BSCC
El Dorado County, Juvenile Halls & Camp (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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May 22, 2018
Brian Richart, Chief Probation Officer
El Dorado County Probation Department
3974 Durock Road, Ste. 205
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BIENNIAL INSPECTION
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 AND 885
Dear Chief Richart,
On December 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2017, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted
the 2016-2018 biennial inspection of the Placerville Juvenile Hall and South Lake Tahoe Treatment Center
(SLTTC), including the Challenge Camp, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and
885. This inspection was conducted to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile
Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24 of the California Code of Regulations and the federal Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
Inspection Scope:
The inspection consisted of a review of applicable policies and procedures governing the operation of the
facility, a review of local inspections required by relevant statutes and Title 15, Section 1313, and a site
visit which included a review of facility procedures and the physical plant. We also interviewed facility
staff, partnering staff, and youth during our visit.
Deputy Chief Probation Officer Andrew Craven and Assistant Superintendents Christian Melrose and
Kaci L. Smith, were instrumental during the visit, providing information and background data, clarifying
procedural issues and managing all records. As in the past, the facility and staff were well prepared for
our visit.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of:
• this transmittal letter;
• the Title 15 Procedures checklist outlining Title 15 requirements for the Juvenile Hall and the
Juvenile Commitment Facility;
• a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for the design for both the Juvenile
Hall and the Juvenile Commitment Facility; and
• a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration of both the Juvenile
Hall and the Juvenile Commitment Facility.
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Brian Richart, Chief Probation Officer
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Local Inspections
In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, Title 15, Section 1313 and statutes also require
inspections from the following: county building inspector or person designated by the Board of
Supervisors; fire authority having jurisdiction;1 local health officer;2 county superintendent of schools;
juvenile court and the juvenile justice commission. 3 Results of those inspections are considered a part of
this report. The dates of the local inspections may be found in the accompanying Procedures Checklist.
There were no areas of noncompliance noted.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections. This
file should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections.
Title 15 Inspection
During our inspection of Placerville Juvenile Hall and South Lake Tahoe Treatment Center, we reviewed
the El Dorado County Probation Department Juvenile Institutions Policies and Procedures manual. Our
audit consisted of a review of only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable
regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.4
On the day of the inspection, we discussed several policies and procedures with staff and suggested edits
which might bring more clarity and specificity to the manual. In particular, we discussed the need to add
procedures to the suicide prevention program policy which will provide clarity on 1:1 supervision and
close observation supervision of youth placed on suicide watch. All agreed-upon changes were completed
prior to the submission of this report; no issues of noncompliance were identified in our review of the El
Dorado County Probation Department Juvenile Institutions Policies and Procedures.
We also reviewed pertinent documentation to ensure that practices are consistent with policies and Title
15. This review reflected that practice conforms to policy and there were no issues of noncompliance. For
further information, please see the accompanying Procedures Checklist.
During our tour of the facility we reviewed: Shift Logs; youth files; incident reports; monthly inspection
reports; fire drills; admittance, detention and classification information; assessments and plans;
grievances; facility schedules; use of force; use of restraints and discipline documentation. After reviewing
fire drills, we discussed the need to be more consistent with conducting drills monthly as stated in the
policy and procedures manual. We also discussed edits to the fire drill documentation logs that would
provide more clarity to the number of youth and staff present during a fire drill as well as including the
start and ending times of each fire drill.
We talked with staff and youth throughout the facility. Discussions with both indicated that Title 15
regulations are being consistently adhered to.
1 Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b).
2 Health and Safety Code Section 101045.
3 Welfare and Institutions Code Section 229.
4 BSCC does not review all your policies and procedures. We do not “approve” your policies and procedures nor do we review
them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and
other persons deemed appropriate.
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7077/7079/7081
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
El Dorado Juvenile Detention Facility BSCC # 7077 Juvenile Hall
South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center BSCC # 7079 (SLT-D)/7081(SLT-C). Juvenile Hall/Camp
(The SLTJTC is comprised of both a 20-bed detention unit and a 20-bed camp unit. They
operate on the same policies and procedures and regulatory expectations. The facility is
staffed at the 1 to 10 ratio)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
EDJDF:
Andrew Craven: Deputy Chief Institutional Services El Dorado County, Chris Melrose: Assistant Superintendent EDCJH, Fernando Palomar:
Juvenile Hall Supervisor
SLTJTC:
Kaci Smith, Assistant Superintendent SLTJTC: Kyle Heller, SLTJTC Facility Supervisor
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Craigus Thompson EDJDF: 12/5/2017 and 12/6/2017
SLTJTC: 12/7/17 and 12/8/2017
TITLE 15 SECTION EJH SLT-D SLT-C P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF
BUILDING AND GROUNDS EDJDF:
(A) County building inspection by agency designated by the Y Y Y Inspection dated 06/7/17
Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; SLTJTC:
Inspection dated 2/7/17
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire EDJDF:
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Inspection dated 7/29/16
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13146.1 (a) and (b); SLTJTC:
Inspection dated 4/13/17
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with EDJDF:
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental: 8/12/17
Medical/Mental Health: 12/20/16
Nutrition: 5/2/17
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SLTJTC:
Environmental: 12/8/16
Medical/Mental Health: 12/22/16
Nutrition: 5/2/17
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of EDJDF:
educational services and facilities as required in Section Inspection dated 6/8/17
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1370; SLTJTC:
Inspection dated 6/8/17
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Welfare EDJDF:
and Institutions Code Inspection dated 6/29/17
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SLTJTC:
Inspection dated 6/30/17
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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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(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section 229 EDJDF:
of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation The El Dorado County Juvenile Justice Commission
Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and (JJC) conducted their Inspection on February 16,
Institutions Code. 2017.
Y Y Y SLTJTC:
The El Dorado County Juvenile Justice Commission
(JJC) conducted their Inspection on June 6, 2017.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS EDJDF:
The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a letter Chief Brian Richart letter dated July 5, 2017
certifying that each employee had been appointed and are Y Y Y SLTJTC:
qualified pursuant to the requirements of this regulation. Chief Brian Richart letter dated July 5, 2017
The facility adheres to the minimum standards for the EDJDF:
selection and training requirements in PC 6035 (STC Chief Brian Richart letter dated July 5, 2017
compliant) as well as ensures a medical, psychological and SLTJTC:
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records check are completed. Contract employees, Chief Brian Richart letter dated July 5, 2017
volunteers and other non-employees shall also have
appropriate qualifications and clearance.
1321 STAFFING Security check logs, incident reports, youth files and
additional documentation were reviewed to ensure
a) There are an adequate number of personnel to carry out that all required tasks were completed.
the facility program, to provide for safety and security of
minors and staff and meet established standards and Reviewed staffing lists and schedules to determine
regulations. numbers of staff on each shift, their training and
gender.
EDJDF at the time of inspection was budgeted for 1
manager, 4 supervisors, 20-line level staff, 2
teachers, 2 mental health staff and 1 Nurse. There
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was 1 vacancy at the line level. EDJDF uses extra
help staff as needed.
SLTJTC at the time of inspection was budgeted for 1
manager, 4 supervisors, 4 Senior DPO’s, and 16-line
level staff, 2 teachers, 2 mental health staff and 1
Nurse. There was also 1 vacancy at the line level.
SLTJTC uses extra help staff as needed. At the time
of inspection, they had 1 extra help staff. They
maintain staffing for 30.
b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no required
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service is denied.
c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Supervisors oversee the day-to-day operations with
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. the overall responsibility of the facility delegated to
the facility director. There is always a supervisor,
Senior or DPO II as directed to provide supervision
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of staff 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.
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d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who is All supervisors have completed CORE and all but
responsible for all the operations and activities and has two-line staff between the facilities haven’t
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completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course completed CORE. It should be noted one line staff
and PC 832 training. was attending CORE at the time of the inspection.
e) There is as least one staff member present on each There is always at least one staff on the living unit if
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living unit whenever there are minor(s) in the unit. a youth is present.
f) The facility has sufficient food services personnel At the time of the inspection the SLTJTC facility cook
relative to the number and security of units including position was vacant. They currently use the cooks at
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staff to plan menus, provide kitchen supervision, direct the adjacent jail facility to prepare the youth meals.
food preparation, train staff and maintain records.
g) The facility has administrative, clerical, recreational, The California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. (CFMG)
medical dental, mental health building maintenance and provides the Juvenile Hall with medical services
other support staff for the efficient management of the and the El Dorado County Mental Health
facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff are Y Y Y Department provides Mental Health Services. The
not diverted from supervising youth. New Morning Youth and Family Services provide
additional mental health services to the youth in
the Placerville Facility JH.
h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to provide All staff are always wide-awake.
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to
temporary variations in staff assignments, to meet Y Y Y
special program needs.
Juvenile halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): El Dorado County juvenile facilities in both
Placerville and South Lake Tahoe meet the minimum
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one wide- staffing ratio.
awake youth supervision staff member is on duty for
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each 10 youth in detention. The SLT facility also houses youth post disposition in
camp beds in a separate unit and in some cases co-
mingled with detention youth. The full facility is
staffed at JH ratios of youth to staff.
(B) During hours that youth are confined to their One staff minimum is always assigned to a unit.
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Staff who are assigned primary supervision of youth
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youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 30 have been CORE trained.
youth in detention.
(C) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff There is always at least two wide-awake staff
members are on duty at all times, regardless of the members on duty.
number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement Y Y NA
has been made for immediate backup support services
for emergencies.
(D) At least one youth supervision staff member is on There is always at least one male and one female on
duty who is the same gender as youth who are housed in duty. In some cases, there have been no females
the facility. Y Y NA however; if a female is detained in the facility, there
will be a female on duty. Key lists indicated the
presence of female staff.
(E) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties There are no dual function staff at either EDJH or
such as administration, supervision of personnel, SLT.
academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or Y Y NA
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): Neither of these facilities is a Special Purpose
Juvenile Hall. The remainder of this section (B-E)
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake NA has been deleted as non-applicable.
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10
youth in detention.
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Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio): SLTJTC houses pre-adjudicated youth in Detention
Beds and post-adjudicated youth in Camp beds. At
(A) During the hours when youth are awake, there is a the time of inspection, Camp and Detention youth
minimum of one wide-awake youth supervision staff were being co-mingled with Detention youth
member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp NA NA Y intermittently. During this time, staffing met the JH
population. minimum ratios as indicated above of 1 to 10 and
not the 1 to 15 which exceeds the minimum
standard.
(B) During the hours when youth are confined to their
bunk for the purpose of sleeping, at least one wide-
NA NA Y
awake youth supervision staff member is on duty for
each 30 youth present in the facility.
(C) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members are on duty at all times regardless of the
number of youth in residence, unless there have been NA NA Y
arrangements made for backup support services which
allow for immediate response to emergencies.
(D) At least one youth supervision staff member is on
duty who is the same gender as youth who are housed in NA NA Y
the facility.
(E) Personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of personnel,
academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or NA NA Y
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
(F) In addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio
required above, consideration has been given to the
size, design, and location of the camp; types of
offenders committed to the camp; and the function of NA NA Y
the camp in determining the level of supervision
necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth
and staff.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION AND Letter from Chief Brian Richart dated July 7, 2017
TRAINING
CPO certification letter has been received and addresses the The most recent Standards and Training for
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elements of Section 1320). Corrections (STC) audit for 2016-2017 found the
agency in full compliance with all relevant training
regulations and mandates.
(A) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each staff member JDF Manual Section A-4: Training and Staff
is properly oriented to his/her duties. Development
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All new employees permanent and on call receive
40 hours of orientation and break in training.
(B) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of JDF Manual Section A-4: Training and Staff
youth, each youth supervision staff member receives a Development
minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation.
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All new employees permanent and on call receive
40 hours of orientation and facility prior to assuming
any responsibility for supervising youth.
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(C) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision JDF Manual Section A-4: Training and Staff
of youth, each youth supervision staff member successfully Development
completes the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections
Officer Core Course pursuant to PC 6035. Staff complete JCO Core within the first year of
employment.
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All supervisors and line staff except for two have
attended JCO CORE at the time of the inspection.
Extra Staff help that are not CORE trained, do not
have primary responsibility of youth.
(D) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer, staff JDF Manual Section A-4: Training and Staff
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shall complete PC 830 training. Development
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY All supervisors and line staff except for two have
Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at least one been CORE trained. All shifts are covered with at
wide-awake person on duty at all times who meets the least 1 core-trained person who is trained in fire and
training standards established by the Board of State and Y Y Y life safety.
Community Corrections for general fire and life safety and
who is also trained in procedures that relate specifically to
the facility.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The Policy and Procedure Manual addresses both
the El Dorado County Juvenile Hall and the South
(A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, at a Lake Tahoe Treatment facility which includes the
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minimum, addresses all regulations that are applicable to the Challenge Camp. Any policy or procedure that is
facility. specific to an individual facility is specifically noted.
(B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all JDF Manual Section I –Introduction
employees
The manual is available to all staff online via the
Y Y Y County’s website. Staff are expected to read the P
and P manual upon starting work in the facility. We
suggest that a sign off be completed for staff
accountability.
(C) The manual is administratively reviewed at a minimum JDF Manual Section I –Introduction
every two years, and updated as necessary.
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Last full review of the policy and procedure manual
for both sites was December 2017.
(D) The records relating to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations are accessible to the Board of Y Y Y
State and Community Corrections.
The manual includes: JDF Manual Section A-14: Chain of Command
a) Table of organization, including channels of Y Y Y Organizational chart online of the entire
communications and description of job classifications; department.
b) Responsibility of the probation department, purpose of JDF Manual Sections A-5: Relationship with Other
programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Agencies and A-13: Purpose of Programs discuss
Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or professionalism and positive relationships as well as
Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel Y Y Y an overview of the programs offered.
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility
programs; The Juvenile Justice Commission is identified in the
Introductory Section.
c) Responsibilities of all employees; JDF Manual Section I –Introduction: Philosophy
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JDF Manual Section A-14; Job Classifications
d) Initial orientation and training program for employees; JDF Manual Section A-4: Training and Staff
Development
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Facility managers or their designees ensure that
these Orientations are completed.
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e) Initial orientation, including safety and security issues JDF Manual Section C-3: Volunteers, Contract
for support staff, contract employees, school and Personnel and other Non-Employees Who Enter the
medical staff, program providers and volunteers; Facility.
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Facility managers or their designees ensure that
these Orientations are completed.
f) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics and JDF Manual Sections B-1: Documentation and B-2:
communication systems to ensure: efficient operation of Use of the Log Book.
the facility; care of minors; maintenance of minors’
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records; providing information to the court and those
authorized by the court or by law; release of information
regarding youth;
g) Ethical responsibilities; Y Y Y El Dorado Department Policy IVI and IV10
h) A non-discrimination provision that provides that all JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Youth in
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access Custody/Orientation.
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, Y Y Y
national origin, 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;
i) Storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical JDF Manual Section G-10: Use of Force
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agents used in the facility.
j) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal eligibility JDF Manual Section L-10: Medi-Cal Eligibility
information and enrollment of eligible youth.
Within 30 days prior to release or upon release for
those that are released prior to 30 days, the facility
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administrative secretary will complete and send to
the parent or guardian of the youth a Medi-Cal
Advisement of Eligibly and a Medi-Cal Application
Transmittal form to the Medi-Cal representative.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN JDF Manual Section D-1: Fire Safety; Prevention and
Evacuation Plan and D-2 Fire Safety and Prevention
The fire safety plan includes: plan and Emergency Evacuation.
a) A fire prevention plan as part of the manual policy and Y Y Y
procedure; Facilities ensure that staff review the fire safety plan
semi-annually and a full emergency policy review at
the first quarterly all-staff meeting.
b) Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff JDF Manual Section II
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; All monthly fire and life safety inspections for the
current inspection cycle were reviewed and verified
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during this inspection. However, technical assistance
was provided regarding including the date of each
month the fire and safety inspection was conducted.
c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC 13146.1 JDF Manual Section D-1: Fire Safety; Prevention and
(a) and (b). Evacuation Plan
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Most recent inspection: July 29, 2017
d) An evacuation plan; JDF Manual Section D-1: Fire Safety; Prevention and
Evacuation Plan and D-2 Fire Safety and Prevention
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plan and Emergency Evacuation.
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e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least quarterly; JDF Manual Section D-1: Fire Safety; Prevention and
Evacuation Plan and D-2 Fire Safety and Prevention
plan and Emergency Evacuation.
All fire drills for the current inspection cycle were
reviewed and verified during this inspection.
However, technical assistance was provided with
regards to fire drills consistency and documentation
of fire drills. The regulation requires fire drills to be
conducted at least quarterly. However, both
facilities conduct fire drills monthly instead of
quarterly. During BSCC review of the fire drills it was
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discovered each facility had a gap of more than five
months between fire drills. Although each facility
had conducted well over four fire drills within the
calendar year it’s recommended each facility adhere
to policy and procedure manual by conducting
monthly fire drills. As for fire drill documentation,
BSCC suggests including the number of staff and
youth present at the time of the fire drill on the fire
drill documentation log. Also, suggested to include
the fire drill start and finish times to the fire drill
documentation log.
f) A written plan for the emergency housing of minors in JDF Manual Section D-1: Fire Safety; Prevention and
the case of fire; Evacuation Plan
Y Y Y Youth may be housed at either facility dependent on
where the fire is located. Additionally, agreements
have been made between neighboring counties if an
additional location is needed.
g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local JDF Manual Section D-3: Pre-Fire Safety/Suppression
fire department. Plan
EDJDF:
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07/29/17
SLTJTC:
07/29/17
1326 SECURITY REVIEW EDJDF:
11/28/17
The facility administrator annually reviews, evaluates, and SLTJTC:
documents security reviews. The review and evaluation Y Y Y 11/27/17
address the internal and external security, including, but not
limited to: key control, security equipment and related
training.
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1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES JDF Manual Sections:
Escape: Section G-7;
Emergency policies and procedures include but are not Disturbances: Section G9: and Dept. Policy IV 23
limited to: escape, disturbances, and taking of hostages; Hostage: Section G-14
civil disturbances; fire and natural disasters; periodic Bomb: Section D-5
testing of emergency equipment; storage, issue and use of Civil Disturbances: Dept. Policy IV23 and Dept. Policy
chemical agents, related security devices, and weapons and IV33
ammunition, where applicable; emergency evacuation Fire: Sections D-1 through D-3
plans; and, an annual review of emergency procedures for Natural Disasters: D-2
all youth supervision staff. Testing: D-6
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Storage, issue and use of chemical agent: Section G-
10: Use of Force
Weapon storage: Section G:13: Weapons Control
Annual Review of emergency procedures:
The review is completed at the first all-staff meeting
of the calendar year.
In 2017, this was completed on 3/15/17 for both
facilities.
1328 SAFETY CHECKS JDF Manual Section B-2: Use of the Log Book.
Direct visual observation of each youth at least every 15 Title 15 requires that Safety Checks be completed at
minutes when youth are asleep or in their rooms, confined in least every 15 minutes. EDC policy requires that
holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. All visual checks of each youth must be made at least
safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the every 10 minutes when he or she in in a room. (This
check is completed. policy directive is above and beyond Title 15) These
checks are staggered with no apparent patterns set.
Each room check is documented via computer with
the exact time of the check.
Y Y Y Section F-4: Youth Supervision Security, and Officer
Daily Assignments. This section provides a more
comprehensive directive regarding room checks.
EDJDF and SLTJTC
SBSCC reviewed each facility safety checks for the
months of July 2016, November 2016, and April
2017. Review of safety check documentation and
policy and procedure manual reveals compliance
with this regulation.
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1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention.
The facility has a comprehensive written suicide prevention
program developed by the health administrator, mental The Suicide Prevention Program has been
health director and facility administrator that includes, but is developed through a collaborative process between
not limited to: medical, mental health and Probation. The program
was sent for review before the Board of Supervisors
for approval in October 2015. However, BSCC
provided technical assistance in several areas of the
Suicide Prevention Program. BSCC recommended
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including 1:1 direct supervision classification to the
policy and procedure manual. In one section of the
policy and procedure manual staff is referred to
follow the ‘close observation procedures’ however
those procedures are not currently present within
the manual. BSCC also recommended revising
suicide policy on youth clothing being removed
solely based on the youth not eating three
consecutive meals.
(A) Suicide prevention training, which may include training JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention.
provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation and
Training and Standards and Training for Corrections Y Y Y Staff receive 4 hours of Suicide Prevention Training
Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035. at Orientation, during JCO CORE and then again as a
part of their annual training requirements.
(B) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention.
confinement and prior to housing assignment.
Officers complete the Intake Health Screening form
at intake prior to housing assignment. Any items of
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concern are immediately referred to Mental Health
Staff or the facility supervisor in the absence of MH
staff.
(C) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention.
officers, facility staff, family members, medical and mental
health personnel in relation to suicide risk. Intake staff are required to communicate with
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arresting officer, facility officers, youth’s family and
medical and mental health staff to discuss suicide
risks.
(D) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention.
A youth on Suicide Prevention may have a
roommate if recommended.
Y Y Y Suicide Risk/ Close Watch Youth may not have
another Suicide Risk Youth as a roommate.
Youth on Suicide Watch youth will be on direct
visual observation and in suicide garments. They will
have no roommate.
(E) Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide risk. JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention
BSCC recommends suicide watch youth be placed
Y Y Y
on five-minute interval watch only rather than ten-
minute interval watch.
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(F) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention
procedures.
Y Y Y Staff address suicide behavior and activity through
urgent mental health referrals, special housing and
supervision.
(G) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts. JDF Manual Section L-7: Suicide Prevention
Y Y Y
Urgent Mental health referral, Special Incident
Report
(H) Critical incident debriefing. There is a practice in place that provides for a
Critical Incident Debrief. BSCC recommends
Y Y Y
including a critical incident debriefing in the policy
and procedure manual.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS JDF Manual Section II provides direction as to how
The facility submits a letter of notification to the Board of to report legal actions.
State and Community Corrections on each legal action
Y Y Y
pertaining to conditions of confinement filed against person There have been no legal actions filed this cycle.
or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A JDF Manual L-9: Death
MINOR WHILE DETAINED
Policy and Procedure provides direction as to death
(A) The administrator of the facility provides the Board of Y Y Y in custody reporting requirements.
State and Community Corrections a copy of the death in
custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General
under Government Code Section 12525 within 10 days.
(B) Written policy and procedures assure a medical and JDF Manual L-9: Death
operational review of each in-custody death. The review
team includes the facility administrator and/or the facility
Y Y Y
manager; the health administrator; the responsible
physician; and other health care and supervision staff who
were relevant to the incident
(C) There are written policies and procedures for handling JDF Manual L-2: Parental Notification of a Medical
deaths, suicide attempts, suicide prevention and notification Emergency, L-7: Suicide Prevention, L-8: Suicide
of the juvenile court and the parent, guardian or person Attempt and L-9: Death.
standing in loco parentis, in the event of a serious illness,
Y Y Y
injury or death. These policies provide directives on how to handle
these issues including notifications to parents and
the court in the event of a serious injury, illness or
death.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING JDF Manual Section II: Facility Management
Population and profile survey reports are submitted to the Responsibilities
Board of State and Community Corrections within 10 Y Y Y
working days after the end of each reporting period, in a
format provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Neither facility has exceeded the maximum capacity
for more than 15 calendar days this cycle.
(A) The number of youth detained in a living unit has N N N
exceeded its maximum capacity for more than 15 calendar
days in a month since the previous inspection.
(B) If required, the facility has submitted CARs/CCARs to
NA NA NA
BSCC since the last inspection (N/A if no to the above).
(C) The facility is under an approved suitability plan (N/A if
NA NA NA
no to the above).
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1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES JDF Manual Sections H-1: Receiving and Processing
Youth, H-2: Intake Checklist, H-3: Searches of Youth
Written policies and procedures for admittance of youth and H-4: Classification of Youth.
include the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430.
Y Y Y These policies and procedures provided direction
into the receiving and processing of youth, Intake
Checklist, Searches, Classification and PREA
Orientation. G-21: Sexual Abuse Prevention,
Reporting and Response discusses PREA.
a) In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a JDF Manual Section H-1: Receiving and Processing
telephone, in accordance with the provisions of Welfare Youth.
and Institutions Code Section 627 (two completed Youth can call parent/guardian, employer, attorney
Y Y Y
telephone calls [parent/guardian and attorney] within and up to two other persons for arranging for the
an hour, at the public expense). care of a minor child that the youth has custody
over.
b) The juvenile hall has established written criteria for JDF Manual Section H-1: Receiving and Processing
Y Y Y
detention. Youth
c) The juvenile camp has included policies and procedures JDF Manual Section H-1: Receiving and Processing
that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay Youth
and has developed program guidelines that include
written screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion Both SLTJTC and EDJDF have commitment programs
from the program. in place in each facility. Once a youth is committed
by the court to a specific program, youth are advised
Y Y Y of their length of commitment time by the court and
by the facility staff of their “up to” time or maximum
commitment upon their return to the facility from
court. In most cases, specific components of the
program must be completed and release is not
based strictly on behavior. JDF Release Notification
Forms are in use.
d) Juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Youth that are committed to the JDF for a specific
advise any committed youth of the estimated length of number of days are advised of their estimated
Y Y Y
his/her stay. length of stay by facility staff. JDF Release
Notification Forms are in use.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES JDF Manual Section H-5: Release of Youth and H-6:
Release Checklist.
Written policies and procedures for release of youth in Y Y Y
custody provide for:
a) Verification of identity/release papers;
b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; JDF Manual Section H-5: Release of Youth, H-6:
Release Checklist and H-7: Temporary Release of
Y Y Y
Youth may pertain if a Temporary Release is
authorized.
c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; JDF Manual Section H-5, H-6 and H-7 may pertain if
Y Y Y
a Temporary Release is authorized.
d) Notification to the facility health care provider in JDF Manual Section H-5 and H-6
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these
Y Y Y
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Notifications are made via pre-release meetings and
copies of population rosters.
e) Notification of school staff. JDF Manual Section H-5: Release of Youth and H-6:
Release Checklist
Y Y Y
Notifications are made via pre-release meetings and
copies of population rosters.
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f) Notification of facility mental health personnel. JDF Manual Section H-6: Release Checklist
Y Y Y
Notifications are made via pre-release meetings and
copies of population rosters.
There are written policy and procedures for furlough of JDF Manual Section H-7: Temporary Release of
minors from custody. Y Y Y Youth
Provides direction on Temporary Releases.
1352 CLASSIFICATION JDF Manual Section H-4: Classification of Youth.
Written policies and procedures on classification of youth for The Juvenile Hall in Placerville has two wings that
the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility Y Y Y are used to classify youth into the most appropriate
provide for: space. There may be males and females in the wing
but not in same rooms. SLTTC has 2 units, 1 for
detention and 1 for committed youth.
a) The safety of the youth, facility staff, and the public by JDF Manual Section H-4: Classification of Youth
placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive addresses classification regarding individual youth
housing and program settings and housing assignments review for appropriateness of housing/programs.
consider the need for single, double, or dormitory
Y Y Y
assignment; Review of documentation provided revealed
compliance with this regulation.
b) Consideration of facility populations and physical design EDCJH has two wings. Staff use the two wings as a
of the facility; means in which to separate youth to provide a safer
environment and appropriate classification. While
the facility has both boys and girls most of the time,
it is not uncommon for smaller less sophisticated
males to be housed on a wing with the females.
Y Y Y They are not roommates but may be housed in the
same wing.
SLTJTC has two Pods. Youth are separated by
detention and commitment. The facility is a coed
facility in that youth may be housed in the same
POD.
c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the facility; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section H-4: Classification of Youth.
d) Periodic classification reviews. JDF Manual Section H-4: Classification of Youth.
All youth are classified prior to their initial
Y Y Y
assignment at entry and then for any subsequent
sleeping room assignments. Additionally, all
classifications are reviewed weekly.
e) Provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from JDF Manual Section H-4: Classification of Youth
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 identity, gender expression, mental Y Y Y
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).
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1353 ORIENTATION JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Youth in
Custody/Orientation
Written policies and procedures require an orientation for
youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and Orientations occur on a one on one basis with staff
verbal information are provided. Provisions are made to and the youth upon entry into the facility and prior
provide accessible orientation information to all detained to the youth being moved to housing.
youth including those with disabilities, limited English
Y Y Y
proficiency, or limited literacy. The orientation includes: Staff ensure that youth thoroughly understand the
rules and expectations of the facility. Staff will also
always answer questions as the youth ask them.
Review of documentation provided revealed
compliance with this regulation.
a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
b) Grievance procedures; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
c) Access to legal services; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
d) Access to health care services; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
e) Access to counseling services; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
f) Access to religious services; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
g) Access to educational services; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
h) Information on the court process; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
i) Housing assignments; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
j) Availability of personal care items and opportunity for JDF Manual Section G-1
Y Y Y
personal hygiene;
k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and JDF Manual Section G-1
Y Y Y
activities;
m) Use of restraints and chemical agents; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
n) Use of force; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
o) Emergency and evacuation procedures. Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
p) Non-discrimination policy. Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1
1354 SEPARATION JDF Manual Section H-4: Classification, Section G-3:
There are written policies and procedures for the separation Discipline and L-3; Medical.
of youth for reasons that include, but are not limited to,
medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, In either facility, youth may be separated for various
disciplinary consequences and protective custody. reasons. For discipline purposes, staff separate by
proximity, timeouts and room confinement time. If
a youth is separated for more than a short timeout,
a behavior contract is drafted for review and
approval.
Y Y Y
If youth are separated for mental health purposes or
for protective custody needs, they are reviewed on
a case-by-case basis and ultimately separated
pursuant to the Administrative Separation policy.
It should be noted a review of separation
documentation provided revealed current practices
are in line with SB 1143. Will continue to work with
Management to ensure policy reflects SB 1143.
Youth who are separated are not denied normal privileges JDF Manual Section H-4-Classification and
available at the facility, except to accomplish the objectives attachments. Administrative Separation Logs and
Y Y Y
of the segregation. contracts reviewed. Youth in all facilities appear to
be participating in all expected activities as required.
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When the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15, JDF Manual Section G-3-Discipline.
Y Y Y
Section 1390 shall apply.
A daily review of separated youth to determine whether JDF Manual Section H-4 Administrative Separation.
separation remains necessary. Y Y Y
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
Plan and M-7: Transition and Aftercare Planning and
(A) Written policies and procedures require that Implementation. Both facilities initiate an
assessments and plans be developed within 40 days after assessment and plan for every youth detained for
admission, for youth who are held for a period of 30 days or more than 21 days and is completed within 40 days
Y Y Y
more. The assessment and plan shall be documented. of entry.
BSCC reviewed ten (10) youth files at each facility.
Review of documentation provided revealed
compliance with this regulation.
1) The assessment is a statement of the minor’s JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
problems, which includes: Plan
2) Identification of substance abuse history, Y Y Y
education, vocational, counseling, and family
reunification needs.
(B) The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre- JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
adjudicated minors includes written documentation that Plan
provides for: Y Y Y
1) Objectives and time frames for the resolution of
problems identified in the assessment; and,
2) A plan for meeting the objectives that includes a JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
description of program resources needed and individuals Y Y Y Plan
responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented.
(C) Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
documents: Plan
1) Periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the Y Y Y
objectives, including periodic review and discussion
of the plan with the youth;
2) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to existing JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
resources, that is completed prior to the minor Plan
Y Y Y
being released; and, A Transition and Aftercare Agreement is provided
for all youth upon release.
3) Contact with the Regional Center for the JDF Manual Section E-2: Assessment and Treatment
Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Section Plan
Y Y Y
1413. Policy and procedure provides for referrals or
contact with Regional Center as necessary.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES JDF Manual Section E-3: Counseling and Casework
Services
Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate
counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and Each youth is assigned an individual counselor who
procedures include: addresses their counseling and casework needs.
Y Y Y
Assisting with personal problems or needs that may When interviewed, all youth reported that the staff
arise; work well with them and believe that staff truly care
about them and care about what happens to them.
All conversations and discussions were positive
regarding the interactions between staff and youth.
Assisting the youth requesting contact with parents, JDF Manual Section E-3: Counseling and Casework
attorney, clergyman, probation officer, or other public Y Y Y Services
official; and,
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Providing services as appropriate to the population JDF Manual Section E-3: Counseling and Casework
housed in the facility, and may include: substance Services
Y Y Y
abuse, family crisis and reunification, counseling, public
health and mental health services.
1357 USE OF FORCE JDF Manual Section G-10: Use of Force
There are written policies and procedures for the use of BSCC reviewed ten (10) use of force reports at each
force, which may include chemical agents. Y Y Y facility. Review of documentation revealed reports
are consistent with policy and procedure and with
practice.
Policy indicates that force is not applied as punishment, JDF Manual Section G-10: Use of Force
discipline, or treatment. Y Y Y
a) There are policy statements that:
1. Define the term “force” and address the escalation JDF Manual Section G-10
and appropriate level of force, emphasizing the
Y Y Y
need to avoid the use of force whenever possible
and using only that force necessary to ensure the
safety of minors and others;
2. Describe the requirements for staff to report the JDF Manual Section G-10 provides information on
use of force and to take action to stop the Reporting and Duty to Intercede.
Y Y Y
inappropriate use of force;
3. Define the role, notification, and follow up JDF Manual Section G-10
procedures of medical and mental health staff Y Y Y
concerning the use of force; and
4. Define the training that shall be provided and JDF Manual Section G-10.
required for the use of force. Such training shall
include, but not be limited to, known medical Staff are trained in Use of Force. They are taught to
conditions that would contraindicate certain types only use the amount of force necessary to overcome
of force; acceptable chemical agents; methods of the resistance and the “Objective Reasonableness
application; signs or symptoms that should result Y Y Y Standard”. They are taught other force options that
in immediate referral to medical or mental health should be used as appropriate. They are trained in
staff; and, requirements of the decontamination of control and restraints, application, effects of and
chemical agents, if such agents are utilized and decontamination of OC and how to appropriately
appropriate response is ineffective. manage the youth.
b) Policies and procedures address: JDF Manual Section G-10
The types, levels, and application of force;
documentation of the use of force; a grievance
Y Y Y
procedure; a system for investigation of the use of force
and administrative review; and discipline for the
improper use of force;
1. The specific use of physical, chemical agent, lethal, JDF Manual Section G-10 indicates that deadly force
and non-lethal force that may, or may not, be used Y Y Y is not permitted.
in the facility;
2. The limitations regarding the use of force on JDF Manual Section G-10
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code
Y Y Y
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 222; and,
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3. A standardized format, time period, and procedure JDF Manual Section G-10
for reporting the use of force, including the Any use of force shall be documented on a Use of
reporting requirements of management and line Force Report (Form#546). A restraint report shall
staff. also be completed (Form#524) for any restraint over
Y Y Y 15 minutes.
Incident reports at all facilities were well written and
included pertinent information. All incident reports
are to be completed prior to the end of shift.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS
Note: The provisions of this regulation do not apply to the JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when Mechanical Restraints
used to restrain youth for movement or transportation.
a) Written policies and procedures govern the use of
restraint devices. The policies address: known medical
Y Y Y
conditions that would contraindicate certain restraint
devices and/or techniques; acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
medical/mental health referral; availability of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; protective
housing of restrained youth; provision for hydration and
sanitation needs; exercising of extremities.
b) Physical restraints are utilized only when it appears less JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in Mechanical Restraints
Y Y Y
controlling the disordered behavior.
1) Restraints are used only for those youth who JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
present an immediate danger to themselves or Mechanical Restraints
others, who exhibit behavior that results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to Y Y Y
cause self-inflicted physical harm. The
circumstances leading to the use of restraints are
documented.
c) Youth are placed in restraints only with the approval of JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Mechanical Restraints
Y Y Y
may delegate authority to place a minor in restraints to
a physician.
Reasons for continued retention in restraints are JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
reviewed and documented a minimum of every hour. Mechanical Restraints
Y Y Y
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
retention is secured as soon as possible, but no later Mechanical Restraints
than two hours from the time of placement. The youth
is medically cleared for continued retention at least
every three hours after the initial medical opinion. Y Y Y If no medical staff are on duty, contact must be
made with the on-call provider.
Medical personnel will either come in to the facility
or facility staff will take the youth to the hospital.
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A mental health consultation to assess the need for JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
mental health treatment is secured as soon as possible, Mechanical Restraints
but in no case longer than four hours from the time of
placement.
If no mental health staff are on duty, contact must
Y Y Y
be made with the on-call provider
Mental Health personnel will either come in to the
facility or facility staff will take the youth to the
hospital.
d) Continuous direct visual supervision is conducted and JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
documented to ensure that the restraints are properly Mechanical Restraints
Y Y Y
employed and to ensure the well-being of the youth.
Observations of the youth’s behavior and any staff JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
interventions are documented at least every 15 minutes, Mechanical Restraints
with actual time recorded.
Y Y Y
All facilities complete observations and documents
at least every 10 minutes in the event an incident
occurs.
All youth in restraint devices are housed alone or in a JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
specified housing area for restrained minors, with Mechanical Restraints
Y Y Y
provisions to protect the minor from abuse.
Restraints are not used as punishment, discipline, or as a JDF Manual Section G-11: Use of Physical and
substitute for treatment. The affixing of hands and feet Mechanical Restraints
Y Y Y
together behind the back (hog-tying) is prohibited.
f) The use of restraints on pregnant minors is limited in JDF Manual Section G 11: Use of Physical and
accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare Y Y Y Mechanical Restraints and G-20: Pregnant Female
and Institutions Code Section 222. Youth.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES There is no Safety Room in the EDJDF.
Written policies and procedures govern the use of safety There is no Safety Room in the SLTJTC.
NA NA NA
rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 460A.1.13.
The remainder of this section has been deleted as
non-applicable
1360 SEARCHES
JDF Manual Section H-3: Searches of Youth
Y Y Y
Written policies and procedures govern the search of youth, JDF Manual Section G-16: Searches of the Facility
the facility, and visitors. JDF Manual Section G-17: Searches of Visitors
Searches are conducted to insure the safety and security of JDF Manual Section H-3: Searches of Youth
the facility and to provide for the safety and security of the Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-16: Searches of the facility
public, visitors, youth, and staff. JDF Manual Section G-17: Searches of Visitors
Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a form of JDF Manual Section H-3: Searches of Youth
discipline or punishment. Searches are conducted in a
Y Y Y
manner that preserves privacy and dignity of the person There were no grievances reviewed for any
being searched. improper searches at either facility.
Written procedures address each of the following: JDF Manual Section H-3: Searches of Youth
Intake searches; Searching youth who are returning
from activities outside of the living unit, court, another Searches for both facilities include visual, pat down,
Y Y Y
facility, or visiting; Facility searches; Searches of visitors; wand, strip with approvals and occasional use of
and, Cross-gender supervision. drug dog for facility search
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1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
There are written policies and procedures allowing any youth BSCC reviewed grievances for the months of January
to appeal and have grievances resolved relating to any Y Y Y 2017 through November 2017. Of the grievances
condition of confinement. reviewed, all were responded to appropriately and
in a timely manner. There were no issues that were
egregious.
The policies and procedures include: JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
a) A grievance form and instructions that include Y Y Y
provisions for the youth to have free access to the form;
b) The option for youth to confidentially file the grievance JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
or deliver the form to any youth care supervision staff Y Y Y
working in the facility.
c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
Y Y Y
staff level;
d) Provision for a prompt review and response to JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
grievances within a specified time limit; 72 hours for a hearing with a supervisor and 5 days
Y Y Y
to be completed by Assistant Superintendent or
Superintendent.
Youth may elect to be present to explain their
version of the grievance to a person not directly JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
Y Y Y
involved in the circumstances that led to the
grievance.
Provision for a staff representative approved by the JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
Y Y Y
facility administrator to assist the youth.
e) Provision for a written response to the grievance which JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
Y Y Y
includes the reasons for the decisions;
f) A system which provides that any appeal of a grievance JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the Y Y Y
circumstances which led to the grievance; and,
Concerns of parent, guardians, staff or other parties are El Dorado County Departmental Policy IV-15
addressed and documented within a specified time frame,
whether or not those concerns are associated with a The Department has a Citizens Complaint Form
grievance. Y Y Y Process on the county website. 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 JDF Manual Section B-5: Special Incident Report
(SIR)
A written report of all incidents, which resulted in physical
harm, serious threat of physical harm, or death to an Y Y All reports are required to be completed by the end
employee or a youth of a juvenile facility, or other person(s), of the shift. Review of documentation provided
is maintained. Such written records are prepared by staff revealed compliance with this regulation.
and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA JDF Manual Section G-10: Use of Force
SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS
El Dorado County Probation facilities will not use
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and force to collect DNA samples. Staff and Supervisors
procedures describe the use reasonable force to collect Y Y Y will attempt to get the youth to provide a voluntary
DNA samples from individuals who are required to provide sample. If they still refuse, staff will complete an
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal incident report and refer to Casework PO and youth
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral will be returned to court.
request.
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Policy and procedures address: JDF Manual Section G-10: Use of Force
Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary
compliance, including an advisement of the legal Y Y Y
obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
Documentation of supervisory knowledge of the above JDF Manual Section G-10: Use of Force
Y Y Y
and authorization to use force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction, No force will be used.
the extraction shall be videotaped and retained by the
Y Y Y
department. (Consult with County Counsel regarding
statutes applicable to your department.)
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM
EDJDF:
The County Board of Education provides for the
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Annual review completed on 6/8/2017
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer or designee. The education review found the Golden Ridge
Policies and procedures ensure communication and School to be fully compliant with no areas of non-
coordination between educators and probation staff. compliance.
SLTJTC to include the Challenge Camp:
Y Y Y Annual review completed on 6/8/2017
The education review found the Blue Ridge School
to be fully compliant with no areas of non-
compliance.
Both facilities school program provides 240 minutes
daily in the regular schedule and an additional 90
minutes of supplemental instruction that is
individually assigned.
Facility Manager shall request an annual review of the
education program by the superintendent of schools. This
annual review of each required element of the program
from the Superintendent of Schools has been received along
with a report or review checklist on compliance,
deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve
Y Y Y
compliance. This review cannot be delegated to the site
principal or other site staff member. It can however be
contracted to a qualified outside agency. Upon completion,
the facility manager will review each item with the person
designated by the school and take any corrective action as
needed
General Education Development preparation shall be made
Y Y Y
available to all eligible youth.
Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do
not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the Y Y Y
CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code.
The facility school program complies with the State
Education Code (Note: The Education Code currently
requires a 240-minute school day.) Youth are delivered to Y Y Y
their educational program so as not to interfere with the
time afforded the minimum instruction day.
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School discipline is integrated into the facility’s overall
behavioral management plan, with school staff advised of
Y Y Y
administrative decisions that may affect the educational
programming.
Expulsion/suspension follows the due process safeguards in
the education code, including the rights of students with Y Y Y
special needs.
Policies and procedures address the rights of any student
Y Y Y
who has continuing difficulty completing the school day.
There are provisions for individuals with special needs that
include educational instruction for youth in high security or
other special units, compliance with applicable statutes for Y Y Y
special education, and, provision for non-English speaking
youth and those with limited English speaking skills.
Youths are enrolled in school no later than three (3) days
Y Y Y
after admission.
The school conducts an educational screening and completes
Y Y Y
an education plan within 5 days.
If a youth is detained, the school requests the youths records
from his/her prior school to ensure that the educational plan Y Y Y
is appropriate.
1371 RECREATION AND EXERCISE
JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
a) There are policies and procedures for recreation and Program
exercise of youth with the intent to maximize the time
youth are out of their rooms/off their bunks. Both the EDJDF and the SLTJTC offer an excellent
assortment of Recreation, Exercise and Programs.
Y Y Y Exercise is offered generally twice a day, once
during school and the other with staff in the
afternoon. Additionally, both facilities actively look
for programs and activities that are outside of the
norm such as yoga, Juvenile Service Council, Girls
Circle/Boys Council, Book Clubs, Community Service
Opportunities and Junior Achievement.
b) There is the opportunity for a minimum of three hours JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
of recreation, programs and exercise 3 hours a day Program
during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Y Y Y
Sunday and other non-school days. At least one hour Both the EDJDF and the SLTJTC provide above and
shall be an outdoor activity. beyond the minimum standard.
c) The recreation and exercise schedule is posted in the JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
living units. Program
Y Y Y Both facilities have schedules and calendars posted
and provided copies for review. When talking to
youth, they know what is going on and what to
expect.
d) Recreation shall include the opportunity for at least one JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as Program
reading, television, radio, music games etc. The Y Y Y
activities are supervised and include orientation and Both the EDJDF and the SLTJTC provide above and
coaching of youth. beyond the minimum standard.
e) Programs shall include social awareness programs as JDF Manual Section A-13 Purpose of Programs
Y Y Y
outlined in Section 1378.
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f) All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Program
Y Y Y
Both the EDJDF and the SLTJTC provide above and
beyond the minimum standard.
g) That one hour of exercise is suspended only upon a JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
written finding by the administrator/manager that the Program
Y Y Y
youth represents a threat to the safety and security of
the facility.
h) The administrator/manager may suspend for a period JDF Manual Section E-4: Recreation and Exercise
not to exceed 24 hours access to recreation and Y Y Y Program
programs
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM JDF Manual Section E-10: Religion
The facility administrator provides access for voluntary Both Facilities offer religious services that pertain to
participation in religious services and/or religious counseling all denominations. There are also bible studies that
Y Y Y
at least once a week. A youth is allowed to participate in are presented that youth may attend. If a youth
other program activities if he/she elects not to participate in should choose not to attend a religious program,
religious programs. they are offered alternative programming outside of
their rooms.
Religious programs provide for: religious services, availability JDF Manual Section E-10: Religion
Y Y Y
of clergy, and availability of religious diets.
1373 WORK PROGRAM JDF Manual Section E-8: Work Assignments
Work is assigned by status level. General Status
There are written policies and procedures for assigning Information is identified in JDF Manual Section E1.
Y Y Y
youths to work programs, which are meaningful, Kitchen duties are explained in sections K-1-K-4.
constructive, and related to vocational training or increasing
a youth’s sense of responsibility.
1374 VISITING JDF Manual Section E-13: Visiting Procedures
There are written policies and procedures for visiting that Review of documentation provide revealed
include provision for special visits. Y Y Y compliance with this regulation.
Also, reviewed each housing unit’s visiting log
books.
Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or persons JDF Manual Section E-13: Visiting Procedures
standing in loco parentis, at reasonable times. Opportunity Y Y Y
for visiting is at least two hours per week. Facilities maintain visiting rosters/logs.
Visits are supervised, but conversations are not monitored JDF Manual Section E-13: Visiting Procedures
Y Y Y
unless there is a security or safety need.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE JDF Manual Section C-10: Correspondence-Mail
Youth can send and receive unlimited mail.
There are written policies and procedures for Y Y Y
correspondence which ensure: Staff and youth interviews revealed compliance with
this regulation.
a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth JDF Manual Section C-10: Correspondence-Mail
Y Y Y
may send or receive;
b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per week JDF Manual Section C-10: Correspondence-Mail
Y Y Y
postage-free;
c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state and JDF Manual Section C-10: Correspondence-Mail
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of
public office, and the Board of State and Community
Y Y Y
Corrections; however, authorized facility staff may open
and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and
in the presence of the youth; and,
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d) Incoming and outgoing mail, other than confidential JDF Manual Section C-10: Correspondence-Mail
correspondence described above, may be read by staff
only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility Y Y Y
safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is
jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS JDF Manual Section C-11: Telephone Access-
Youth have many opportunities to use the phones.
Y Y Y
There are written policies and procedures to provide youth
with access to telephone communications.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES JDF Manual Section E-13: Visiting, C-10:
Correspondence and C-11: Telephone Access
Y Y Y
Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to have Provide direction regarding access to legal services.
access to the courts and legal services include:
a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys JDF Manual Section E-13: Visiting, C-10:
Y Y Y
and their authorized representatives; Correspondence and C-11
b) Provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; JDF Manual Section E-13: Visiting
Y Y Y
and,
c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence and cost JDF Manual Section C-10: Correspondence-Mail
Y Y Y
free telephone access as appropriate.
1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM El Dorado County Probations Facilities offer several
Social Awareness programs. Both facilities offer a
The County Board of Education or the Chief Probation Officer wide variety of age appropriate programs and do a
provides programs designed to promote social awareness good job in keeping the youth out of their rooms
and reduce recidivism. The programs consider the needs of and busy.
male and female youth and may include: victim awareness; Y Y
conflict resolution; anger management; parenting skills; Programs to the youth including, MRT, Thinking for
appropriate gender specific programming; juvenile justice; a Change, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics
self-esteem; building effective decision making skills; and, Anonymous, etc.
other topics that suit the needs of the youth.
The agency responsible for providing the programs conducts EDJDF:
a written annual review to ensure that the program content Letter Dated 02/09/17
is current, consistent and relevant to the population. Y Y Y SLTJTC:
Letter Dated 11/24/17
1390 DISCIPLINE JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in
Custody, G-2: Facility Rules and G-3: Discipline all
There are written policies and procedures for the discipline form the structure for the facilities discipline
of minors that promote acceptable behavior. policies.
Y Y Y
Current policy and procedures are within
compliance of this regulation. Overall, staff are fair,
firm and consistent with the youth.
Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level that JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline
Y Y Y
promotes the desired behavior.
Discipline does not include corporal punishment, group JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline
punishment, physical or psychological degradation or Y Y Y
deprivation of the following:
a) Bed and clothing; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
b) Daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
Y Y Y
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
c) Full nutrition; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
d) Contact with parent or attorney; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
e) Exercise; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
f) Medical services and counseling; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
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g) Religious services; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
i) The right to send and receive mail; and, Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
j) Education. Y Y Y JDF Manual Section G-1: Rights of Minors in Custody
There are established rules of conduct and disciplinary JDF Manual Section G-2: Facility Rules
penalties to guide the conduct of youth. The rules and
penalties, which include both major violations and youth
violations, are simply and affirmatively stated and are Y Y Y
available to all youth. Provisions are made to provide
accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited
English proficiency or limited literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline,
JDF Manual Section G-4: Disciplinary Due Process
There are written policies and procedures for the Y Y Y
administration of discipline that include: Current policy and procedures are within
compliance of this regulation.
a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline,
Y Y Y
discipline for violation of rules;
b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to any youth; JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline,
Y Y Y
c) Definition of major and minor rule violations and their JDF Manual Section G-2: Facility Rules
Y Y Y
consequences, due process requirements;
d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally by JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline,
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct or JDF Manual Section G-5: Grievance Procedure
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Y Y Y
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of
review and appeal to a supervisor;
e) Major rule violations may include withdrawal from JDF Manual Section G-3: Discipline, JDF Manual
group activities for 24 hours or more or extension of Section G-4: Discipline Due Process
Y Y Y
time in custody. Major rule violations and the discipline
process shall be documented and require the following:
Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; JDF Manual Section G-4: Discipline Due Process
Y Y Y
Hearing by a person who is not a party to the JDF Manual Section G-4: Discipline Due Process
Y Y Y
incident;
Opportunity for the youth to be heard, present JDF Manual Section G-4: Discipline Due Process
Y Y Y
evidence and testimony;
Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in the JDF Manual Section G-4: Discipline Due Process
Y Y Y
hearing process; and,
Provision for administrative review. JDF Manual Section G-4: Discipline Due Process
Y Y Y
Violations that result in a removal from camp or JDF Manual Section G-4: Discipline Due Process.
commitment program, but not a return to court will
Y Y Y
follow the due process provisions in subsection (e)
above.
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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 facility.
X
(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 age and
X
older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under the
X
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 the X
facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 MINORS
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under Violat
X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) are ion
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 Juvenile Violat
X
Delinquents (WIC 602) (WIC 207[d]). ion
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in the
X
facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the Detention of
X
Status Offenders/Federal Minors is submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223, State
Plans (a)[12])
X
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person 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 separated Violat
X
from minors. ion
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers or
Violat
“Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the facility in X
ion
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: Pre-1998*
BSCC Code: 7077
FACILITY NAME: El Dorado County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): Construction 1971: Remodel 1980.
IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: New security doors and lighting to and in rooms;
asbestos removal; some flooring replaced; plumbing project.
2016-2018: No changes to Physical Plant
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE: 12/06/2017
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
RECEPTION AREA (JH) Two holding rooms with approximately 68 square
feet each. Capacity 4 minors each room.
✓
Holding Rooms:
Contain 15 square feet per minor;
Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated Each holding cell contains two 6-foot benches.
✓
capacity based on floor space;
Provide access to water closets and wash basins at a Access provided adjacent to holding rooms.
✓
ratio of a 1:8; and
Provide access to drinking fountain. ✓ Access provided adjacent to holding rooms.
Provide access to telephone. ✓ Telephone in multi-purpose room.
Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ✓ Holding rooms used for interviews.
MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP)
Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry out ✓
routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient
locked storage space for medical supplies.
LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) The facility consists of one unit containing 40 beds
divided between two wings.
✓
Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30
minors and contain:
Showers at a ratio of 1:6; BSCC recommends placing a metal plate under the
shower railings in the booking shower. BSCC also
✓
recommends removing the shower towers and
install shower stalls at the facility.
Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ✓
Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and one
✓
urinal for every 15 boys; and,
Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. ✓
Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum
of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass or plastic
✓
materials) that allows the visual supervision of all parts of
the room.
Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet
wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if room ✓
doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet wide.
SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
✓
Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and 63
cubic feet of floor space.
*Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches).
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DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
✓
Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100
square feet of floor space.
DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP)
✓
Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50
square feet of floor space per minor.
LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain,
✓
wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or
procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to
these fixtures.
PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP)
The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each
✓
sleeping area:
Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6;
Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ✓
Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one
✓
urinal for every 15 boys; and,
Access to a drinking fountain. ✓
BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
Beds and mattresses are: ✓
A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long;
Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 inches off
✓
the floor; and,
Mattresses are made of a fire retardant material. ✓
INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
✓
There is one interview room for each detention unit in
juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls.
There is a private room suitably equipped for conferences
✓
and interviews in each camp.
LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
There are at least 50 foot candles of illumination at desk
✓
level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two
foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple
occupancy rooms.
ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) The teacher’s workspace is augmented by the 154-
square foot office, which is located and accessible
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with between classrooms. There is also an additional
a teacher's desk and work area, and a minimum of 28 square ✓ 64 square foot work area located within the school
feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no area.
more than 15 students.
98: Designed for no more than 20 students
DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP)
✓
There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each
person being fed at any given time.
*Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches).
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP)
(See 2001 regulations for revised calculations.)
There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square feet of ✓
clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day
room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space
(gymnasium).
There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space
consisting of:
✓
No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor and
/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a
capacity of 40 or less.
No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area
and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space
(gymnasium) for a camp with a capacity of more than ✓
40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to
100 minors.
No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop
area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose
space (gymnasium) for a camp with a capacity of more ✓
than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of
101 minors.
Lighting is adequate for security and evening recreational
✓
activities in camps.
STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
✓
Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage space
for personal clothing and belongings.
Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor
area is recommended) for bulk and activity storage ✓
equipment.
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH)
There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space
✓
for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or education.
This room contains a minimum of:
30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the
✓
room;
10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ✓
1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ceiling
✓
height of eight feet.
SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS
SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15
regulations:
✓
Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms
Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms
Section 4272(n) Dining space
Section 4272(o) Physical activities space
*Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches).
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7077
FACILITY: El Dorado County Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: 40
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE:
12/06/2017
ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED.
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
RC based on 15 sq. ft./person. Each room contains
Intake Holding Pre-98 2 4 (8) 68 square feet
two 6-foot benches.
Restroo
Intake Pre-98 2 1 1 1 1
m
Access to toilet fixtures. Locked storage @ 27 cubic
Medical Exam Pre-98 1 89 square feet
feet.
Indoor
Multi-use Pre-98 1 1,210 square feet Access to toilet fixtures.
activity
Based on 15 sq. ft./person, this room has a capacity of
Dining Dining Pre-98 1 546 square feet
36 people.
One classroom contains 610 square feet and 20
Class-
Classroom Pre-98 2 cubicles. One classroom contains 832 square feet and
room
25 cubicles.
A Wing Outdoor
Pre-98 1 2,740 square feet 1 Access to toilet fixtures off dayroom.
Courtyard exercise
B Wing Outdoor
Pre-98 1 1,449 square feet Access to toilet fixtures off dayroom.
Courtyard exercise
A Wing Sleeping Room dimension is 11.33 x 9.42. Combination
Pre-98 12 2 2 24 107 square feet 1 1 1
(South) room fixture in each room.
Dayroom Pre-98 1 234 square feet 1 1 2 1 5 Shower and toilet area opens to dayroom.
B Wing Sleeping Room dimension is 11.33 x 9.42. Combination
Pre-98 8 2 2 16 107 square feet 1 1 1
(North) room fixture in each room.
Dayroom Pre-98 1 234 square feet 2 2 1 5 Shower and toilet area opens to dayroom.
*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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Historical Notes:
The facility consists of one unit, containing 40 beds, divided into the North and South wings. Prior approvals by BSCC (Gary Wion) allowed for the 2 wings to be operated as 1 unit.
Current Cycle Notes: 2014-2016
Evaluated full facility for LASE
A Wing Courtyard does not have a faucet. B wing Courtyard does.
2014/2016 LASE
RC at 40
*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: 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 DATE: 12/07/2017
2016-2018: No changes to Physical Plant
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.
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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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.
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. ✓
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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 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.
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 DATE: 12/07/2017
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
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.)
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.
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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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 Apply): 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE: 12/7/2017
2016-2018: No changes to Physical Plant
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.
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.
✓
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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. ✓
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 classroom 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
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) The juvenile hall’s medical exam room serves both
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical 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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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:
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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: 7081
FACILITY: South Tahoe Challenge Camp TYPE: Camp RC: 20
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE: 12/07/2017
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
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.)
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.
7081 S Tahoe Challange Camp LAS 16-18; 12/07/2017 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01)