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Fresno County, Juvenile Hall & Camp (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7088 and 7089
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus-Detention (DF) FACILITY TYPE: JH
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus-Commitment (CF) FACILITY TYPE: Camp
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Phil Kader, Interim Chief Probation Officer; Mike Elliott, Director-Detention; Sophia Doukas, Assistant
Director-Detention; Robert Martinez, Assistant Director-Detention, Jessup, Supervisor-Detention; Vickie Passmore, Director-Commitment;
Kristine Ruiz, Assistant Director-Commitment; Elizabeth Arredondo, Assistant Director-Commitment; Olga Vela, SJCO-Commitment
Programs; Marisa Gamboa, Principal-Alice Worsley School; Manny Amperano, Corizan-Medical Director; Rick Burke, Corizan-
Behavioral Health; Shawn Herrera, WC-Detention; Corrine Campos, Focus Forward; Vanessa Brister, Focus Forward; Youth Daniel, age
18-Commitment; Youth Ayana, age 14-Commitment; Youth Monique, age 15-Commitment; Youth Zachery, age 17-Commitment; Youth
Toni, age 14-Detention; Youth Daniel, age 17
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: February 26-28, 2018
TITLE 15 SECTION DF CF N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION DF: May 26, 2017
OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS CF: June 5, 2017
X X
(A) County Building Inspection by agency designated by the
Board of Supervisors to approve building safety;
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Both Facilities: October 10, 2017
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section X X
13146.1 (a) and (b);
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Both Facilities:
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental Health: July 19, 2017 and
X X August 17, 2017
Medical/Mental Health: October 10, 2017
Nutritional Health: November 13, 2017
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of Both Facilities: February 7, 2018
X X
educational services and facilities as required in Section 1370;
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Welfare Both Facilities: November 1, 2017
X X
and Institutions Code
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section 229 Both Facilities: June 16, 2017
of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation
X X
Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS The elements of this regulation are addressed in a
letter from Interim Chief Kadar, dated February
The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a letter X X 22, 2018.
certifying that each employee has been appointed and are
qualified pursuant to the requirements of this regulation.
The facility adheres to the minimum standards for the A review of the Standards in Training for
selection and training requirements in PC 6035 (STC Corrections (STC) 2016-2017 Review indicates
compliant) as well as ensures a medical, psychological and Fresno County Probation is in compliance with
X X
records check are completed. Contract employees, volunteers mitigating circumstances to training mandates.
and other non-employees shall also have appropriate
qualifications and clearance.
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This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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1321 STAFFING Reviewed daily schedules by shift assignment
and daily roster. The schedule provides clear
a) There are an adequate number of personnel to carry out information as to supervisory staff, unit staff and
the facility program, to provide for safety and security of title, and gender designation. We determined the
minors and staff and meet established standards and facility is staffed for extra program support for
X X
regulations. the morning shift and swing shift and staffed
within regulation for the graveyard shift. The
facility security and transportation were not
calculated in this scheme, which would provide
more than adequate core coverage each shift.
b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no required service The posted schedule includes supervision staff,
X X
is denied. support staff, ancillary staff, and administrators.
c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to The department continues to staff both facilities
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. as if it were at maximum population, however,
does not back fill for vacation, training or sick
X X
leave unless necessary to meet current population
ratios. There are 15 Supervisors which accounts
for 75 shifts of a required 42 shift week.
d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who is JJC Manual: 105.0
responsible for all the operations and activities and has The Watch Commander position is responsible
completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course X X for administrative and supervisory decisions in
and PC 832 training. the absence of Administrative personnel. Their
duties are defined in policy.
e) There is as least one staff member present on each living The Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer remains
unit whenever there are minor(s) in the unit. in the unit if a youth is not participating in
X X activities outside of the unit. This is also the case
when youth are in school for the commitment
facility which is adjacent to the unit.
f) The facility has sufficient food services personnel Meals are contracted and delivered to the facility
relative to the number and security of units including in hot carts by Trinity Foods. Food service staff
X X
staff to plan menus, provide kitchen supervision, direct disseminate the meals three times each day.
food preparation, train staff and maintain records.
g) The facility has administrative, clerical, recreational, Staff responsible for youth supervision are
medical dental, mental health building maintenance and designated for this assignment on the schedule.
other support staff for the efficient management of the X X Ancillary staff are not part of the staff supervision
facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff are not process.
diverted from supervising youth.
h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Upon review of the schedule, both programs are
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to well within the T15 guidelines for youth
temporary variations in staff assignments, to meet special supervision. On the graveyard shift, one person
X X
program needs. is assigned to each unit in the detention side, with
floaters for relief. Two are assigned to each unit
on the commitment side.
Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): Reviewed schedule. Both facilities automated
scheduling system secures ratio, gender and lead
a) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake X N/A staff supervision of youth. It was noted there is
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 more than regulation ratio of staff for the waking
youth in detention. hours of youth supervision.
b) During hours that youth are confined to their room for The facility staffs within the required 1:30 ratio
the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth for sleeping hours as they have floaters for relief
X N/A
supervision staff member is on duty for each 30 youth and separate supervisory personnel assigned.
in detention.
c) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members are on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has X N/A
been made for immediate backup support services for
emergencies.
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d) At least one youth supervision staff member is on duty The automated scheduling system meets this
who is the same gender as youth who are housed in the X N/A standard by providing gender specific
facility. assignments for each shift.
e) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties Ancillary staff are not part of youth supervision.
such as administration, supervision of personnel,
academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or X N/A
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff This is not a Special Purpose Juvenile Hall. The
ratio): remainder of this section will be deleted.
a) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake
X
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 youth
in detention.
Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio): Reviewed schedule. Both facilities automated
scheduling system secures ratio, gender and lead
a) During the hours when youth are awake, there is a staff supervision of youth. The commitment
N/A X
minimum of one wide-awake youth supervision staff program has an abundance of staff to ensure the
member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp programming component is met, exceeding
population. regulation during waking hours.
b) During the hours when youth are confined to their bunk The commitment program provides two staff per
for the purpose of sleeping, at least one wide-awake unit on the graveyard shift, exceeding regulation
N/A X
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 30 and meeting an average ratio of 1:16 during
youth present in the facility. sleeping hours.
c) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members are on duty at all times regardless of the
number of youth in residence, unless there have been N/A X
arrangements made for backup support services which
allow for immediate response to emergencies.
d) At least one youth supervision staff member is on duty The automated scheduling system meets this
who is the same gender as youth who are housed in the N/A X standard by providing gender specific
facility. assignments for each shift.
e) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties Ancillary personnel are not part of youth
such as administration, supervision of personnel, supervision.
academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or N/A X
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
f) In addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required The commitment facility is the same design as
above, consideration has been given to the size, design, detention but is staffed heavier for programming
and location of the camp; types of offenders committed during waking hours.
N/A X
to the camp; and the function of the camp in determining
the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety
and welfare of youth and staff.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF Reviewed CPO Letter by Interim Chief Kadar
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING dated February 22, 2018.
CPO certification letter has been received and addresses the X X
elements of Section 1320).
a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each staff member JJC Manual: 125.0, I and 101.0-Mission
is properly oriented to his/her duties. Statement.
X X A review of the new employee Training Packet
reveals staff are trained in each aspect of the job
as part of their initial training.
b) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of JJC Manual: 125.0, I, B
youth, each youth supervision staff member receives a X X The department has an 80-hour curriculum and
minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation. shadowing schedule specific to the facility.
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c) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision JJC Manual: 125.0, I, C
of youth, each youth supervision staff member We reviewed staffing rosters which identify if a
successfully completes the requirements of the Juvenile X X staff has been cored. At the time of the
Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to PC 6035. inspection, all permanent staff for both facilities
had been core trained.
d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer, staff JJC Manual: 125.0, I, D
X X
shall complete PC 830 training.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY JJC Manual: 125.0, I, B and 358.0 (second
paragraph)
Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at least one
wide-awake person on duty at all times who meets the The facility only has 16 extra-help staff. All
X X
training standards established by the Board of State and permanent staff have successfully completed
Community Corrections for general fire and life safety and Core Training. Fire and Life Safety Training is
who is also trained in procedures that relate specifically to the part of Core Training.
facility.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL JJC Manual: 110.0
(A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, at a X X
minimum, addresses all regulations that are applicable to the
facility.
(B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all JJC Manual: 110.0
X X
employees
(C) The manual is administratively reviewed at minimum JJC Manual: 110.0
every two years, and updated as necessary. X X The Manual is reviewed by Administration
annually and was last reviewed in May 2017.
(D) The records relating to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations are accessible to the Board of X X
State and Community Corrections.
The manual includes: JJC Manual: 105.0
Table of organization, including channels of communications X X
and description of job classifications;
a) 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
X X
Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility
programs;
b) Responsibilities of all employees; X X JJC Manual: 257.0
c) Initial orientation and training program for employees; X X JJC Manual: 125.0, I and II
d) Initial orientation, including safety and security issues, JJC Manual: 125.0, III
for support staff, contract employees, school and medical X X
staff, program providers and volunteers;
e) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics and This is managed by the Support Staff at each
communication systems to ensure: efficient operation of location.
the facility; care of minors; maintenance of minors’
X X
records; providing information to the court and those
authorized by the court or by law, release of information
regarding youth;
f) Ethical responsibilities; X X JJC Manual: 257.0
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g) A non-discrimination provision that provides that all JJC Manual: 115.0
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access JJC Manual: 401.0, I, C
to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and Detainee Handbook
benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to
discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, X X
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical
disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or
classification decisions based solely on any of the above
mentioned categories;
h) Storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical JJC Manual: 310.0, IV
X X
agents used in the facility.
i) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal eligibility This procedure is delegated to the contracted
X X
information and enrollment of eligible youth. Medical provider, Corizan.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN JJC Manual: 358.0
The fire safety plan includes: X X
a) A fire prevention plan as part of the manual policy and
procedure;
b) Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff JJC Manual: 358.0, I, B, 1
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; X X The facilities conduct monthly Fire and Life
Safety Inspections.
c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC 13146.1 JJC Manual: 358.0, I, A
X X
(a) and (b). Last Inspection dated October 10, 2017.
d) An evacuation plan; X X JJC Manual: 359.0
e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least quarterly; JJC Manual: 360.0
Conducted monthly on various shifts to allow all
staff to participate (Type 1). In addition to the
X X
actual fire and evacuation drill, staff are coached
and tested to ensure they are following
procedures established in policy (Type 2).
f) A written plan for the emergency housing of minors in JJC Manual: 358.0 and 362.0
X X
the case of fire; and,
g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local JJC Manual: 358.0
fire department. X X
1326 SECURITY REVIEW JJC Manual: 301.0 and 305.0
A Security Review memo was completed by
The facility administrator annually reviews, evaluates, and Directors Vickie Passmore and Mike Elliott on
documents security reviews. The review and evaluation X X February 20, 2018, which addresses security
address the internal and external security, including, but not measures of the facilities.
limited to: key control, security equipment and related
training.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES JJC Manual: Chapter III and 501.3
An Emergency Preparedness memo was
Emergency policies and procedures include but are not completed by Directors Vickie Passmore and
limited to: escape, disturbances, and taking of hostages; Mike Elliott on February 20, 2018, which
civil disturbances; fire and natural disasters; periodic testing addresses facility emergencies.
X X
of emergency equipment; storage, issue and use of chemical
agents, related security devices, and weapons and
ammunition, where applicable; emergency evacuation plans;
and, an annual review of emergency procedures for all youth
supervision staff.
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1328 SAFETY CHECKS JJC Manual: 305.1
The policy states checks must be done every 15
Direct visual observation of each youth at least every 15 minutes as well as how to conduct them with the
minutes when youth are asleep or in their rooms, confined in X X electronic scanners. All checks are within
holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. All minutes of the quarter hour and occur within
safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the regulation and policy.
check is completed.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM JJC Manual: 419.1, 2, 3, 4
The facility has a comprehensive Suicide
a) The facility has a comprehensive written suicide Prevention Plan which involves facility partners
X X
prevention program developed by the health in assessing and treating youth.
administrator, mental health director and facility
administrator that includes, but is not limited to:
b) Suicide prevention training, which may include training JJC Manual: 125.0, I, B and 419.0, II-A
provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation
X X
and Training and Standards and Training for
Corrections Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035.
c) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon JJC Manual: 419.0, I-B
X X
confinement and prior to housing assignment.
d) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting JJC Manual: 419.0, II
officers, facility staff, family members, medical and A Booking Detainee Questionnaire prompts
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. questions which involve parent contact with
positive self-reported behaviors. Medical and
MH are involved in all bookings to assess for risk
X X
behaviors. If youth are booked after hours (9:30
p.m. and 6:00 a.m.), the on-duty Watch
Commander will place youth on special watches
based on the booking questionnaire and notify the
on-call clinician in extreme cases.
e) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. Both Facilities: 419.3, III
If at or during intake, and in the absence of
Corizan staff, youth are placed on special or 5-
X X minute watches, with an assessment to occur as
soon as possible. There are 5 safety rooms in the
Detention side, 3 in Intake/Booking and 2 in the
corridor of J Pod.
f) Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide risk. X X JJC Manual: 419.3
g) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and JJC Manual: 419.4
X X
procedures.
h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts. X X JJC Manual: 419.4, II
i) Critical incident debriefing. X X JJC Manual: 419.4, IV and V
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS There are no pending legal actions to report.
The facility submits a letter of notification to the Board of
State and Community Corrections on each legal action X X
pertaining to conditions of confinement filed against person
or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY JJC Manual: 419.4, IV
OF A MINOR WHILE DETAINED
a) The administrator of the facility provides the Board of X X
State and Community Corrections a copy of the death in
custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General
under Government Code Section 12525 within 10 days.
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b) Written policy and procedures assure a medical and JJC Manual: 419.4, V
operational review of each in-custody death. The review
team includes the facility administrator and/or the facility
X X
manager; the health administrator; the responsible
physician; and other health care and supervision staff
who were relevant to the incident
c) There are written policies and procedures for handling JJC Manual: 419.4, III
deaths, suicide attempts, suicide prevention and
notification of the juvenile court and the parent, guardian X X
or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a
serious illness, injury or death.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING JJC Manual: 550.14
Reviewed Population Counts for October 2, 2016,
Population and profile survey reports are submitted to the December 31, 2017, and February 20, 2018.
X X
Board of State and Community Corrections within 10
working days after the end of each reporting period, in a
format provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY JJC Manual: 550.14
a) The number of youth detained in a living unit has N/A
exceeded its maximum capacity for more than 15
calendar days in a month since the previous inspection.
b) If required, the facility has submitted CARs/CCARs to
X
BSCC since the last inspection (N/A if no to the above).
c) The facility is under an approved suitability plan (N/A if
X
no to the above).
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES JJC Manual: 401.0 and 550.0
The facility has expressed criteria for detention,
Written policies and procedures for admittance of youth X X including admission risk assessments and a
include the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430. coordinated effort with medical and mental health
staff.
In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a telephone, in Orientation Handbook
accordance with the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Phone calls occur within one hour of admission.
Code Section 627 (two completed telephone calls X X
[parent/guardian and attorney] within an hour, at the public
expense).
The juvenile hall has established written criteria for JJC Manual: 550.2
detention. Detention criteria includes risk and needs
X X
assessment for appropriate admissions into the
facility.
The juvenile camp has included policies and procedures that JJC Manual: 401.0
advise the youth of the estimated length of stay and has
X X
developed program guidelines that include written screening
criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program.
Juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Orientation Handbook
advise any committed youth of the estimated length of his/her The handbook describes the youth will continue
stay. X X to be detained until the Court sets a release date
(post-disposition) or the case is dismissed (pre-
disposition).
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
Written policies and procedures for release of youth in X X
custody provide for:
a) Verification of identity/release papers;
b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
X X Verification of who from Court Minute Order and
copy of Photo ID to release.
c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; X X JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2
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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 X Medical staff are notified of release via daily
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, population count and Outcome Summary.
e) Notification of school staff. JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2, k
X X School staff are notified of release via daily
population count and Outcome Summary.
f) Notification of facility mental health personnel. JJC Manual: 550.9, I, B, 2, k
X X Mental health staff are notified of release via
daily population count and Outcome Summary.
g) There are written policy and procedures for furlough of JJC Manual: 550.9, II; 445.0 I, II
minors from custody. X X Youth participate in a Release Conference when
completing the commitment program.
1352 CLASSIFICATION JJC Manual: 403.0
Written policies and procedures on classification of youth for X X
the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility
provide for:
a) The safety of the youth, facility staff, and the public by JJC Manual: 403.0
placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing
X X
and program settings and housing assignments consider
the need for single, double, or dormitory assignment;
b) Consideration of facility populations and physical design Classification is based on specific Pod/Unit
X X
of the facility; criteria.
c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the facility; X X JJC Manual: 403.0
d) Periodic classification reviews. JJC Manual: 403.0, V
The Watch Commander may modify a youth’s
classification based on significant changes in a
X X youth’s legal status or behavior. Youth may
progress/digress in the program at which time the
youth’s counselor or unit staff may re-classify
their security status or program level.
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,
X X
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical
disability, or HIV status. (This section does not prohibit
staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at
the youth's specific request or in accordance with title 15
regulations regarding separation).
1353 ORIENTATION JJC Manual: 401.0, I, C, 405.0
Orientation Handbook
Written policies and procedures require an orientation for Facility staff provide verbal, written and video
youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and presentation of all required elements of this
X X
verbal information are provided. Provisions are made to regulation with a mandatory sign-off of each
provide accessible orientation information to all detained phase.
youth including those with disabilities, limited English
proficiency, or limited literacy. The orientation includes:
a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; X X Orientation Handbook
b) Grievance procedures; X X Orientation Handbook
c) Access to legal services; X X Orientation Handbook
d) Access to health care services; X X Orientation Handbook
e) Access to counseling services; X X Orientation Handbook
f) Access to religious services; X X Orientation Handbook
g) Access to educational services; X X Orientation Handbook
h) Information on the court process; X X Orientation Handbook
i) Housing assignments; X X Orientation Handbook
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j) Availability of personal care items and opportunity for Orientation Handbook
X X
personal hygiene;
k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; X X Orientation Handbook
l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and Orientation Handbook
X X
activities;
m) Use of restraints and chemical agents; X X Orientation Handbook
n) Use of force; X X Orientation Handbook
o) Emergency and evacuation procedures. X X Orientation Handbook
p) Non-discrimination policy. X X JJC Manual: 401.0, I, C
1354 SEPARATION JJC Manual:
Disciplinary Separation 408.1, I
a) There are written policies and procedures for the Protective Custody Separation 325.0, II
separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not X X Medical Isolation 413.2
limited to, medical and mental health conditions, Mental Health Separation/Safety Cell use: 408.4
assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and
protective custody.
b) Youth who are separated are not denied normal JJC Manual: 408.1, C
privileges available at the facility, except to accomplish X X
the objectives of the segregation.
c) When the objective of the separation is discipline, Title JJC Manual: 408.1, C
X X
15, Section 1390 shall apply.
d) A daily review of separated youth to determine whether JJC Manual: 408.1, I, 3
separation remains necessary. The Watch Commander evaluates separated
X X youth each shift and removal of the status is
accomplished per our review as soon as the youth
no longer requires the separated status.
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN JJC Manual: 410.0, I and II
Reviewed Case Plans. The forms allow for
Written policies and procedures require that assessments and comment and progress regarding identified needs
plans be developed within 40 days after admission, for youth from the PACT with a better-defined approach to
who are held for a period of 30 days or more. The assessment planning or transitional treatment. The
and plan shall be documented. commitment facility staff also have access to the
PACT assessment completed prior to detention
X X by the assigned DPO. Facility staff are being
more specific in goal setting and progress updates
for youth staying in custody. There could be
more individual and articulated identified needs.
The case plan includes an Outcome Summary for
transitioning to the community with participation
form school, medical and mental health staff, as
well as parents if available.
The assessment is a statement of the minor’s problems, which JJC Manual 410.0, I, B
includes: Identification of substance abuse history, education, X X
vocational, counseling, and family reunification needs.
The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated JJC Manual: 410.0, I, C, 1
minors includes written documentation that provides for: Case plans are reviewed and updated every 30
X X
a) Objectives and time frames for the resolution of days.
problems identified in the assessment; and,
b) A plan for meeting the objectives that includes a JJC Manual: 410.0, I, C, 2
description of program resources needed and individuals X X
responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented.
Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan documents: JJC Manual: 410.0, I, I and J
a) Periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the
X X
objectives, including periodic review and discussion of
the plan with the youth;
b) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to existing JJC Manual: 410.0, II
resources, that is completed prior to the minor being The facility has an Outcome Summary meeting
X X
released; and, with facility staff, agency partners and parents, if
available.
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c) Contact with the Regional Center for the JJC Manual: 410.0, I, B
Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Section 1413. X X
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES JJC Manual: 428.1
Reviewed Case Plans completed by counselors
Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate which are reviewed and updated every 30 days to
counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and X X include personal and family assistance.
procedures include:
a) Assisting with personal problems or needs that may
arise;
b) Assisting the youth requesting contact with parents, JJC Manual 428.1
attorney, clergyman, probation officer, or other public X X
official; and,
c) Providing services as appropriate to the population JJC Manual: 428.1, I and II
housed in the facility, and may include: substance abuse,
X X
family crisis and reunification, counseling, public health
and mental health services.
1357 USE OF FORCE JJC Manual: 329.0 and 329.4
We reviewed 20 Use of Force incidents (UF) and
There are written policies and procedures for the use of force, found them compliant with regulation and policy.
X X
which may include chemical agents. All UF incidents are administratively reviewed
and briefed to allow for feedback or training to
staff.
Policy indicates that force is not applied as punishment, JJC Manual: 329.0, VII, B
X X
discipline, or treatment.
There are policy statements that: JJC Manual: 329.0
a) Define the term “force” and address the escalation and Policy defined-Sections I-VI
appropriate level of force, emphasizing the need to avoid X X
the use of force whenever possible and using only that
force necessary to ensure the safety of minors and others;
b) Describe the requirements for staff to report the use of JJC Manual: 329.0, VI, A and B
force and to take action to stop the inappropriate use of X X 329.4, III, G
force;
c) Define the role, notification, and follow up procedures of JJC Manual: 329.0, VIII
medical and mental health staff concerning the use of X X 329.4, III, H and I; 329.4, VIII, 329.4, IX
force; and
d) Define the training that shall be provided and required JJC Manual: 329.0, VII, VIII, IX, X
for the use of force. Such training shall include, but not
be limited to, known medical conditions that would
contraindicate certain types of force; acceptable
chemical agents; methods of application; signs or X X
symptoms that should result in immediate referral to
medical or mental health staff; and, requirements of the
decontamination of chemical agents, if such agents are
utilized.
Policies and procedures address: JJC Manual: 329.0, I, V
a) The types, levels, and application of force; 329.4, VIII
documentation of the use of force; a grievance The policy requires a specific timeline for
X X
procedure; a system for investigation of the use of force administrative review. Several were discussed by
and administrative review; and discipline for the administration when they occurred but the
improper use of force; administrative sign-off was not as timely.
b) The specific use of physical, chemical agent, lethal, and JJC Manual: 329.0, I
non-lethal force that may, or may not, be used in the X X
facility;
c) The limitations regarding the use of force on pregnant JJC Manual: 329.6
youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) X X
and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222; and,
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d) A standardized format, time period, and procedure for JJC Manual: 329.0, VIII
reporting the use of force, including the reporting 329.4, VIII
X X
requirements of management and line staff. It should be noted Managers, including the CPO,
conducts reviews of incidents every other month.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, V, VI, VIII
Note: The provisions of this regulation do not apply to the Well defined policy on specific uses of restraints
use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when and all elements of this section. On April 9,
used to restrain youth for movement or transportation. 2015, the CPO made a directive to discontinue
the use of the Restraint chair, a tool used on rare
Written policies and procedures govern the use of restraint occasions to control youth and ensure they would
devices. The policies address: not harm themselves, others or property.
X X
Current practice is youth that need restraints for
this purpose are transported to the safety room for
one on one supervision until such time they can
return to regular programming. It is noted there
have been no use of restraints as defined by
regulation this cycle.
a) known medical conditions that would contraindicate
X X
certain restraint devices and/or techniques;
b) acceptable restraint devices; X X Handcuffs only tool used.
c) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
X X
medical/mental health referral;
d) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; X X
e) protective housing of restrained youth; There are 5 safety rooms in the facility.
X X
Restraints are not used in the cell.
f) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; X X
g) exercising of extremities. X X
Physical restraints are utilized only when it appears less JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, A
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the X X
disordered behavior.
Restraints are used only for those youth who present an JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, B
immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit
behavior that results in the destruction of property, or reveals X X
the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. The
circumstances leading to the use of restraints are documented.
Youth are placed in restraints only with the approval of the JJC Manual: 329.2, III
facility manager or designee. The facility manager may X X CPO Authorization for use as noted in section
delegate authority to place a minor in restraints to a physician. 329.0.
Reasons for continued retention in restraints are reviewed and JJC Manual 329.2, VI, A, 1 and VI, C
X X
documented a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and retention is JJC Manual: 329.2, VI, B
secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from This section states Medical opinion must take
the time of placement. The youth is medically cleared for X X place as soon as possible but no later than 90
continued retention at least every three hours after the initial minutes from the time restraints applied.
medical opinion.
A mental health consultation to assess the need for mental JJC Manual: 329.2, VI, C
health treatment is secured as soon as possible, but in no case X X
longer than four hours from the time of placement.
Continuous direct visual supervision is conducted and JJC Manual: 329.2, VI, A, 1
documented to ensure that the restraints are properly X X
employed and to ensure the well-being of the youth.
Observations of the youth’s behavior and any staff JJC Manual: 329.2, VI, A, 1
interventions are documented at least every 15 minutes, with X X
actual time recorded.
All youth in restraint devices are housed alone or in a JJC Manual: 329.2, IV, G and V, E
specified housing area for restrained minors, with provisions X X
to protect the minor from abuse.
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Restraints are not used as punishment, discipline, or as a JJC Manual: 329.2, V, A and B
substitute for treatment. The affixing of hands and feet X X
together behind the back (hog-tying) is prohibited.
The use of restraints on pregnant minors is limited in JJC Manual: 329.2, V, F and 329.6
accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and X X
Institutions Code Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES JJC Manual: 408.4
X X
Written policies and procedures govern the use of safety
rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 460A.1.13.
The safety room is used to hold only those youth who present JJC Manual: 408.4
an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit There were five safety room placements in 2017,
behavior that results in the destruction of property, or reveals two for one youth, one involving a 34-day
the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. placement at the direction of facility mental
health and hospital personnel. We had significant
X X
discussion on this particular situation and
although mental health personnel authorized
retention in the safety room, we provided
technical assistance on alternatives to this
situation.
The safety room is not to be used for punishment, discipline, JJC Manual: 408.4
X X
or as a substitute for treatment.
Policies and procedures: JJC Manual: 408.4, II Operational Procedures
a) Include provisions for administration of necessary The elements of this policy address all
X X
nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable components of this regulation.
clothing to provide for privacy;
b) Provide for approval of the facility manager or designee, JJC Manual: 408.4, I, A
X X
before a minor is placed into a safety room;
c) Provide for continuous direct visual supervision and JJC Manual: 408.4, II, C, 1, a-c
documentation of the minor’s behavior and any staff
X X
interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time
recorded.
d) Provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility JJC Manual: 408.4, I, D
X X
manager, or designee, every four hours;
e) Provide for immediate medical assessment, where JJC Manual: 408.4, I, B
X X
appropriate, or an assessment at the next daily sick call;
f) Provide that a minor shall be medically cleared for JJC Manual: 408.4, I, B, 2
X X
continued retention every 24 hours;
g) Provide that a mental health opinion is secured within 24 JJC Manual: 408.4, I, C
X X
hours; and,
h) 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 X
means of control and decisions to continue and end
placement.
1360 SEARCHES JJC Manual: 313.0, 317.0, 319.0 and 321.0
X X
Written policies and procedures govern the search of youth,
the facility, and visitors.
Searches are conducted to insure the safety and security of the JJC Manual: 313.0, 317.0, 319.0 and 321.0
facility and to provide for the safety and security of the X X
public, visitors, youth, and staff.
Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a form of JJC Manual: 317.0, 319.0 and 321.0
discipline or punishment. Searches are conducted in a manner
X X
that preserves privacy and dignity of the person being
searched.
Written procedures address each of the following: JJC Manual: 317.0, III, F, 5, b
X X
a) Intake searches
b) Searching youth who are returning from activities outside
X X
of the living unit, court, another facility, or visiting;
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c) Facility searches; X X JJC Manual: 319.0
d) Searches of visitors; and, X X JJC Manual: 321.0
e) Cross-gender supervision of searches. X X
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE JJC Manual: 409.0
We reviewed all 13 grievances submitted in 2017.
There are written policies and procedures allowing any youth X X All were resolved within regulation and technical
to appeal and have grievances resolved relating to any assistance was provided to ensure policy
condition of confinement. timelines are met with regard to the process.
The policies and procedures include: JJC Manual: 409.0, II, III, IV
a) A grievance form and instructions that include provisions X X Youth must ask for pencil
for the youth to have free access to the form;
b) The option for youth to confidentially file the grievance JJC Manual: 409.0, II, IV
or deliver the form to any youth care supervision staff X X
working in the facility.
c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate JJC Manual: 409.0. II, A
X X
staff level;
d) Provision for a prompt review and response to grievances JJC Manual: 409.0 II, A, 1
X X
within a specified time limit;
e) Youth may elect to be present to explain their version of JJC Manual: 409.0, II, A, 1 and Step 2, 2
the grievance to a person not directly involved in the X X
circumstances that led to the grievance.
f) Provision for a staff representative approved by the JJC Manual: 409.0, II, Step 2, 1, b
X X
facility administrator to assist the youth.
g) Provision for a written response to the grievance which JJC Manual: 409.0, II, Step 2, 4
X X
includes the reasons for the decisions;
h) 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 X
circumstances which led to the grievance; and,
Concerns of parent, guardians, staff or other parties are The department has a process for grievances and
addressed and documented within a specified time frame, complaints. All formal actions of this nature are
whether or not those concerns are associated with a grievance. X X handled at the Human Resources level of the
Department. Parents may contact facility staff or
administration at any time.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS JJC Manual: 125.0, I, B, 9
501.1 and 501.2
A written report of all incidents, which resulted in physical The department manual outlines expectations for
harm, serious threat of physical harm, or death to an X X staff to document any incident which occur
employee or a youth of a juvenile facility, or other person(s), during the course of their duties, which relate to
is maintained. Such written records are prepared by staff and the youth or other staff.
submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO JJC Manual: 550.13, V
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Although the department has a policy to use force
IMPRESSIONS for DNA Collection, it is not the practice for the
facilities to do so. Youth are returned to Court if
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and this occurs.
X X X
procedures describe the use reasonable force to collect DNA
samples 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.
Policy and procedures address: JJC Manual: 550.13, III and IV
a) Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary
compliance, including an advisement of the legal X X
obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
b) Documentation of supervisory knowledge of the above JJC Manual: 550.13, V
X X
and authorization to use force.
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If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction, the JJC Manual: 550.13, V, D and E
extraction shall be videotaped and retained by the
X X
department. (Consult with County Counsel regarding
statutes applicable to your department.)
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM JJC Manual: 425.0
The County Board of Education provides for the
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in X X
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer or designee.
Policies and procedures ensure communication and
coordination between educators and probation staff.
Facility Manager shall request an annual review of the An Education Evaluation was completed on
education program by the superintendent of schools. This February 7, 2018, by Dr. Katherine Catania,
annual review of each required element of the program from Deputy Superintendent.
the Superintendent of Schools has been received along with a
report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and
corrective action needed to achieve compliance. This review X X
cannot be delegated to the site principal or other site staff
member. It can however be contracted to a qualified outside
agency. Upon completion, the facility manager will review
each item with the person designated by the school and take
any corrective action as needed
General Education Development preparation shall be made JJC Manual: 425.0, I, D
X X
available to all eligible youth.
Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do The CASHEE is no longer required.
not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the X X
CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code.
The facility school program complies with the State JJC Manual: 425.0, II, E
Education Code (Note: The Education Code currently
requires a 240-minute school day.) Youth are delivered to X X
their educational program so as not to interfere with the time
afforded the minimum instruction day.
School discipline is integrated into the facility’s overall JJC Manual: 425.0, II, D, 4
behavioral management plan, with school staff advised of
X X
administrative decisions that may affect the educational
programming.
Expulsion/suspension follows the due process safeguards in The Education Evaluation dated February 8,
the education code, including the rights of students with X X 2018, clarifies all components of this section.
special needs.
Policies and procedures address the rights of any student who JJC Manual: 425.0, II, D, 3 and 4
X X
has continuing difficulty completing the school day.
There are provisions for individuals with special needs that JJC Manual: 425.0, II, D, 6
include educational instruction for youth in high security or
other special units, compliance with applicable statutes for X X
special education, and, provision for non-English speaking
youth and those with limited English-speaking skills.
Youths are enrolled in school no later than three (3) days after JJC Manual: 425.0, II, D, 1
X X
admission.
The school conducts an educational screening and completes Clearly identified in the Educational Evaluation.
X X
an education plan within 5 days.
If a youth is detained, the school requests the youths records Clearly identified in the Educational Evaluation.
from his/her prior school to ensure that the educational plan is X X
appropriate.
1371 RECREATION AND EXERCISE JJC Manual: 428.0
Both facilities were diligent in modifying
There are policies and procedures for recreation and exercise Pod/Unit schedules to maximize daily recreation
X X
of youth with the intent to maximize the time youth are out of and programming. Schedules confirm youth are
their rooms/off their bunks. active as often as possible, meeting the
regulation.
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There is the opportunity for a minimum of three hours of JJC Manual: 428.0
recreation, programs and exercise 3 hours a day during the
week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday and other X X
non-school days. At least one hour shall be an outdoor
activity.
The recreation and exercise schedule is posted in the living JJC Manual: 428.0, I, C
X X
units.
Recreation shall include the opportunity for at least one hour JJC Manual: 428.0, I, C
of daily access to unscheduled activities such as reading,
X X
television, radio, music games etc. The activities are
supervised and include orientation and coaching of youth.
Programs shall include social awareness programs as outlined Review Social Awareness Programs as outlined
X X
in Section 1378. in Section 1378
All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at least JJC Manual: 428.0
X X
one hour of large muscle activity each day.
That one hour of exercise is suspended only upon a written JJC Manual: 428.0, I, D
finding by the administrator/manager that the youth X X
represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility.
The administrator/manager may suspend for a period not to JJC Manual: 428.0, I, D
X X
exceed 24 hours access to recreation and programs
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM JJC Manual: 431.0
Alternative Programming is provided for youth
The facility administrator provides access for voluntary that choose not to participate in religious services.
participation in religious services and/or religious counseling X X
at least once a week. A youth is allowed to participate in
other program activities if he/she elects not to participate in
religious programs.
Religious programs provide for: religious services, JJC Manual: 431.0, I, G
X X
availability of clergy, and availability of religious diets.
1373 WORK PROGRAM JJC Manual: 429.0
There are written policies and procedures for assigning youths
X X
to work programs, which are meaningful, constructive, and
related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of
responsibility.
1374 VISITING JJC Manual: 441.0
X X
There are written policies and procedures for visiting that
include provision for special visits.
Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or persons JJC Manual: 441.0
standing in loco parentis, at reasonable times. Opportunity X X
for visiting is at least two hours per week.
Visits are supervised, but conversations are not monitored JJC Manual: 441.0, VI, B
X X
unless there is a security or safety need.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE JJC Manual: 437.0
X X
There are written policies and procedures for correspondence
which ensure:
a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth JJC Manual: 437.0
X X
may send or receive;
b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per week JJC Manual: 437.0
X X
postage-free;
c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state and JJC Manual: 437.0, III
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of
public office, and the Board of State and Community
X X
Corrections; however, authorized facility staff may open
and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and
in the presence of the youth; and,
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d) Incoming and outgoing mail, other than confidential JJC Manual: 437.0, III, B, 1
correspondence described above, may be read by staff
only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility X X
safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is
jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS JJC Manual: 406.2
X X
There are written policies and procedures to provide youth
with access to telephone communications.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES JJC Manual: 406.1
X X
Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to have access
to the courts and legal services include:
a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys JJC Manual: 406.0, I, A
X X
and their authorized representatives;
b) Provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; JJC Manual: 406.1, I, B
X X
and,
c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence and cost- JJC Manual: 406.1, I, D, 2
X X
free telephone access as appropriate.
1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM Reviewed Program Descriptions as outlined in
the Annual Social Awareness Programs Memo
The County Board of Education or the Chief Probation dated February 20, 2018. The programs are
Officer provides programs designed to promote social varied and diverse to meet the needs of all youth
awareness and reduce recidivism. The programs consider the in custody.
needs of male and female youth and may include: victim The Detention Program has expanded services
awareness; conflict resolution; anger management; parenting and is bringing in the Boys and Girls Club to
skills; appropriate gender specific programming; juvenile assist with youth in long term detention. Corizan
justice; self-esteem; building effective decision-making skills; services all detention youth for crisis and
and, other topics that suit the needs of the youth. individual treatment services.
The Commitment Program has many on-site and
X X ancillary staff programs which address Substance
Abuse (Floyd Farrow SAU Program, New
Horizon's Program (NHP) which addresses WIC
707b/Violent offenders, Forward Focus
Mentoring, SERI for the high-risk special needs
youth, Thinking for Change (EBP), AA, Boy’s
and Girl’s Club, Faith Based services and a
myriad of services provided by on-site Corizan
and Education staff. Also, Performance Based
Standards (PBS), which provides technical
assistance and tools for making public safety
decisions
The agency responsible for providing the programs conducts Reviewed Program Descriptions as outlined in
a written annual review to ensure that the program content is X X the Annual Social Awareness Programs Memo
current, consistent and relevant to the population. dated February 20, 2018.
1390 DISCIPLINE JJC Manual: 408.0
Reviewed numerous discipline reports. Facility
There are written policies and procedures for the discipline of staff talk with youth just after an incident to let
minors that promote acceptable behavior. the youth know they can realize certain
X X expectations for sanctions of rule violations.
They have the youth sign a contract of
understanding when sanctions are determined. It
is fair, immediate and allows for pro-social
involvement in their behavior.
Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level that JJC Manual: 408.0, III, C
X X
promotes the desired behavior.
Discipline does not include corporal punishment, group JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 1
punishment, physical or psychological degradation or X X
deprivation of the following:
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a) Bed and clothing; X 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 X
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
c) Full nutrition; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
d) Contact with parent or attorney; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
e) Exercise; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
f) Medical services and counseling; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
g) Religious services; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
i) The right to send and receive mail; and, X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
j) Education. X X JJC Manual: 408.0, IV, A, 5
There are established rules of conduct and disciplinary JJC Manual: 408.0, V
penalties to guide the conduct of youth. The rules and Rules and sanctions are posted in the living units,
penalties, which include both major violations and youth in the youth handbook, and discussed with the
violations, are simply and affirmatively stated and are X X youth as they program.
available to all youth. Provisions are made to provide
accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited
English proficiency or limited literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS JJC Manual: 408.0, VI
Reviewed numerous discipline and due process
There are written policies and procedures for the reports. The procedure is fair and immediate,
X X
administration of discipline that include: with an involved process to promote pro-social
behaviors immediately after an incident as a de-
escalation tool.
a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline JJC Manual: 408.0, V, B and V, C, 1
X X
for violation of rules;
b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to any youth; X 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 X
consequences, due process requirements;
d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally by JJC Manual: 408.0, V, B
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct or
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be X X
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of
review and appeal to a supervisor;
Major rule violations may include withdrawal from group JJC Manual: 408.0, V, C
activities for 24 hours or more or extension of time in
X X
custody. Major rule violations and the discipline process
shall be documented and require the following:
a) Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; X X JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 3
b) Hearing by a person who is not a party to the incident; JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 2-5
X X The Due Process Hearing is conducted by the
Assistant Division Director’s.
c) Opportunity for the youth to be heard, present evidence JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 5
and testimony; X X During the Due Process Hearing, the ADD’s
allow for this full process to occur.
d) Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in the hearing JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 3
X X
process; and,
e) Provision for administrative review. X X JJC Manual: 408.0, VI, A, 5 and 6
f) Violations that result in a removal from camp or Although rare, youth are advised in the Due
commitment program, but not a return to court will Process Hearing if they are going to be removed
N/A X
follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) from the Commitment Program and returned to
above. Detention for Court action.
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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 JJC Manual: 550.1, II
MINORS
Violation
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 Violation
X
Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in the
X
facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the Detention of
X
Status Offenders/Federal Minors is submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
X
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person in
detention is proceeding through the adult court, AND that
person is 18 years of age or older that person is an adult
inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately separated Violation
X
from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers or
Violation
“Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the facility in X
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:
Elizabeth Gong February 28, 2018
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
X
floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of 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.
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).
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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).
7088 Fresno JJC Detention PHY\2-28-18 - 4 - J456 PHY 98/01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of providing
minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas, corridors,
stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire and life
X
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
7088 Fresno JJC Detention PHY\2-28-18 - 5 - J456 PHY 98/01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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 living X
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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\2-28-18 - 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: Elizabeth Gong DATE: February 26-28, 2018
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 \ 2-28-18 - 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:
*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 \ 2-28-18 - 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:
Elizabeth Gong February 28, 2018
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.
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.
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY\2-28-18 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
X
floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of 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.
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).
7089 Fresno JJC Commitment PHY\2-28-18 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 the
X
dimension less than seven feet; commitment side contain more than 144 Sq Ft.
Hot and cold running water; and, X
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
X
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
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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.
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of providing
minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas, corridors,
stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire and life
X
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.
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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.
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 living X
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
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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
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.)
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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: Elizabeth Gong DATE: February 28, 2018
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
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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outside rec area off the dayroom which is 940 sq. ft.
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: Building -- were not occupied when inspected for the 2016-18 Cycle. Population on 2-28-18 was -- youth.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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