BSCC
Fresno County, Huron Police Department (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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October 18, 2021
George Turegano, Chief of Police
City of Huron
PO Box 339
36311 S. Lassen Ave
Huron, CA 93234
Dear Chief Turegano:
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF CITY OF HURON POLICE DEPARTMENT
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY, PENAL CODE 6031
On June 28, 2021, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Facilities Standards
& Operations Division conducted the 2020-2022 biennial inspection of the Temporary Holding
Facility of the Huron Police Department.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance
with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 California
Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, the BSCC conducted compliance monitoring pursuant
to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of this transmittal letter; the
Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant
Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation
summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to
the Title 15 Checklist for compliance status and evidence 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 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. All local inspections were current in the
Temporary Holding Facility.
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY INSPECTIONS
Fire and Life Safety 11/26/19
Medical and Mental Health 11/3/20
Environmental Health 10/13/20
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The inspection consisted of a review of the Huron Police Department Policy Manual, a site visit
to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with
administration, facility staff, no inmates were present.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to
the applicable regulations in Title 15, CCR.1 We found the following items of noncompliance at
the Huron Police Department Temporary Holding Facility; refer to the Procedures checklist for
detailed information regarding the non-compliant items.
Title 15, Section 1024, Temporary Holding Facility Training
This regulation states that Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete 8 hours of
specialized training. Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) inmate segregation;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Information provided was that the agency was behind due to staffing changes. Title 15
training is to be completed not more than six months of appointment. Eight hours of
refresher training is not completed every two years.
Title 15, Section 1027.5, Safety Checks
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates with no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
Title 15, Section 1028, Fire and Life Safety Staff
Whenever an inmate is in custody at least one person on duty shall meet the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. This section is reliant
upon Section 1024 Temporary Holding Facility Training.
Title 15, Section 1029, Policy and Procedures Manual:
The following supplemental procedures were not available in the Policy and Procedures
Manual:
Subsection (2) Inspections and operations review by the facility administrator/manager.
Subsection (6)(D) Key Control
Subsection (7)(A) Escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages
Subsection (7)(D) Natural Disasters
Subsection (7)(E) Periodic testing of emergency equipment
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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Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning
The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department in developing a plan
for fire suppression. This is part of the supplemental procedures stated in policy for the
Assigned Administrator.
Subsection (b) Regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff monthly with two-year
retention of the inspection record;
Subsection (d) An evacuation plan
Title 15, Article 9 Minors in Temporary Custody in a Law Enforcement Facility
All policies in compliance with Title 15.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
The Huron Police Department Temporary Holding Facility has been in operations since
approximately 2018. At the time of inspection, there were no issues found with the physical
plant and no items of noncompliance with Title 24.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA. Minors are not held
in secure detention.
This concludes the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle report of the Huron Police Department
Temporary Holding Facility. We would like to express our gratitude to Corporal Elliott Martinez
for his 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 me 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: Presiding Judge, Fresno County*
Grand Jury, Fresno County*
Chair, City Counsel, City of Huron*
City Attorney, City of Huron*
Cpl. Nely Rodriguez (electronic copy)
Rec. Sup. Lorena Lopez (electronic copy)
* Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:0756
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, Huron Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Corporal Elliott Martinez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Tim McWilliams 06/28/21
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY HPDPM 900.14 Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
There has been significant turnover in the staff
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and of Huron Police Department. One of the issues
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding that small departments continually struggle to
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such manage is training, specifically for operation of
training shall include, but not be limited to: a Temporary Holding Facility. Once officers
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; gain experience, many look for other law
enforcement opportunities with other
(b) jail operations liability;
departments that can provide an increase in
(c) inmate segregation; ☐ ☒ ☐
salary and benefits. As a result of the continual
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
drain on resources, Huron Police Department has
safety; and,
fallen behind on the Temporary Holding Facility
(e) suicide prevention. Training. Technical assistance was provided to
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed the agency so they can provide initial and
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, refresher training as needed. Additionally,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience information on the correct detainment of
and training, and other relevant factors juveniles and a better understanding of the
surrounding laws regarding juveniles, was
provided.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in HPDPM 900.14 Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☐ ☒ ☐
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once HPDPM 900.14 Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements
☐ ☒ ☐
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL HPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
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.
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 HPDPM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Custody
facility or in the building which houses a local detention
☒ ☐ ☐
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
The facility is staffed 24/7 and the arresting
inmates in the event of an emergency.
officer remains with the person that is brought
into the facility.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which HPDPM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there HPDPM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Custody
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. The agency utilizes their dispatchers when
access to females is needed.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for HPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the A police officer remains in the station the entire
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be time there is an inmate. Plans are made for
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial transport if needed.
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 HPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
HPDPM 900.9 Holding Cells
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no Huron Police Department recently began using a
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. ☐ ☒ ☐ safety check form that contains the correct
information needed to determine compliance.
Since this is a new form, it is too soon to
determine compliance. A review of the
documentation will be conducted prior to the end
of this inspection cycle.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of HPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
routine safety checks. HPDPM 900.5.2 Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
Requirements
HPDPM 900.9 Holding Cells
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF HPDPM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
Custody
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training Policy is compliant; however, the practice is not.
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life ☐ ☒ ☐ Due to the lack of sufficient training, this
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[e]) regulation is difficult to determine at the time of
inspection. A review of this area will be
conducted prior to the end of this inspection
cycle.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one HPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☐ ☒ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility. Refer to the above notes.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Huron Police Department Policy Manual
(HPDPM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and The policy manual was last updated/reviewed
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and on: 06/10/21
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 HPDPM 200 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. Responsibility
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
administrator/manager. Many of the items required of the Assigned
Administrator refers to supplemental
☐ ☒ ☐ procedures. Huron PD does not have
supplemental procedures. Technical assistance
was provided, and examples provided, as to how
to obtain/create these procedures.
(3) Policy on the use of force. HPDPM 300 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐ HPDPM 900.5.10 Reporting Physical Harm or
Serious Threat of Physical Harm
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the HPDPM 302.3.1 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ HPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received HPDPM 413 Cite and Release Policy
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and HPDPM 900.2 Policy (Temporary Custody of
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Adults)
administrator is empowered to use.
HPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, HPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
☒ ☐ ☐ HPDPM 900.5.2 Temporary Custody
Requirements
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, HPDPM 900.9 Holding Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 901 Custodial Searches
(C) contraband control, and, HPDPM 900.9 Holding Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 901 Custodial Searches
(D) key control. HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
Supplemental procedures not available at the
☐ ☒ ☐ time of inspection. Technical assistance was
provided, and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures.
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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Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review HPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
measures of the facility including security measures specific
Last review completed: 06/29/21
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: HPDPM 202 Emergency Management Plan
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
☐ ☒ ☐
1032 of these regulations; Supplemental procedures not available at the
time of inspection.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; HPDPM 408 Hostage and Barricade Incidents
HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
Supplemental procedures not available at the
☐ ☒ ☐
time of inspection. Technical assistance was
provided, and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures.
(C) mass arrests; HPDPM 429 First Amendment Assemblies
Mass arrests events would be coordinated with
☒ ☐ ☐
allied agencies and the Fresno County Sheriff’s
Office
(D) natural disasters; HPDPM 202 Emergency Management Plan
HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
Supplemental procedures not available at the
☐ ☒ ☐
time of inspection. Technical assistance was
provided, and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures.
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
Supplemental procedures not available at the
☐ ☒ ☐ time of inspection. Technical assistance was
provided, and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, HPDPM 900.5.2 Firearms and Other Security
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices. Measures
(8) Suicide Prevention. HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
☒ ☐ ☐ in Temporary Custody
HPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
(9) Segregation of Inmates. HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 900.14 Training
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and HPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond HPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, HPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report
Notification to inmates regarding the reporting
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other
☒ ☐ ☐ of sexual abuse or harassment was not available
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
in the Temporary Holding Area. Technical
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
assistance was provided on how to achieve
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
compliance in this area. 07/03/21. Huron PD
incidents,
provided pictures of the placement of
notification in the inmate holding area.
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, HPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
community members, and other interested third-parties
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The
Sexual abuse/harassment notification was not
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
publicly posted in the facility. Technical
facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ assistance provided in obtaining correct
notification and amendment to current policy.
07/03/21 Huron PD provided pictures of the
placement of notification in the lobby of the
building.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
in Temporary Custody
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, HPDPM 900.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health Serious Injury
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those HPDPM 900.12 Release and/or Transfer
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct HPDPM 900.14 Training
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ in Temporary Custody
HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ in Temporary Custody
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. HPDPM 900.12 Release and/or Transfer
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☐ ☐ ☒ Suicidal inmates are not accepted at this facility.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
in Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Suicidal inmates are not held at this facility.
Known suicidal inmates are immediately
transferred to the Fresno County Jail.
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
procedures. in Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ HPDPM 900.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury
HPDPM 900.12 Release and/or Transfer
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
in Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 900.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and HPDPM 900.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Serious Injury
administrator. The multi-disciplinary review is conducted by
☒ ☐ ☐
the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The Chief
of Police determines which suicide attempt are
serious in nature and should be reviewed.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING HPDPM 202 Emergency Management Plan
HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☐ ☒ ☐ The policy is compliant; however, the
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Supplemental procedures were not available at
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression the time of inspection. Technical assistance was
which shall include, but not be limited to: provided, and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures.
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire HPDPM 202 Emergency Management Plan
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection Previously not done. Technical assistance was
record; provided, and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures. A sample of a
☐ ☒ ☐
fire inspection form used at another agency was
provided. Recommendation also included
adding an interior and exterior physical check of
the building monthly.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Last fire inspection completed: 11/26/19
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, HPDPM 202 Emergency Management Plan
HPDPM 900.13 Assigned Administrator
No supplemental procedures at the time of
☐ ☒ ☐
inspection. Technical assistance was provided,
and examples provided, as to how to
obtain/create these procedures.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of Should inmates require the need to be moved for
fire. emergency housing, they would either be
☒ ☐ ☐
transported to Fresno County jail or released
from custody.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS HPDPM 314.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury of a Juvenile
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and HPDPM 325 Report Preparation
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ HPDPM 900.5.10 Reporting Physical harm or
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or Serious Threat of Physical Harm
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 HPDPM 325 Report Preparation
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and
the date and time of the occurrence.
Incident reports occurring in the temporary
☒ ☐ ☐
holding facility are handled in the same manner
and include the same personal identification data
as field reports.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned HPDPM 325 Report Preparation
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY HPDPM 900.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury
(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 HPDPM 900.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or Serious Injury
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require ☒ ☐ ☐
further study.
Deaths are reviewed by Fresno County Sheriff’s
Office
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(b) Death of a Minor HPDPM 314.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Injury of a Juvenile
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the HPDPM 314.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney Serious Injury of a Juvenile
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 HPDPM 314.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days Serious Injury of a Juvenile
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 HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
HPDPM 900.14 Training
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or
III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex,
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Huron Police Department uses a form identified
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive as: Inmate Medical Screening
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed Questionnaire/Classification. Basic
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the classification questions are asked of the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be to determine which of the two cells to place the
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the inmate until release or transfer.
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
(Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.)
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and HPDPM 900.14 Training
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 HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not be
in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the HPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Inmates with known communicable diseases are
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is not held at this facility.
completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not be
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she in Temporary Custody
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as HPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
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 HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not be
in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the HPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered Inmates with known communicable diseases are
inmates, and may include telehealth. not held at this facility.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not be
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally in Temporary Custody
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears HPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates are not held longer than six hours.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
HPDPM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
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 Mentally disordered inmates are not accepted at
☐ ☐ ☒
the inmate or others. this facility.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall
develop written policies and procedures which provide for
the administrative segregation of inmates who are
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐
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 HPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of There are two cells at this facility, and both are
protecting the inmates and staff. constructed with the same items.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There is no safety cell at this facility.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who
display behavior which results in the destruction of property
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 There is no sobering cell at this facility.
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☐ ☐ ☒
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their
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 HPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not
INMATES Be in Custody
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 Inmates with Developmental Disabilities are not
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be held at this facility. This would take place at the
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☐ ☐ ☒ county jail.
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not
used at this facility.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
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 HPDPM 302.3.1 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
HPDPM 354 Handcuffing Policy
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the HPDPM 900.6.1 Use of Restrain Devices
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
Pregnant inmates are only handcuffed to the
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
front.
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after HPDPM 302.3.1 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, HPDPM 354 Handcuffing Policy
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 900.6.1 Use of Restrain Devices
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in HPDPM 302.3.1 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the HPDPM 354 Handcuffing Policy
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 900.6.1 Use of Restrain Devices
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional HPDPM 302.3.1 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a HPDPM 354 Handcuffing Policy
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
HPDPM 900.6.1 Use of Restrain Devices
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she This is a temporary holding facility. This part of
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ the regulation would take place at the county jail.
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE HPDPM 900.5.7 Telephone Calls
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 HPDPM 900.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
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 Inmates are not held at this facility long enough
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, to receive mail.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ HPDPM 900.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES HPDPM 900.5.10 Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline is not administered at this facility.
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☐ ☐ ☒
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be
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.
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1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE Discipline is not administered at this facility.
If discipline is NOT administered, written policy should
indicate as such. If discipline is administered, Sections
1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. ☐ ☐ ☒
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but
not be limited to, the following elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
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
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor
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. ☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☐ ☐ ☒
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☐ ☐ ☒
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on
with the following provisions and within specified ☐ ☐ ☒
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice
☐ ☐ ☒
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has
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
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses
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
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☐ ☐ ☒
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
☐ ☐ ☒
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
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6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by Discipline is not administered at this facility.
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the
☐ ☐ ☒
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
☐ ☐ ☒
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator
from administratively segregating any inmate from the
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
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☐ ☐ ☒
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Discipline is not administered at this facility.
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
ACTIONS
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
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2,
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.
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(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of Discipline is not administered at this facility.
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
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☐ ☐ ☒
purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary
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. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☐ ☐ ☒
violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 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 facility
manager shall approve any continuation on that diet ☐ ☐ ☒
every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except
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
☐ ☐ ☒
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Discipline is not administered at this facility.
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
YES NO COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? If YES, see attached JJDPA Compliance Monitoring
Inspection Report.
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
(JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards on the
detention of minors:
(1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders ☒ ☐
(2) Separation
(3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit)
The JJDPA requires an annual inspection on the federal
standards for facilities that hold minors in secure detention.
Are minors held in the jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9
inspection.
Penal Code Section 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial ☐ ☒
inspection of local detention facilities that hold minors in Only adults are held in jail cells. Juveniles enter the
secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes facility through a different door, and they are never in
the minimum standards of how facilities hold minors in contact with adult inmates.
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temporary custody in the jail.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail are not subject
to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections.
TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility.
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A HPDPM 314.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION Serious Injury of a Juvenile
FACILITY
Policies pertaining to these regulations are
☐ ☐ ☒ identified, but minors are not held in jail cells.
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.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HPDPM 314 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures concerning minors being held in temporary
custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention; HPDPM 314.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be
Held
☐ ☐ ☒ HPDPM 314.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles
in Custody
HPDPM 900.14 Training
(b) use of restraints; ☐ ☐ ☒ HPDPM 314.10 Use of Restraint Devices
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and, HPDPM 314.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
☐ ☐ ☒
Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
Requirements
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
CUSTODY Requirements
☐ ☐ ☒
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in
temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities; HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
Requirements
(2) one snack upon request during term of temporary HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☐ ☐ ☒ Requirements
hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; and, HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
Requirements
(4) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
and/or lawyer. Requirements
(5) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
comfort of the minor; and, Requirements
(6) his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is HPDPM 314.8 Temporary Custody
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is ☐ ☐ ☒ Requirements
required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
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TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility.
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND HPDPM 314.7 No-Contact Requirements
ADULT PRISONERS
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, HPDPM 314.7 No-Contact Requirements
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.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that he or she is a person described by
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held
in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a
lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and
if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as
long as all other conditions of secure custody set forth in these ☐ ☐ ☒
standards are met. Any minor in temporary custody who is
less than 14 years of age, or who does not in the reasonable
belief of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody,
but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as long
as all other conditions of non-secure custody set forth in these
standards are met.
Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents a HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
serious security risk of harm to self or others, the officer may
☐ ☐ ☒
take into account the following factors:
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
taken into custody;
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative;
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
supervision or protection of the minor; and,
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
☐ ☐ ☒
are detained in the facility.
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a room or
☐ ☐ ☒
other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or otherwise
reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and
protect the minor and others from harm.
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Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility.
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at a
minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
☐ ☐ ☒
and,
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at
☐ ☐ ☒
least once every 30 minutes, which shall be
documented.
(b) Males and females shall not be placed in the same HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
locked room unless under constant direct visual ☐ ☐ ☒
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
ENCLOSURE
☐ ☐ ☒
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure is
available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety while ☐ ☐ ☒ HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for HPDPM 314.12 Secure Custody
longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter shall HPDPM 314.12.1 Locked Enclosures
☐ ☐ ☒
be based upon the best interests of the minor and shall be
documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE HPDPM 314.4.3 Custody of Juvenile Offenders
CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(d) ☐ ☐ ☒
of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be held in non-
secure custody to investigate the case, facilitate release of
the minor to a parent or guardian, or arrange for transfer of
the minor to an appropriate juvenile facility.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- HPDPM 314.11 Definitions (Temporary Custody
SECURE CUSTODY of Juveniles, Non-secure custody)
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant
direct visual observation by staff of the law enforcement ☐ ☐ ☒
facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and
made available for review. Monitoring a minor using
audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace
constant direct visual observation.
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TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility.
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HPDPM 314.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR Held
NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Juvenile inmates under the influence are not
Facility administrators shall develop policies and procedures ☐ ☐ ☒
accepted at this facility.
providing that a medical clearance shall be obtained for
minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable
to care for themselves.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room HPDPM 314.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
who display outward signs of being under the influence of Held
drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance shall
include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until ☐ ☐ ☒
Juvenile inmates under the influence are not
resolution of the intoxicated state or release. These safety
accepted at this facility.
checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence
recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked
room who display outward signs of being under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating ☐ ☐ ☒
substance shall be supervised in accordance with Section
1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody who display
outward signs of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol
☐ ☐ ☒
or any other intoxicating substance shall be supervised in
accordance with Section 1150.
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Facility administrators must be aware of the requirements of WIC 207.1(d) as they pertain to the detention of minors. The
following section is only completed when BSCC has reason to believe that the facility is out of compliance with one or more of its
provisions (WIC 209[b]).
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE VIOLATION
N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
SECTION 207.1 NO YES
207.1(d)(1)(A) TEMPORARY CUSTODY
Minors (14 years of age and older) are held only for
investigating the case, facilitating release to a parent or ☒ ☐ ☐
guardian, or arranging transfer to an appropriate juvenile
Number of violations:
facility.
207.1(d)(1)(B) SECURE CUSTODY One minor was held beyond 6 hours. This
occurred on 09/07/20
Minors have been detained in secure custody in the law ☐ ☒ ☐
enforcement facility for longer than six hours.
Number of violations:1
207.1(d)(1)(C) ADVISEMENTS One minor was notified only of the reason
for secure detainment. The length of time
expected and maximum time frame
The minor is informed at the time he or she is securely
advisement boxes were not checked as part
detained of the purpose of the secure detention, of the
☐ ☒ ☐
of the notification process.
length of time the secure detention is expected to last,
and of the maximum six-hour period and secure
detention is authorized to last. Number of violations:1
207.1(d)(1)(D) CONTACT BETWEEN MINOR AND
ADULTS
Contact between the minor and adults confined in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of violations:
facility is restricted in accordance with WIC Section
208.
207.1(d)(1)(E) SUPERVISION
☒ ☐ ☐
The minor is adequately supervised. Number of violations:
207.1(d)(1)(F) LOGS
A log or other written record is maintained by the law
enforcement agency showing the offense that is the basis
for the secure detention in the facility, the reasons and ☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances forming the basis for the decision to place
the minor in secure detention, and the length of time the
Number of violations:
minor was securely detained.
207.1(d)(2) NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors have been detained in non-secure custody in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of violations:
law enforcement facility for longer than six hours.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0756
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, Huron Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☒ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 06/28/21
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19,
1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a Seating in cell 2 limits capacity.
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☒ ☐ ☐
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility.
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
☐ ☐ ☒
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded
from the storage space requirement for personal and
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated
audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or
rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional
program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Arrangements can be made to accommodate.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number
☐ ☐ ☒
of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions
thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash
☒ ☐ ☐
basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
☒ ☐ ☐
water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted
☐ ☐ ☒
for each basin required.
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas Additional water source available.
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good
☒ ☐ ☐
visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☐ ☐ ☒
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Located outside of holding area.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0756
FACILITY: Fresno County, Huron Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: (7)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE
06/28/21
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Cell 1 Holding 1 2013 1 (2) (2) 8’ x 8’ x 8’ 1 1 1
BENCH – 36” Seating limits capacity.
Cell 2 Holding 2 2013 1 (5) (5) 10’ x 8’ x 8’ 1 1 1
BENCH – 96” Seating limits capacity
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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