BSCC
Fresno County (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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January 12, 2021
Kirk Haynes, Chief Probation Officer
Fresno County Probation Department
3333 East American Ave. Building #7
Fresno, CA 93725
FRESNO COUNTY PROBATION
2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS
CODE SECTION 209 AND 885
Dear Chief Haynes:
On 6/26/2020, Pursuant to Penal Code section 6031.1, Welfare and Institutions Code
sections 209 and 885 BSCC staff completed the virtual 2018-2020 Biennial Inspection of the
Fresno Probation Department Juvenile Justice Campus (JJC) via a desk audit. To prepare
for this inspection, a pre-inspection briefing was held 6/24/2019.
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 statewide and local shelter-in-place
orders, BSCC staff were prohibited from traveling and unable to complete on-site inspections
from March 16 through June 30, 2020, the end of the 2018/2020 biennial inspection cycle.
BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of all facilities originally scheduled for
inspection during this time. Desk audits are comprised of a comprehensive review of all
applicable policies and procedures and documentation made available by your Department.
BSCC staff intend to conduct comprehensive on-site inspections of all local detention facilities
as soon as travel restrictions are lifted.
Documentation reviewed for this desk audit consisted of:
• Title 15 section 1313 County inspection and Evaluation of Building and Grounds
(currently out of compliance due to COVID-19 restrictions and access to the facilities)
• Title 15 section 1320 Appointment and Qualifications (Chief Haynes memo)
• Title 15 section 1321 Staffing (Reviewed two (2) months of staffing schedules)
• Title 15 section 1325 Fire Safety Plan (Monthly fire and life safety inspections and Fire
drills)
• Title 15 section 1326 Security Reviews (2019 and 2020)
• Title 15 section 1327 Emergency Procedures (Staff annual emergency procedure
review)
• Title 15 section 1328 Safety Checks (March 2019 and January 2020)
• Title 15 section 1371 Programs, Recreation, and Exercise (Annual programs review)
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Kirk Haynes, Chief Probation Officer
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The BSCC inspection report consists of this transmittal letter and the attached Title 15
Procedures checklist. We are including the PHY and LASE for your information only; your
staff indicated that there were no changes to the physical plant since the previous inspection.
Compliance is indicated by policy 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.
Inspection Results
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
Upon final review of all documentation and except for the facility building inspection, there
are no outstanding items of noncompliance with Title 15 at the Juvenile Justice Campus
(JJC). However, it should be noted that finalization of the facilities’ Lexipol policy and
procedures has been delayed this inspection cycle due to restrictions related to the COVID
pandemic. However, Division Directors throughout this inspection cycle issued several
directive memos to staff covering procedures for all new and revised regulation requirements.
Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for those new and revised regulation
procedures covered by directive memos. As indicated above, compliance is based upon
documentation provided and virtual inspection; please refer to the attached procedures
checklist for detailed discussion. No corrective action is required at this time.
We want to thank you and your staff for their time and assistance in completing this inspection.
Division Directors Lori Willits and Rosalinda Acosta were helpful in coordinating this
inspection. Directors Willits and Acosta assisted at each step by clarifying processes,
answering questions and providing supporting documentation. This concludes the 2018-2020
biennial inspection report. I am available to assist as needed and happy to provide technical
assistance when requested. I look forward to continuing to work together. Please do not
hesitate to email me at Craigus.thompson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 621-2852 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
Craigus Thompson Sr.
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, Fresno County Board of Supervisors*
Chief Administrative Officer, Fresno County*
Presiding Judge, Fresno County Juvenile Court*
Chair, Fresno County Juvenile Justice Commission*
Lori Willits, Division Director
Rosalinda Acosta, Division Director
*Copies of full inspection are available upon request or are available online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7088+7089
FACILITY NAME: Juvenile Justice Campus (JJC) – Fresno County Probation FACILITY TYPE: JH and Camp
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lori Willits, Division Director; Rosalinda Acosta, Division Director
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 26, 2020
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION
OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS
On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each
juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented
inspection and evaluation from the following:
(A) County building inspection by agency designated by the Detention Facility 9/13/2018
Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; Commitment Facility 9/19/2018
X
Due to COVID-19 and restricted entrance into the
facility the 2020 building inspection has been
postponed.
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Detention 10/1/2019
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section X Commitment 10/7/2019
13146.1 (a) and (b);
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Health Environmental Health: 08/29/2019
and Safety Code Section 101045; X Medical/Mental Health: 4/3/2020
Nutritional Inspection: 2/24/2020
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of 10/17/2019 Completed by Kimberly Herrera and
educational services and facilities as required in Section X Amanda Thomas, Principals, Kern County
1370; Superintendent of Schools
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Welfare 12/12/2019 Completed by Judge Kimberly J.
X
and Institutions Code Nystrom-Geist
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section 229 5/8/2019, 5/23/2019, 5/29/2019 and
of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation 6/ 19/2019
Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare X
and Institutions Code. Barbara Schulte, Chairperson, Fresno County
Juvenile Justice Commission
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that
is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum
Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 6/1/2020 – Memo completed by CPO Kirk
BSCC Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Haynes stating all managers and staff are
receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter appointed in accordance with applicable
confirming that all elements of regulation are met. provisions of law including minimum standards
from BSCC, Penal Code 6035, psychological
(a) Appointment evaluation, medical and physical exam, criminal
X records review, etc.
In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director
or facility manager in charge of its program and employees.
Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other
employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility
administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law.
(b) Employee Qualifications CPO Haynes memo
X
Each facility shall:
(1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills Lexipol Probation Policy Manual
and abilities appropriate to their job classification and
X 800.2 and 800.6 Policy
duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit
system rules;
(2) require a medical evaluation and physical examination Lexipol Probation Policy Manual
including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for
X 800.3 Selection Process
immunity to contagious illnesses of childhood (i.e.,
diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps);
(3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and Lexipol Probation Policy Manual 800.6.1
training requirements adopted by the Board pursuant to X
Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and
(4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, Lexipol Probation Policy Manual
and psychological examination in accordance with X
800.4 Background Investigations
Section 1031 et seq. of the Government Code.
(c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non-employees of JJC Policy 155.0 II A/B and C
the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have
such clearance and qualifications as may be required by X
law, and their presence at the facility shall be subject to the
approval and control of the facility manager.
1321 STAFFING Compliance with this regulation is based on
review of policy and procedure manual, staffing
X
schedules, and facility documentation.
Each juvenile facility shall:
a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry We reviewed a variety of documents including
out the overall facility operation and its programming, to safety check records, grievances, disciplinary
provide for safety and security of youth and staff, and meet actions, incidents reports, shift schedules and
X
established standards and regulations; rosters. Review of these documents as well as the
policy and procedure manuals revealed
compliance with this regulation.
b) ensure that no required services shall be denied because of Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent exigent X with this regulation.
circumstances;
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c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
X
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; with this regulation.
d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times who is JJC Manual 105.0
responsible for operations and activities and has
The Facility Watch Commander positions are
completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course
X
responsible for administrative and supervisory
and PC 832 training;
decisions in the absence of Administrative
personnel.
e) have at least one staff member present on each living unit Per policy and procedure manual staff is always
X
whenever there are youth in the living unit; present in occupied housing units.
f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Meals are delivered to the facility in hot carts by
number and security of living units, including staff the contracted provider Trinity food services.
qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional
requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct
X
food preparation and servings; conduct related training
programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary
records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional
standards prepared by an outside source;
g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, with this regulation.
transportation, control room, facility security and other
X
support staff for the efficient management of the facility,
and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be
diverted from supervising youth; and,
h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to with this regulation.
temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special X
program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a
minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types:
(1) Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio) Juvenile Hall population at the time of the desk
audit was 69 youths, 62 males, and 7 females.
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake X
Review of documentation revealed staffing ratios
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth
are met at all times.
in detention;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth with this regulation.
X
supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in
detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
members on duty at all times, regardless of the number with this regulation.
of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been X
made for backup support services which allow for
immediate response to emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
X
is the same gender as youth housed in the facility. with this regulation.
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(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such Lexipol Policy Section 201.3.1
as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or
X Lexipol Policy Section 201.3.5
trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not
be classified as youth supervision staff positions.
Lexipol Policy Section 201.3.6
(2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff This facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile
ratio) Hall. The balance of this regulation has been
deemed not applicable.
X
(A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth
supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 youth in
detention;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for Not applicable.
the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth
X
supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in
detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members Not applicable.
on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in
detention, unless an arrangement has been made for X
backup support services which allow for immediate
response to emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who Not applicable.
X
is the same gender as youth housed in the facility.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such Not applicable.
as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or
X
trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not
be classified as youth supervision staff positions.
(3) Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio) The Commitment facility population at the time
of the desk audit was 64 youths, 55 males, and 9
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake X females. Review of documentation revealed
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 15 youth
staffing ratios are met at all times.
in the camp population;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth with this regulation.
X
supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth
present in the facility;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in with this regulation.
residence, unless arrangements have been made for X
backup support services which allow for immediate
response to emergencies;
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
X
is the same gender as youth housed in the facility; with this regulation.
(E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in Reviewed staffing schedules revealed compliance
(h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, with this regulation.
design, and location of the camp; types of youth
committed to the camp; and the function of the camp in X
determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain
the safety and welfare of youth and staff;
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(F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such Reviewed staffing schedules and organization
as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or chart revealed compliance with this regulation.
trade instruction, clerical, farm, forestry, kitchen or
X
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF JJC Policy Section 125.0, I and 101.0 Mission
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING Statement
(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth X
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to
on review of policy and procedure manual.
their duties, including:
(1) youth supervision duties; JJC Policy Section 125.0, I and 101.0 Mission
X
Statement
(2) scope of decisions they shall make; X JJC Policy 125.0 I (A)
(3) the identity of their supervisor; X JJC Policy 125.0 I (A)
(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them; X JJC Policy 125.0 I (A)
(5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their JJC Policy 125.0 I (A)
X
responsibility; and
(6) ethical responsibilities. X JJC Policy 125.0 I (A)
(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision of JJC Policy Section 125.0, I, B
youth, each youth supervision staff member shall receive
X All staff completes 40 hours of orientation
a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation,
training prior to assuming supervision of youth.
including:
(1) individual and group supervision techniques; X JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 1
(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 2
rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of X
this chapter;
(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; X JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 3
(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide attempts X JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 4
(5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 5
techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and physical X
restraints;
(6) review of policies and procedures referencing trauma JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 8
X
and trauma-informed approaches;
(7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; X JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 6
(8) routine security measures, including facility JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 7
X
perimeter and grounds;
(9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 8
X
mental health services;
(10) documentation; and X JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 9
(11) fire/life safety training X JJC Policy 125.0 I (B) 10
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(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each youth JJC Policy Section 125.0, I, C
supervision staff member shall successfully complete the
X
requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core
Course pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035.
(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth JJC Manual: 125.0 I, D
supervision staff shall successfully complete training X
pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY JJC Manual 125.0, I, B and 358.0 (second
paragraph
Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall be
at least one wide awake person on duty at all times who meets Review of documentation indicates that all youth
X
the training standards established by the Board for general fire supervisory staff receive site-specific life safety
and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. training during orientation. Also, all full-time
employees receive fire and safety training in
juvenile CORE.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL JJC Manual 110.0
All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and County of Fresno Juvenile Detention Facility
implement a manual of written policies and procedures that Policy, Procedures and Operations Manuals were
address, at a minimum, all regulations that are applicable to the provided prior to the date of desk audit.
facility. Such a manual shall be made available to all
Policy and procedure manual were
employees, reviewed by all employees, and shall be X
administratively reviewed by Division Directors
administratively reviewed at a minimum every two years, and
Acosta and Willits in January 2019.
updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards
and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be
accessible to the Board on request.
The manual shall include:
(a) table of organization, including channels of JJC Manual 110.0
communications and a description of job classifications; X
JJC Manual 105.0 and organization chart
(b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of JJC Manual 100.0, 120.0, 155.0
programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile
Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation X
Committee, probation staff, school personnel and other
agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs;
(c) responsibilities of all employees; X JJC Manual 257.0
(d) initial orientation and training program for employees; X JJC Manual 125.0 I and II
(e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues and JJC Manual 125.0, III
anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract
X
employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical
staff, program providers and volunteers;
(f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and This is managed by the Support Staff at each
X
communication system to ensure: location.
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(1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(2) legal and proper care of youth; This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(3) maintenance of individual youth's records; X JJC Policy 404.0
(4) supply of information to the juvenile court and those JJC Policy 404.0 IV A/B
X
authorized by the court or by the law; and,
(5) release of information regarding youth. Lexipol Policy Sections 222.4, 208, Lexipol
X Procedures Section 202.2, Pronet Policy Section
3.1.3
(g) ethical responsibilities; X JJC Manual 257.0
(h) trauma-informed approaches; This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(i) culturally responsive approaches; This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(j) gender responsive approaches; This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
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(k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all youth JJC Manual: 115.0
within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all
JJC Manual: 401.0, I, C
available services, placement, care, treatment, and
benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to
Youth Handbook
discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, X
national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including
restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely
on any of the above mentioned categories;
(l) storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical JJC Manual 310.0, IV
agents related security devices, and weapons and X
ammunition, where applicable;
(m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi-Cal This procedure is delegated to the contracted
eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; X provider Wellpath.
and,
(n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of sexual JJC Manual 115.0 and 409.0
abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The policy
shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and
X
responding to such conduct and any retaliation for
reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting
such conduct by youth, staff or a third party.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN JJC Manual: 358.0
The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire
X
department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the
State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety which
shall include, but not be limited to:
a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the JJC Manual: 358.0
X
manual of policy and procedures;
b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff JJC Manual: 358.0, I, B, I
with two- year retention of the inspection record;
We reviewed monthly and fire safety inspections
X
from July 2018 to the date of our desk audit. All
inspections were completed and verified during
this inspection.
c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and JJC Manual: 358.0, I, A
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b);
Last Inspection dated
X
10/1/19 Detention
10/7/19 Commitment
d) an evacuation plan; X JJC Manual: 359.0
e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; JJC Manual: 360.0
X
Review of documentation reveals compliance
with this regulation.
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f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in the JJC Manual: 358.0 and 360.0
X
case of fire; and,
g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation JJC Manual: 358.0
X
with the local fire department.
1326 SECURITY REVIEW JJC Manual: 301.0 and 305.0
Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Security review memos competed on 6/1/2020 by
X
procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document Rosalinda Acosta and Lori Willits, Facilities
security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall include Directors.
internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key
control, equipment, and staff training.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES JJC Manual: Chapter III and 501.3
The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific X
policies and procedures for emergencies that shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; X JJC Manual: 501.3 and 361.0
(b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; X JJC Manual: 361.0
(c) fire and natural disasters; X JJC Manual: 361.0
(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; X JJC Manual: 358.0
(e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and X JJC Manual: 362.0 and 359.0
(f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with an JJC Manual: 360.0 and 359.0
annual review of emergency procedures.
X Staff annual emergency procedures review
memos competed on 6/1/2020 by Rosalinda
Acosta and Lori Willits, Facilities Directors.
1328 SAFETY CHECKS JJC Manual: 305.1
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy Reviewed the Juvenile Hall and Commitment
and procedures that provide for direct visual observation of programs safety checks for the months of March
youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, at random or varied 2019 and January 2020. Review of safety check
intervals during hours when youth are asleep or when youth documents and policy and procedure manual
are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to X reveals compliance with this regulation. Review
their bed in a dormitory. Supervision is not replaced, but may of safety checks also revealed they are being
be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance completed at random or varied intervals
system designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive throughout each shift.
behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety
checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is
completed.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN JJC Manual: 419.1, 2, 3, 4
The facility administrator, in collaboration with the
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall
on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
plan and implement written policies and procedures which
audit review of Suicide Prevention Plan policy
delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider X
and procedures revealed compliance with this
the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma.
regulation.
Suicide prevention responses shall be respectful and in the
least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk.
The plan shall include the following elements:
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(a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section JJC Manual: 125.0, I, B and 419.0, II-A
1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and
X
Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core
Course.
(b) Screening, Identification Assessment and JJC Manual: 419.0, I-B and 419.2
Precautionary Protocols
(1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at X
intake and as needed during detention.
(2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake JJC Manual: 419.2
processes shall be trained in screening youth for X
risk of suicide.
(3) All youth who have been identified during the JJC Manual: 419.2
intake screening process to be at risk of suicide
X
shall be referred to behavioral/mental health
staff for a suicide risk assessment.
(4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to JJC Manual: 419.3
ensure the youth’s safety pending the X
behavioral/mental health assessment.
(c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff JJC Manual: 419.2, IV, 422.0
X
for assessment and/or services.
(d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk JJC Manual: 419.3
X
for suicide.
(e) Safety Interventions JJC Manual: 419.3
(1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for X
youth identified at risk for suicide which may
include, but are not limited to:
A. Housing consideration X JJC Manual: 419.3, B III
B. Treatment strategies including This regulation although accomplished in practice
trauma-informed approaches throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff JJC Manual: 419.2, IV and VII, 419.3
how to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal X
behaviors.
(f) Communication JJC Manual: 419.4, IV and V
(1) The intake process shall include communication
with the arresting officer and family guardians X
regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal
ideations, behaviors or attempts.
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(2) Procedures for clear and current information JJC Manual: 419.3
sharing about youth at risk for suicide with
X
youth supervision, healthcare, and
behavioral/mental health staff.
(g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides JJC Manual: 419.4, IV and V
or Attempts
(1) Process for administrative review of the X
circumstances and responses proceeding, during
and after the critical incident.
(2) Process for a debriefing event with affected JJC Manual: 419.4, IV and V
X
staff.
(3) Process for a debriefing event with affected JJC Manual: 419.4, IV and V
X
youth.
(h) Documentation JJC Manual: 419.4, II
(1) Documentation processes shall be developed to X
ensure compliance with this regulation
Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the This regulation although accomplished in practice
opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
security of the facility. Any deprivation of programs, restrictions. However, it should be noted review
services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be of directives and standing orders from Division
documented and approved by the facility manager. Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS There are no pending legal actions to report.
Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification X
on each legal action, pertaining to conditions of confinement,
filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile
facility operation.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY JJC Manual: 419.4, IV
OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED
(1) Death of a Youth.
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator and the behavioral/mental health director, X
shall develop written policies and procedures in the event
of the death of a youth while detained, which include
notifications to necessary parties, which may include the
Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing
in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record.
(b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility JJC Manual: 419.4, V
administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures to assure there is a medical and operational
review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review
X
team shall include the facility administrator and/or
facility manager, the health administrator, the
responsible physician and other health care and
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
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(c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the JJC Manual: 419.4
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy X
of the report shall be submitted to the Board within 10
calendar days after the death.
(d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth from the JJC Manual: 419.4
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or
court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this X
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
(2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth JJC Manual: 419.4
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the notification to necessary parties, X
which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent,
guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the
youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness
or injury of a youth.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING JJC Manual: 550.14
Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and X
profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working days
after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be
provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY JJC Manual: 550.14
When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a
juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than X
fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility
administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in
a format provided by the Board.
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES JJC Manual: 401.0 and 550.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
emphasize respectful and humane engagement with youth, audit review of Admittance Procedures policy
X
and reflect that the admission process may be traumatic to and procedures revealed compliance with this
youth who may have already experienced trauma. Policies regulation.
shall be trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and responsive
to the language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the
requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations:
(a) the admittance process shall include: Orientation Handbook
(1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of
X
admittance in accordance with the provisions of
Welfare and Institution Code Section 627;
(2) Offer of a shower; All youth are offered a shower during the intake
X process and it is documented in the case
management system.
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(3) Documented secure storage of personal belongings; X JJC Manual 507.0
(4) Offer of food upon arrival; All youth are offered food during the intake
X process and it is documented in the case
management system.
(5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and JJC Manual 550.1
safety issues, intellectual or developmental X
disabilities;
(6) Screening for physical and developmental JJC Manual 550.1
disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, X
and 1430 of these regulations;
(7) Contact with Regional Center for the JJC Manual 410.0
Developmentally Disabled for youth that are
X
suspected of or identified as having a developmental
disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and,
(8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written JJC Manual: 550.2
criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive X
environment.
(c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Orientation Handbook
juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that
advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform
X
them of program guidelines and provide written
screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the
program.
(d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Orientation Handbook
advise any committed youth of the estimated length of X
his/her stay.
1350.5. SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL JJC Manual 405.0
ABUSE
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
The facility administrator shall develop and implement on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
X
written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual audit review of Screening for the Risk of Sexual
abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff Abuse policy and procedures revealed
to assess each youth within 72 hours of admission based on compliance with this regulation.
the following information:
(a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; X JJC Manual 405.0
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(b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or This regulation although accomplished in practice
identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
transgender, queer or intersex, and whether the policy which finalization has been delayed due to
youth may, therefore, be vulnerable to sexual abuse; unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(c) Current charges and offense history; X JJC Manual 550.1
(d) Age; X JJC Manual 550.1
(e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; X JJC Manual 403.0
(f) Physical size and stature; X JJC Manual 403.0
(g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; X JJC Manual 403.0
(h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; X JJC Manual 403.0
(i) Physical disabilities; X JJC Manual 403.0
(j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, X JJC Manual 403.0
(k) Any other specific information about the individual JJC Manual 403.0
youth that may indicate heightened needs for
X
supervision, additional safety precautions, or
separation from certain other youth.
Staff shall ascertain this information through conversations JJC Manual 403.0
with the youth during the admittance process, medical and
behavioral health screenings; during classification
X
assessments; and by reviewing court records, case files,
facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation
from the youth’s files.
The facility administrator shall implement appropriate This regulation although accomplished in practice
controls on the dissemination of information within the throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
facility relative to responses received pursuant to this policy which finalization has been delayed due to
assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information is not unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
written policies and procedures for release of youth from X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
custody which provide for: audit review of Release Procedures policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
(a) verification of identity/release papers; X JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
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(b) return of personal clothing and valuables; JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
X
Verification of who from Court Minute Order and
copy of Photo ID to release.
(c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; X JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
(d) notification to the facility health care provider in JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2, K
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these X
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and,
(e) notification of school staff; X JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2, K
(f) notification of facility mental health personnel. X JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2, K
The facility administrator shall develop and implement This regulation although accomplished in practice
policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services policy which finalization has been delayed due to
including, but not limited to, medical and behavioral health, unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
education, probation supervision and community-based restrictions. However, it should be noted review
services. of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JJC Manual: 550.9, II; 445.0 I, II
written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth X
from custody.
1352 CLASSIFICATION JJC Manual: 403.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
written policies and procedures on classification of youth for X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility. audit review of Classification policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
Such procedures shall:
regulation.
(a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility JJC Manual: 403.0
staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate,
least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing X
assignments shall consider the need for single, double or
dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory;
(b) consider facility populations and physical design of the Classification is based on specific housing unit
X
facility; criteria.
(c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon admittance JJC Manual 403.0
to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not
be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional
X
stability, program needs, legal status, public safety
considerations, medical/mental health considerations,
gender and gender identity of the youth;
(d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including JJC Manual: 403.0, V
provisions that consider the level of supervision and the X
youth's behavior while in custody; and,
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(e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from JJC Manual: 401.0, III and 403.0, I, C
the general population or assign youth to a single
occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry,
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental X
or physical disability, or HIV status. This section does
not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single
occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in
accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding
separation.
(f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, This regulation although accomplished in practice
transgender, questioning or intersex identification or throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually policy which finalization has been delayed due to
abusive. unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of
unforeseen circumstances related to COVID 19.
transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide
X However, BSCC has reviewed directive memos
that:
regarding this regulation sent out by Division
Directors for staff to adhere to until completion of
the Lexipol policy. Review of directive memos
revealed compliance with this regulation.
(a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender identity,
and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s preferred name
and gender pronoun, regardless of the youth’s legal
name. Facilities may prohibit the use of gang or slang X
names or names that otherwise compromise facility
operations as determined by the facility manager or
designee, and shall document any decision made on this
basis.
(b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present
themselves in a manner consistent with their gender
X
identity, and shall provide youth with the institution’s
clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender
identity.
(c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that
best meets their individual needs, and promotes their
safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house
youth according to their external anatomy, and shall
X
document the reasons for any decision to house youth in
a unit that does not match their gender identity. In
making a housing decision, staff shall consider the
youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations
from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider.
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(d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender and
intersex youth have access to medical and behavioral X
health providers qualified to provide care and treatment
to transgender and intersex youth.
(e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and necessary
security considerations and physical plant, facility staff
X
shall make every effort to ensure the safety and privacy
of transgender and intersex youth when the youth are
using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing.
Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any youth Not covered in specific policy, but in practice
for the purpose of determining the youth’s anatomical sex.
Whenever feasible, the facility shall respect the youth’s X
preference regarding the gender of the staff member who
conducts any search of the youth.
1353 ORIENTATION JJC Manual: 401.0, I, C, 405.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Orientation Handbook
written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
placement in a living area. Both written and verbal
on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
information shall be provided and supplemented with video X
audit review of Orientation policy and procedures
orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to provide
revealed compliance with this regulation.
accessible orientation information to all detained youth
including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or English
We also reviewed the facility Youth Orientation
language learners. Orientation shall include information that
Handbook.
addresses:
(a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Orientation Handbook
X
disciplinary procedures;
(b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions and Orientation Handbook
supports, including behavior expectations, incentives
that youth will receive for complying with facility rules, X
and consequences that may result when youth violate the
rules of the facility;
(c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Orientation Handbook
policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment
X
and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual abuse
or sexual harassment;
(d) identification of key staff and their roles; X Orientation Handbook
(e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps that Orientation Handbook
must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free of
X
retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of the
person or position designated to resolve the issue;
(f) access to legal services and information on the court Orientation Handbook
X
process;
(g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Orientation Handbook
X
health care;
(h) access to education, religious services, and recreational Orientation Handbook
X
activities;
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(i) housing assignments; X Orientation Handbook
(j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Orientation Handbook
X
including the availability of personal care items
(k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and telephone Orientation Handbook
X
use;
(l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Orientation Handbook
X
other activities;
(m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Orientation Handbook
X
chemical agents and room confinement;
(n) immigration legal services; X Orientation Handbook
(o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; X Orientation Handbook
(p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from JJC Manual: 401.0, I, C
physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by other X
youth and staff;
(q) availability of services and programs in a language other Orientation Handbook
X
than English if appropriate;
(r) the process for requesting different housing, education, JJC Manual 409.0
X
programming and work assignments;
(s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Parents are contacted during the youth’s
information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that orientation. Parents are also referred to the
at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked X County’s Probation website for information.
questions and provides contact information for the
facility, medical, school and mental health; and,
(t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 15 Title 15 are available in each unit and the
X
Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. facility library upon request from youth.
1354 SEPARATION JJC Manual:
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Disciplinary Separation 408.1, I
written policies and procedures that address:
Protective Custody Separation 325.0, II
Medical Isolation 413.2
X
Mental Health Separation/ Safety Cell use:
408.4
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
audit review of Separation policy and procedures
revealed compliance with this regulation.
(a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not JJC Manual 408.1, C
be limited to, medical and mental health conditions,
X
assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and
protective custody.
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(b) consideration of positive youth development and trauma- JJC Manual 408.1, C
X
informed care.
(c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges JJC Manual 408.1, C
available at the facility, except when necessary to X
accomplish the objective of separation.
(d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Title JJC Manual 408.1, I, C
X
15 Section 1390 shall apply.
(e) when separation results in room confinement, the This regulation although accomplished in practice
separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section1354.5 of policy which finalization has been delayed due to
these regulations. unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of JJC Manual 408.1, I, 3
separated youth to determine if separation remains X
necessary.
1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT JJC Manual: 410.0, I and II
(a) The facility administrator shall develop and implement This regulation although accomplished in practice
written policies and procedures addressing the throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
confinement of youth in their room that are consistent policy which finalization has been delayed due to
with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The unforeseen circumstances related to COVID 19.
X
placement of a youth in room confinement shall be However, BSCC has reviewed directive memos
accomplished in accordance with the following regarding this regulation sent out by Division
guidelines: Directors for staff to adhere to until completion of
the Lexipol policy. Review of directive memos
and incident reports provided revealed
compliance with this regulation.
(1) Room confinement shall not be used before other,
less restrictive, options have been attempted and
X
exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a
threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff.
(2) Room confinement shall not be used for the
purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or X
retaliation by staff.
(3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent
that it compromises the mental and physical health X
of the youth.
(b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room
confinement. After the youth has been held in room
X
confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one
or more of the following:
(1) Return the youth to general population. X
(2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. X
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(3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the
goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate X
the youth to general population.
(4) If room confinement must be extended beyond four
X
hours, staff shall do each of the following:
(A) Document the reasons for room confinement
and the basis for the extension, the date and
time the youth was first placed in room X
confinement, and when he or she is eventually
released from room confinement.
(B) Develop an individualized plan that includes
the goals and objectives to be met in order to X
integrate the youth to general population.
(C) Obtain documented authorization by the facility
superintendent or his or her designee every four X
hours thereafter.
(5) This section is not intended to limit the use of single-
person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in
X
juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal
sleeping hours.
(6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in
X
court holding facilities or adult facilities.
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict
with any law providing greater or additional X
protections to youth.
(8) This section does not apply during an extraordinary
emergency circumstance that requires a significant
departure from normal institutional operations,
including a natural disaster or facility-wide threat
X
that poses an imminent and substantial risk of harm
to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply
for the shortest amount of time needed to address
this imminent and substantial risk of harm.
(9) This section does not apply when a youth is placed
in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect
against the spread of a communicable disease for the
shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk
of infection, with the written approval of a licensed
physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is
not required to be in an infirmary for an illness. X
Additionally, this section does not apply when a
youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for
required extended care after medical treatment with
the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse
practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in
an infirmary for illness.
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1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN JJC Manual: 410.0, I and II
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
written policies and procedures for assessment and case X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
planning. audit review of Institutional Assessment and Plan
policy and procedures revealed compliance with
this regulation.
(a) Assessment: JJC Manual: 410.0, I B
The assessment is based on information collected during
the admission process with periodic review, which
includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths
X
including, but not limited to, identification of substance
abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling,
behavioral health, consideration of known history of
trauma, and family strengths and needs.
(b) Institutional Case Plan: JJC Manual: 410.0 I, C, I
(1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth held
X
for at least 30 days or more and created within 40
days of admission.
(2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be JJC Manual 410.0
X
limited to, written documentation that provides:
(A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of JJC Manual 410.0
X
problems identified in the assessment;
(B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes a JJC Manual: 410.0 I, C, 2
description of program resources needed and
X
individuals responsible for assuring that the plan
is implemented;
(3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the JJC Manual; 410.0, I, I and J
objectives, including periodic review and discussion X
of the plan with the youth;
(4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be JJC Manual; 410.0, II
subject to existing resources, shall be developed for
X
post dispositional youth in accordance with Section
1351; and,
(5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the plan, JJC Manual: 410.0, I, B
including the transition plan, shall be developed with
X
input from the family, supportive adults, youth, and
Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES JJC Manual: 428.1
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
X
written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
appropriate counseling and casework services for all youth. audit review of Separation policy and procedures
Policies and procedures shall ensure: revealed compliance with this regulation.
(a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that X JJC Manual: 428.1
may arise;
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(b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact with JJC Manual: 428.1
X
parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy,
probation officer, or other public official; and,
(c) youth will be provided access to available resources to X JJC Manual: 428.1, I and II
meet the youth’s needs.
1357 USE OF FORCE JJC Manual: 329.0, 329.0, VII, B and 329.4
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Compliance with this regulation is based solely
responsible physician, shall develop and implement written on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
policies and procedures for the use of force, which may audit review of Use of Force policy and
X
include chemical agents. Force shall never be applied as procedures revealed compliance with this
punishment, discipline, retaliation or treatment. regulation.
(a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and
procedures which:
(1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed JJC Manual: 329.0
reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302
X Policy defined-Sections I-VI
to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others
and the facility.
(2) outline the force options available to staff including JJC Manual: 329.0, II and V
both physical and non-physical options and define X
when those force options are appropriate.
(3) describe force options or techniques that are expressly JJC Manual: 329.0, VII
X
prohibited by the facility.
(4) describe the requirements of staff to report any JJC Manual: 329.0, VI, A and B
inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative X
329.4, III, G
action to immediately stop it.
(5) define a standardized reporting format that includes JJC Manual: 329. VIII
time period and procedure for documenting and
329.4 VIII,
reporting the use of force, including reporting
requirements of management and line staff and
procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force
incidents by supervisory and or management staff, X
which include procedures for debriefing a particular
incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of
training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma
that may have been experienced by staff and /or the
youth involved.
(6) Include an administrative review and a system for JJC Manual: VIII
X
investigating unreasonable use of force.
(7) define the role, notification, and follow-up JJC Manual: 329.0, IX
procedures required after use of force incidents for
X
medical, mental health staff and parents or legal
guardians.
(8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant JJC Manual: 329.6
youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) X
and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
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(b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force option JJC Manual: 329.4
X
shall include policies and procedures that:
(1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize JJC Manual: 329.4, II
chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and X
the approved method of deployment for those
chemical agents.
(2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when JJC Manual: 329.4, III, IV, V
there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the
X
safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts
have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably
possible.
(3) outline the facility’s approved methods and timelines JJC Manual: 329.4 VII and Directive memo from
for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall Facility Director.
include that youth who have been exposed to X
chemical agents shall not be left unattended until that
youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer
suffering the effects of the chemical agent.
(4) define the role, notification, and follow-up procedures JJC Manual: 329.4, VIII, IX
required after use of force incidents involving
X
chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and
parents or legal guardians.
(5) provide for the documentation of each incident of use JJC Manual: 329.4, VIII
of chemical agents, including the reasons for which
it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth
and staff involved, the date, time and location of use, X
decontamination procedures applied and
identification of any injuries sustained as a result of
such use.
(c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which JJC Manual: 329.0, X
require that agencies provide initial and regular training
X
in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that
address:
(1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that X JJC Manual: 329.4, V
would contraindicate certain types of force;
(2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of X JJC Manual: 329.4, I
application.
(3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate X JJC Manual: 329.4, IX
referral to medical or behavioral health.
(4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use X JJC Manual: 329.0
of Force.
(5) physical training force options that may require the X JJC Manual: 329.0, X
use of perishable skills.
(6) timelines the facility uses to define regular training. X JJC Manual: 329.0, X
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1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS JJC Manual: 329. 2, IV, V, VI, VIII
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Compliance with this regulation is based solely
on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
responsible physician and mental health director, shall
X audit review of Use of Physical Restraints policy
develop and implement written policies and procedures for
and procedures revealed compliance with this
the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any
regulation.
devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or
prevent the youth from being ambulatory.
Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, A
present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who
exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property,
or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. X
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling
the youth’s behavior.
In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or discipline, JJC Manual: 329.2, V, A and B
or as a substitute for treatment. The use of restraint devices
that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a
restraint chair, or through affixing of hands and feet together
X
behind the back (hogtying) is prohibited. The use of restraints
on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section
222.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of This regulation although accomplished in practice
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
restrain youth for movement or transportation within the policy which finalization has been delayed due to
X
facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by unforeseen circumstances.
Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement
Within the Facility.
Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the JJC Manual: 329.2, III
facility manager or designee. The facility manager may
329.2, VI, A, I and VI, C
delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a physician. X
Reasons for continued retention in restraints shall be reviewed
and documented at a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and retention JJC Manual: 329.2, VI, B
shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours
from the time of placement. The youth shall be medically X
cleared for continued retention at least every three hours
thereafter.
A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as JJC Manual: 392.2, VI, C
possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of X
placement, to assess the need for mental health treatment.
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Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted to JJC Manual: 329.2, VI, A, I
ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure
the safety and well-being of the youth. Observations of the
X
youth's behavior and any staff interventions shall be
documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the
documentation recorded.
In addition to the requirements above, policies and procedures JJC Manual: 329.2
X
shall address:
(a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an JJC Manual: 329.2, IX
X
application of restraints.
(b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, K
X
certain restraint devices and/or techniques.
(c) acceptable restraint devices. X JJC Manual: 329.2, II
(d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate JJC Manual: 329.2, X
X
medical/mental health referral.
(e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in restraint JJC Manual: 329.2, VII, G
devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a specified
X
housing area for restrained youth which makes provision
to protect the youth from abuse.
(g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. X JJC Manual: 329.2, VIII, D
(h) exercising of extremities. X JJC Manual: 329.2, VIII, C
1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR JJC Manual: 329.2
MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
FACILITY.
on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the
audit review of Use of Restraint Devices for
responsible physician and behavioral/mental health director, X
Movement and Transportation within the Facility
shall develop and implement written policies and procedures
policy and procedures revealed compliance with
for the use of restraint devices when the purpose is for
this regulation.
movement or transportation within the facility that shall
include the following:
(a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff JJC Manual: 329.2 II
approved to utilize restraint devices and the required X
training.
(b) the circumstances leading to the application of restraints JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, D
X
must be documented.
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(c) an individual assessment of the need to apply restraints This regulation although accomplished in practice
for movement or transportation that includes throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
consideration of less restrictive alternatives, policy which finalization has been delayed due to
consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a restrictions. However, it should be noted review
process for documentation and supervisor review and of directives and standing orders from Division
approval. Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, with JJC Manual: 329.2 IV and V
a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices shall X
not be used for the purposes of discipline or retaliation.
(e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in JJC Manual: 329.2, V, F and 329.6
accordance with Penal Code Section6030(f) and X
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES JJC Manual: 408.4
(a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in Compliance with this regulation is based solely
cooperation with the responsible physician, shall on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
develop and implement written policies and procedures audit review of Safety Room policy and
governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title procedures revealed compliance with this
24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to X regulation.
hold only those youth who present an immediate danger
to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which
results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent
to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall
not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a
substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall:
(1) include provisions for administration of necessary JJC Manual: 408.4, II
nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable X
clothing to provide for privacy;
(2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or JJC Manual: 408.4, I, A
designee, before a youth is placed into a safety X
room;
(3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and JJC Manual: 408.4, II, C, I, a-c
documentation of the youth's behavior and any staff
X
interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time
recorded;
(4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the JJC Manual: 408.4, I, D
X
facility manager, or designee, every four hours;
(5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where JJC Manual: 408.4, I, B
appropriate, or an assessment at the next daily sick X
call; and,
(6) provide a process for documenting the reason for JJC Manual: 408.4, II, C, 6, a-b
placement, including attempts to use less restrictive
X
means of control, and decisions to continue and end
placement.
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(b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be JJC Manual: 408.4, I
X
accomplished in accordance with the following:
(1) safety room shall not be used before other less JJC Manual: 408.4, I, b
restrictive options have been attempted and
X
exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a
threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff.
(2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of JJC Manual: 408.4
punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by X
staff.
(3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it JJC Manual: 408.4
compromises the mental and physical health of the X
youth.
(c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety room. JJC Manual: 408.4, I
After the youth has been held in the safety room for a
X
period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the
following:
(1) return the youth to general population. X JJC Manual: 408.4
(2) consult with mental health or medical staff, X JJC Manual: 408.4
(3) develop an individualized plan that includes the JJC Manual: 408.4
X
goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate
the youth to general population.
(d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended This regulation although accomplished in practice
beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 and policy which finalization has been delayed due to
the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
the youth to general population. restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
1360 SEARCHES JJC Manual: 313.0, 317.0, 319.0 and 321.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement written Compliance with this regulation is based solely
X
policies and procedures governing the search of youth, the on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: audit review of Searches policy and procedures
revealed compliance with this regulation.
(a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety and JJC Manual: 313.0, 317.0, 319.0, 321.0
X
security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and staff.
(b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that preserves JJC Manual: 317.0, 319.0, and 321.0
the privacy and dignity of the person being searched, and
X
shall not be conducted for harassment or as a form of
discipline or punishment.
(c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity JJC Manual: 317.0
X
searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030.
(d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be conducted by JJC Manual: 317.0, IV, B
X
a medical professional.
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(e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be JJC Manual: 317.0, I, C
strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when
there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and
X
articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing
contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be
documented.
(f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall comply JJC Manual: 317.0 and 319.0
X
with Section 1352.5.
(g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches are JJC Manual: 319.0, II, 1
prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when
X
conducted by a medical professional. Such searches must
be justified and documented in writing.
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE JJC Manual: 409.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
written policies and procedures whereby any youth may on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any condition audit review of Grievance policy and procedures
of confinement, including but not limited to health care revealed compliance with this regulation.
X
services, classification decisions, program participation,
telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing,
bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the
nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on
filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include
provisions whereby the facility manager ensures:
(a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a JJC Manual: 409.0, II, III, IV
grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to X
have free access to the form;
(b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file the JJC Manual: 409.0, II, IV
grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision X
staff working in the facility;
(c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff JJC Manual: 409.0, II, A
X
level;
(d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to JJC Manual: 409.0, II, A, 1
grievances within three (3) business days, grievances
X
that relate to health and safety issues must be addressed
immediately;
(1) The youth may elect to be present to explain his/her JJC Manual: 409.0, II, A, I and Step 2, 2
version of the grievance to a person not directly
X
involved in the circumstances which led to the
grievance.
(2) Provision for a staff representative approved by the JJC Manual: 409.0, II, Step 2, I, b
X
facility administrator to assist the youth.
(e) provision for a written response to the grievance which JJC Manual: 409.0, II, Step 2, 4
X
includes the reasons for the decisions;
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(f) a system which provides that any appeal of a grievance JJC Manual: 409.0, II, Step 3
shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the X
circumstances which led to the grievance;
(g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) JJC Manual: 409.0, II
business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time X
frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and,
(h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external JJC Manual: 401.0 and 409.0
X
methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of JJC Manual 501.2 and Administrative Manual
parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed 4.295, Citizen Complaint Procedure
X
and documented in accordance with written policies and
procedures within a specified timeframe.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS JJC Manual: 125.0, I, B, 9
A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, 501.1 and 501.2
use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or death of an
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such X
on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
written record shall be prepared by the staff and submitted to
audit review of Reporting of Incidents policy and
the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional
procedures revealed compliance with this
time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or
regulation.
designee.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT JJC Manual: 550.13, V
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 X
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and 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 section, the “use of reasonable JJC Manual: 550.13, V
force” shall be defined as the force that an objective,
trained and competent correctional employee, faced with
X
similar facts and circumstances, would consider
necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this
section.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by JJC Manual: 550.13, III and IV
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an
X
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 JJC Manual: 550.13, V
authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the X
fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
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(1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell JJC Manual: 550.13, V, E
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The
videotape shall be retained by the agency for the
X
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding
the use of the video as evidence in a court
proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM JJC Manual: 425.0
(a) School Programs The annual written evaluation of the Education
program was completed on 10/17/2019 by
The County Board of Education shall provide for the
Kimberly Herrera and Amanda Thomas,
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in
Principals, Kern County Superintendent of
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee
Schools.
pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility
administrators shall develop and implement written policy
and procedures to ensure communication and
coordination between educators and probation staff.
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches
should be applied when providing instruction. Education
staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to
use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe
technology practices. The facility administrator shall X
request an annual review of each required element of the
program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or
review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and
corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this
section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be
delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile
court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall
conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside
agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the
facility administrator or designee shall review each item
with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take
whatever corrective action is necessary to address each
deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of
all youth in the facility.
(b) Required Elements This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
The facility school program shall comply with the State
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
Education Code and County Board of Education policies,
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
all applicable federal education statutes and regulations
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational
of directives and standing orders from Division
program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California
Directors satisfies compliance with this
X
Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall
regulation.
establish and maintain learning environments that are
physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth
shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program
that responds to the different learning styles and abilities
of students and prepares them for high school graduation,
career entry, and post-secondary education.
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All youth shall be treated equally, and the education This regulation although accomplished in practice
program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- policy which finalization has been delayed due to
nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(1) The course of study shall comply with the State Education JJC Manual: 425.0
Code and include, but not be limited to, courses required X
for high school graduation.
(2) Information and preparation for the High School JJC Manual: 425.0
Equivalency Test as approved by the California
X
Department of Education shall be made available to
eligible youth.
(3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary education and This regulation although accomplished in practice
vocational opportunities. throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Tests as This regulation although accomplished in practice
approved by the California Department of Education, shall throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
be made available when possible. policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do This regulation although accomplished in practice
not demonstrate sufficient progress towards grade level throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
standards. policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with State This regulation although accomplished in practice
Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
The facility administrator, in conjunction with education policy which finalization has been delayed due to
staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
interfere with the time afforded for the minimum restrictions. However, it should be noted review
instructional day. Absences, time out of class or of directives and standing orders from Division
educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall Directors satisfies compliance with this
be documented. regulation.
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(7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless of JJC Manual: 425.0
classification, housing, security status, disciplinary or
separation status, including room confinement, except
when providing education poses an immediate threat to X
the safety of self or others. Education includes, but is not
limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section
504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
(c) School Discipline JJC Manual: 425.0
(1) Positive behavior management will be implemented to
X
reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting
and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral
management plan and security system.
(2) School staff shall be advised of administrative decisions JJC Manual: 425.0
made by probation staff that may affect the educational X
programming of students.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Education Code, JJC Manual: 425.0
expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only
when other means of correction fails to bring about proper
conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due
process safeguards as set forth in the State Education Code X
including the rights of students with special needs. School
staff shall document the other means of correction used
prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an
expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed.
(4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with education JJC Manual: 425.0
staff will develop policies and procedures that address the
X
rights of any student who has continuing difficulty
completing a school day.
(d) Provisions for Special Populations JJC Manual: 425.0
(1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be observed for
all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. X
This includes but is not limited to child find, assessment,
continuum of alternative placements, manifestation
determination reviews, and implementation of Section
504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs.
(2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be afforded JJC Manual: 425.0
an educational program that addresses their language X
needs pursuant to all applicable state and federal laws and
regulations governing programs for EL students.
(e) Educational Screening and Admission JJC Manual: 425.0
X
(1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a record
maintained that documents a youth's educational history,
including but not limited to:
(A) School progress/school history; X FCSS inspection
(B) Home Language Survey and the results of the State Test X FCSS inspection
used for English language proficiency;
(C) Needs and services of special populations as defined by the JJC Manual: 425.0
X
State Education Code, including but not limited to,
students with special needs.
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(D) Discipline problems. X FCSS inspection
(2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Educational JJC Manual: 425.0
staff shall conduct an assessment to determine the youth's X
general academic functioning levels to enable placement
in core curriculum courses.
(3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary education plan X JJC Manual: 425.0)
shall be developed for each youth within five school days.
(4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with the JJC Manual: 425.0
State Education Code and request the youth's records from
his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to,
transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504
X
Plan, state language assessment scores, immunization
records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of
the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be
reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth
should be informed of the credits they need to graduate.
(f) Educational Reporting JJC Manual: 425.0
X
(1) The complete facility educational record of the youth shall
be forwarded to the next educational placement in
accordance with the State Education Code.
(2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall provide This regulation although accomplished in practice
appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
completed while in juvenile court school in accordance policy which finalization has been delayed due to
with the State Education Code. unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
(1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Probation policy which finalization has been delayed due to
Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
to meet the transition needs of youth, including the X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
development of an education transition plan, in
of directives and standing orders from Division
accordance with the State Education Code and in
Directors satisfies compliance with this
alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile
regulation.
Facilities, Section 1355.
(h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
(1) The school and facility administrator should, whenever policy which finalization has been delayed due to
possible, collaborate with local post-secondary education unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
providers to facilitate access to educational and vocational X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
opportunities for youth that considers the use of
of directives and standing orders from Division
technology to implement these programs.
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
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1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND JJC Manual: 428.0
EXERCISE.
This regulation although accomplished in practice
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, and
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount
unforeseen circumstances related to COVID 19.
of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. X
However, BSCC has reviewed directive memos
regarding this regulation sent out by Division
Directors for staff to adhere to until completion of
the Lexipol policy. Review of directive memos
and documentation provided revealed compliance
with this regulation.
Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for programs, JJC Manual: 428.0
recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day
during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday
X
or other non-school days, of which one hour shall be an
outdoor activity, weather permitting.
A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and exercise JJC Manual: 428.0, I, D
may be suspended only upon a written finding by the
X
administrator/manager or designee that a youth represents a
threat to the safety and security of the facility.
Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall be JJC Manual: 428.0 I, C
X
posted in the living units.
There will be a written annual review of the programs, Completed by Division Directors Acosta and
recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure Willits on 6/1/2020.
X
content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the
population.
(a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the This regulation although accomplished in practice
opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, policy which finalization has been delayed due to
evidence-based, best practice interventions that are unforeseen circumstances related to COVID 19.
culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- However, BSCC has reviewed directive memos
social interventions and activities designed to reduce regarding this regulation sent out by Division
recidivism. These programs should be based on the Directors for staff to adhere to until completion of
youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 and the Lexipol policy. Review of directive memos
X
1356. Such programs may be provided under the direction and documentation provided revealed compliance
of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of with this regulation.
Education and can be administered by county partners
such as mental health agencies, community based
organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation
staff.
Programs may include but are not limited to:
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(1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
(2) Management of Stress and Trauma;
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances related to COVID 19.
(3) Anger Management;
However, BSCC has reviewed directive memos
(4) Conflict Resolution; regarding this regulation sent out by Division
Directors for staff to adhere to until completion of
(5) Juvenile Justice System;
the Lexipol policy. Review of directive memos
(6) Trauma-related interventions; and documentation provided revealed compliance
with this regulation.
(7) Victim Awareness;
(8) Self-Improvement;
(9) Parenting Skills and support;
X
(10) Tolerance and Diversity;
(11) Healing Informed Approaches;
(12) Interventions by Credible Messengers;
(13) Gender Specific Programming;
(14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression;
(15) CPR and First Aid training;
(16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement;
(17) Career and leadership opportunities; and,
(18) Other topics suitable to the youth population.
(b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity for JJC Manual: 428.0, I, C
at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities
such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. X
Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and
may include coaching of youth.
(c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the opportunity JJC Manual: 428.0
X
for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day.
The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not to JJC Manual: 428.0, I, D
exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The
X
administrator/manager shall document the reasons why
suspension of recreation and programs occurs.
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM JJC Manual: 431.0
The facility administrator shall provide access to religious There are religious opportunities available for all
services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. youth. Youth who elect not to participate in
Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be allowed to X religious services are offered alternative programs
participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects outside of their rooms.
not to participate in religious programs.
Religious programs shall provide for:
(a) opportunity for religious services and practices; X JJC Manual: 431.0
(b) availability of clergy; and, X JJC Manual: 431.0, I, G
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(c) availability of religious diets. X JJC Manual: 431.0, I, G
1373 WORK PROGRAM JJC Manual: 429.0
The facility administrator shall develop policies and Compliance with this regulation is based solely
procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment of on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
X
youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall be audit review of Work Program policy and
meaningful, constructive and related to vocational training or procedures revealed compliance with this
increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs regulation.
shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure.
1374 VISITING JJC Manual: 441.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement written Compliance with this regulation is based solely
policies and procedures for visiting, that include provisions for on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
special visits. Youth shall be allowed to receive visits by audit review of Visiting policy and procedures
parents, guardians or persons standing in loco parentis, and X revealed compliance with this regulation.
children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents
and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit
with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and
in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest
of the youth.
All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to the JJC Manual: 441.0 and 444.0
limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation
shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal
history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the
X
visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to the safety of youth
or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on
visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied
and facility administrator.
Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours per JJC Manual: 441.0 and 444.0
week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be X
monitored unless there is a security or safety need.
Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour JJC Manual: 441.0 and 444.0.
minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be
accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the
facility administrator or designee. Family therapy and
X
professional visits shall be accommodated outside the
provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation
opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate
special visits.
The facility may provide access to technology as an alternative, This regulation although accomplished in practice
but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
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1375 CORRESPONDENCE JJC Manual: 437.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement written Compliance with this regulation is based solely
policies and procedures for correspondence which provide X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
that: audit review of Correspondence policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may JJC Manual: 437.0
X
send or receive;
(b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; X JJC Manual: 437.0
(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and federal JJC Manual: 437.0, III
courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public
office, and the Board; however, authorized facility staff X
may open and inspect such mail only to search for
contraband and in the presence of the youth; and,
(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described in JJC Manual: 437.0, III, B, I
(c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable
X
cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety,
or youth safety is jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS JJC Manual: 406.2
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop and
implement written policies and procedures to provide youth X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
audit review of Telephone Access policy and
with access to telephone communications.
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES JJC Manual: 406.1
Compliance with this regulation is based solely
X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to
audit review of Access to Legal Services policy
ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts and legal
and procedures revealed compliance with this
services. Such access shall include:
regulation.
(a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys JJC Manual: 406.1, I, A
X
and their authorized representatives;
(b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; JJC Manual: 406.1, I, B
X
and,
(c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and cost- JJC Manual: 406.1, I, D, 2
X
free telephone access as appropriate.
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1390 DISCIPLINE JJC Manual: 408.0
The facility administrator shall develop and implement written Compliance with this regulation is based solely
policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
promote acceptable behavior; including the use of positive audit review of Discipline policy and procedures
X
behavior interventions and supports. Discipline shall be revealed compliance with this regulation.
imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the
desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment,
group punishment, physical or psychological degradation.
Deprivation of the following is not permitted:
(a) bed and bedding; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
X
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
(c) full nutrition; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(d) contact with parent or attorney; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(e) exercise; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(f) medical services and counseling; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(g) religious services; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(h) clean and sanitary living conditions; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(i) the right to send and receive mail; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(j) education; and, X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
(k) rehabilitative programming. This regulation although accomplished in practice
throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct and JJC Manual: 408.0, V
disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules
and penalties shall include both major violations and minor
violations, be stated simply and affirmatively, and be made X
available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide
accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited
English proficiency, or limited literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 408.0, VI
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based solely
written policies and procedures for the administration of X on review of policy and procedure manual. Desk
discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: audit review of Discipline Process policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
(a) designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline JJC Manual: 408.0, V, B and V, C, I
X
for violation of rules;
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(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 4
(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their JJC Manual: 407.0 and 408.0, V
X
consequences, and due process requirements;
(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior This regulation although accomplished in practice
interventions; throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
policy which finalization has been delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by JJC Manual: 408.0, V, B
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be X
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of
review and appeal to a supervisor; and,
(f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall be JJC Manual: 408.0, V, C
X
documented and require the following:
(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; X JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 3
(2) accommodations provided to youth with disabilities, JJC Manual: 408.0, III D and E
X
limited literacy, and English language learners;
(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 2-5
X
incident;
(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 5
X
evidence and testimony;
(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 3
X
hearing process;
(6) provision for administrative review. X JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 5, and 6
(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or This regulation although accomplished in practice
commitment program, but not a return to court, will throughout the facility is included in the Lexipol
follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) policy which finalization has been delayed due to
above. unforeseen circumstances due to COVID -19
X
restrictions. However, it should be noted review
of directives and standing orders from Division
Directors satisfies compliance with this
regulation.
f
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REVIEW OF NON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. X
(Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of age and
X
older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under the
X
juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements of
208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of the X
facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 Violat JJC Manual: 550.1, II
MINORS ion
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) are
held only in non-secure, separate and segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601)
AND FEDERAL MINORS
X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from Juvenile Violat
Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]). X ion
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in the
X
facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the Detention of
X
Status Offenders/Federal Minors is submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person in X
detention is proceeding through the adult court, AND that
person is 18 years of age or older that person is an adult
inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately separated Violat
from minors. X ion
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers or Violat
“Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the facility in X ion
a manner that allows contact with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
CSA Code: 7088
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus: Detention FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: 2016-2018 Inspection cycle
Craigus Thompson Sr. information
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of Fresno County Juvenile Justice
Campus. The below comments reflect the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Division Director Lori Willits reports no changes to the facility
during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors 2 pre-booking cells.
X
pending admission to JH 6 holding cells.
Provides access to a shower X Located in booking area.
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
X
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors X
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
X
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
X
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per
minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area X
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as specified in
X
these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking All holding cells contain a combination unit.
fountain as specified in these regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin and drinking X
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision X
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping
X
rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms,
dormitories and dayrooms.
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Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When
X
doors are staggered or if rooms are located only on one
side, corridors may be at least six feet wide.
Living Unit (JH; 1.5) Units rated for 30 minors each.
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
X
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with
the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) All sleeping rooms contain a combination unit.
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless
a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these
X
fixtures
03: Toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain required in
locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7)
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear
X
ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear
ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing All view panels are 12’ X 33”.
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
X
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8)
X
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing All view panels are 12’ X 33”.
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
X
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Dormitories (1.9) Facility does not contain dormitories.
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of
floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of X
200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of
eight feet.
In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no fewer
X
than four minors.
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98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed for no
more than 15 minors (NA camps).
X
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15 minor
limitation. (See below.)
98: JH dormitories for court commitments are designed
for no more than 30 minors (NA Camps).
03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than 30
X
minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
Dayrooms (1.10)
X
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square feet of
X
floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers. X
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH;
1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor- X
outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a Detention recreation area = 52,526 Sq Ft
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor- Gym = 4,607 Sq Ft
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
X
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet. X
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have
61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space,
plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to
a maximum of 87,120 square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space Each unit has one 767 Sq Ft cement recreation
is a paved or "like" surface. X area on the detention side.
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation
space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and of a sufficient X
size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single dimension
X
less than 40 feet.
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Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. X
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
X
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for every
X
juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the
academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of
floor space for the teacher's desk and work area, and a X
minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom that
allows for immediate response to emergencies. X
Safety Room (1.13)
X
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a
minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor X
Padded as specified in these regulations X
There are one or more vertical view panels constructed of
security glazing. Panels provide a view of the entire room
X
and are no more than four inches wide and at least 24
inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these regulations X
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is
X
provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
X
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed to
prohibit the occupant’s access. X
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14)
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical X
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations that is
X
used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; X
Lockable storage for medical supplies; X
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no single The four medical examination rooms in the core
dimension less than seven feet; portion of the facility contain less than 144 Sq Ft
X of floor space. The four medical examination
rooms located in the commitment side contain
more than 144 Sq Ft.
Hot and cold running water; and, X
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
X
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Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and
X
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 §
1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16)
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and X
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same
room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier. X
Visiting Space (1.17) Contact and non-contact visiting rooms provided.
X
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per
X
minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and
activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure X
storage space for personal clothing and belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as
X
fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire
and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
X
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation
by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding
rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single and double X
occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in
locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of
secure camps.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of providing
minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas,
corridors, stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire
X
and life safety, security, communications and alarm
systems. The power source conforms to the requirements
specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California
Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24) Rooms provided on each living unit.
X
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and
provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
X
room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
room in each camp. X
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
X
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per
minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors X
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear
X
ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors X
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
X
specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors
X
Toilets/Urinals (2.1) All sleeping rooms are wet. An additional
combination unit is provided in the handicap
accessible shower located on each living unit
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH;
dayroom.
1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. One
X
toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys.
Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without
mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
Wash basins (2.2) See above note.
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water
X
and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10
in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3) Two sinks are provided on each living unit. In
addition, all sleeping rooms have drinking
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff in X fountains provided within.
living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
7088 Fresno JJC Detention PHY 18-20 - 6 - J456 PHY 98/01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents
X
waste water from flowing over the bubbler.
Showers (2.4)
Showers provide tempered water and are available on X
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to
every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise. X
Beds (2.5) Beds are 30’ X 76”.
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are of a X
pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less
than 36 inches apart. X
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at
desk level in locked sleeping rooms, single and double X
occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity
areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility
and is conducive to sleep. X
Padding (2.7)
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and walls to
X
a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not
placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire
X
sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal (SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-porous;
at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or laminated
construction; firmly bonded to all padded surfaces; and, is X
without exposed seams.
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench
seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for X
each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security perimeter
X
of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the
security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each
with their own locking device. X
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: X
7088 Fresno JJC Detention PHY 18-20 - 7 - J456 PHY 98/01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from
specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements
of one of the following test standards: American Society X
for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III
glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-
94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-
TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
X
(Note to inspector: See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in the
"comments" section.)
7088 Fresno JJC Detention PHY 18-20 - 8 - J456 PHY 98/01
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7088
FACILITY: Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus: Detention TYPE: JH RC: 240
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: 2016-2018 Inspection cycle
information
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Pre- Holding 2001 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 Wet room.
booking
Holding 1 5 (5) 100″ bench 1 1 1 Wet room.
Booking Holding 2001 6 1 (6) 67.5 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Holding 2001 2 7 (14) 140 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
(B-127) 142″ bench
(B-135)
Shower 2 2 Two fountains located between the shower rooms.
Safety 3 3 (3) 1 Floor toilet.
Cell
Court Holding 2001 1 (5) 102″ bench
Staging
1 (10) 186″ bench
Medical Holding 2001 2 4 (8) 78″ bench 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Detention
Unit B Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers and
two sinks located in dayroom. Two 767 Sq. Ft.
outside paved rec areas located off dayroom.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. each 19 students each.
Unit C Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers and
two sinks located in dayroom. Two 767 Sq. Ft.
outside paved rec areas located off dayroom.
Unit vacant on the date of the 2012/14 inspection.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. 19 students.
358 Sq. Ft. 7 students.
*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.
7088 Fresno JJC Detention LAS 18-20 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Unit D Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers and
two sinks located in dayroom. Two 767 Sq. Ft.
outside paved rec areas located off dayroom.
Unit vacant on the date of the 2012/14 inspection.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. each 19 students each.
Unit E Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers, 2
fountains and two sinks located in dayroom. Two
767 Sq. Ft. outside paved rec areas located off
dayroom.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. each 19 students each.
Unit F Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers, one
fountain and two sinks located in dayroom. Two
small outside rec areas located off dayroom-767 Sq.
Ft. each.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. 19 students
298 Sq. Ft. 5 students.
Unit G Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers and
two sinks located in dayroom. Two 767 Sq. Ft.
outside paved rec areas located off dayroom.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. each 19 students each.
Unit H Single 2001 30 1 1 30 78 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 5 showers and
two sinks located in dayroom. Two 767 Sq. Ft.
outside paved rec areas located off dayroom.
Classroom 2 712 Sq. Ft. 19 students
298 Sq. Ft. 5 students.
Unit J Single 2001 30 1 1 30 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Rooms. Dayroom-3444 Sq. Ft. 6 showers, 1
ADA bathroom and two sinks located in dayroom.
Two small outside rec areas located off dayroom-767
Sq. Ft. each.
Classroom 2 699 Sq. Ft. each 19 students each.
Safety 2 2 (2) Floor Toilet.
Cell
NOTES: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus. The above comments reflect the
2016-2018 on-site inspection. Division Director Lori Willits reports no changes to the facility during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
*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.
7088 Fresno JJC Detention LAS 18-20 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7089
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus - Commitment Camp
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: 2016-2018 Inspection cycle
Craigus Thompson Sr. information
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of Fresno County Juvenile Justice
Campus. The below comments reflect the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Division Director Lori Willits reports no changes to the facility
during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
X
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower X
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
X
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors X
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
X
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
X
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per
minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area X
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as specified in
X
these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in these regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin and drinking X
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision X
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping
X
rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms,
dormitories and dayrooms.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When
X
doors are staggered or if rooms are located only on one
side, corridors may be at least six feet wide.
Living Unit (JH; 1.5) Units rated for 30 minors each.
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
X
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with
the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) All sleeping rooms contain a combination unit.
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless
a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these
X
fixtures
03: Toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain required in
locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7)
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear
X
ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear
ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing All view panels are 12’ X 33”.
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
X
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8)
X
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing All view panels are 12’ X 33”.
and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
X
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Dormitories (1.9) Facility does not contain dormitories.
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of
floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of X
200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of
eight feet.
In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no fewer
X
than four minors.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed for no
more than 15 minors (NA camps).
X
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15 minor
limitation. (See below.)
98: JH dormitories for court commitments are designed
for no more than 30 minors (NA Camps).
03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than 30
X
minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
Dayrooms (1.10)
X
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square feet of
X
floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers. X
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH;
1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor- X
outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a Commitment recreation area = 48,124 Sq Ft
minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor- Gym = 4,607 Sq Ft
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
X
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet. X
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have
61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space,
plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to
a maximum of 87,120 square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space Each building contains two units that share one
is a paved or "like" surface. X 1,927 Sq Ft cement recreation area.
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation
space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and of a sufficient X
size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single dimension
X
less than 40 feet.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. X
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
X
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for every
X
juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the
academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of
floor space for the teacher's desk and work area, and a X
minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom that
allows for immediate response to emergencies. X
Safety Room (1.13)
X
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a
minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor X
Padded as specified in these regulations X
There are one or more vertical view panels constructed of
security glazing. Panels provide a view of the entire room
X
and are no more than four inches wide and at least 24
inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these regulations X
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is
X
provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
X
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed to
prohibit the occupant’s access. X
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14)
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical X
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations that is
X
used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; X
Lockable storage for medical supplies; X
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no single The four medical examination rooms located in
X
dimension less than seven feet; the commitment side contain more than 144 Sq Ft.
Hot and cold running water; and, X
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
X
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and
X
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 §
1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16)
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and X
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same
room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier. X
Visiting Space (1.17) Contact and non-contact visiting rooms provided.
X
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per
X
minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and
activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure X
storage space for personal clothing and belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as
X
fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire
and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
X
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation
by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding
rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single and double X
occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in
locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of
secure camps.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of providing
minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas,
corridors, stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire
X
and life safety, security, communications and alarm
systems. The power source conforms to the requirements
specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California
Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24) Rooms provided on each living unit.
X
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and
provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
X
room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
room in each camp. X
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
X
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per
minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors X
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear
X
ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors X
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
X
specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors
X
Toilets/Urinals (2.1) All sleeping rooms are wet. An additional
combination unit is provided in the handicapped
accessible shower located in each living unit
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH;
dayroom.
1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. One
X
toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys.
Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without
mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
Wash basins (2.2) See above note.
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water
X
and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10
in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff in X
living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents
X
waste water from flowing over the bubbler.
Showers (2.4)
Showers provide tempered water and are available on X
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to
every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise. X
Beds (2.5) Beds are 30’ X 76”.
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are of a X
pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less
than 36 inches apart. X
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at
desk level in locked sleeping rooms, single and double X
occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity
areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility
and is conducive to sleep. X
Padding (2.7)
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and walls to
X
a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not
placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire
X
sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal (SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-porous;
at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or laminated
construction; firmly bonded to all padded surfaces; and, is X
without exposed seams.
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench
seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for X
each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security perimeter
X
of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the
security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each
with their own locking device. X
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: X
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from
specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements
of one of the following test standards: American Society X
for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III
glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-
94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-
TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
X
(Note to inspector: See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in the
"comments" section.)
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY 18-20 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 7089
FACILITY: TYPE: RC:
Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus: Commitment Camp 240
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: 2016-2018 Inspection cycle
information
ROOMS EACH ROOM COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES*
Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Beds
Bldg 6 Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2892 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit A
outside rec area off dayroom which is 1927 sq. ft.
Double 12 2 2 24 112 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Bldg 6 Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2892 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit B
outside rec area off dayroom which is 1927 sq. ft.
Double 12 2 2 24 112 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Bldg 7 Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2892 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit A
outside rec area off dayroom which is 1927 sq. ft.
Double 12 2 2 24 112 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Bldg 7 Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2892 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit B
outside rec area off dayroom which is 1927 sq. ft.
Double 12 2 2 24 112 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Bldg 8 Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2892 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit A
outside rec area off dayroom which is 1927 sq. ft.
Double 12 2 2 24 112 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Bldg 8 Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2892 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit B
outside rec area off dayroom which is 1927 sq. ft.
Double 12 2 2 24 112 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Bldg 9 Single 2001 30 1 1 30 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2806 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit A
outside rec area off the dayroom which is 940 sq. ft.
*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.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment LASE 18-20 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05
Classroom 2 724 Sq. Ft. each. 20 students each
Bldg 9 Single 2001 30 1 1 30 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 The dayroom is 2806 sq. ft. and has 5 showers and 2
sinks located within the parameters. There is an
Unit B
outside rec area off the dayroom which is 940 sq. ft.
Classroom 2 724 Sq. Ft. each. 20 students each
Commitment 2001
School
#103 1 341 Sq. Ft. 6 Students
#104 1 341 Sq. Ft. 6 Students
#105 1 340 Sq. Ft. 6 Students
#106 1 413 Sq. Ft. 9 Students
#107 1 717 Sq. Ft. 19 Students
#110 1 726 Sq. Ft. 20 Students
#113 1 716 Sq. Ft. 19 Students
#116 1 714Sq. Ft. 19 Students
#119 1 727 Sq. Ft. 20 Students
Comments: Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions BSCC staff conducted virtual inspections via desk audit of Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus. The above comments reflect
the 2016-2018 on-site inspection. Division Director Lori Willits reports no changes to the facility during the 2018-2020 inspection cycle.
*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.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment LASE 18-20 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05