 – Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
Review of documentation reveals
compliance with this regulation.
f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
in the case of fire; and, Plan
X
Mutual Aide Contract in progress with
neighboring counties.
g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in §D3 – Pre-Fire Safety Suppression Plan
X
cooperation with the local fire department.
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1326 SECURITY REVIEW The most recent security review was
completed by Assistant Superintendent Kaci
Each facility administrator shall develop policies and
procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document
X Smith on 1/9/2020.
security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security, including, but not
limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Compliance with this regulation is based on
review of policy and procedures and review
The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific X
of staffing meeting rosters.
policies and procedures for emergencies that shall
include, but not be limited to:
(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; §IV33 – Safety, Uncooperative Clientele, and
Threats,
X
§G6 – Transportation of Youth,
§G14 – Hostage Procedure
(b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist §IV23 – Officer Involved Critical Incident
attack; Protocol,
X §IV33 – Safety, Uncooperative Clientele, and
Threats,
§D7 – Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack
(c) fire and natural disasters; §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
Plan,
X §D2 – Fire Safety and Emergency
Evacuation,
§D3 – Pre-Fire Safety Suppression Plan
(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; X §D6 – Emergency Equipment
(e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and §D1 – Fire Safety Prevention and Evacuation
X Plan,
§D2 – Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
(f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff Review of All Staff Meetings 01/09/2019
with an annual review of emergency procedures. X and 02/19/2020 revealed compliance with
this regulation.
1328 SAFETY CHECKS §F4 – Youth Supervision, Security, and
Officer Daily Assignments
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for direct visual Reviewed the Juvenile Hall safety checks for
observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 the months of January 2019 and March
minutes, at random or varied intervals during hours 2020. Review of safety check documents
when youth are asleep or when youth are in their and policy and procedure manual reveals
X
rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their compliance with this regulation. Review of
bed in a dormitory. Supervision is not replaced, but safety checks also revealed they are being
may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic completed at random or varied intervals
surveillance system designed to detect overt, throughout each shift.
aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in
emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented
with the actual time the check is completed.
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1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Compliance with this regulation is based
The facility administrator, in collaboration with the solely on review of policy and procedure
healthcare and behavioral/mental health manual. Desk audit review of Suicide
administrators, shall plan and implement written
Prevention Plan policy and procedures
policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide
revealed compliance with this regulation.
X
Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs of
youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide
prevention responses shall be respectful and in the
least invasive manner consistent with the level of
suicide risk. The plan shall include the following
elements:
(a) Suicide prevention training as required in §L7 – Suicide Prevention
Section 1322, Youth Supervision Staff X
Orientation, and Training and the Juvenile
Corrections Officer Core Course.
(b) Screening, Identification Assessment and §L7 – Suicide Prevention,
Precautionary Protocols
X §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(1) All youth shall be screened for risk of
suicide at intake and as needed during
detention.
(2) All youth supervision staff who perform §L7 – Suicide Prevention,
intake processes shall be trained in X
§A4 – Training and Staff Development
screening youth for risk of suicide.
(3) All youth who have been identified during §L7 – Suicide Prevention,
the intake screening process to be at risk
X §H1- Receiving and Processing Youth
of suicide shall be referred to
behavioral/mental health staff for a
suicide risk assessment.
(4) Precautionary protocols shall be §L7 – Suicide Prevention
developed to ensure the youth’s safety X
pending the behavioral/mental health
assessment.
(c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health X §L7 – Suicide Prevention
staff for assessment and/or services.
(d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified X §L7 – Suicide Prevention
at risk for suicide.
(e) Safety Interventions §L7 – Suicide Prevention
(1) Procedures to address intervention
protocols for youth identified at risk for X
suicide which may include, but are not
limited to:
A. Housing consideration X §L7 – Suicide Prevention
B. Treatment strategies including §L7 – Suicide Prevention
X
trauma-informed approaches
(2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision §L7 – Suicide Prevention
staff how to respond to youth who exhibit X
suicidal behaviors.
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(f) Communication §L7 – Suicide Prevention
(1) The intake process shall include
communication with the arresting officer
X
and family guardians regarding the youth’s
past or present suicidal ideations,
behaviors or attempts.
(2) Procedures for clear and current §L7 – Suicide Prevention
information sharing about youth at risk for X
suicide with youth supervision, healthcare,
and behavioral/mental health staff.
(g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to §L7 – Suicide Prevention
Suicides or Attempts
X Critical Incident Debriefing
(1) Process for administrative review of the
circumstances and responses proceeding,
during and after the critical incident.
(2) Process for a debriefing event with §L7 – Suicide Prevention
affected staff. X
Critical Incident Debriefing
(3) Process for a debriefing event with §L7 – Suicide Prevention
affected youth. X
Critical Incident Debriefing
(h) Documentation §B5 – Special Incident Report
(1) Documentation processes shall be
X
developed to ensure compliance with this
regulation
Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied §L7 – Suicide Prevention
the opportunity to participate in facility programs,
services and activities which are available to other non-
suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety X
of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation
of programs, services or activities for youth at risk of
suicide shall be documented and approved by the
facility manager.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS §II – Facility Management Responsibilities
Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of X No legal action reported this inspection
notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions cycle.
of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities
responsible for juvenile facility operation.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A X
YOUTH WHILE DETAINED §L9 - Death
(1) Death of a Youth.
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health administrator and the behavioral/mental
health director, shall develop written policies and
X
procedures in the event of the death of a youth
while detained, which include notifications to
necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile
Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in
loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record.
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(b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the §L9 - Death
facility administrator, shall develop written
policies and procedures to assure there is a
medical and operational review of every in-
X
custody death of a youth. The review team shall
include the facility administrator and/or facility
manager, the health administrator, the
responsible physician and other health care and
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
(c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the §L9 - Death
Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section X
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to
the Board within 10 calendar days after the death.
(d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth §L9 - Death
from the administrator, the Board may within 30
calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile
facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility
X
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.
(2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth L2 – Parental Notification of a Medical
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Emergency
health administrator, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the notification to necessary
X
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the
parent, guardian or person standing in loco
parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the
case of a serious illness or injury of a youth.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING §II – Facility Management Responsibilities
Each juvenile facility shall submit required population
X
and profile survey reports to the Board within 10
working days after the end of each reporting period, in
a format to be provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY §II – Facility Management Responsibilities
When the number of youth detained in a living unit of
a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more X
than fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility
administrator shall provide a crowding report to the
Board in a format provided by the Board.
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1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth,
The facility administrator shall develop and implement §H3 – Searches of Youth,
written policies and procedures for admittance of §H4 – Classification of Youth,
youth that emphasize respectful and humane §G21 – Sexual Abuse Reporting and
engagement with youth, and reflect that the admission Response
process may be traumatic to youth who may have X
already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma- Compliance with this regulation is based
informed, culturally relevant, and responsive to the solely on review of policy and procedure
language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the manual. Desk audit review of Admittance
requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these Procedures policy and procedures revealed
regulations: compliance with this regulation.
(a) the admittance process shall include: §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour
of admittance in accordance with the X
provisions of Welfare and Institution Code
Section 627;
(2) Offer of a shower; X §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(3) Documented secure storage of personal §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
X
belongings;
(4) Offer of food upon arrival; X §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(5) Screening for physical and behavioral health §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
X
and safety issues, intellectual or
developmental disabilities;
(6) Screening for physical and developmental §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
X
disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329,
1413, and 1430 of these regulations;
(7) Contact with Regional Center for the §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
Developmentally Disabled for youth that are
X
suspected of or identified as having a
developmental disability, pursuant to Section
1413; and,
(8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. X §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
(b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Noble Assessment Procedures
criteria for detention that considers the least X
restrictive environment.
(c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Noble Assessment Procedures,
juvenile halls shall develop policies and §E3 – Counseling and Casework Services,
procedures that advise the youth of the estimated §M3 – Commitment Programs Choices,
length of stay, inform them of program guidelines Chances, Changes,
X
and provide written screening criteria for inclusion §M3.1 – Choices Program,
and exclusion from the program. §M3.2 – Chances Program,
§M3.3 – Changes Program,
§M6 – Challenge Program,
(d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and §E3 – Counseling and Casework Services
procedures that advise any committed youth of X
the estimated length of his/her stay.
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1350.5. SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE Compliance with this regulation is based
The facility administrator shall develop and implement solely on review of policy and procedure
written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of manual. Desk audit review of Screening for
X
sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require the Risk of Sexual Abuse policy and
facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of procedures revealed compliance with this
admission based on the following information: regulation.
(a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(b) Gender nonconforming appearance or Noble Assessment Procedures,
manner; or identification as lesbian, gay or §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex, and X
whether the youth may, therefore, be
vulnerable to sexual abuse;
(c) Current charges and offense history; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(d) Age; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(f) Physical size and stature; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(i) Physical disabilities; Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, Noble Assessment Procedures,
X
§H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
(k) Any other specific information about the Noble Assessment Procedures,
individual youth that may indicate heightened §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
X
needs for supervision, additional safety
precautions, or separation from certain other
youth.
Staff shall ascertain this information through Noble Assessment Procedures,
conversations with the youth during the admittance §H1 – Receiving and Processing Youth
process, medical and behavioral health screenings;
during classification assessments; and by reviewing X
court records, case files, facility behavioral records,
and other relevant documentation from the youth’s
files.
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The facility administrator shall implement appropriate §G21 – Sexual Abuse Prevention, Reporting,
controls on the dissemination of information within and Response
the facility relative to responses received pursuant to
X
this assessment in order to ensure that sensitive
information is not exploited to the youth’s detriment
by staff or other youth.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
X manual. Desk audit review of Release
written policies and procedures for release of youth
Procedures policy and procedures revealed
from custody which provide for:
compliance with this regulation.
(a) verification of identity/release papers; X §H5 – Release of Youth
(b) return of personal clothing and valuables; §H5 – Release of Youth,
X
§H7 – Temporary Release of Youth
(c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; §H5 – Release of Youth,
X
§H7 – Temporary Release of Youth
(d) notification to the facility health care provider in §H5 – Release of Youth
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these
X
regulations, for coordination with outside
agencies; and,
(e) notification of school staff; X §H5 – Release of Youth
(f) notification of facility mental health personnel. X §H5 – Release of Youth
The facility administrator shall develop and implement §M7 – Transition and Aftercare Planning
policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to
coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry
X
services including, but not limited to, medical and
behavioral health, education, probation supervision
and community-based services.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement §H7 – Temporary Release of Youth
written policies and procedures for the furlough of X
youth from custody.
1352 CLASSIFICATION Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
manual. Desk audit review of Classification
written policies and procedures on classification of
X
policy and procedures revealed compliance
youth for the purpose of determining housing
with this regulation.
placement in the facility.
Such procedures shall:
(a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, §H4 – Classification of Youth
facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the
appropriate, least restrictive housing and program
X
settings. Housing assignments shall consider the
need for single, double or dormitory assignment or
location within the dormitory;
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(b) consider facility populations and physical design of §H4 – Classification of Youth
X
the facility;
(c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon §H4 – Classification of Youth
admittance to the facility; classification factors
shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity,
sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, X
legal status, public safety considerations,
medical/mental health considerations, gender and
gender identity of the youth;
(d) provide for periodic classification reviews, Reviewed in Weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team
including provisions that consider the level of Meeting Notes
X
supervision and the youth's behavior while in
custody; and, All classifications are reviewed weekly.
(e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth §H4 – Classification of Youth
from the general population or assign youth to a
single occupancy room based solely on the youth's
actual or perceived race, ethnic group
identification, ancestry, national origin, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
X
identity, gender expression, mental or physical
disability, or HIV status. This section does not
prohibit staff from placing youth in a single
occupancy room at the youth's specific request or
in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding
separation.
(f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, §H4 – Classification of Youth
bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex
X
identification or status as an indicator of likelihood
of being sexually abusive.
1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
X manual. Desk audit review of Transgender
and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable
and Intersex Youth policy and procedures
treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The
revealed compliance with this regulation.
policies shall provide that:
(a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
identity, and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s
preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of
the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the
X
use of gang or slang names or names that
otherwise compromise facility operations as
determined by the facility manager or designee,
and shall document any decision made on this
basis.
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(b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
present themselves in a manner consistent with
X
their gender identity, and shall provide youth with
the institution’s clothing and undergarments
consistent with their gender identity.
(c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
that best meets their individual needs, and
promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may
not automatically house youth according to their
external anatomy, and shall document the reasons X
for any decision to house youth in a unit that does
not match their gender identity. In making a
housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s
preferences, as well as any recommendations from
the youth’s health or behavioral health provider.
(d) Facility administrators shall ensure that §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
transgender and intersex youth have access to
X
medical and behavioral health providers qualified
to provide care and treatment to transgender and
intersex youth.
(e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
necessary security considerations and physical
plant, facility staff shall make every effort to X
ensure the safety and privacy of transgender and
intersex youth when the youth are using the
bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing.
Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any §G8 – Transgender and Intersex Youth
youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s
anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall
X
respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of
the staff member who conducts any search of the
youth.
1353 ORIENTATION §G1 – Rights of Youth in
Custody/Orientation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior Compliance with this regulation is based
to placement in a living area. Both written and verbal solely on review of policy and procedure
information shall be provided and supplemented with X manual. Desk audit review of Orientation
video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to policy and procedures revealed compliance
provide accessible orientation information to all with this regulation.
detained youth including those with disabilities,
limited literacy, or English language learners.
Orientation shall include information that addresses:
(a) facility rules including contraband and searches §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
and disciplinary procedures; Custody/Orientation
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(b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions §G1 – Rights of Youth in
and supports, including behavior expectations, Custody/Orientation
incentives that youth will receive for complying X
with facility rules, and consequences that may
result when youth violate the rules of the facility;
(c) age appropriate information that explains the §G1 – Rights of Youth in
facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual Custody/Orientation
X
harassment and how to report incidents or
suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual harassment;
(d) identification of key staff and their roles; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps §G1 – Rights of Youth in
that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be Custody/Orientation
free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and X
the name of the person or position designated to
resolve the issue;
(f) access to legal services and information on the §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
court process; Custody/Orientation
(g) access to routine and emergency health and §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
mental health care; Custody/Orientation
(h) access to education, religious services, and §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
recreational activities; Custody/Orientation
(i) housing assignments; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily §G1 – Rights of Youth in
showers including the availability of personal care X Custody/Orientation
items
(k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
telephone use; Custody/Orientation
(l) availability of reading materials, programming, and §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
other activities; Custody/Orientation
(m) facility policies on the use of force, use of §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
restraints, chemical agents and room confinement; Custody/Orientation
(n) immigration legal services; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free §G1 – Rights of Youth in
from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and X Custody/Orientation
harassment by other youth and staff;
(q) availability of services and programs in a language §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
other than English if appropriate; Custody/Orientation
(r) the process for requesting different housing, §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
education, programming and work assignments; Custody/Orientation
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(s) a process for which parents/guardians receive §G1 – Rights of Youth in
information regarding the youth’s stay in the Custody/Orientation
facility that at a minimum includes answers to
X
frequently asked questions and provides contact
information for the facility, medical, school and
mental health; and,
(t) a process by which youth may request access to §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Custody/Orientation
1354 SEPARATION Compliance with this regulation is based
The facility administrator shall develop and implement solely on review of policy and procedure
written policies and procedures that address: X manual. Desk audit review of Separation
policy and procedures revealed compliance
with this regulation.
(a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but §H4 – Classification of Youth,
are not be limited to, medical and mental health §G9 – Confinement,
X
conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary §L3 – Medical and Dental Procedures,
consequences and protective custody. §L7 – Suicide Prevention
(b) consideration of positive youth development and §H4 – Classification of Youth
X
trauma-informed care.
(c) separated youth shall not be denied normal §G9 - Confinement
privileges available at the facility, except when
X
necessary to accomplish the objective of
separation.
(d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, §G9 - Confinement
X
Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply.
(e) when separation results in room confinement, the §G9 - Confinement
separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare
X
and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and
Section1354.5 of these regulations.
(f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review §G9 – Confinement,
of separated youth to determine if separation X §H4 – Classification of Youth
remains necessary.
1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT §G9 – Confinement
(a) The facility administrator shall develop and
Compliance with this regulation is based
implement written policies and procedures
solely on review of policy and procedure
addressing the confinement of youth in their room
X
manual. Desk audit review of Room
that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions
Confinement policy and procedures
Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in
revealed compliance with this regulation.
room confinement shall be accomplished in
accordance with the following guidelines:
(1) Room confinement shall not be used before §G9 - Confinement
other, less restrictive, options have been
attempted and exhausted, unless attempting X
those options poses a threat to the safety or
security of any youth or staff.
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(2) Room confinement shall not be used for the §G9 - Confinement
X
purposes of punishment, coercion,
convenience, or retaliation by staff.
(3) Room confinement shall not be used to the §G9 - Confinement
extent that it compromises the mental and X
physical health of the youth.
(b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room §G9 – Confinement
confinement. After the youth has been held in
X
room confinement for a period of four hours, staff
shall do one or more of the following:
(1) Return the youth to general population. X §G9 - Confinement
(2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. X §G9 - Confinement
(3) Develop an individualized plan that includes §G9 - Confinement
the goals and objectives to be met in order to X
reintegrate the youth to general population.
(4) If room confinement must be extended §G9 – Confinement
beyond four hours, staff shall do each of the X
following:
(A) Document the reasons for room §G9 - Confinement
confinement and the basis for the
extension, the date and time the youth
X
was first placed in room confinement, and
when he or she is eventually released from
room confinement.
(B) Develop an individualized plan that §G9 - Confinement
includes the goals and objectives to be met
X
in order to integrate the youth to general
population.
(C) Obtain documented authorization by the §G9 - Confinement
facility superintendent or his or her X
designee every four hours thereafter.
(5) This section is not intended to limit the use of §G9 - Confinement
single-person rooms or cells for the housing of
X
youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply
to normal sleeping hours.
(6) This section does not apply to youth or wards §G9 - Confinement
X
in court holding facilities or adult facilities.
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to §G9 - Confinement
conflict with any law providing greater or X
additional protections to youth.
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(8) This section does not apply during an §G9 - Confinement
extraordinary emergency circumstance that
requires a significant departure from normal
institutional operations, including a natural
disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an
X
imminent and substantial risk of harm to
multiple staff or youth. This exception shall
apply for the shortest amount of time needed
to address this imminent and substantial risk
of harm.
(9) This section does not apply when a youth is §G9 - Confinement
placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat
and protect against the spread of a
communicable disease for the shortest
amount of time required to reduce the risk of
infection, with the written approval of a
licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when
X
the youth is not required to be in an infirmary
for an illness. Additionally, this section does
not apply when a youth is placed in a locked
cell or sleeping room for required extended
care after medical treatment with the written
approval of a licensed physician or nurse
practitioner, when the youth is not required to
be in an infirmary for illness.
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
manual. Desk audit review of Institutional
written policies and procedures for assessment and
Assessment and Plan policy and procedures
case planning.
revealed compliance with this regulation.
X
The facility initiates an assessment for every
youth detained more than 21 days and is
completed within 40 days of entry per
policy.
(a) Assessment: §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan,
The assessment is based on information collected
§E3 – Counseling and Casework Services,
during the admission process with periodic review,
which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and §M7 – Transition and Aftercare Planning
X
strengths including, but not limited to,
identification of substance abuse history,
educational, vocational, counseling, behavioral
health, consideration of known history of trauma,
and family strengths and needs.
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(b) Institutional Case Plan: §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan
(1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth
X
held for at least 30 days or more and created
within 40 days of admission.
(2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan
limited to, written documentation that X
provides:
(A) objectives and time frame for the §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan
resolution of problems identified in the X
assessment;
(B) a plan for meeting the objectives that §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan
includes a description of program
X
resources needed and individuals
responsible for assuring that the plan is
implemented;
(3) periodic evaluation of progress towards §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan
meeting the objectives, including periodic
X
review and discussion of the plan with the
youth;
(4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan,
subject to existing resources, shall be
X
§M7 – Transition and Aftercare Planning
developed for post dispositional youth in
accordance with Section 1351; and,
(5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the §E2 – Assessment and Case Plan,
plan, including the transition plan, shall be
X §M7 – Transition and Aftercare Planning
developed with input from the family,
supportive adults, youth, and Regional Center
for the Developmentally Disabled.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
manual. Desk audit review of Counseling
written policies and procedures ensuring the X
and Casework Services policy and
availability of appropriate counseling and casework
procedures revealed compliance with this
services for all youth. Policies and procedures shall
regulation.
ensure:
(a) youth will receive assistance with needs or §E3 – Counseling and Casework Services
X
concerns that may arise;
(b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact §E3 – Counseling and Casework Services
with parents, other supportive adults, attorney,
X
clergy, probation officer, or other public official;
and,
(c) youth will be provided access to available §E3 – Counseling and Casework Services
X
resources to meet the youth’s needs.
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1357 USE OF FORCE §G10 – Use of Force,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Compliance with this regulation is based
written policies and procedures for the use of force,
X solely on review of policy and procedure
which may include chemical agents. Force shall never
manual. Desk audit review of Use of Force
be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or
policy and procedures revealed compliance
treatment.
with this regulation.
(a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies
and procedures which:
(1) restricts the use of force to that which is §G10 – Use of Force
deemed reasonable and necessary, as defined
X
in Section 1302 to ensure the safety and
security of youth, staff, others and the facility.
(2) outline the force options available to staff §G10 – Use of Force
including both physical and non-physical
X
options and define when those force options
are appropriate.
(3) describe force options or techniques that are §G10 – Use of Force
X
expressly prohibited by the facility.
(4) describe the requirements of staff to report any §G10 – Use of Force
X
inappropriate use of force, and to take
affirmative action to immediately stop it.
(5) define a standardized reporting format that §G10 – Use of Force
includes time period and procedure for
documenting and reporting the use of force,
including reporting requirements of
management and line staff and procedures for
reviewing and tracking use of force incidents by
X
supervisory and or management staff, which
include procedures for debriefing a particular
incident with staff and/or youth for the
purposes of training as well as mitigating the
effects of trauma that may have been
experienced by staff and /or the youth involved.
(6) Include an administrative review and a system §G10 – Use of Force
X
for investigating unreasonable use of force.
(7) define the role, notification, and follow-up §G10 – Use of Force
procedures required after use of force incidents
X
for medical, mental health staff and parents or
legal guardians.
(8) describe the limitations of use of force on §G10 – Use of Force
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code
X
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions
Code Section 222.
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(b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
X
option shall include policies and procedures that:
(1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
chemical agents in the facility and the type, size X
and the approved method of deployment for
those chemical agents.
(2) mandate that chemical agents only be used §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s
X
safety or the safety of others and only when de-
escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are
not reasonably possible.
(3) outline the facility’s approved methods and §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
timelines for decontamination from chemical
agents. This shall include that youth who have
X
been exposed to chemical agents shall not be
left unattended until that youth is fully
decontaminated or is no longer suffering the
effects of the chemical agent.
(4) define the role, notification, and follow-up §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
procedures required after use of force incidents
X
involving chemical agents for medical, mental
health staff and parents or legal guardians.
(5) provide for the documentation of each incident §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
of use of chemical agents, including the
reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-
escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved,
X
the date, time and location of use,
decontamination procedures applied and
identification of any injuries sustained as a
result of such use.
(c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure §G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
which require that agencies provide initial and
X
regular training in use of force and chemical agents
when appropriate that address:
(1) known medical and behavioral health §G10 – Use of Force,
X
conditions that would contraindicate certain
§G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
types of force;
(2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods §G10 – Use of Force,
X
of application.
§G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
(3) signs or symptoms that should result in §G10 – Use of Force,
X
immediate referral to medical or behavioral
§G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
health.
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(4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of §G10 – Use of Force,
X
Use of Force.
§G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
(5) physical training force options that may §G10 – Use of Force,
X
require the use of perishable skills.
§G10.1 – Oleoresin Capsicum
(6) timelines the facility uses to define regular X §A4 – Training and Staff Development
training.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician and mental health director, shall Compliance with this regulation is based
develop and implement written policies and X solely on review of policy and procedure
procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint manual. Desk audit review of Use of Physical
devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's Restraints policy and procedures revealed
extremities and/or prevent the youth from being compliance with this regulation.
ambulatory.
Physical restraints may be used only for those youth §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
who present an immediate danger to themselves or Restraint
others, who exhibit behavior which results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause X
self-inflicted physical harm. Physical restraints should
be utilized only when it appears less restrictive
alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the
youth’s behavior.
In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Restraint
restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or
other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through
X
affixing of hands and feet together behind the back
(hogtying) is prohibited. The use of restraints on
pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 222.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when Restraint
used to restrain youth for movement or transportation
X
within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be
governed by Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for
Movement Within the Facility.
Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Restraint
may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to
X
a physician. Reasons for continued retention in
restraints shall be reviewed and documented at a
minimum of every hour.
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A medical opinion on the safety of placement and §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Restraint
X
later than two hours from the time of placement. The
youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention
at least every three hours thereafter.
A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Restraint
X
time of placement, to assess the need for mental health
treatment.
Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Restraint
to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth.
X
Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff
interventions shall be documented at least every 15
minutes, with actual time of the documentation
recorded.
In addition to the requirements above, policies and
X
procedures shall address:
(a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
application of restraints. Restraint
(b) known medical conditions that would §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or Restraint
techniques.
(c) acceptable restraint devices. §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
Restraint
(d) signs or symptoms which should result in §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
immediate medical/mental health referral. Restraint
(e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
equipment. Restraint
(f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or Restraint
X
in a specified housing area for restrained youth
which makes provision to protect the youth from
abuse.
(g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
Restraint
(h) exercising of extremities. §G11 – Use of Physical and Mechanical
X
Restraint
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1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR MOVEMENT Compliance with this regulation is based
AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE FACILITY. solely on review of policy and procedure
manual. Desk audit review of Use of
The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the
Restraint Devices for Movement and
responsible physician and behavioral/mental health X
Transportation Within the Facility policy and
director, shall develop and implement written policies
procedures revealed compliance with this
and procedures for the use of restraint devices when
regulation.
the purpose is for movement or transportation within
the facility that shall include the following:
(a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff §G11.1 – Use of Mechanical Restraints for
X
approved to utilize restraint devices and the Movement in the Facility
required training.
(b) the circumstances leading to the application of §G11.1 – Use of Mechanical Restraints for
X
restraints must be documented. Movement in the Facility
(c) an individual assessment of the need to apply §G11.1 – Use of Mechanical Restraints for
restraints for movement or transportation that Movement in the Facility
includes consideration of less restrictive
alternatives, consideration of a youth’s known
X
medical or mental health conditions, trauma
informed approaches, and a process for
documentation and supervisor review and
approval.
(d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, §G11.1 – Use of Mechanical Restraints for
with a clearly defined expectation that restraint Movement in the Facility
X
devices shall not be used for the purposes of
discipline or retaliation.
(e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited §G11.1 – Use of Mechanical Restraints for
in accordance with Penal Code Section6030(f) and Movement in the Facility,
X
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
§G20 – Pregnant Female Youth
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Non-applicable
(a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in The Facility does not utilize a Safety room.
cooperation with the responsible physician, shall
develop and implement written policies and
procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as
described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The
room shall be used to hold only those youth who X
present an immediate danger to themselves or
others, who exhibit behavior which results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to
cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room
shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or
as a substitute for treatment. Policies and
procedures shall:
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(1) include provisions for administration of
necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a
X
toilet, and suitable clothing to provide for
privacy;
(2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or
X
designee, before a youth is placed into a safety
room;
(3) provide for continuous direct visual
supervision and documentation of the youth's
X
behavior and any staff interventions every 15
minutes, with actual time recorded;
(4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by
X
the facility manager, or designee, every four
hours;
(5) provide for immediate medical assessment,
X
where appropriate, or an assessment at the
next daily sick call; and,
(6) provide a process for documenting the reason
for placement, including attempts to use less
X
restrictive means of control, and decisions to
continue and end placement.
(b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be
X
accomplished in accordance with the following:
(1) safety room shall not be used before other less
restrictive options have been attempted and
X
exhausted, unless attempting those options
poses a threat to the safety or security of any
youth or staff.
(2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes
X
of punishment, coercion, convenience, or
retaliation by staff.
(3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that
X
it compromises the mental and physical health
of the youth.
(c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety
room. After the youth has been held in the safety
X
room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one
or more of the following:
(1) return the youth to general population. X
(2) consult with mental health or medical staff, X
(3) develop an individualized plan that includes
X
the goals and objectives to be met in order to
reintegrate the youth to general population.
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(d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended
beyond four hours, staff shall develop an
individualized plan that includes the requirements
X
of Section 1354.5 and the goals and objectives to
be met in order to integrate the youth to general
population.
1360 SEARCHES Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
X manual. Desk audit review of Searches
written policies and procedures governing the search of
policy and procedures revealed compliance
youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures
with this regulation.
shall provide that:
(a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety §G16 – Facility Searches,
and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth,
X §G17 – Visitor Searches,
and staff.
§H3 – Searches of Youth
(b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that §H3 – Searches of Youth
preserves the privacy and dignity of the person
X
being searched, and shall not be conducted for
harassment or as a form of discipline or
punishment.
(c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity §H3 – Searches of Youth
X
searches shall comply with Penal Code Section
4030.
(d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be §H3 – Searches of Youth
X
conducted by a medical professional.
(e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only §H3 – Searches of Youth
be strip searched with prior approval of a
supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion
X
based on specific and articulable facts to believe
that youth is concealing contraband. The
reasonable suspicion shall be documented.
(f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall §H3 – Searches of Youth
X
comply with Section 1352.5.
(g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip §H3 – Searches of Youth
searches are prohibited except in exigent
X
circumstances or when conducted by a medical
professional. Such searches must be justified and
documented in writing.
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1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
manual. Desk audit review of Grievance
written policies and procedures whereby any youth
policy and procedures revealed compliance
may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to
with this regulation.
any condition of confinement, including but not limited
to health care services, classification decisions, X
program participation, telephone, mail or visiting
procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment,
harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination
policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances.
Policies and procedures shall include provisions
whereby the facility manager ensures:
(a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a §G5 - Grievances
X
grievance, which includes provisions for the youth
to have free access to the form;
(b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially §G5 - Grievances
X
file the grievance or to deliver the form to any
youth supervision staff working in the facility;
(c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest §G5 - Grievances
X
appropriate staff level;
(d) provision for a prompt review and initial response §G5 - Grievances
to grievances within three (3) business days,
X
grievances that relate to health and safety issues
must be addressed immediately;
(1) The youth may elect to be present to explain §G5 - Grievances
his/her version of the grievance to a person
X
not directly involved in the circumstances
which led to the grievance.
(2) Provision for a staff representative approved §G5 - Grievances
X
by the facility administrator to assist the youth.
(e) provision for a written response to the grievance §G5 - Grievances
X
which includes the reasons for the decisions;
(f) a system which provides that any appeal of a §G5 - Grievances
grievance shall be heard by a person not directly
X
involved in the circumstances which led to the
grievance;
(g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten §G5 - Grievances
(10) business days unless circumstances dictate a
X
longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of
any delay; and,
(h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and §G5 - Grievances
X
external methods to report sexual abuse and
sexual harassment.
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Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Dept Policy IV15 – Citizen Complaint,
of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be
The Department has a Citizens Complaint
addressed and documented in accordance with written
Form Process on the county website.
X
policies and procedures within a specified timeframe.
Parents are also encouraged to contact the
facility manager if they have a concern or
issue that can be managed on a lower level.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS §B5 – Special Incident Report
A written report of all incidents which result in physical Compliance with this regulation is based
harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or solely on review of policy and procedure
death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be X manual. Desk audit review of Reporting of
maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by Incidents policy and procedures revealed
the staff and submitted to the facility manager by the compliance with this regulation.
end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and
authorized by the facility manager or designee.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA §G10 – Use of Force
SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS
JTC staff will not use force to collect DNA
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized samples. Staff and Supervisors will attempt
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections to get the youth to provide a voluntary
personnel including peace officers, may employ sample. If they still refuse, staff will
X
reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva complete an incident report and refer to
samples, and thumb or palm print impressions Casework PO and youth will be returned to
from individuals who are required to provide such court.
samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to
Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following
written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of §G10 – Use of Force
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
X
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this section.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by §G10 – Use of Force
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
X
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior §G10 – Use of Force
written authorization of the supervising officer on
duty. The authorization shall include information
X
that reflects the fact that the offender was asked
to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
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(1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell §G10 – Use of Force
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped.
Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the
X
agency for the length of time required by
statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video
as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape
shall be retained administratively.
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM El Dorado County Office of Education
(EDCOE) provides the administration and
(a) School Programs
operation of the juvenile court schools (Blue
The County Board of Education shall provide for the Ridge School) in conjunction with the El
administration and operation of juvenile court Dorado County Chief Probation Officer
schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation and/or Superintendent of the Juvenile
Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State Treatment Center (JTC) pursuant to
laws. The school and facility administrators shall applicable State laws.
develop and implement written policy and
JTC annual school education program
procedures to ensure communication and
evaluation was completed by Stanislaus
coordination between educators and probation
County Office of Education on May 7, 2019.
staff. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed
approaches should be applied when providing All elements of this regulation are included
instruction. Education staff should collaborate with in the Blue Ridge School handbook. Review
the facility administrator to use technology to of the education handbook revealed
facilitate learning and ensure safe technology compliance with this regulation. However,
X
practices. The facility administrator shall request an technical assistance was provided with
annual review of each required element of the regards to including this regulation within
program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a the juvenile hall manual.
report or review checklist on compliance,
deficiencies, and corrective action needed to
achieve compliance with this section. Such a review,
when conducted, cannot be delegated to the
principal or any other staff of any juvenile court
school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall
conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified
outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the
review, the facility administrator or designee shall
review each item with the Superintendent of
Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is
necessary to address each deficiency and to fully
protect the educational interests of all youth in the
facility.
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(b) Required Elements
The facility school program shall comply with the
State Education Code and County Board of
Education policies, all applicable federal education
statutes and regulations and provide for an annual
evaluation of the educational program offerings. As
stated in the 2009 California Standards for the
X
Teaching Profession, teachers shall establish and
maintain learning environments that are physically,
emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be
provided a rigorous, quality educational program
that responds to the different learning styles and
abilities of students and prepares them for high
school graduation, career entry, and post-
secondary education.
All youth shall be treated equally, and the education
program shall be free from discriminatory action.
X
Staff shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender-
nonconforming youth by their preferred name and
gender.
(1) The course of study shall comply with the State
X
Education Code and include, but not be limited to,
courses required for high school graduation.
(2) Information and preparation for the High School
Equivalency Test as approved by the California
X
Department of Education shall be made available to
eligible youth.
(3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary education
X
and vocational opportunities.
(4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Tests
X
as approved by the California Department of
Education, shall be made available when possible.
(5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth
X
who do not demonstrate sufficient progress
towards grade level standards.
(6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with
State Education Code Requirements for juvenile
court schools. The facility administrator, in
conjunction with education staff, must ensure that
X
operational procedures do not interfere with the
time afforded for the minimum instructional day.
Absences, time out of class or educational
instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be
documented.
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(7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless of
classification, housing, security status, disciplinary
or separation status, including room confinement,
except when providing education poses an
X
immediate threat to the safety of self or others.
Education includes, but is not limited to, related
services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or
Individualized Education Program (IEP).
(c) School Discipline
(1) Positive behavior management will be implemented
to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the X
school setting and be integrated into the facility's
overall behavioral management plan and security
system.
(2) School staff shall be advised of administrative
X
decisions made by probation staff that may affect
the educational programming of students.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Education
Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be
imposed only when other means of correction fails
to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall
follow the appropriate due process safeguards as
X
set forth in the State Education Code including the
rights of students with special needs. School staff
shall document the other means of correction used
prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an
expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed.
(4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with
education staff will develop policies and procedures
X
that address the rights of any student who has
continuing difficulty completing a school day.
(d) Provisions for Special Populations
(1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be
observed for all individuals with disabilities or
suspected disabilities. This includes but is not X
limited to child find, assessment, continuum of
alternative placements, manifestation
determination reviews, and implementation of
Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education
Programs.
(2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be
afforded an educational program that addresses
X
their language needs pursuant to all applicable state
and federal laws and regulations governing
programs for EL students.
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(e) Educational Screening and Admission
X
(1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a
record maintained that documents a youth's
educational history, including but not limited to:
(A) School progress/school history; X
(B) Home Language Survey and the results of the State X
Test used for English language proficiency;
(C) Needs and services of special populations as defined
X
by the State Education Code, including but not
limited to, students with special needs.
(D) Discipline problems. X
(2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school.
Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to
X
determine the youth's general academic
functioning levels to enable placement in core
curriculum courses.
(3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary
X
education plan shall be developed for each youth
within five school days.
(4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with
the State Education Code and request the youth's
records from his/her prior school(s), including, but
not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education
Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment X
scores, immunization records, exit grades, and
partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the
youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the
youth and modified as needed. Youth should be
informed of the credits they need to graduate.
(f) Educational Reporting
(1) The complete facility educational record of the youth X
shall be forwarded to the next educational
placement in accordance with the State Education
Code.
(2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall provide
appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work X
completed while in juvenile court school in
accordance with the State Education Code.
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(g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning
(1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief
Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies
and procedures to meet the transition needs of X
youth, including the development of an education
transition plan, in accordance with the State
Education Code and in alignment with Title 15,
Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section
1355.
(h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
(1) The school and facility administrator should,
whenever possible, collaborate with local post- X
secondary education providers to facilitate access
to educational and vocational opportunities for
youth that considers the use of technology to
implement these programs.
1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Compliance with this regulation is based
written policies and procedures for programs,
solely on review of policy and procedure
recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to X
manual. Desk audit review of Programs,
minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms
Recreation, and Exercise policy and
or their bed area.
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three
hours a day during the week and five hours a day each
X
Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which
one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather
permitting.
A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding
X
by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth
represents a threat to the safety and security of the
facility.
Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall F10 – Daily Schedule
X
be posted in the living units.
There will be a written annual review of the programs, The most written recent annual programs,
recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to recreation, and exercise was completed by
X
ensure content offered is current, consistent, and Assistant Superintendent Kaci Smith on
relevant to the population. 11/29/2019.
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(a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the §M3 – Commitment Programs Chances,
opportunity for at least one hour of daily Choices, Changes,
programming to include, but not be limited to,
§M10 PreDispositional Youth
trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best
practice interventions that are culturally relevant
and linguistically appropriate, or pro-social
interventions and activities designed to reduce
recidivism. These programs should be based on the
X
youth’s individual needs as required by Sections
1355 and 1356. Such programs may be provided
under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or
the County Office of Education and can be
administered by county partners such as mental
health agencies, community based organizations,
faith-based organizations or Probation staff.
Programs may include but are not limited to:
(1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
(2) Management of Stress and Trauma;
(3) Anger Management;
(4) Conflict Resolution;
(5) Juvenile Justice System;
(6) Trauma-related interventions;
(7) Victim Awareness;
(8) Self-Improvement;
(9) Parenting Skills and support;
X
(10) Tolerance and Diversity;
(11) Healing Informed Approaches;
(12) Interventions by Credible Messengers;
(13) Gender Specific Programming;
(14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression;
(15) CPR and First Aid training;
(16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement;
(17) Career and leadership opportunities; and,
(18) Other topics suitable to the youth population.
(b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to
unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter
X
writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be
supervised and include orientation and may include
coaching of youth.
(c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
X
opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle
activity each day.
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The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period §E4 – Recreation Programs and Exercise
not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and
X
programs. The administrator/manager shall document
the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs
occurs.
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM §E10 – Religion
The facility administrator shall provide access to There are religious opportunities available
religious services and/or religious counseling at least for all youth. Youth who elect not to
once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A participate in religious services are offered
X
youth shall be allowed to participate in an activity alternative programs outside of their rooms.
outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate
in religious programs.
Religious programs shall provide for:
(a) opportunity for religious services and practices; X §E10 – Religion
(b) availability of clergy; and, X §E10 – Religion
(c) availability of religious diets. X §E10 – Religion
1373 WORK PROGRAM §E8 – Work Assignments
The facility administrator shall develop policies and Compliance with this regulation is based
procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment solely on review of policy and procedure
of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth X manual. Desk audit review of Work Program
shall be meaningful, constructive and related to policy and procedures revealed compliance
vocational training or increasing a youth's sense of with this regulation.
responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a
disciplinary measure.
1374 VISITING §E13 – Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based
written policies and procedures for visiting, that include solely on review of policy and procedure
provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to manual. Desk audit review of Visiting policy
receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing and procedures revealed compliance with
X
in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family this regulation.
members, such as grandparents and siblings, and
supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the
approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in
conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best
interest of the youth.
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All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to §E13 - Visiting
the limitations necessary to maintain order and security.
Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the
visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in
X
each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history
represents a risk to the safety of youth or staff in the
facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on
visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person
denied and facility administrator.
Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two §E13 - Visiting
hours per week. Visits may be supervised, but
X
conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a
security or safety need.
Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour §E13 - Visiting
minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours,
shall be accommodated as necessary and within the
discretion of the facility administrator or designee.
X
Family therapy and professional visits shall be
accommodated outside the provisions of this
regulation. Facilities may provide visitation
opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to
accommodate special visits.
The facility may provide access to technology as an §E13 - Visiting
X
alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person
visiting.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
X manual. Desk audit review of
written policies and procedures for correspondence
Correspondence policy and procedures
which provide that:
revealed compliance with this regulation.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that §C10 – Correspondence - Mail
X
youth may send or receive;
(b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; X §C10 – Correspondence - Mail
(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and §C10 – Correspondence - Mail
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or
holder of public office, and the Board; however,
X
authorized facility staff may open and inspect such
mail only to search for contraband and in the
presence of the youth; and,
(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that §C10 – Correspondence - Mail
described in (c), may be read by staff only when
there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety X
and security, public safety, or youth safety is
jeopardized.
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1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS §C11 – Telephone Access
The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Compliance with this regulation is based
and implement written policies and procedures to X solely on review of policy and procedure
provide youth with access to telephone manual. Desk audit review of Telephone
communications. Access policy and procedures revealed
compliance with this regulation.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES §C10 – Correspondence – Mail,
§C11 – Telephone Access,
The facility administrator shall develop written §E13 – Visiting
procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access
to the courts and legal services. Such access shall X Compliance with this regulation is based
include: solely on review of policy and procedure
manual. Desk audit review of Access to Legal
Services policy and procedures revealed
compliance with this regulation.
(a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed §E13 - Visiting
X
attorneys and their authorized representatives;
(b) provision for confidential consultation with §C11 – Telephone Access,
X
attorneys; and, §E13 - Visiting
(c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and §C10 – Correspondence – Mail
X
cost-free telephone access as appropriate.
1390 DISCIPLINE §G1 – Rights of Youth in
Custody/Orientation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the discipline of Compliance with this regulation is based
youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including solely on review of policy and procedure
the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. X manual. Desk audit review of Discipline
Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level policy and procedures revealed compliance
which promotes the desired behavior and shall not with this regulation.
include corporal punishment, group punishment,
physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of
the following is not permitted:
(a) bed and bedding; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
and personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; Custody/Orientation
(c) full nutrition; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(d) contact with parent or attorney; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(e) exercise; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(f) medical services and counseling; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
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(g) religious services; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(h) clean and sanitary living conditions; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(i) the right to send and receive mail; §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X Custody/Orientation§G1 – Rights of Youth in
Custody/Orientation
(j) education; and, §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
(k) rehabilitative programming. §G1 – Rights of Youth in
X
Custody/Orientation
The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct §G1 – Rights of Youth in
and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Custody/Orientation
Such rules and penalties shall include both major
violations and minor violations, be stated simply and
X
affirmatively, and be made available to all youth.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible
information to youth with disabilities, limited English
proficiency, or limited literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
The facility administrator shall develop and implement §G3 – Discipline,
written policies and procedures for the administration
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to:
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
X
Compliance with this regulation is based
solely on review of policy and procedure
manual. Desk audit review of Discipline
Process policy and procedures revealed
compliance with this regulation.
(a) designation of personnel authorized to impose §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
discipline for violation of rules;
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
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(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
their consequences, and due process
§G3 – Discipline,
requirements;
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
behavior interventions;
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
counseling, advising the youth of expected
§G3 – Discipline,
conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline
X
shall be accompanied by written documentation §G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor;
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
and,
(f) major rule violations and the discipline process §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
shall be documented and require the following:
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(2) accommodations provided to youth with §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
disabilities, limited literacy, and English
§G3 – Discipline,
language learners;
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
incident;
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
evidence and testimony;
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
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(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
the hearing process;
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(6) provision for administrative review. §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
§G3 – Discipline,
X
§G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or §G2 – Juvenile Detention Facility Guidelines,
commitment program, but not a return to court,
§G3 – Discipline,
will follow the due process provisions in subsection
X
(e) above. §G4 – Disciplinary Due Process,
§G23 – Challenge Program Guidelines
f
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REVIEW OF NON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the
X
facility. (Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment
B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of
X
age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under
X
the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements
of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of X
the facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300
MINORS
Violation
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined
X
under Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions
Code (WIC) are held only in non-secure, separate and
segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601) AND
FEDERAL MINORS X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from Violation
X
Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in
X
the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is X
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person X
in detention is proceeding through the adult court,
AND that person is 18 years of age or older that
person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately Violation
X
separated from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate
workers or “Scared Straight” programs) are not Violation
X
allowed in the facility in a manner that allows contact
with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7079
FACILITY NAME: South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 22, 2020
2018-2020: No changes to Physical Plant
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of El Dorado County South
Lake Tahoe Treatment Center. The below comments reflect the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Assistant Superintendent Kaci Smith reports
no changes to the facility during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
✓
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
✓
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower ✓
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
✓
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors ✓
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
✓
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
✓
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per
minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area ✓
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as specified in
✓
these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and drinking Holding rooms in the housing unit do not have a
fountain as specified in these regulations toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain. Access
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking ✓ will be provided.
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision ✓
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping
✓
rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms,
dormitories and dayrooms.
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Corridors (1.4) Podular design.
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When
✓
doors are staggered or if rooms are located only on one
side, corridors may be at least six feet wide.
Living Unit (JH; 1.5)
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
✓
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with
the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6)
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless
a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these
✓
fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in
locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7)
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear
✓
ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear
ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
✓
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8)
✓
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
✓
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Dormitories (1.9) No dormitories. The remainder of the worksheet
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of pertaining to dormitories has been deleted.
floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of ✓
200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of
eight feet.
Dayrooms (1.10)
✓
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor.
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Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square feet of
✓
floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins, Dayroom has tables and seating for 24.
drinking fountains and showers. ✓
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH;
1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor- ✓
outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a
minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
✓
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet. ✓
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have
61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space,
plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to
a maximum of 87,120 square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space
is a paved or "like" surface. ✓
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation
space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and of a sufficient ✓
size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single dimension
✓
less than 40 feet.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. ✓
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
✓
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for every
✓
juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the
academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of 2 classrooms each 26'6" x 28' = 742 square feet.
floor space for the teacher's desk and work area, and a ✓ One office 9'4" x 13'4" = 124 square feet.
minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor.
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There is a communication system in each classroom that
allows for immediate response to emergencies. ✓
Safety Room (1.13) No safety room. Remainder of the checklist
pertaining to safety rooms has been deleted.
✓
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a
minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14)
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical ✓
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations that is
✓
used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; ✓
Lockable storage for medical supplies; ✓
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no single 13'4" x 18' (less toilet room 4' x 8'8") = 275 square
✓
dimension less than seven feet; feet.
Hot and cold running water; and, ✓
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
✓
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) In medical exam room.
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and
✓
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 §
1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Dining in dayroom.
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and ✓
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same
room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier. ✓
Visiting Space (1.17)
✓
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per
✓
minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and
activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure ✓
storage space for personal clothing and belongings.
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Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as
✓
fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire
and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
✓
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation
by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding
rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single and double ✓
occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in
locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of
secure camps.
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of providing
minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas,
corridors, stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire
✓
and life safety, security, communications and alarm
systems. The power source conforms to the requirements
specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California
Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24) 8' x 8'1" = 65 square feet.
✓
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and
provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
✓
room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
room in each camp. ✓
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) There is no court holding in this facility. The
remainder of the checklist pertaining to court
✓
holding has been deleted.
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per
minor
Toilets/Urinals (2.1)
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH;
1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. One
✓
toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys.
Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without
mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
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Wash basins (2.2)
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water
✓
and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10
in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff in ✓
living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents
✓
waste water from flowing over the bubbler.
Showers (2.4) Four showers in each dayroom.
Showers provide tempered water and are available on ✓
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to
every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise. ✓
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are of a ✓
pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less
than 36 inches apart. ✓
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at
desk level in locked sleeping rooms, single and double ✓
occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity
areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility
and is conducive to sleep. ✓
Padding (2.7) There are no padded safety rooms in this facility.
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and walls to
✓
a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not
placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire
✓
sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal (SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-porous;
at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or laminated
construction; firmly bonded to all padded surfaces; and, is ✓
without exposed seams.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench
seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for ✓
each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security perimeter
✓
of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the
security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each
with their own locking device. ✓
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair:
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from
specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements
of one of the following test standards: American Society ✓
for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III
glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-
94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-
TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
✓
(Note to inspector: 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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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7079
FACILITY: South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center TYPE: JH RC: 20
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 22, 2020
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES* COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC Square/Cubic Feet
# Beds RC T U W F S
INTAKE
72 square feet (chase 5 sq. ft.). Two benches @ 4'8".
Holding 2001 2 0 (4) (8) 8'9" x 8'9" 1 1 1 1
Seating based on square footage.
HOUSING
65 sq. ft. One 8' bench each room. Seating based on
Holding 2001 1 0 (4) (4) 8' x 8'1" 0 0 0
square footage. Access to toilet room provided.
Unit B Single 2001 6 1 1 6 8'2" x 12' 1 1 1 91 square feet.
Double 2001 7 2 2 14 8'2" x 14' 1 1 1 107 square feet.
Dayroom 2001 1 38'2" x 60'8" 1 1 1 4 (Less control room 239 sq. ft.)
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of El Dorado County South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center. The
above comments reflect the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Assistant Superintendent Kaci Smith reports no changes to the facility during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
Historical Notes:
Note: Typical plumbing chase 3'9" x 3'11"/2 = 7 sq. ft.
Note: During the 2006-2008 Inspection Cycle, Unit A of the juvenile hall was designated as a camp and was removed from this LASE. The RC was reduced from 40 to 20 youth.
Intake holding is shared with the camp but only shown on the juvenile hall’s LASE. For further information, see BSCC # 7081, South Tahoe Challenge Camp.
*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.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7081
FACILITY NAME: South Tahoe Challenge Camp FACILITY TYPE: Camp
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 22, 2020
2018-2020: No changes to Physical Plant
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of El Dorado County South
Lake Tahoe Treatment Center. The below comments reflect the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Assistant Superintendent Kaci Smith
reports no changes to the facility during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) Not applicable to Challenge Camp. The camp
program occupies one of the two units in the
✓ Juvenile Hall. The intake area serves the JH
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations
(BSCC #7079) and is listed on its Physical Plant
Evaluation.
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
✓
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower ✓
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
✓
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors ✓
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water ✓
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per ✓
minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area ✓
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as specified in
✓
these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and drinking The “time-out” (holding) room in the housing unit
fountain as specified in these regulations does not have a toilet, washbasin and drinking
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking ✓ fountain. Access will be provided.
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision ✓
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ✓
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping
✓
rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms,
dormitories and dayrooms.
Corridors (1.4) Podular design.
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When
✓
doors are staggered or if rooms are located only on one
side, corridors may be at least six feet wide.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Living Unit (JH; 1.5)
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with
the number of minors housed.
✓
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6)
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless
a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these
✓
fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in
locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7)
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear
ceiling height of eight feet ✓
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear
ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
✓
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8)
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling ✓
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
✓
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Dormitories (1.9) No dormitories. Remainder of the worksheet
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of pertaining to dormitories has been deleted.
floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of ✓
200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of
eight feet.
Dayrooms (1.10)
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per ✓
minor.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square feet of
✓
floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins, Tables and seating for 24.
drinking fountains and showers. ✓
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH;
1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
✓
outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a
minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
✓
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet. ✓
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have
61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space,
plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to
a maximum of 87,120 square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space
is a paved or "like" surface. ✓
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation
space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and of a sufficient ✓
size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single dimension
✓
less than 40 feet.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. ✓
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
✓
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for every
✓
juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the
academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of 1 classrooms 26'6" x 28' = 742 square feet. One
floor space for the teacher's desk and work area, and a ✓ office 9'4" x 13'4" = 124 square feet.
minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom that
allows for immediate response to emergencies. ✓
Safety Room (1.13) No safety room. The remainder of the worksheet
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a ✓ pertaining to safety rooms has been deleted.
minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) The juvenile hall’s medical exam room serves
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical both the juvenile hall and Challenge Camp youth.
✓
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations that is
✓
used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; ✓
Lockable storage for medical supplies; ✓
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no single 13'4" x 18' (less toilet room 4' x 8'8") = 275 square
✓
dimension less than seven feet; feet.
Hot and cold running water; and, ✓
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
✓
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) In medical exam room.
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and
✓
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 §
1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Dining in dayroom.
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and
✓
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same
room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier. ✓
Visiting Space (1.17)
✓
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per
✓
minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and
activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure ✓
storage space for personal clothing and belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as
✓
fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire
and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
✓
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation
by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding
rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single and double ✓
occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in
locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of
secure camps.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of providing
minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas,
corridors, stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire
✓
and life safety, security, communications and alarm
systems. The power source conforms to the requirements
specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California
Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24) 8' x 8'1" = 65 square feet.
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and ✓
provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
✓
room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
✓
room in each camp.
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) There is no court holding in this facility, the
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per ✓ remainder of the worksheet pertaining to court
minor holding has been deleted.
Toilets/Urinals (2.1)
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH;
1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. One
✓
toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys.
Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without
mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
Wash basins (2.2)
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water
✓
and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10
in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff in ✓
living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents ✓
waste water from flowing over the bubbler.
Showers (2.4) Four showers in dayroom.
Showers provide tempered water and are available on
✓
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to
every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
✓
mitigating staff's ability to supervise.
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are of a ✓
pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches off the floor and spaced no less
✓
than 36 inches apart.
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at
desk level in locked sleeping rooms, single and double ✓
occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity
areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility
✓
and is conducive to sleep.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Padding (2.7) There is no safety room. Remainder of the
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and walls to worksheet has been deleted.
✓
a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not
placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench
✓
seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for
each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security perimeter
✓
of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the
security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each
✓
with their own locking device.
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair:
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from
specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements ✓
of one of the following test standards: American Society
for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III
glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-
94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-
TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
✓
(Note to inspector: See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in the
"comments" section.)
7081 S Tahoe Challange Camp PHY 18-20 18-20 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03)
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7081
FACILITY: South Tahoe Challenge Camp TYPE: Camp RC: 20
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 22, 2020
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES* COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC Square/Cubic Feet
# Beds RC T U W F S
HOUSING
65 sq. ft. One 8' bench each room. Seating based on
Holding 2001 1 0 (4) (4) 8' x 8'1" 0 0 0
square footage. Access to toilet room provided.
Note: At the time of the 2008-10 inspection visit, this holding room had been converted to office space.
Unit A Single 2001 6 1 1 6 8'2" x 12' 1 1 1 91 square feet.
Double 2001 7 2 2 14 8'2" x 14' 1 1 1 107 square feet.
Dayroom 2001 1 38'2" x 60'8" 1 1 1 4 (Less control room 239 sq. ft.)
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of El Dorado County South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center. The
above comments reflect the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Assistant Superintendent Kaci Smith reports no changes to the facility during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
Historical Notes:
Notes: Typical plumbing chase 3'9" x 3'11"/2 = 7 sq. ft
During the 2006-2008 Inspection Cycle, Unit A of the juvenile hall was designated as a camp and was removed from the juvenile hall LASE. The RC was reduced from 40 to 20
youth for the juvenile hall. Intake holding is shown on the juvenile hall’s LASE. For further information, see BSCC # 7079, South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center.
During the 2008-10 Inspection Cycle, Holding room has been furnished for staff use.
During the 2010-12 Inspection Cycle, the facility was vacant. Youth committed to the South Lake Tahoe Challenge Camp were housed in the South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment
Center.
Current Cycle Notes:
Evaluated full facility for LASE: No Change. RC 20
*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.
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