BSCC
Fresno County, Detention Facilities (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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August 20, 2020
Sheriff Margaret Mims
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
2200 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF FRESNO COUNTY MAIN JAIL, NORTH
ANNEX, SOUTH ANNEX, B.F. SISK COURT FACILITY, FRESNO SUPERIOR
COURT HOLDING, NORTH ANNEX COURT HOLDING, AND THE JUVENILE
JUSTICE CAMPUS DELINQUINCY CENTER, PENAL CODE 6031
Sheriff Mims,
On April 21, 2020, pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, BSCC staff conducted the
2018/2020 Biennial Inspection of the Fresno County Main Jail, North Annex, South
Annex, B.F. Sisk Court Facility, Fresno Superior Court Holding, North Annex Court
Holding, and the Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Center desk audit. To prepare
for this inspection, a pre-inspection briefing was held on January 16, 2020.
This inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for
Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of
Regulations. In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) for the separation requirements of juveniles from
incarcerated adults.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the issuance of a statewide shelter-in-place order,
the BSCC was unable to complete on-site inspections from mid-March through June 30,
2020, the end of the 2018/2020 biennial inspection cycle. BSCC staff conducted virtual
inspections via desk audit of all facilities originally scheduled for inspection during this
time. Desk audits are comprised of a comprehensive review of all applicable policies and
procedures and documentation.
The BSCC inspection report consists of this transmittal letter and the attached Title 15
Procedures checklist. Compliance is indicated by policy and/or documentation
review. Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant
minimum standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information used to
determine compliance.
Local Inspections
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
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Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
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representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider
our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and the
respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facility. Please forward
the missing reports to the BSCC once they have been completed.
FRESNO COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES LOCAL INSPECTIONS
Inspection Main Jail North Annex South Annex
Fire and Life Safety 08/12/19 09/09/19
Medical and Mental Health 11/19/18 11/19/18 11/19/18
Nutritional Health 02/05/19
Environmental Health 08/22/18 08/23/18 11/21/19
FRESNO COUNTY COURT FACILITIES LOCAL INSPECTIONS
Inspection BF Sisk FSCH NACH JJCDC
Fire and Life Safety
Medical and Mental 11/21/19 11/21/19
Health
Environmental Health 08/28/19 10/15/19
BSCC Inspection
The inspection consisted of a review of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policy and Procedures Manual, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual and
relevant supporting documentation provided to the BSCC. All supporting documentation
reviewed has been listed on the Title 15 Checklist.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Main Jail, North Annex and South Annex facilities:
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related
specifically to the applicable regulations in Title 15, CCR.1 After review of the Fresno
County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual and a small sampling of supporting documentation
that was made available; we did not identify any items of noncompliance with Title 15 at
the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Facilities.
B.F. Sisk Court Facility, Fresno Superior Court Holding, North Annex Court Holding, and
the Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Center facilities:
1 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.
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Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related
specifically to the applicable regulations in Title 15, CCR. After review of the Fresno
County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual and local inspection documentation that was made
available, we did not identify any items of noncompliance with Title 15.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
An inspection of the physical plant was not conducted for this inspection cycle.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA. Minors are
not held at these facilities.
This concludes the 2018-2020 biennial inspection cycle report of the Fresno County
Sheriff’s Office Jail Facilities. We would like to express our gratitude to Sergeant Matt
Nunley for assistance with the inspection process. We look forward to working with you
in the future to provide technical assistance. If you should have any questions, please
contact Tim McWilliams at (916) 956.1559 or by email at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
TIM MCWILLIAMS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, Fresno County Board of Supervisors*
County Administrator, Fresno County*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, Fresno County*
Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, Fresno County*
Sergeant Matt Nunley, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (electronic copy)
* Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 700
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County South Annex Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: April 21, 2020
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title regulation.
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
STC has determined that Fresno County
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
from the date of assignment.
regulation.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall
☒ ☐ ☐
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section STC has determined that Fresno County
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15,
☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
STC has determined that Fresno County
date of assignment.
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☒ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
management course within one year from date of regulation. Upon promotion to manager, they
assignment. receive POST training.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
With the exception of any year that a core training module
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual regulation.
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A review of the staffing plan indicates that
there are sufficient personnel at any one time to
complete all required duties.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Female staff members are assigned to each
shall be at least one female employee who shall be shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. A review of the staffing plan identifies that at
least one female staff member is available
always.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A review of the staffing plan indicates that
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and there are sufficient personnel always to ensure
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the that all tasks are completed.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. A review of a sampling of safety checks
indicates that they are completed as identified
in this regulation.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
routine safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Organizational chart. Also provided during
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. academy training.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Unit – Intake and
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and Release of Inebriated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
administrator is empowered to use. Custody
(6) Security and control including: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-300 Inmate Counts
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, FCSOJDPP D-240 Searches of Inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
Housing Units
(C) contraband control, and, FCSOJDPP D-240 Searches of Inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
Housing Units
(D) key control. FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
☒ ☐ ☐ Visual Security checks and the Safety Check
System
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
Date of review: October 2019
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
Preplanning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment. Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
limited to, the following: Inmate Orientation Handbook
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
Posted on Sheriff’s Office Website
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record; A comprehensive fire prevention inspection is
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted monthly.
All monthly fire inspections provided, except
May 2019.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
Fire Inspection by fire authority: 09/09/19
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is current with
the Jail Profile Survey
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is current with
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ the Jail Profile Survey
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and Maintenance
of Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the All records pertaining to inmates are held in the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall jail computer system except medical files.
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities Abuse
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Incident reports for this facility were not
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed at the time of this inspection.
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-420 News Media Access and
Interviews
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Policies and Procedures and an extensive list of
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other resources for friends/family of those
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated is available on the Sheriff’s web
inmates shall have available for review the following site.
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections FCSOJDPP E-345 Legal Research Access
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as
☐ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan FCSOJDPP D-420 News Media Access and
☒ ☐ ☐
Interviews
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) 1062, Visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) 1063, Correspondence FCSOJDPP Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) 1064, Library Service FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJD E-130 Attorney and Legal Assistant
Interviews
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
Modules
FCSOJDPP E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
Narcotics Anonymous
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(12) 1071, Voting FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(13) 1072, Religious Observance FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious and Volunteer
☒ ☐ ☐ Services
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
Inmates are not held at this facility
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or A confidential Inmate Classification
III facility shall develop and implement a written Questionnaire is conducted by a classification
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to officer on each inmate that remains in custody
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, from intake at the Main Jail. Prior to the
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, interview the Classification officer conducts a
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive background check to find out additional
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed information about the inmate that may help in
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the determining an appropriate housing assignment.
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be A signature from the inmate is required.
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the Classification then determines the most
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. appropriate facility for housing based upon the
The written classification plan shall be based on objective information collected. Continuous notes are
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time maintained to aid in reassessment.
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
and implement a classification system which will include the
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
shall include the use of as much information as is available
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the A medical screening is performed on each
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate entering the jail facility intake area
procedures specifying those symptoms that require located in the Main Jail. The contracting health
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is care agency is available to address concerns at
completed. all Fresno County Jail facilities.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
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1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates having mental health issues are
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered identified at intake. Continuous mental health
inmates, and may include telehealth. care remains with the inmate regardless of the
facility in which the inmate is housed.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination for administrative segregation
develop written policies and procedures which provide for rests with the Classification officers.
the administrative segregation of inmates who are Placement in administrative segregation can
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that occur for various reasons and done for the
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; safety and security of the inmate, inmate
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including population and/or the staff. No deprivation of
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ services or privileges is provided.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There is no safety cell at this facility. Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who needing a safety cell are transferred to the Main
display behavior which results in the destruction of property Jail.
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as
☐ ☐ ☒
a substitute for treatment.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible
☐ ☐ ☒
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every four hours.
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A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☐ ☐ ☒
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued
☐ ☐ ☒
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff on placement and retention,
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of
☐ ☐ ☒
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☐ ☐ ☒
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
Release of Inebriated Inmates
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☒ ☐ ☐ There is no sobering cell at this facility. A
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their sobering cell is available at the Main Jail.
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
procedures developed by the facility administrator.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as
they are able to continue in the processing.
☐ ☐ ☒
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☐ ☐ ☒
Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Contracted medical health staff contact the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Central Valley Regional Center upon diagnosis
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate of developmental disabilities. Classification is
classification and housing, protection, and notified so appropriate housing can be
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. determined.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ When an inmate is placed in the restraint chair,
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate they are transported to the Main Jail for further
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible care. In practice, this device is rarely used.
health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
☐ ☐ ☒
following areas:
acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
☐ ☐ ☒
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒
protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒
exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
☐ ☐ ☒
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours
☐ ☐ ☒
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
☐ ☐ ☒
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☐ ☐ ☒
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐
governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM Fresno County Sheriff’s Office does not have a
policy for Inmate Programs; however, they
address them in the Inmate Orientation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
Handbook and they have a Program Unit
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an ☒ ☐ ☐
headed by a civilian Inmate Services Director
inmate education program.
Educational Programs provided by the Fresno
County Office of Education through The Delma
Graves Adult School.
When such services are not made available by the Independent Study / High School Equivalency
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Testing (HiSET), ESL, and High School
shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ Diploma is provided through the Delma Graves
available resources. Adult School. Tablets are also available for use
that have some programs as well.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Based upon an inmate’s ability to follow rules.
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week.
(TYPE III ONLY)
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
onsite and participating in either in-person or video Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
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Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Face to face with barrier and video
Visitation hours; Varied, 1000-2200 hours
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two (2) visits totaling at least one (1) hour
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. A. All adult visitors are required to present valid
governmental picture identification before being
permitted to visit. Acceptable forms of
identification are limited to:
1. DMV or other state-issued Driver’s License or
Identification Card
2. United States Armed Forces identification
card
3. Passport
4. Foreign consulate identification card (e.g.,
Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS)
issued by the Mexican Consulate).
5. Identification card issued by the United States
Department of Justice or the U.S. Citizenship &
Immigration Services (includes Permanent
Resident Cards – formerly known as Alien
Registration or “Green” Card).
B. Visitors under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult visitor. Children must
be kept under the control and supervision of the
adult visitor at all times.
1. Minor visitors are limited to the inmate’s
immediate family members and includes
siblings, the inmate’s natural and adoptive
children, grandchildren, and legal stepchildren.
Nieces, nephews, and cousins are not considered
2. A minor legal spouse of an inmate may visit
the inmate as an adult if they present a certified
copy of the marriage certificate.
3. An emancipated minor may visit as an adult,
but must provide a certified copy of the court
order granting emancipation.
C. Only three visitors (including infants and
children) will be allowed to visit the inmate at
one time.
D. Visitors are expected to dress appropriately
and maintain a standard of conduct during
visiting that is not offensive to others. (Refer to
Addendum A for the Visitor Dress Code and
Prohibited Attire.)
E. Visitors are not to visit other inmates, and are
to refrain from loud talking or any disruptive
behavior.
F. Visitors who do not abide by the visiting rules
or who are rude, disruptive, or disrespectful to
staff may be subject to having their ability to
visit denied, terminated, or suspended.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive; Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Inmate Orientation Handbook
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper FCSOJDPP E-175 Inmate Commissary
each week to permit correspondence with family members
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by
the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate Orientation Handbook
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy allows for general population inmates
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise and protective custody inmates access to the
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as exercise yard at five hours per week.
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security Administrative Segregation is provided three
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. hours per week.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
AND WRITINGS Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper,
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
containing information concerning where, how, or from Inmate Orientation Handbook
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION Inmate Orientation Handbook
Available in English, Spanish and on the
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Tablets
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☐ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
FCSOJDOO E-330 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) inmate grievance procedures; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Service
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) classification/housing assignments; FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) voting, including registration; and, FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
Inmate Orientation Handbook
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
PROGRAMS Modules
FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Narcotics Anonymous
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Modules
(a) risk and needs assessments; FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
(b) best practices in: Narcotics Anonymous
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Therapeutic Treatment Modules provide single
cell housed inmates access to individual
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
counseling, therapeutic treatment and
(5) employment counseling;
programming.
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
Religious programs and services
(d) reentry planning and service development;
Transitions from Jails to Community module
(e) legal assistance;
(CBT programming)
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious and Volunteer
Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
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1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop I reviewed a sampling of grievances, responses
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may and appeals from Fresno County Sheriff’s
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ Office. Each grievance that was reviewed
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: identified the grievance and directly answered
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; the issue. Both responses and appeals were
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting dated in a timely fashion.
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) appeal to the next level of review; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility. Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) Grievance System Abuse: FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be Inmate Orientation Handbook
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and A sampling of Disciplinary Reports was
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but reviewed at the time of inspection. All reports
☒ ☐ ☐
not be limited to, the following elements: followed FCSO policy and clearly articulated
the violation. Disciplinary hearings were held
as needed and reviews and approvals by
supervisors were conducted in timely fashion.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Inmate Orientation Handbook
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
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(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor Inmate Orientation Handbook
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
3. Disciplinary separation diet. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. Inmate Orientation Handbook
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has Inmate Orientation Handbook
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses Inmate Orientation Handbook
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
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(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
from administratively segregating any inmate from the Inmate Orientation Handbook
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
ACTIONS Inmate Orientation Handbook
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30
☒ ☐ ☐
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility
manager before the disciplinary separation status is
continued. This review shall include a consultation with
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, Inmate Orientation Handbook
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes.
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(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐
violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the facility manager shall approve the initial
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
☐ ☐ ☒
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Minors are not held in this facility.
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors are not held in this facility.
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
☐ ☐ ☒
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information Minors are not held in this facility.
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others
☐ ☐ ☒
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to
be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or
developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be established by the responsible health administrator in
cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒
suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and
not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except
☐ ☐ ☒
as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions
Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held in this facility.
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the
☐ ☐ ☒
release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian,
upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with
☐ ☐ ☒
assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes.
These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation
of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced,
but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒
surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or
assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
safety checks shall be documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect
☐ ☐ ☒
the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility
security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for
recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section
1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Minors are not held in this facility.
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general population
☐ ☐ ☒
or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical
health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the
minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is
endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review.
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(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only Minors are not held in this facility.
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
☐ ☐ ☒
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN Minors are not held in this facility.
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 702
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County North Annex Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: April 21, 2020
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1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title regulation.
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
STC has determined that Fresno County
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
from the date of assignment.
regulation.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall
☒ ☐ ☐
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section STC has determined that Fresno County
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15,
☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
STC has determined that Fresno County
date of assignment.
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
management course within one year from date of regulation. Upon promotion to manager, they
assignment. receive POST training.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
With the exception of any year that a core training module
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual regulation.
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A review of the staffing plan indicates that
there are sufficient personnel at any one time to
complete all required duties.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Female staff members are assigned to each
shall be at least one female employee who shall be shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. A review of the staffing plan identifies that at
least one female staff member is available
always.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A review of the staffing plan indicates that
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and there are sufficient personnel always to ensure
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the that all tasks are completed.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. A review of a sampling of safety checks
indicates that they are completed as identified
in this regulation.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
routine safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Organizational chart. Also provided during
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. academy training.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Unit – Intake and
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and Release of Inebriated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
administrator is empowered to use. Custody
(6) Security and control including: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-300 Inmate Counts
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, FCSOJDPP D-240 Searches of Inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
Housing Units
(C) contraband control, and, FCSOJDPP D-240 Searches of Inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
Housing Units
(D) key control. FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
☒ ☐ ☐ Visual Security checks and the Safety Check
System
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
Date of review: October 2019
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
Preplanning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment. Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
limited to, the following: Inmate Orientation Handbook
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
Posted on Sheriff’s Office Website
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record; A comprehensive fire prevention inspection is
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted monthly.
Monthly fire inspections completed from July
2018 – April 2020.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
Fire inspection by local fire authority: 08/12/19
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is current with
the Jail Profile Survey
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is current with
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ the Jail Profile Survey
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and Maintenance
of Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the All records pertaining to inmates are held in the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall jail computer system except medical files.
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities Abuse
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and A review of a sampling of Incident Reports was
procedures for the maintenance of written records and performed. Of the samples provided, each
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or described the incident that took place, the
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of actions of all involved and the end of contact
a detention facility or other person. with the inmate. Each was reviewed by
supervisors.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-420 News Media Access and
Interviews
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Policies and Procedures and an extensive list of
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other resources for friends/family of those
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated is available on the Sheriff’s web
inmates shall have available for review the following site.
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections FCSOJDPP E-345 Legal Research Access
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as
☐ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan FCSOJDPP D-420 News Media Access and
☒ ☐ ☐
Interviews
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) 1062, Visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) 1063, Correspondence FCSOJDPP Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) 1064, Library Service FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJD E-130 Attorney and Legal Assistant
Interviews
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
Modules
FCSOJDPP E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
Narcotics Anonymous
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(12) 1071, Voting FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(13) 1072, Religious Observance FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious and Volunteer
☒ ☐ ☐ Services
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
Inmates are not held at this facility
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or A confidential Inmate Classification
III facility shall develop and implement a written Questionnaire is conducted by a classification
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to officer on each inmate that remains in custody
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, from intake at the Main Jail. Prior to the
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, interview the Classification officer conducts a
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive background check to find out additional
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed information about the inmate that may help in
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the determining an appropriate housing assignment.
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be A signature from the inmate is required.
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the Classification then determines the most
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. appropriate facility for housing based upon the
The written classification plan shall be based on objective information collected. Continuous notes are
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time maintained to aid in reassessment.
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
and implement a classification system which will include the
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
shall include the use of as much information as is available
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the A medical screening is performed on each
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate entering the jail facility intake area
procedures specifying those symptoms that require located in the Main Jail. The contracting health
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is care agency is available to address concerns at
completed. all Fresno County Jail facilities.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
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1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates having mental health issues are
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered identified at intake. Continuous mental health
inmates, and may include telehealth. care remains with the inmate regardless of the
facility in which the inmate is housed.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination for administrative segregation
develop written policies and procedures which provide for rests with the Classification officers.
the administrative segregation of inmates who are Placement in administrative segregation can
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that occur for various reasons and done for the
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; safety and security of the inmate, inmate
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including population and/or the staff. No deprivation of
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ services or privileges is provided.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There is no safety cell at this facility. Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who needing a safety cell are transferred to the Main
display behavior which results in the destruction of property Jail.
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as
☐ ☐ ☒
a substitute for treatment.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible
☐ ☐ ☒
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every four hours.
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A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☐ ☐ ☒
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued
☐ ☐ ☒
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff on placement and retention,
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of
☐ ☐ ☒
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☐ ☐ ☒
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
Release of Inebriated Inmates
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☒ ☐ ☐ There is no sobering cell at this facility. A
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their sobering cell is available at the Main Jail.
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
procedures developed by the facility administrator.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as
they are able to continue in the processing.
☐ ☐ ☒
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☐ ☐ ☒
Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Contracted medical health staff contact the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Central Valley Regional Center upon diagnosis
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate of developmental disabilities. Classification is
classification and housing, protection, and notified so appropriate housing can be
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. determined.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ When an inmate is placed in the restraint chair,
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate they are transported to the Main Jail for further
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible care. In practice, this device is rarely used.
health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
☐ ☐ ☒
following areas:
acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
☐ ☐ ☒
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒
protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒
exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
☐ ☐ ☒
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours
☐ ☐ ☒
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
☐ ☐ ☒
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☐ ☐ ☒
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM Fresno County Sheriff’s Office does not have a
policy for Inmate Programs; however, they
address them in the Inmate Orientation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
Handbook and they have a Program Unit
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an ☒ ☐ ☐
headed by a civilian Inmate Services Director
inmate education program.
Educational Programs provided by the Fresno
County Office of Education through The Delma
Graves Adult School.
When such services are not made available by the Independent Study / High School Equivalency
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Testing (HiSET), ESL, and High School
shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ Diploma is provided through the Delma Graves
available resources. Adult School. Tablets are also available for use
that have some programs as well.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Based upon an inmate’s ability to follow rules.
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week.
(TYPE III ONLY)
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
onsite and participating in either in-person or video Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
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(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Face to face with barrier and video
Visitation hours; Varied, 1000-2200 hours
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two (2) visits totaling at least one (1) hour
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. A. All adult visitors are required to present valid
governmental picture identification before being
permitted to visit. Acceptable forms of
identification are limited to:
1. DMV or other state-issued Driver’s License or
Identification Card
2. United States Armed Forces identification
card
3. Passport
4. Foreign consulate identification card (e.g.,
Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS)
issued by the Mexican Consulate).
5. Identification card issued by the United States
Department of Justice or the U.S. Citizenship &
Immigration Services (includes Permanent
Resident Cards – formerly known as Alien
Registration or “Green” Card).
B. Visitors under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult visitor. Children must
be kept under the control and supervision of the
adult visitor at all times.
1. Minor visitors are limited to the inmate’s
immediate family members and includes
siblings, the inmate’s natural and adoptive
children, grandchildren, and legal stepchildren.
Nieces, nephews, and cousins are not considered
2. A minor legal spouse of an inmate may visit
the inmate as an adult if they present a certified
copy of the marriage certificate.
3. An emancipated minor may visit as an adult,
but must provide a certified copy of the court
order granting emancipation
C. Only three visitors (including infants and
children) will be allowed to visit the inmate at
one time.
D. Visitors are expected to dress appropriately
and maintain a standard of conduct during
visiting that is not offensive to others. (Refer to
Addendum A for the Visitor Dress Code and
Prohibited Attire.)
E. Visitors are not to visit other inmates, and are
to refrain from loud talking or any disruptive
behavior.
F. Visitors who do not abide by the visiting rules
or who are rude, disruptive, or disrespectful to
staff may be subject to having their ability to
visit denied, terminated, or suspended.
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Inmate Orientation Handbook
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper FCSOJDPP E-175 Inmate Commissary
each week to permit correspondence with family members
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by
the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate Orientation Handbook
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy allows for general population inmates
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise and protective custody inmates access to the
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as exercise yard at five hours per week.
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security Administrative Segregation is provided three
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. hours per week.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
AND WRITINGS Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper,
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
containing information concerning where, how, or from Inmate Orientation Handbook
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION Inmate Orientation Handbook
Available in English, Spanish and on the
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Tablets
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☐ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
FCSOJDOO E-330 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) inmate grievance procedures; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Service
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(6) classification/housing assignments; FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) voting, including registration; and, FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
Inmate Orientation Handbook
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
PROGRAMS Modules
FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Narcotics Anonymous
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Modules
(a) risk and needs assessments; FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
(b) best practices in: Narcotics Anonymous
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Therapeutic Treatment Modules provide single
cell housed inmates access to individual
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
counseling, therapeutic treatment and
(5) employment counseling;
programming.
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
Religious programs and services
(d) reentry planning and service development;
Transitions from Jails to Community module
(e) legal assistance;
(CBT programming)
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious and Volunteer
Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
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1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop I reviewed a sampling of grievances, responses
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may and appeals from Fresno County Sheriff’s
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ Office. Each grievance that was reviewed
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: identified the grievance and directly answered
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; the issue. Both responses and appeals were
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting dated in a timely fashion.
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) appeal to the next level of review; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility. Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) Grievance System Abuse: FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be Inmate Orientation Handbook
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and A sampling of Disciplinary Reports was
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but reviewed at the time of inspection. All reports
☒ ☐ ☐
not be limited to, the following elements: followed FCSO policy and clearly articulated
the violation. Disciplinary hearings were held
as needed and reviews and approvals by
supervisors were conducted in timely fashion.
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(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Inmate Orientation Handbook
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor Inmate Orientation Handbook
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
3. Disciplinary separation diet. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. Inmate Orientation Handbook
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has Inmate Orientation Handbook
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses Inmate Orientation Handbook
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
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7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
from administratively segregating any inmate from the Inmate Orientation Handbook
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
ACTIONS Inmate Orientation Handbook
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30
☒ ☐ ☐
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility
manager before the disciplinary separation status is
continued. This review shall include a consultation with
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, Inmate Orientation Handbook
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
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(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐
violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the facility manager shall approve the initial
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
☐ ☐ ☒
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Minors are not held in this facility.
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
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1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors are not held in this facility.
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
☐ ☐ ☒
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information Minors are not held in this facility.
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others
☐ ☐ ☒
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to
be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or
developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be established by the responsible health administrator in
cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒
suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and
not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except
☐ ☐ ☒
as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions
Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held in this facility.
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the
☐ ☐ ☒
release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian,
upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with
☐ ☐ ☒
assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes.
These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation
of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced,
but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒
surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or
assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
safety checks shall be documented.
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1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect
☐ ☐ ☒
the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility
security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for
recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section
1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Minors are not held in this facility.
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general population
☐ ☐ ☒
or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical
health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the
minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is
endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review.
(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be Minors are not held in this facility.
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only Minors are not held in this facility.
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
☐ ☐ ☒
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN Minors are not held in this facility.
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 705
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: April 21, 2020
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1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title regulation.
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
STC has determined that Fresno County
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
from the date of assignment.
regulation.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall
☒ ☐ ☐
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section STC has determined that Fresno County
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15,
☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
STC has determined that Fresno County
date of assignment.
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
management course within one year from date of regulation. Upon promotion to manager, they
assignment. receive POST training.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
With the exception of any year that a core training module
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ STC has determined that Fresno County
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual regulation.
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A review of the staffing plan indicates that
there are sufficient personnel at any one time to
complete all required duties.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Female staff members are assigned to each
shall be at least one female employee who shall be shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. A review of the staffing plan identifies that at
least one female staff member is available
always.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A review of the staffing plan indicates that
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and there are sufficient personnel always to ensure
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the that all tasks are completed.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. A review of a sampling of safety checks
indicates that they are completed as identified
in this regulation.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
routine safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Organizational chart. Also provided during
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. academy training.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Unit – Intake and
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and Release of Inebriated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
administrator is empowered to use. Custody
(6) Security and control including: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-300 Inmate Counts
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, FCSOJDPP D-240 Searches of Inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
Housing Units
(C) contraband control, and, FCSOJDPP D-240 Searches of Inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
Housing Units
(D) key control. FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
☒ ☐ ☐ Visual Security checks and the Safety Check
System
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
Date of review: October 2019
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
Preplanning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. Abuse
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
limited to, the following: Inmate Orientation Handbook
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
policy and how to report instances of sexual
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
abuse and/or harassment.
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The Inmate Orientation Handbook
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
☒ ☐ ☐
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
The Sheriff’s web site informs friends, family
and other third party on how to report instances
of sexual abuse and/or harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
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(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record; A comprehensive fire prevention inspection is
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted monthly.
All monthly fire inspections provided, except
May 2019.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
Documentation of a Fire inspection by the local
fire agency was not provided at the time of
inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is current with
the Jail Profile Survey
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is current with
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ the Jail Profile Survey
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and Maintenance
of Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the All records pertaining to inmates are held in the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall jail computer system except medical files.
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities Abuse
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and A review of a sampling of Incident Reports was
procedures for the maintenance of written records and performed. Of the samples provided, each
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or described the incident that took place, the
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of actions of all involved and the end of contact
a detention facility or other person. with the inmate. Each was reviewed by
supervisors.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-420 News Media Access and
Interviews
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Policies and Procedures and an extensive list of
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other resources for friends/family of those
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated is available on the Sheriff’s web
inmates shall have available for review the following site.
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections FCSOJDPP E-345 Legal Research Access
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as
☐ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan FCSOJDPP D-420 News Media Access and
☒ ☐ ☐
Interviews
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) 1062, Visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) 1063, Correspondence FCSOJDPP Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) 1064, Library Service FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJD E-130 Attorney and Legal Assistant
Interviews
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
Modules
FCSOJDPP E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets
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FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
Narcotics Anonymous
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(12) 1071, Voting FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
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Inmate Orientation Handbook
(13) 1072, Religious Observance FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious and Volunteer
☒ ☐ ☐ Services
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
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Inmate Orientation Handbook
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
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Inmate Orientation Handbook
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
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Inmate Orientation Handbook
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
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Inmate Orientation Handbook
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
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Inmate Orientation Handbook
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
Minors are not held at this facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
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facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or A confidential Inmate Classification
III facility shall develop and implement a written Questionnaire is conducted by a classification
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to officer on each inmate that remains in custody
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, from intake at the Main Jail. Prior to the
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, interview the Classification officer conducts a
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive background check to find out additional
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed information about the inmate that may help in
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the determining an appropriate housing assignment.
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be A signature from the inmate is required.
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the Classification then determines the most
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. appropriate facility for housing based upon the
The written classification plan shall be based on objective information collected. Continuous notes are
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time maintained to aid in reassessment.
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
and implement a classification system which will include the
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
shall include the use of as much information as is available
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
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inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the A medical screening is performed on each
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate entering the jail facility intake area
procedures specifying those symptoms that require located in the Main Jail. The contracting health
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is care agency is available to address concerns at
completed. all Fresno County Jail facilities.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates having mental health issues are
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered identified at intake. Continuous mental health
inmates, and may include telehealth. care remains with the inmate regardless of the
facility in which the inmate is housed.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination for administrative segregation
develop written policies and procedures which provide for rests with the Classification officers.
the administrative segregation of inmates who are Placement in administrative segregation can
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that occur for various reasons and done for the
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; safety and security of the inmate, inmate
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including population and/or the staff. No deprivation of
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ services or privileges is provided.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
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privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety cells are only located in the Main Jail. A
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who small sample of safety cell reports was
display behavior which results in the destruction of property ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed. All contained specific reasoning for
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. placement that is in line with this regulation.
Of the documents reviewed, all placements and
time frames cited in this regulation were
followed.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
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procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
a substitute for treatment.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible
☒ ☐ ☐
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every four hours.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☒ ☐ ☐
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
retention every 24 hours thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy cites medical clearance for continued
retention every 4 hours.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with Policy cites Mental Health opinion/consultation
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff on placement and retention, shall be secured within 2 hours of placement.
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
Release of Inebriated Inmates
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a Sobering cells are only located in the Main Jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their A sampling of Sobering cell observation checks
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and was reviewed and found to be compliant with
procedures developed by the facility administrator. this regulation. Inmates were removed when
ready to continue with the booking process.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
they are able to continue in the processing. Release of Inebriated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an Release of Inebriated Inmates
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Release of Inebriated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units – Intake and
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ Release of Inebriated Inmates
Such observation shall be documented.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Contracted medical health staff contact the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Central Valley Regional Center upon diagnosis
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate of developmental disabilities. Classification is
classification and housing, protection, and notified so appropriate housing can be
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. determined.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and A small sampling of reports for placement in the
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Pro-Straint Restraint Chair was reviewed along
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ with a sampling review of safety checks
health care staff. collected via an electronic security check
system. Documentation indicates that checks
were timely and within the time frame stated in
this regulation. Documents reviewed a step-
down type approach from the restraint chair to
the safety cell.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
following areas:
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acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
medical/mental health referral; FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
exercising of extremities. FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
substitute for treatment. FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
behavior which results in the destruction of property or FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
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ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
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A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
secured within one hour from the time of placement. FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
of placement. FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
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(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM Fresno County Sheriff’s Office does not have a
policy for Inmate Programs; however, they
address them in the Inmate Orientation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
Handbook and they have a Program Unit
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an ☒ ☐ ☐
headed by a civilian Inmate Services Director
inmate education program.
Educational Programs provided by the Fresno
County Office of Education through The Delma
Graves Adult School.
When such services are not made available by the Independent Study / High School Equivalency
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Testing (HiSET), ESL, and High School
shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ Diploma is provided through the Delma Graves
available resources. Adult School. Tablets are also available for use
that have some programs as well.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Based upon an inmate’s ability to follow rules.
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week.
(TYPE III ONLY)
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
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(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are FCSOJDPP E-330 Inmate Visiting
onsite and participating in either in-person or video Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Face to face with barrier and video
Visitation hours; Varied, 1000-2200 hours
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two (2) visits totaling at least one (1) hour
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Any restrictions on inmate visitation. A. All adult visitors are required to present valid
governmental picture identification before being
permitted to visit. Acceptable forms of
identification are limited to:
1. DMV or other state-issued Driver’s License or
Identification Card
2. United States Armed Forces identification
card
3. Passport
4. Foreign consulate identification card (e.g.,
Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS)
issued by the Mexican Consulate).
5. Identification card issued by the United States
Department of Justice or the U.S. Citizenship &
Immigration Services (includes Permanent
Resident Cards – formerly known as Alien
Registration or “Green” Card).
B. Visitors under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult visitor. Children must
be kept under the control and supervision of the
adult visitor at all times.
1. Minor visitors are limited to the inmate’s
immediate family members and includes
siblings, the inmate’s natural and adoptive
children, grandchildren, and legal stepchildren.
Nieces, nephews, and cousins are not considered
2. A minor legal spouse of an inmate may visit
the inmate as an adult if they present a certified
copy of the marriage certificate.
3. An emancipated minor may visit as an adult,
but must provide a certified copy of the court
order granting emancipation
C. Only three visitors (including infants and
children) will be allowed to visit the inmate at
one time.
D. Visitors are expected to dress appropriately
and maintain a standard of conduct during
visiting that is not offensive to others. (Refer to
Addendum A for the Visitor Dress Code and
Prohibited Attire.)
E. Visitors are not to visit other inmates, and are
to refrain from loud talking or any disruptive
behavior.
F. Visitors who do not abide by the visiting rules
or who are rude, disruptive, or disrespectful to
staff may be subject to having their ability to
visit denied, terminated, or suspended.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
designee approves;
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(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Inmate Orientation Handbook
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper FCSOJDPP E-175 Inmate Commissary
each week to permit correspondence with family members
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by
the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate Orientation Handbook
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy allows for general population inmates
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise and protective custody inmates access to the
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as exercise yard at five hours per week.
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security Administrative Segregation is provided three
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. hours per week.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
AND WRITINGS Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper,
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
containing information concerning where, how, or from Inmate Orientation Handbook
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
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(3) open and inspect any publications or packages FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION Inmate Orientation Handbook
Available in English, Spanish and on the
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Tablets
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☐ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; FCSOJDPP E-120 Inmate Correspondence
FCSOJDOO E-330 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP E-320 Inmate Telephone Access
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) inmate grievance procedures; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Service
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) classification/housing assignments; FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) voting, including registration; and, FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
PROGRAMS Modules
FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Narcotics Anonymous
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Modules
(a) risk and needs assessments; FCSOJDPP E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and
(b) best practices in: Narcotics Anonymous
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Therapeutic Treatment Modules provide single
cell housed inmates access to individual
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
counseling, therapeutic treatment and
(5) employment counseling;
programming.
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
Religious programs and services
(d) reentry planning and service development;
Transitions from Jails to Community module
(e) legal assistance;
(CBT programming)
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious and Volunteer
Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop I reviewed a sampling of grievances, responses
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may and appeals from Fresno County Sheriff’s
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ Office. Each grievance that was reviewed
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: identified the grievance and directly answered
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; the issue. Both responses and appeals were
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting dated in a timely fashion.
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level; Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(3) appeal to the next level of review; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility. Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) Grievance System Abuse: FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance Procedure
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be Inmate Orientation Handbook
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and A sampling of Disciplinary Reports was
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but reviewed at the time of inspection. All reports
☒ ☐ ☐
not be limited to, the following elements: followed FCSO policy and clearly articulated
the violation. Disciplinary hearings were held
as needed and reviews and approvals by
supervisors were conducted in timely fashion.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Inmate Orientation Handbook
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor Inmate Orientation Handbook
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
3. Disciplinary separation diet. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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A staff member with investigative and punitive authority FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. Inmate Orientation Handbook
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has Inmate Orientation Handbook
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses Inmate Orientation Handbook
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
from administratively segregating any inmate from the Inmate Orientation Handbook
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
ACTIONS Inmate Orientation Handbook
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30
☒ ☐ ☐
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility
manager before the disciplinary separation status is
continued. This review shall include a consultation with
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, Inmate Orientation Handbook
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐
violations of institutional rules.
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(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the facility manager shall approve the initial
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
☐ ☐ ☒
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Minors are not held in this facility.
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors are not held in this facility.
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
☐ ☐ ☒
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
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(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others
☐ ☐ ☒
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to
be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or
developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be established by the responsible health administrator in
cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒
suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and
not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except
☐ ☐ ☒
as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions
Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held in this facility.
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the
☐ ☐ ☒
release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian,
upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with
☐ ☐ ☒
assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes.
These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation
of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced,
but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒
surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or
assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
safety checks shall be documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect
☐ ☐ ☒
the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility
security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for
recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section
1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Minors are not held in this facility.
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general population
☐ ☐ ☒
or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical
health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the
minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is
endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review.
(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be Minors are not held in this facility.
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
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(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
☐ ☐ ☒
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN Minors are not held in this facility.
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0725
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County B.F. Sisk Court Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 04/21/20
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and STC has determined that Fresno County
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such regulation.
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; The court facilities abide by the Fresno County
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
(c) inmate segregation; Procedures.
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
regulation.
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this regulation is based upon
the agency’s ability to complete all areas
identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
security checks the BSCC found no indication
operation of the programs and activities required by these
that staffing was insufficient.
regulations.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain
the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office system-wide
shall be at least one female employee who shall be staffing roster (Workforce Telestaff Roster
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: ☒ ☐ ☐ Report) was reviewed at the time of the virtual
Reference PC§ 4021. inspection. Staffing for all areas was listed,
including female employees.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for Compliance with this regulation is based upon
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and the agency’s ability to complete all areas
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial security checks the BSCC found no indication
inspection. The results of such a review and that staffing was insufficient.
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. Safety check documentation was not available
at the time of the inspection., however the
policy is compliant with this regulation.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
of routine safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
☒ ☐ ☐
System.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
Personnel follow both the Fresno County
made available to all employees.
Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
Procedures and the Fresno County Sheriff’s
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Office Policy Manual. The courts also have
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Post Orders relating to specific operations of
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been court facilities.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Organizational chart. Also provided during
following: academy training.
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
Date of review: October 2019
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations; Preplanning
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. Abuse
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) All Court Holding Facilities (CHF) abide by the
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
confidentiality. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and Procedures.
The courts also have Post Orders relating to the
procedures of the specific court.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other Abuse
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☒ ☐ ☐ This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
incidents,
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the Handbook which informs the inmate of the
facility. policy and how to report instances of sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse and/or harassment.
The Sheriff’s web site informs friends, family
and other third party on how to report instances
of sexual abuse and/or harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
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(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record;
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy outlines this parameter and it is
compliant with this regulation, however no fire
prevention inspections were reviewed during
this inspection.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
Documentation of a Fire inspection by the local
fire agency was not provided at the time of
inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Very few incident reports emanated from the
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ court facility, however, no completed incident
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or reports were reviewed at the time of inspection.
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of Compliance is based upon policy only.
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death
within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility
administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health care
and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility: Minors are not held at this facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☐ ☐ ☒
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☐ ☐ ☒
Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The classification status of each inmates
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide remains when transported to court. While at the
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The court holding facility, inmates are placed into
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information cells depending upon their classification status.
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Normally this is identified upon initial
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ reception by medical staff. However, those
procedures specifying those symptoms that require inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is asked a series of medical questions by court
completed holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Normally this is identified upon initial
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered reception by medical staff. However, those
inmates, and may include telehealth. inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
asked a series of medical questions by court
holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination of Administrative Segregation is
develop written policies and procedures which provide for made upon initial classification conducted
the administrative segregation of inmates who are during the jail intake process. The
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that classification of each inmate remains when
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; taken to court. Disruptive inmates in court may
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including be placed in a separate cell until returned to
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ their jail facility.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint devices, as determined by this
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and regulation, are used at the court facilities.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined
☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when
it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured within one hour
from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
completed within four hours of placement. If the facility
manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely
removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall
be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☐ ☐ ☒
restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes
provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is delivered at the jail the jail that houses
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations, and, the inmate.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☐ ☐ ☒
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are not held in this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established
☐ ☐ ☒
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress.
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☐ ☐ ☒
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☐ ☐ ☒
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
☐ ☐ ☒
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0810
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Superior Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 04/21/20
Environmental: 10/15/19 Medical/MH: 11/21/19
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and STC has determined that Fresno County
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such regulation.
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; The court facilities abide by the Fresno County
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
(c) inmate segregation; Procedures
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
regulation.
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Sheriff’s Office is compliant with this
regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this regulation is based upon
the agency’s ability to complete all areas
identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
security checks the BSCC found no indication
operation of the programs and activities required by these
that staffing was insufficient.
regulations.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain
the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office system-wide
shall be at least one female employee who shall be staffing roster (Workforce Telestaff Roster
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: ☒ ☐ ☐ Report) was reviewed at the time of the virtual
Reference PC§ 4021. inspection. Staffing for all areas was listed,
including female employees.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for Compliance with this regulation is based upon
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and the agency’s ability to complete all areas
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial security checks the BSCC found no indication
inspection. The results of such a review and that staffing was insufficient.
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. Safety check documentation was not available
at the time of the inspection., however the
policy is compliant with this regulation.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
of routine safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
☒ ☐ ☐
System.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
Personnel follow both the Fresno County
made available to all employees.
Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
Procedures and the Fresno County Sheriff’s
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Office Policy Manual. The courts also have
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Post Orders relating to specific operations of
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been court facilities.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Organizational chart. Also provided during
following: academy training.
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
Date of review: October 2019
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations; Preplanning
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. Abuse
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) All Court Holding Facilities (CHF) abide by the
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
confidentiality. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and Procedures.
The courts also have Post Orders relating to the
procedures of the specific court.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other Abuse
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☒ ☐ ☐ This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
incidents,
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the Handbook which informs the inmate of the
facility. policy and how to report instances of sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse and/or harassment.
The Sheriff’s web site informs friends, family
and other third party on how to report instances
of sexual abuse and/or harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
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(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record;
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy outlines this parameter and it is
compliant with this regulation, however no fire
prevention inspections were reviewed during
this inspection.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
Last Inspection: 07/01/19
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Very few incident reports emanated from the
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ court facility, however, no completed incident
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or reports were reviewed at the time of inspection.
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of Compliance is based upon policy only.
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death
within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility
administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health care
and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility: Minors are not held at this facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☐ ☐ ☒
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☐ ☐ ☒
Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The classification status of each inmate remains
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide when transported to court. While at the court
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The holding facility, inmates are placed into cells
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information depending upon their classification status.
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Normally this is identified upon initial
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ reception by medical staff. However, those
procedures specifying those symptoms that require inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is asked a series of medical questions by court
completed holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
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1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Normally this is identified upon initial
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered reception by medical staff. However, those
inmates, and may include telehealth. inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
asked a series of medical questions by court
holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination of Administrative Segregation is
develop written policies and procedures which provide for made upon initial classification conducted
the administrative segregation of inmates who are during the jail intake process. The
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that classification of each inmate remains when
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; taken to court. Disruptive inmates in court may
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including be placed in a separate cell until returned to
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ their jail facility.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint devices, as determined by this
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and regulation, are not used at the court facilities.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined ☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display Restraint devices, as determined by this
behavior which results in the destruction of property or regulation, are used at the court facilities.
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when
it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured within one hour
from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
completed within four hours of placement. If the facility
manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely
removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall
be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☐ ☐ ☒
restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes
provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is delivered at the jail the jail that houses
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations, and, the inmate.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☐ ☐ ☒
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are not held in this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
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1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established
☐ ☐ ☒
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress.
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☐ ☐ ☒
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☐ ☐ ☒
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
☐ ☐ ☒
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0811
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County North Annex Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 04/21/20
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and STC has determined that Fresno County
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with this
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such regulation.
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; The court facilities abide by the Fresno County
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
(c) inmate segregation; Procedures
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with this
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
regulation.
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with this
regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this regulation is based upon
the agency’s ability to complete all areas
identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
security checks the BSCC found no indication
operation of the programs and activities required by these
that staffing was insufficient.
regulations.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain
the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office system-wide
shall be at least one female employee who shall be staffing roster (Workforce Telestaff Roster
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: ☒ ☐ ☐ Report) was reviewed at the time of the virtual
Reference PC§ 4021. inspection. Staffing for all areas was listed,
including female employees.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for Compliance with this regulation is based upon
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and the agency’s ability to complete all areas
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial security checks the BSCC found no indication
inspection. The results of such a review and that staffing was insufficient.
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. Safety check documentation was not available
at the time of the inspection., however the
policy is compliant with this regulation.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
of routine safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
☒ ☐ ☐
System.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
Personnel follow both the Fresno County
made available to all employees.
Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
Procedures and the Fresno County Sheriff’s
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Office Policy Manual. The courts also have
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Post Orders relating to specific operations of
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been court facilities.
deleted.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Organizational chart. Also provided during
following: academy training.
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
Date of review: October 2019
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations; Preplanning
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. Abuse
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) All Court Holding Facilities (CHF) abide by the
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
confidentiality. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and Procedures.
The courts also have Post Orders relating to the
procedures of the specific court.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
limited to, the following:
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(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other Abuse
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☒ ☐ ☐ This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
incidents,
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the Handbook which informs the inmate of the
facility. policy and how to report instances of sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse and/or harassment.
The Sheriff’s web site informs friends, family
and other third party on how to report instances
of sexual abuse and/or harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
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(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record;
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy outlines this parameter and it is
compliant with this regulation, however no fire
prevention inspections were reviewed during
this inspection.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
Documentation of a Fire inspection by the local
fire agency was not provided at the time of
inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Very few incident reports emanated from the
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ court facility, however, no completed incident
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or reports were reviewed at the time of inspection.
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of Compliance is based upon policy only.
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death
within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility
administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health care
and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐
Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The classification status of each inmates
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide remains when transported to court. While at the
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The court holding facility, inmates are placed into
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information cells depending upon their classification status.
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Normally this is identified upon initial
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ reception by medical staff. However, those
procedures specifying those symptoms that require inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is asked a series of medical questions by court
completed holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Normally this is identified upon initial
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered reception by medical staff. However, those
inmates, and may include telehealth. inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
asked a series of medical questions by court
holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
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Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination of Administrative Segregation is
develop written policies and procedures which provide for made upon initial classification conducted
the administrative segregation of inmates who are during the jail intake process. The
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that classification of each inmate remains when
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; taken to court. Disruptive inmates in court may
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including be placed in a separate cell until returned to
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ their jail facility.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint devices, as determined by this
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and regulation, are used at the court facilities.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined
☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
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Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display Restraint devices, as determined by this
behavior which results in the destruction of property or regulation, are used at the court facilities.
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when
it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured within one hour
from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
completed within four hours of placement. If the facility
manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely
removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall
be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☐ ☐ ☒
restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes
provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
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(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is delivered at the jail the jail that houses
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations, and, the inmate.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☐ ☐ ☒
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are not held in this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established
☐ ☐ ☒
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress.
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☐ ☐ ☒
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☐ ☐ ☒
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
☐ ☐ ☒
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0818
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Policy inspection and document review only due to COVID-19
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 04/21/20
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and STC has determined that Fresno County
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with this
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such regulation.
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; The court facilities abide by the Fresno County
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
(c) inmate segregation; Procedures
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with this
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
regulation.
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements Requirements for Correctional Staff Members
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
STC has determined that Fresno County
Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with this
regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this regulation is based upon
the agency’s ability to complete all areas
identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
security checks the BSCC found no indication
operation of the programs and activities required by these
that staffing was insufficient.
regulations.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain
the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ System.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office system-wide
shall be at least one female employee who shall be staffing roster (Workforce Telestaff Roster
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: ☒ ☐ ☐ Report) was reviewed at the time of the virtual
Reference PC§ 4021. inspection. Staffing for all areas was listed,
including female employees.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for Compliance with this regulation is based upon
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and the agency’s ability to complete all areas
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the identified in this regulation in a safe manner.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be Based upon the review of the staffing roster and
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial security checks the BSCC found no indication
inspection. The results of such a review and that staffing was insufficient.
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
☒ ☐ ☐
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. Safety check documentation was not available
at the time of the inspection., however the
policy is compliant with this regulation.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
of routine safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
☒ ☐ ☐
System.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and (FCSOPM)
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
Personnel follow both the Fresno County
made available to all employees.
Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policy and
Procedures and the Fresno County Sheriff’s
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Office Policy Manual. The courts also have
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Post Orders relating to specific operations of
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been court facilities.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Organizational chart. Also provided during
following: academy training.
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. FCSOJDPP A-135 Quality Assurance
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of FCSOJDPP A-160 Internal Audit
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
Date of review: October 2019
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☐ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations; Preplanning
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; FCSOJDPP B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-110 Riot/Disturbance
FCSOJDPP B-130 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOPM 430 Response to Crowd Situations
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, FCSOJDPP Handgun, Shotgun and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition Storage and Usage in the
Detention Bureau
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment. Abuse
This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) All Court Holding Facilities (CHF) abide by the
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
confidentiality. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and Procedures.
The courts also have Post Orders relating to the
procedures of the specific court.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, All CHF abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures.
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other Abuse
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☒ ☐ ☐ This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Handbook which informs the inmate of the
incidents,
policy and how to report instances of sexual
abuse and/or harassment.
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
community members, and other interested third-parties Abuse
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The This is stated in the Inmate Orientation
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the Handbook which informs the inmate of the
facility. policy and how to report instances of sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse and/or harassment.
The Sheriff’s web site informs friends, family
and other third party on how to report instances
of sexual abuse and/or harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
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(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Preplanning
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection Preplanning
record;
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy outlines this parameter and it is
compliant with this regulation, however no fire
prevention inspections were reviewed during
this inspection.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
The policy outlines this parameter and it is
☒ ☐ ☐
compliant with this regulation, however no fire
prevention inspection documentation by a local
fire authority was reviewed during this
inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Very few incident reports emanated from the
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ court facility, however, no completed incident
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or reports were reviewed at the time of inspection.
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of Compliance is based upon policy only.
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death
within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility
administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health care
and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the FCSOJD D-120 Juvenile Inmates
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐
Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The classification status of each inmates
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide remains when transported to court. While at the
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The court holding facility, inmates are placed into
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information cells depending upon their classification status.
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Normally this is identified upon initial
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ reception by medical staff. However, those
procedures specifying those symptoms that require inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is asked a series of medical questions by court
completed holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Normally this is identified upon initial
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered reception by medical staff. However, those
inmates, and may include telehealth. inmates that are ordered to jail by the judge are
asked a series of medical questions by court
holding staff prior to placement into a cell.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. FCSOJDPP G-130 Mental Health Services
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Determination of Administrative Segregation is
develop written policies and procedures which provide for made upon initial classification conducted
the administrative segregation of inmates who are during the jail intake process. The
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that classification of each inmate remains when
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; taken to court. Disruptive inmates in court may
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including be placed in a separate cell until returned to
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ their jail facility.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
INMATES Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Inmates
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint devices, as defined by this regulation,
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and are used at the court facilities.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined
☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display Restraint devices, as determined by this
behavior which results in the destruction of property or regulation, are used at the court facilities.
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when
it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured within one hour
from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
completed within four hours of placement. If the facility
manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely
removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall
be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☐ ☐ ☒
restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes
provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
Identification and Restrictions
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is delivered at the jail the jail that houses
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations, and, the inmate.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP D-205 Facility Access: Criteria,
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and Restrictions
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are rarely confined at this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☒ ☐
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility No court policy provided at time of inspection.
☒ ☐
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☒ ☐
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
No court policy provided at time of inspection.
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(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
No court policy provided at time of inspection.
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐
No court policy provided at time of inspection.
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☒ ☐
policies governing pregnant minors.
No court policy provided at time of inspection.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION FCSOPM 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with FCSOPM 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
☒ ☐
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established FCSOPM 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
☒ ☐
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☒ ☐
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☒ ☒
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS FCSOPM 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☒ ☐
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION FCSOPM 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
☒ ☐
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A FCSOPM 312.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION Serious Injury of a Juvenile
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ ☐
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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