Imperial County, Detention Facilities (2018-2020 inspection cycle)

June 20, 2019 Raymond Loera, Sheriff – Coroner Imperial County Sheriff’s Department 328 Applestill Road El Centro, CA 92243 2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF IMPERIAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT JAIL AND COURT HOLDING FACILITIES, PENAL CODE 6031 Dear Sheriff Loera: On April 28 through May 2, 2019, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the 2018-2020 biennial inspection of the Imperial County Jails and Court Holding Facilities. A pre-inspection briefing was held on January 24, 2019. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance. LOCAL INSPECTIONS In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Each of the local inspections for the jails are current. Both court facilities did have a current Medical/Mental Health Inspection. Please forward current inspection results as they become available. DETENTION FACILITY Inspection Regional Adult Facility Herbert Hughes Corr. Fox Medium Security Cen. Facility Fire and Life Safety 4/30/19 4/30/19 4/30/19 Medical and Mental Health 11/21/18 11/21/18 11/21/18 Nutritional Health 12/20/18 12/20/18 12/20/18 Environmental Health 12/12/18 12/12/18 12/12/18 COURT HOLDING FACILITY Inspection Brawley Superior Court El Centro Superior Fire and Life Safety 4/3/19 4/3/19 Environmental Health 11/21/18 11/21/18 Medical and Mental Health None None 0880+ Imperial Co II \ CH 2018-2020; 6/20/2019 Sheriff Raymond Loera Imperial County Page 2 BSCC INSPECTION The inspection consisted of a review of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department Custody Policy and Procedure Manual, a site visit to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with administration, facility staff, inmates and collaborative partners. Title 15, CCR Inspection Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR.1 We found the following item of noncompliance at the Regional Adult Facility, Herbert Hughes Correctional Center and Fox Medium Security Facility. Title 15, Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: A sampling of safety checks was reviewed by BSCC staff through the documentation provided by the agency. The documentation disclosed safety checks throughout the facilities were not being routinely completed within the required 60-minute time frame of this regulation. We found the following item of noncompliance at both Brawley Superior Court and El Centro Superior Court facilities. Title 15, Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: During the physical inspection of the court facilities, BSCC staff was informed there was no documentation for hourly safety checks in the court holding area due to correctional staff being in the holding cell area. BSCC staff will be conducting a follow up inspection on safety checks in late 2019 to review the progress of your compliance plan. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant Regional Adult Facility, Herbert Hughes Correctional Center and Fox Medium Security Facility There were no changes made to the physical plant of any jail facility since the last BSCC biennial inspection. We found no areas of noncompliance. Brawley Superior Court and El Centro Superior Court Facilities There were no changes made to the physical plant of any court facility since the last BSCC biennial inspection. We found no areas of noncompliance. Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information. 1 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons deemed appropriate. 0880+ Imperial County II & CH 2018-2020 LTR; 6/20/2019 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0880 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Sheriff’s Department FACILITY TYPE: II Regional Adult Facility PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Chief Deputy Jaime Clayton, Sergeant Richard Lopez, Lieutenant Robert Cortez, Lieutenant Juan Chavarin, Lieutenant David Tirado and Sergeant Juan Galindo FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 4/29/19 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 1607 Annual Training Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections The agency is in compliance with the most Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title recent annual Standards and Training for 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. Corrections (STC) compliance review. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ 1607 Annual Training Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 1607 Annual Training Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV 1607 Annual Training jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 1607 Annual Training Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 1 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 1607 Annual Training With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 106.1 Minimum Staffing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 106.1 Minimum Staffing least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 106.1 Minimum Staffing would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 106.1 Minimum Staffing shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. Female officers are assigned to each shift and ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC§ 4021. only female staff perform safety checks in female housing areas. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 106.1 Minimum Staffing a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 505-1 Security Checks 106.1 I Minimum Staffing Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no The department uses a hand held electronic more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. device to conduct safety checks. A sampling of safety checks was reviewed by BSCC staff ☐ ☒ ☐ through the documentation provided by the agency. The documentation disclosed safety checks throughout the facilities were not being routinely completed within the required 60- minute time frame of this regulation. The agency was found to be noncompliant with this regulation. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 505-1 Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ routine safety checks. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 2 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 211-1 Fire Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is Staff are trained to STC minimum Academy ☒ ☐ ☐ an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on Core standards, which include fire and life safety duty at all times who meets the training standards topics. established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 211-1 Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 The agency’s policy and procedure manual was last updated on: 2/28/19 Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of 103-1 Chain of Command ☒ ☐ ☐ communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 505- Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601-1 Use of Force Continuum (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4. Pregnant Inmates Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 302-1 Release Procedure inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and 803.1 Early Release Program – Occurs 7 times ☒ ☐ ☐ 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility per day administrator is empowered to use. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ 503-1 Headcounts (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 503-1 Headcounts (B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 502-1 Module Dormitory Searches (C) contraband control, and, 507-1 Contraband Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 506.1 Tool Count (D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ 501-1 Key Control 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 3 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 1901-1 Inspections evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security The agency’s policy is extensive and elaborates measures of the facility including security measures specific on various inspections by both internal and ☒ ☐ ☐ to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. external entities. The policy indicates weekly, monthly and various other time frames for the required inspections. The agency’s last annual review was dated: 11/6/18. (7) Emergency procedures include: 201-1 Emergency Planning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 202-1 Escapes ☒ ☐ ☐ 204-1 Hostages (C) mass arrests; 205(b) Mass Arrest ☒ ☐ ☐ 206.1 Civil Disturbances (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 201-1 Emergency Planning (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 606-1 Less Than Lethal Weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ 1408 Weapons Logs 207-1 Correctional Armories (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 606-1 Less Than Lethal Weapons chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1408 Weapons Logs 207-1 Correctional Armories (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 401- Classification Procedure Revised (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 1711 PREA ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 1711 PREA to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1711 PREA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 1711 PREA community members, and other interested third-parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The Signs are located in the visit lobbies and housing ☒ ☐ ☐ method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the modules on how to report sexual abuse or facility. harassment. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2023-1 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 4 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2021 Intake Health Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses a Pre-Entry Health Screening form for all inmates or arrestees being booked into custody. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among 2021 Intake Health Screening arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 2021 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 2023-1 Suicide Prevention attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. The agency has developed a Quality Assurance ☒ ☐ ☐ Committee to review all attempted and completed suicides. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 211-1 Fire Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility On the day of the biennial inspection, the agency administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ was meeting with the local fire authority having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire reviewing the fire suppression preplan. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 211-1 Fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 211-1 Fire monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ record; (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 211-1 Fire Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 211-1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 201-1.1 Emergency Planning (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 201-1.1 Emergency Planning fire. The agency is developing a plan to evacuate ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to the airport if they cannot transfer inmates internally in the event of an evacuation. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 5 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with The agency is up to date on submitting applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ information for the Jail Profile Survey. the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 INMATE RECORDS 308-1 Paper Distribution (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 1711 PREA uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 105-1 Media Policies Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The agency has a binder to provide information shall develop written policies and procedures for the required in this regulation. Inmates have access dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ to the Telmate kiosk located in the housing for government agencies, and to the news media. The public and facility rules and procedures affecting inmates. inmates shall have available for review the following Facility administration staff is responsible for material: public requests of information. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 105-1 Media Policies Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐ in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as 105-1 Media Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 6 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (5) 1064, Library Service 105-1 Media Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ 1108-1 Law Library (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2016-1 Inmate Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 2016-1 Inmate Deaths clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held or brought to this facility. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☒ ☐ ☐ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 7 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised Classification Manual (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised and implement a classification system which will include the Classification Manual use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility administrator or designee. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and Classification Manual programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2004-1 Communicable Diseases 2021-1 Intake Health Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pre-Entry Health Screening Form responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2004-1 Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she 2021-1 Intake Health Screening has or has had any communicable diseases, such as Pre-Entry Health Screening Form tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 8 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2039-1 Mental Health Services The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pre-Entry Health Screening Form ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 401-1 Classification Procedures readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally 2021-1 Intake Health Screening disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears 2027-1 Transfer of Inmates with Acute Illness to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she 2039-1 Mental Health Services appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 401-1 Classification Procedures the inmate or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 401-1 Classification Procedures Classification Manual Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 401-1 Classification Procedures secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 508(a) Safety Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who placement documentation. The documentation display behavior which results in the destruction of property reviewed was in accordance of this regulation ☒ ☐ ☐ or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. and department policy. BSCC staff provided technical assistance on documentation on how reports should be periodically reviewed by the agency’s County Counsel. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 508(a) Safety Cells responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 508(a) Safety Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ a substitute for treatment. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 9 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 508(a) Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 508(a) Safety Cells of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☒ ☐ ☐ sick call, whichever is earliest. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 508(a) Safety Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ retention every 24 hours thereafter. The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 508(a) Safety Cells staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 508(a) Safety Cells every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures shall be established to assure administration of 508(a) Safety Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary nutrition and fluids. Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 508(a) Safety Cells provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a placement documentation and justification. The threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their documentation reviewed was in accordance with state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and this regulation and the agency’s policy. procedures developed by the facility administrator. ☒ ☐ ☐ It was noted during the documentation review that the sobering cell is used at various times as safety cell due to the limited number of safety cells. When using a sobering cell as a safety cell, you are considered noncompliant with this regulation. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ Such observation shall be documented. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 10 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2022-1 Developmental Disabilities INMATES Pre-Entry Health Screening Form The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 2022-1 Developmental Disabilities center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses El Centro Regional Medical and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, Services and the San Diego Regional Center. excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 02-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of the use of ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate restraint documentation. The documentation authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible reviewed was in accordance with this regulation health care staff. and the agency’s policy. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this 602-1 Pro Straint Chair regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ medical/mental health referral; 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Location: Medical Area protective housing of restrained persons; 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints exercising of extremities. 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ substitute for treatment. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 602-1 Pro Straint Chair behavior which results in the destruction of property or 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ☒ ☐ ☐ ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 11 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 602-1 Pro Straint Chair of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ secured within one hour from the time of placement. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 602-1 Pro Straint Chair responsible health care staff determines that an inmate 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 602-1 Pro Straint Chair every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 602-1 Pro Straint Chair or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 602-1 Pro Straint Chair handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ There is nomenclature posted in the inmate procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant modules bulletin board. inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐ chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☒ ☐ ☐ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ governing pregnant inmates. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 12 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 309-DNA Collections COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐ peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 309-DNA Collections reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 309-DNA Collections efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 309-DNA Collections authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 309-DNA Collections the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐ required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 302 Education Programs 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The agency provides vocational and inmate education program. educational training on: • Welding College Course • Air Conditioning College Course • Music College Course • OSHA College Course ☒ ☐ ☐ • JOB Tech by Probation Dept. • Hi-Set/GED • Inside/Out College Course • Lima Recovery Mental Health Program • Women’s Study Group • Religious Services • Rite Track Proud Parenting • Stepping Up 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 13 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS When such services are not made available by the 1302 Education Programs appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 1302 Education Programs vocational education of housed inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1302 Education Programs established and an inmate may be excluded or removed 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ based on sound security practices or failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1105-1 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (TYPE II ONLY) 1105-1 Inmate Visitation All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. (TYPE III ONLY) Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒ visits, totaling at least one hour per week. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section 1105-1 Inmate Visitation shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 1105-1 Inmate Visitation visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are 1105-1 Inmate Visitation onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is The agency’s policy states inmates housed at defined as the location where the inmate is housed. Regional Adult Facility will utilize the Telmate tablets in their assigned dorm to facilitate visits with friends and family. Inmates will have ☒ ☐ ☐ 60 minutes a week of free onsite visits. Visitors can pre-schedule a visit at the Video Visitation and Sheriff Services Center or utilize the visit now function to visit at that particular moment. Visitors have the option to sign up online at gettingout.com and visit remotely for a fee. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 1105-1 Inmate Visitation exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only 1105-1 Inmate Visitation as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; The agency provides video visitation on tablets, Onsite Barrier and Onsite-contact. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 14 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Visitation hours; Visits are seven days a week between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm depending on the housing the inmate is assigned. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visits are allowed twice a week totaling one hour. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Inmates are not allowed more than one visit per day. Imperial County Jail inmates will not be allowed to accept and/or conduct Video Visits with the following persons: • Those on Probation, Post Release Community Supervision, or Parole • Those that have been confined in any Prison, Jail, or Detention Facility within the last six months • Those that have participated in escapes or assaults on staff at any time • Those that are the victim(s) of the inmate’s currently charged crime 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive; (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1103-1 Inmate Mail valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1103-1 Inmate Mail from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 1103-1 Inmate Mail at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members ☒ ☐ ☐ and friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney and to the courts. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 15 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1108-1 Inmate Access to Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ access to legal reference materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 1109-1 Inmate Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff interviewed several inmates and develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and they stated they receive recreation yard at recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ regular intervals. BSCC staff reviewed which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise documentation and determined the agency is in distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as compliance with this regulation. are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1115-1 Printed Material AND WRITINGS The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1115-1 Printed Material ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 1115-1 Printed Material containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1115-1 Printed Material ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an inmate; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1115-1 Printed Material periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. The agency’s policy states inmates are only allowed five books or magazines in their possession. Inmates who exceed the limit choose ☒ ☐ ☐ to dispose of the excess as trash, release them to a member of the public, donate them to the Inmate Library, or have them placed in his/her personal property for safekeeping. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 16 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1104-1 Inmate Telephone Usage The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 1110 Inmate Orientation In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Inmates are provided orientation information on shall develop written policies and procedures for the kiosks and tablets located throughout the implementation of a program reasonably understandable to modules prior to being allowed to use the kiosk. inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the Inmates are also given facility information time of placement in a living area. pamphlets during the booking process and are ☒ ☐ ☐ required to sign a form stating they have received the information. BSCC staff interviewed several inmates who demonstrated the use of the kiosks/tablets and confirmed the process. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (4) programs and activities available and method of 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs PROGRAMS The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual and/or family social service programs for inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 17 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group and/or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1111-1 Inmate Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1112-1 Religious Observances The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop written policies and procedures to provide opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop The agency’s policy states when an inmate written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may makes a request for an Inmate Grievance, it will appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any be the responsibility of the receiving custody conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: staff to determine if the grievance can be medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; resolved at that time by taking the appropriate program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting actions(s). If the grievance cannot be resolved at procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. line staff level, the inmate will be instructed to Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ complete an Inmate Grievance utilizing Telmate tablet. BSCC staff reviewed grievances and interviewed inmates regarding the grievance process. The grievances reviewed were in accordance with this regulation and the agency’s policy. The grievances were answered in a timely manner. The grievance appeals were directed to the appropriate level for a response. (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; 1106-Inmate Grievances (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ staff level; 1106-Inmate Grievances 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 18 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) appeal to the next level of review; 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ 1106-Inmate Grievances (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ of review which acts on the grievance; 1106-Inmate Grievances (5) provision for response within a reasonable time 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ limit; and, 1106-Inmate Grievances (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility. 1106-Inmate Grievances (b) Grievance System Abuse: 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) The facility may establish written policy and procedure to 1106-Inmate Grievances ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary penalties to guide inmate conduct. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but BSCC staff reviewed multiple rule violation not be limited to, the following elements: reports and interviewed inmates regarding the rule violation process. The rule violations reviewed appeared to be in accordance with this regulation and the agency’s policy. The ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary hearing was held in a timely manner. The agency has an extensive review process for inmates who appeal sanctions. This process ensures all considerations, policies and inmates rights were followed. The discipline appeals we reviewed were directed to the appropriate person for response. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may 1201-1 Inmate Discipline impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to ☒ ☐ ☐ television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor 1201-1 Inmate Discipline violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the ☒ ☐ ☐ staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 19 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 1201-1 Inmate Discipline shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on 1201-1 Inmate Discipline with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐ timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 1201-1 Inmate Discipline own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 1201-1 Inmate Discipline after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 1201-1 Inmate Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the ☒ ☐ ☐ action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 1201-1 Inmate Discipline the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the ☒ ☐ ☐ reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 1201-1 Inmate Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. When an inmate appeals their sanctions, the agency’s policy states a Disciplinary Review Board will be composed of three members to ☒ ☐ ☐ review the appeal to determine if a new hearing is required, reduce sanctions given, reverse findings, approve findings, direct forfeiture of good time credits or increase sanctions. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 1201-1 Inmate Discipline from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 20 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 1201-1 Inmate Discipline conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1201-1 Inmate Discipline The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ACTIONS The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the 1201-1 Inmate Discipline minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any ☒ ☐ ☐ portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of 1201-1 Inmate Discipline inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 1201-1 Inmate Discipline to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1265 of these regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 21 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐ violations of institutional rules. (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 1201-1 Inmate Discipline the facility manager shall approve the initial ☒ ☐ ☐ placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the 1201-1 Inmate Discipline facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐ that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 1201-1 Inmate Discipline in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of Disciplinary Action Forms are kept in a all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ hardcopy file. therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Juveniles/Minors are not held or detained in this sections including those summarizing the regulations facility. identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply ☐ ☐ ☒ (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. ☐ ☐ ☒ Reference: WIC 208 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH ADULT PRISONERS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such ☐ ☐ ☒ as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 22 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others ☐ ☐ ☒ while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except ☒ ☐ ☒ as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the ☐ ☐ ☒ release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with ☐ ☐ ☒ assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect ☐ ☐ ☒ the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population ☐ ☐ ☒ or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 23 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) loss of privileges; and, (2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed ☐ ☐ ☒ in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours. (e) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 24 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 0880\Imperial\ Regional Adult Facility\II\PRO: 4/29/19 - 25 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001 BSCC Code:0880 FACILITY NAME: Imperial Regional Adult Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: X 2/99: X 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: Other: 1976 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 4/29/19 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) Built under 1976 Standards ✓ Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking ✓ Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” ✓ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ✓ Shower room available ✓ 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ✓ Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ✓ 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water Built under 1976 Standards for staff use. ✓ Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Assessed under 1976 standards ✓ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates ✓ Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling ✓ height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓ Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ✓ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less ✓ Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ✓ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a ✓ clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet ✓ Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓ Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking ✓ fountains as specified by these regulations 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) Assessed under the 1976 standards. ✓ 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ✓ Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling ✓ height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ✓ Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ Padding on floor ✓ 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility ✓ Safety Cell (2.5) Assessed under the 1976 standards. Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least ✓ 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate ✓ Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor, ✓ with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls ✓ Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, ✓ inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a ✓ view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of ✓ the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant. ✓ Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) All single cells have been double bunked. Not all the double bunked cells are included in the Rated Maximum capacity of one inmate Capacity. When both bunks are used in a single ✓ cell, you are considered noncompliant with this regulation. On the day of the inspection, the modules were below Rated Capacity. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I ✓ facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ✓ minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities.) ✓ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) ✓ Maximum capacity of two inmates 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I ✓ facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ✓ minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not On the day of inspection, there were 50+ cells in required in Type I facilities.) need of having seat replaced or installed. When ✓ using cells with no seats, you are considered noncompliant with this regulation. Dormitories (2.8) There are no housing units of this type in this (Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk facility. requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not change the calculations.) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per ✓ inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 inmates ✓ 13: Deleted “less” and “fewer” Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and ✓ drinking fountains as specified by these regulations Provide secure storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA Type I) ✓ 13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for” Dayrooms (2.9) (Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of ✓ 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms 2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms 10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).” 13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3 feet (914mm) Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum Programming is staggered to accommodate number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note seating 2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time ✓ and are the least restrictive standard.) Exercise Area (2.10) Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities ✓ must have a recreation area or provide community access to one. Clear height of 15 feet ✓ 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate Not required under the 1976 Standards capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of ✓ one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. 2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and ✓ drinking fountain Provides adequate security ✓ Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I) There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ✓ the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of applicability to Type IV.) Medical Examination Room (2.12) There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. ✓ 2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. Located within the security area and provide for privacy of ✓ inmates Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single ✓ dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water 2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where ✓ medical procedures are provided 2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies ✓ Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and ✓ pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Medical Care Housing (2.14) ✓ Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility program indicates special medical care housing is needed. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of ✓ either. Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments ✓ 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the community standard. ✓ Hare Care Space (2.15) Assessed under the 1976 standards. Space and equipment are available. ✓ 2-99: Requirement deleted. Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) ✓ Inmates can purchase specified items. 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS There is secure storage for commissary stock. 01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to circumstances when commissary supplies are kept ✓ within the security perimeter. Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) ✓ There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. ✓ 2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins Visiting Space (2.18) ✓ There is sufficient visiting area. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire ✓ extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient ✓ storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area (Type II only). A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I, ✓ III & IV. Storage Room (2.21) One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. ✓ (Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.) 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) In or about 2005, the mugshot room was converted (Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing to a holding cell for detaining inmates during the only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was booking process. The remodel was completed extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities without BSCC input or plan review. The room regardless of security level.) lacks audio monitoring, intercom, or other method to contact staff for assistance. When the cell is used, There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting you are considered noncompliant with this staff in a central control. When visual electronic regulation. surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging ✓ cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program /multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. 10 Deleted language referring to central control point. 10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. 13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point” 13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms, temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program/multipurpose space” 1: Added “who can respond immediately” Laundry Facilities (2.23) Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying ✓ personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining ✓ fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or ✓ more inmates. 2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male and ✓ female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single dimension less than 6 feet ✓ 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) ✓ Available and provides for confidentiality Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; ✓ 1:16 in holding cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas. Privacy requirement deleted. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Wash basins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; ✓ 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms 2-99: One is provided in every single and double ✓ occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. ✓ 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and constructed of materials that are impervious to water and ✓ soap so that they may be easily cleaned. 2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability to supervise. 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher ✓ than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom. Lighting (3.6) Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for ✓ purposes of supervision. Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design in areas higher than minimum security. Windows (3.7) In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in ✓ on dimension. 13: Added “exterior” before windows Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them ✓ are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; ✓ firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) ✓ A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each wash basin. Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks are provided wherever feasible. ✓ 2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type 2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ✓ 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per ✓ inmate. 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy ✓ cells. Weapons Locker (3.12) (NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities) A secure weapons locker is located outside the security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. ✓ 08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. 13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the security area any weapon” Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ✓ areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0880 Imperial\Regional Adult Facility\ PHY: 4/29/2019 - 9 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0880 FACILITY: Imperial Regional Adult Facility TYPE: II RC: 276 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 4/29/2019 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Booking 1-3 Holding 1976 3 (13) (39) 14.0 X 9.4 1 1 1 2 4 Holding 1976 1 (12) (12) 9.6 X 12.0 1 1 1 1 Note: Two 10’ located in holding cells 1-3. 16’ bench located in holding cell 4. 5 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 9.6 X 12.5 1 1 1 Notes: 2014 Inspection. This cell was added to the LASE. Previously the mugroom, this cell was remodeled in or around 2005 to a holding cell. It lacked electronic monitoring. 1-2 Safety 1976 2 (1) (2) 7.0 X 9.3 1 6-7 Holding 1976 2 (9) (18) 9.4 X 10.8 1 1 1 S.U. Sobering 1976 1 (7) (7) 12.0 X 9.4 1 1 1 Court Holding 1976 2 (0) 11.0 X 9.9 Outpatient Housing Note: Non-rated beds. A bench was removed from the holding cell and replaced with moveable chairs. Holding 1976 1 (0) 9.4 X 16.0 Dorm 1976 2 5 (5) (10) 1 1 1 Single 1976 2 1 (1) (2) 1 1 1 Housing Note: Records reflect that the 14-bed units have 490 sq. ft. of dayroom. Dayroom square footage is not available for the 32- bed units. All single cells were doubled in February 2000 and the RC increased to 276 during the 2000/02 Inspection, when possible; not all double-bunked cells could be rated as doubles. A Single 1999 8 16 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 B Single 1999 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 C Single 1999 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 2 D Single 1999 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 2 E Single 1999 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 2 F Single 1999 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 2 G Single 1999 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 2 H Single 1999 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 2 I Single 1999 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 J Single 1999 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 K Single 1999 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 L Single 1999 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 4 -0880 Imperial Regional Adult Facility LASE 18 - 20 ; 4/29/19 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0900 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Sheriff’s Department FACILITY TYPE: II Herbert Hughes Correctional Center PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Chief Deputy Jaime Clayton, Sergeant Richard Lopez, Lieutenant Robert Cortez, Lieutenant Juan Chavarin, Lieutenant David Tirado and Sergeant Juan Galindo FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 4/30/19 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 1607 Annual Training Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections The agency is in compliance with the most Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title recent annual Standards and Training for 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. Corrections (STC) compliance review. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ 1607 Annual Training Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 1607 Annual Training Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV 1607 Annual Training jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 1607 Annual Training Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 1 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 1607 Annual Training With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 106.1 Minimum Staffing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 106.1 Minimum Staffing least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 106.1 Minimum Staffing would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 106.1 Minimum Staffing shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. Female officers are assigned to each shift and ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC§ 4021. only female staff perform safety checks in female housing areas. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 106.1 Minimum Staffing a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 505-1 Security Checks 106.1 I Minimum Staffing Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no The department uses a hand held electronic more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. device to conduct safety checks. A sampling of safety checks was reviewed by BSCC staff ☐ ☒ ☐ through the documentation provided by the agency. The documentation disclosed safety checks throughout the facilities were not being routinely completed within the required 60- minute time frame of this regulation. The agency was found to be noncompliant with this regulation. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 505-1 Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ routine safety checks. 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 211-1 Fire Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is Staff are trained to STC minimum Academy ☒ ☐ ☐ an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on Core standards, which include fire and life safety duty at all times who meets the training standards topics. established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 2 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 211-1 Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 The agency’s policy and procedure manual was last updated on: 2/28/19 Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of 103-1 Chain of Command ☒ ☐ ☐ communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 505- Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601-1 Use of Force Continuum (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4. Pregnant Inmates Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 302-1 Release Procedure inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and 803.1 Early Release Program – Occurs 7 times ☒ ☐ ☐ 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility per day administrator is empowered to use. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ 503-1 Headcounts (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 503-1 Headcounts (B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 502-1 Module Dormitory Searches (C) contraband control, and, 507-1 Contraband Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 506.1 Tool Count (D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ 501-1 Key Control Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 1901-1 Inspections evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security The agency’s policy is extensive and elaborates measures of the facility including security measures specific on various inspections by both internal and ☒ ☐ ☐ to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. external entities. The policy indicates weekly, monthly and various other time frames for the required inspections. The agency’s last annual review was dated: 11/6/18. (7) Emergency procedures include: 201-1 Emergency Planning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 202-1 Escapes ☒ ☐ ☐ 204-1 Hostages 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 3 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) mass arrests; 205(b) Mass Arrest ☒ ☐ ☐ 206.1 Civil Disturbances (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 201-1 Emergency Planning (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 606-1 Less Than Lethal Weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ 1408 Weapons Logs 207-1 Correctional Armories (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 606-1 Less Than Lethal Weapons chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1408 Weapons Logs 207-1 Correctional Armories (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 401- Classification Procedure Revised (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 1711 PREA ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 1711 PREA to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1711 PREA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 1711 PREA community members, and other interested third-parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The Signs are located in the visit lobbies and housing ☒ ☐ ☐ method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the modules on how to report sexual abuse or facility. harassment. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2023-1 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2021 Intake Health Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses a Pre-Entry Health Screening form for all inmates or arrestees being booked into custody. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among 2021 Intake Health Screening arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 4 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 2021 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 2023-1 Suicide Prevention attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. The agency has developed a Quality Assurance ☒ ☐ ☐ Committee to review all attempted and completed suicides. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 211-1 Fire Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility On the day of the biennial inspection, the agency administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ was meeting with the local fire authority having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire reviewing the fire suppression preplan. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 211-1 Fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 211-1 Fire monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ record; (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 211-1 Fire Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 211-1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 201-1.1 Emergency Planning (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 201-1.1 Emergency Planning fire. The agency is developing a plan to evacuate ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to the airport if they cannot transfer inmates internally in the event of an evacuation. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with The agency is up to date on submitting applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ information for the Jail Profile Survey. the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 INMATE RECORDS 308-1 Paper Distribution (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 5 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 1711 PREA uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 105-1 Media Policies Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The agency has a binder to provide information shall develop written policies and procedures for the required in this regulation. Inmates have access dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ to the Telmate kiosk located in the housing for government agencies, and to the news media. The public and facility rules and procedures affecting inmates. inmates shall have available for review the following Facility administration staff is responsible for material: public requests of information. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 105-1 Media Policies Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐ in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as 105-1 Media Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (5) 1064, Library Service 105-1 Media Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ 1108-1 Law Library (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 6 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2016-1 Inmate Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 2016-1 Inmate Deaths clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held or brought to this facility. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☒ ☐ ☐ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised Classification Manual (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 7 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised and implement a classification system which will include the Classification Manual use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility administrator or designee. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and Classification Manual programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2004-1 Communicable Diseases 2021-1 Intake Health Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pre-Entry Health Screening Form responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2004-1 Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she 2021-1 Intake Health Screening has or has had any communicable diseases, such as Pre-Entry Health Screening Form tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2039-1 Mental Health Services The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pre-Entry Health Screening Form ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 401-1 Classification Procedures readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally 2021-1 Intake Health Screening disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears 2027-1 Transfer of Inmates with Acute Illness to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she 2039-1 Mental Health Services appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 401-1 Classification Procedures the inmate or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 8 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 401-1 Classification Procedures Classification Manual Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 401-1 Classification Procedures secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 508(a) Safety Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no safety cells at this facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 508(a) Safety Cells responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 508(a) Safety Cells ☐ ☐ ☒ a substitute for treatment. An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 508(a) Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible ☐ ☐ ☒ health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 508(a) Safety Cells of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☐ ☐ ☒ sick call, whichever is earliest. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 508(a) Safety Cells ☐ ☐ ☒ retention every 24 hours thereafter. The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 508(a) Safety Cells staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 508(a) Safety Cells every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ Procedures shall be established to assure administration of 508(a) Safety Cells ☐ ☐ ☒ necessary nutrition and fluids. Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 508(a) Safety Cells provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☐ ☐ ☒ risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 9 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no sobering cells at this facility. 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☐ ☐ ☒ threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks they are able to continue in the processing. ☐ ☐ ☒ In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☐ ☐ ☒ Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2022-1 Developmental Disabilities INMATES Pre-Entry Health Screening Form The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 2022-1 Developmental Disabilities center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses El Centro Regional Medical and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, Services and the San Diego Regional Center. excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 02-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and BSCC Staff reviewed a sampling of the use of ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate restraint documentation. The documentation authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible reviewed was in accordance with this regulation health care staff. and the agency’s policy. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this 602-1 Pro Straint Chair regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ medical/mental health referral; 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Location: Medical Area 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 10 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS protective housing of restrained persons; 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints exercising of extremities. 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ substitute for treatment. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 602-1 Pro Straint Chair behavior which results in the destruction of property or 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ☒ ☐ ☐ ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 602-1 Pro Straint Chair of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ secured within one hour from the time of placement. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 602-1 Pro Straint Chair responsible health care staff determines that an inmate 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 602-1 Pro Straint Chair every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 602-1 Pro Straint Chair or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 602-1 Pro Straint Chair handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ There is nomenclature posted in the inmate procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant modules bulletin board. inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐ chains, or handcuffs behind the body. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 11 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☒ ☐ ☐ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ governing pregnant inmates. 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 309-DNA Collections COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐ peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 309-DNA Collections reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 309-DNA Collections efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 309-DNA Collections authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 309-DNA Collections the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐ required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 12 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 302 Education Programs 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The agency provides vocational and inmate education program. educational training on: • Welding College Course • Air Conditioning College Course • Music College Course • OSHA College Course ☒ ☐ ☐ • JOB Tech by Probation Dept. • Hi-Set/GED • Inside/Out College Course • Lima Recovery Mental Health Program • Women’s Study Group • Religious Services • Rite Track Proud Parenting • Stepping Up When such services are not made available by the 1302 Education Programs appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 1302 Education Programs vocational education of housed inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1302 Education Programs established and an inmate may be excluded or removed 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ based on sound security practices or failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1105-1 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (TYPE II ONLY) 1105-1 Inmate Visitation All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. (TYPE III ONLY) Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒ visits, totaling at least one hour per week. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section 1105-1 Inmate Visitation shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 1105-1 Inmate Visitation visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an inmate. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 13 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are 1105-1 Inmate Visitation onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is The agency’s policy states inmates housed at defined as the location where the inmate is housed. Herbert Hughes Correctional Center will utilize the Telmate tablets in their assigned dorm to facilitate visits with friends and family. Inmates will have 60 minutes a week of free onsite visits. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitors can pre-schedule a visit at the Video Visitation and Sheriff Services Center or utilize the visit now function to visit at that particular moment. Visitors have the option to sign up online at gettingout.com and visit remotely for a fee. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 1105-1 Inmate Visitation exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only 1105-1 Inmate Visitation as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; The agency provides video visitation on tablets, Onsite Barrier and Onsite-contact. Visitation hours; Visits are seven days a week between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm depending on the housing the inmate is assigned. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visits are allowed twice a week totaling one hour. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Inmates are not allowed more than one visit per day. Imperial County Jail inmates will not be allowed to accept and/or conduct Video Visits with the following persons: • Those on Probation, Post Release Community Supervision, or Parole • Those that have been confined in any Prison, Jail, or Detention Facility within the last six months • Those that have participated in escapes or assaults on staff at any time • Those that are the victim(s) of the inmate’s currently charged crime 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive; (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1103-1 Inmate Mail valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ designee approves; 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 14 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1103-1 Inmate Mail from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 1103-1 Inmate Mail at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members ☒ ☐ ☐ and friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1108-1 Inmate Access to Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ access to legal reference materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 1109-1 Inmate Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff interviewed several inmates and develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and they stated they receive recreation yard at recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ regular intervals. BSCC staff reviewed which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise documentation and determined the agency is in distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as compliance with this regulation. are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1115-1 Printed Material AND WRITINGS The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1115-1 Printed Material ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 1115-1 Printed Material containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1115-1 Printed Material ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an inmate; and 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 15 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1115-1 Printed Material periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. The agency’s policy states inmates are only allowed five books or magazines in their possession. Inmates who exceed the limit choose ☒ ☐ ☐ to dispose of the excess as trash, release them to a member of the public, donate them to the Inmate Library, or have them placed in his/her personal property for safekeeping. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1104-1 Inmate Telephone Usage The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 1110 Inmate Orientation In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Inmates are provided information on kiosks and shall develop written policies and procedures for the tablets located throughout the modules and the implementation of a program reasonably understandable to facilities prior to use. The inmates are also given inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the pamphlets and a form sign stating they have time of placement in a living area. ☒ ☐ ☐ received the information during the booking process. BSCC staff interviewed several inmates who demonstrated the use of the kiosks/tablets and confirmed the process. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (4) programs and activities available and method of 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 16 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs PROGRAMS The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual and/or family social service programs for inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group and/or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1111-1 Inmate Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1112-1 Religious Observances The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop written policies and procedures to provide opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 17 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop The agency’s policy states when an inmate written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may makes a request for an Inmate Grievance, it will appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any be the responsibility of the receiving custody conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: staff to determine if the grievance can be medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; resolved at that time by taking the appropriate program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting actions(s). If the grievance cannot be resolved at procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. line staff level, the inmate will be instructed to ☒ ☐ ☐ Such policies and procedures shall include: complete an Inmate Grievance utilizing Telmate tablet. BSCC staff reviewed grievances and interviewed inmates regarding the grievance process. The grievances reviewed were in accordance with this regulation and the agency’s policy. The grievance appeals were directed to the appropriate level for a response. (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; 1106-Inmate Grievances (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ staff level; 1106-Inmate Grievances (3) appeal to the next level of review; 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ 1106-Inmate Grievances (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ of review which acts on the grievance; 1106-Inmate Grievances (5) provision for response within a reasonable time 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ limit; and, 1106-Inmate Grievances (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility. 1106-Inmate Grievances (b) Grievance System Abuse: 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) The facility may establish written policy and procedure to 1106-Inmate Grievances ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary penalties to guide inmate conduct. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 18 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but BSCC staff reviewed multiple rule violation not be limited to, the following elements: reports and interviewed inmates regarding the rule violation process. The rule violations reviewed appeared to be in accordance with this regulation and the agency’s policy. The ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary hearing was held in a timely manner. The agency has extensive review process for inmates who appeal sanctions. This process ensures all considerations, policies and inmates rights were followed. The discipline appeals we reviewed were directed to the appropriate person for response. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may 1201-1 Inmate Discipline impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to ☒ ☐ ☐ television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor 1201-1 Inmate Discipline violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the ☒ ☐ ☐ staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 1201-1 Inmate Discipline shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on 1201-1 Inmate Discipline with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐ timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 1201-1 Inmate Discipline own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the issues are complex. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 19 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 1201-1 Inmate Discipline after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 1201-1 Inmate Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the ☒ ☐ ☐ action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 1201-1 Inmate Discipline the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the ☒ ☐ ☐ reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 1201-1 Inmate Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. When an inmate appeals their sanctions, the agency’s policy states a Disciplinary Review Board will be composed of three members to ☒ ☐ ☐ review the appeal to determine if a new hearing is required, reduce sanctions given, reverse findings, approve findings, direct forfeiture of good time credits or increase sanctions. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 1201-1 Inmate Discipline from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 1201-1 Inmate Discipline conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1201-1 Inmate Discipline The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 20 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ACTIONS The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the 1201-1 Inmate Discipline minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any ☒ ☐ ☐ portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of 1201-1 Inmate Discipline inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 1201-1 Inmate Discipline to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1265 of these regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐ violations of institutional rules. (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 1201-1 Inmate Discipline the facility manager shall approve the initial ☒ ☐ ☐ placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the 1201-1 Inmate Discipline facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐ that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 1201-1 Inmate Discipline in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 21 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of Disciplinary Action Forms are kept in a all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ hardcopy file. therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Juveniles/Minors are not held or detained in this sections including those summarizing the regulations facility. identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply ☐ ☐ ☒ (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. ☐ ☐ ☒ Reference: WIC 208 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH ADULT PRISONERS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such ☐ ☐ ☒ as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others ☐ ☐ ☒ while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except ☒ ☐ ☒ as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 22 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the ☐ ☐ ☒ release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with ☐ ☐ ☒ assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect ☐ ☐ ☒ the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population ☐ ☐ ☒ or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. (a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) loss of privileges; and, (2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed ☐ ☐ ☒ in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours. (e) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 23 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 0900\Imperial\ Herbert Hughes Correctional Center \II\PRO: 4/30/19 - 24 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001 BSCC Code: 0900 FACILITY NAME: Herbert Hughes Correctional Center FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: X 2/99: X 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: Other: 1963 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 4/30/19 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) ✓ Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking ✓ Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” ✓ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ✓ Shower room available ✓ 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ✓ Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ✓ 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ✓ Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ✓ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates ✓ Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling ✓ height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓ Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ✓ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less ✓ Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ✓ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a ✓ clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet ✓ Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓ 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking ✓ fountains as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ✓ 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ✓ Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling ✓ height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ✓ Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ Padding on floor ✓ 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility ✓ Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility. Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least ✓ 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate ✓ Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor, ✓ with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls ✓ Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, ✓ inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a ✓ view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of ✓ the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant. ✓ Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ✓ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I ✓ facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ✓ minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities.) ✓ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ✓ Maximum capacity of two inmates 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I ✓ facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ✓ minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking ✓ fountain as specified by these regulations Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities.) ✓ Dormitories (2.8) (Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not change the calculations.) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per ✓ inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 inmates ✓ 13: Deleted “less” and “fewer” Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and ✓ drinking fountains as specified by these regulations Provide secure storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA Type I) ✓ 13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for” Dayrooms (2.9) Dormitories 3 and 4 have bunks installed exceeding (Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding the Rated Capacity of 62. Dormitory 5 has bunks "special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) installed exceeding the Rated Capacity of 50. On the day of the inspection, all dormitories were Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of under the Rated Capacity. When the dormitories 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms ✓ exceed the Rated Capacity, you are considered noncompliant with this regulation. 2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms 10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).” 13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3 feet (914mm) Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time ✓ and are the least restrictive standard.) Exercise Area (2.10) Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities ✓ must have a recreation area or provide community access to one. Clear height of 15 feet ✓ 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate Not required under the 1976 Standards capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of ✓ one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. 2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and ✓ drinking fountain Provides adequate security ✓ Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I) There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ✓ the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of applicability to Type IV.) Medical Examination Room (2.12) There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. ✓ 2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. Located within the security area and provide for privacy of ✓ inmates Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single ✓ dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water 2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where ✓ medical procedures are provided 2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies ✓ Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and ✓ pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Medical Care Housing (2.14) ✓ Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility program indicates special medical care housing is needed. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of ✓ either. Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments ✓ 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the community standard. ✓ Hare Care Space (2.15) Space and equipment are available. ✓ 2-99: Requirement deleted. Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) ✓ Inmates can purchase specified items. 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS There is secure storage for commissary stock. 01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to circumstances when commissary supplies are kept ✓ within the security perimeter. Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) ✓ There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. ✓ 2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins Visiting Space (2.18) ✓ There is sufficient visiting area. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire ✓ extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient ✓ storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area (Type II only). A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I, ✓ III & IV. Storage Room (2.21) One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. ✓ (Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.) 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) (Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities regardless of security level.) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging ✓ cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program /multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. 10 Deleted language referring to central control point. 10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. 13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point” 13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms, temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program/multipurpose space” 1: Added “who can respond immediately” Laundry Facilities (2.23) Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying ✓ personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining ✓ fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or ✓ more inmates. 2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male and ✓ female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single dimension less than 6 feet ✓ 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) Not applicable at the time of construction. ✓ Available and provides for confidentiality Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; ✓ 1:16 in holding cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas. Privacy requirement deleted. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Wash basins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; ✓ 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms 2-99: One is provided in every single and double ✓ occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. ✓ 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and constructed of materials that are impervious to water and ✓ soap so that they may be easily cleaned. 2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability to supervise. 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher ✓ than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom. Lighting (3.6) Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for ✓ purposes of supervision. Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design in areas higher than minimum security. Windows (3.7) In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in ✓ on dimension. 13: Added “exterior” before windows Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them ✓ are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; ✓ firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) ✓ A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each wash basin. Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks are provided wherever feasible. ✓ 2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type 2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ✓ 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per ✓ inmate. 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy ✓ cells. Weapons Locker (3.12) (NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities) A secure weapons locker is located outside the security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. ✓ 08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. 13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the security area any weapon” Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ✓ areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes CC\ PHY: 4/30/2019 - 9 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0900 FACILITY: Herbert Hughes Correctional Center TYPE: II RC: 314 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 4/30/19 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Note: Rated Capacity (RC) for 1963 dorms is based on 75 sq. ft./inmate, with 1 toilet and wash basin for every 8 inmates and one shower/16 inmates. In 2003, the RC was changed from 302 to 324, based on 1998 regulations, which reduced the square footage requirements. At that time, the capacity for D-3 and D-4 was increased by 11 each, based upon the following formula: 4,358 square feet/70 square feet housing and dayroom per inmate = 62 inmates maximum capacity. D-1 Dorm 1963 1 46 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: 8’ urinal; 12 seats in dayroom. D-2 Dorm 1963 1 46 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: 8’ urinal; 6 seats in dayroom Not occupied during 18/20 inspection. D-3 Dorm 1998 1 76 62 62 Irregular dimensions 5 1 8 1 6 Note: 8’ urinal; 18 seats in dayroom. 4,358 square feet D-4. Dorm 1998 1 74 62 62 Irregular dimensions 5 1 8 1 6 Note. 8’ urinal; 12 seats in dayroom. 4,358 square feet D-5 Dorm 1963 1 52 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: 8’ urinal D-6 Dorm 1963 1 40 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: 8’ urinal; 6 seats. Notes: 2014 Inspection. This unit had been previously rated for 50. 20 beds had been removed to provide program space in the dayroom. RC is reduced by 10 to 40 for Unit D-6. Total rated capacity is reduced by 10 to 314. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0900 Imperial\Herbert Hughes\II\LASE; 4/30/19 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult. dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0905 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Sheriff’s Department FACILITY TYPE: II Fox Medium Security Facility PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Chief Deputy Jaime Clayton, Sergeant Richard Lopez, Lieutenant Robert Cortez, Lieutenant Juan Chavarin, Lieutenant David Tirado and Sergeant Juan Galindo FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 1607 Annual Training Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections The agency is in compliance with the most Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title recent annual Standards and Training for 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. Corrections (STC) compliance review. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ 1607 Annual Training Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 1607 Annual Training Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV 1607 Annual Training jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 1607 Annual Training Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 1 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 1607 Annual Training With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 106.1 Minimum Staffing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 106.1 Minimum Staffing least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 106.1 Minimum Staffing would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 106.1 Minimum Staffing shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. Female officers are assigned to each shift and ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC§ 4021. only female staff perform safety checks in female housing areas. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 106.1 Minimum Staffing a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 505-1 Security Checks 106.1 I Minimum Staffing Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no The department uses a hand held electronic more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. device to conduct safety checks. A sampling of safety checks was reviewed by BSCC staff ☐ ☒ ☐ through the documentation provided by the agency. The documentation disclosed safety checks throughout the facilities were not being routinely completed within the required 60- minute time frame of this regulation. The agency was found to be noncompliant with this regulation. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 505-1 Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ routine safety checks. 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 211-1 Fire Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is Staff are trained to STC minimum Core ☒ ☐ ☐ an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on standards, which include fire and life safety duty at all times who meets the training standards topics. established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 2 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 211-1 Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 The agency’s policy and procedure manual was last updated on: 2/28/19 Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of 103-1 Chain of Command ☒ ☐ ☐ communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 505- Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601-1 Use of Force Continuum (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4. Pregnant Inmates Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 302-1 Release Procedure inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and 803.1 Early Release Program – Occurs 7 times ☒ ☐ ☐ 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility per day administrator is empowered to use. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ 503-1 Headcounts (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 503-1 Headcounts (B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 502-1 Module Dormitory Searches (C) contraband control, and, 507-1 Contraband Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 506.1 Tool Count (D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ 501-1 Key Control Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 1901-1 Inspections evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security The agency’s policy is extensive and elaborates measures of the facility including security measures specific on various inspections by both internal and ☒ ☐ ☐ to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. external entities. The policy indicates weekly, monthly and various other time frames for the required inspections. The agency’s last annual review was dated: 11/6/18. (7) Emergency procedures include: 201-1 Emergency Planning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 202-1 Escapes ☒ ☐ ☐ 204-1 Hostages 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 3 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) mass arrests; 205(b) Mass Arrest ☒ ☐ ☐ 206.1 Civil Disturbances (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 201-1 Emergency Planning (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 606-1 Less Than Lethal Weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ 1408 Weapons Logs 207-1 Correctional Armories (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 606-1 Less Than Lethal Weapons chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1408 Weapons Logs 207-1 Correctional Armories (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 401- Classification Procedure Revised (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 1711 PREA ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 1711 PREA to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1711 PREA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 1711 PREA community members, and other interested third-parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The Signs are located in the visit lobbies and housing ☒ ☐ ☐ method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the modules on how to report sexual abuse or facility. harassment. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2023-1 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2021 Intake Health Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses a Pre-Entry Health Screening form for all inmates or arrestees being booked into custody. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among 2021 Intake Health Screening arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 4 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2023-1 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 2021 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 2023-1 Suicide Prevention attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. The agency has developed a Quality Assurance ☒ ☐ ☐ Committee to review all attempted and completed suicides. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 211-1 Fire Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility On the day of the biennial inspection, the agency administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ was meeting with the local fire authority having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire reviewing the fire suppression preplan. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 211-1 Fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 211-1 Fire monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ record; (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 211-1 Fire Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 211-1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 201-1.1 Emergency Planning (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 201-1.1 Emergency Planning fire. The agency is developing a plan to evacuate all ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to the airport if they cannot transfer inmates internally in the event of an evacuation. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with The agency is up to date on submitting applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ information for the Jail Profile Survey. the Jail Profile Survey. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 5 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 INMATE RECORDS 308-1 Paper Distribution (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 1711 PREA uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 105-1 Media Policies Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The agency has a binder to provide information shall develop written policies and procedures for the required in this regulation. Inmates have access dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ to the Telmate kiosk located in the housing for government agencies, and to the news media. The public and facility rules and procedures affecting inmates. inmates shall have available for review the following Facility administration staff is responsible for material: public requests of information. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 105-1 Media Policies Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐ in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as 105-1 Media Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (5) 1064, Library Service 105-1 Media Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ 1108-1 Law Library (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 6 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 105-1 Media Policies 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2016-1 Inmate Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 2016-1 Inmate Deaths clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held or brought to this facility. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☒ ☐ ☐ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 7 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised Classification Manual (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Inmates are given pamphlets and information on classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to reporting sexual abuse or harassment during the housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, booking process. age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised and implement a classification system which will include the Classification Manual use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility administrator or designee. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 401-1 Classification Procedures Revised for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and Classification Manual programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2004-1 Communicable Diseases 2021-1 Intake Health Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pre-Entry Health Screening Form responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2004-1 Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she 2021-1 Intake Health Screening has or has had any communicable diseases, such as Pre-Entry Health Screening Form tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 8 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2039-1 Mental Health Services The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pre-Entry Health Screening Form ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 401-1 Classification Procedures readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally 2021-1 Intake Health Screening disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears 2027-1 Transfer of Inmates with Acute Illness to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she 2039-1 Mental Health Services appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 401-1 Classification Procedures the inmate or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 401-1 Classification Procedures Classification Manual Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 401-1 Classification Procedures secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 508(a) Safety Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC Staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who placement documentation. The documentation display behavior which results in the destruction of property reviewed was in accordance with this regulation ☒ ☐ ☐ or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. and department policy. BSCC staff provided technical assistance on documentation on how reports should be periodically reviewed by the agency’s County Counsel. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 508(a) Safety Cells responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 508(a) Safety Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ a substitute for treatment. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 9 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 508(a) Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 508(a) Safety Cells of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☒ ☐ ☐ sick call, whichever is earliest. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 508(a) Safety Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ retention every 24 hours thereafter. The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 508(a) Safety Cells staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 508(a) Safety Cells every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures shall be established to assure administration of 508(a) Safety Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary nutrition and fluids. Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 508(a) Safety Cells provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC Staff reviewed a sampling of sobering 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a cell placement documentation and justification. threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their The documentation reviewed was in accordance state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and with this regulation and the agency’s policy. procedures developed by the facility administrator. ☒ ☐ ☐ It was noted during the documentation review that the sobering cell is used at various times as a safety cell due to the limited number of safety cells. When using a sobering cell as a safety cell, you are considered noncompliant with this regulation. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 508(b) Detoxification Cell Security Checks sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ Such observation shall be documented. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 10 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2022-1 Developmental Disabilities INMATES Pre-Entry Health Screening Form The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 2022-1 Developmental Disabilities center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses El Centro Regional Medical and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, Services and the San Diego Regional Center. excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 02-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and BSCC Staff reviewed a sampling of the use of ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate restraint documentation. The documentation authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible reviewed was in accordance with this regulation health care staff. and the agency’s policy. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this 602-1 Pro Straint Chair regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ medical/mental health referral; 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Location: Medical Area protective housing of restrained persons; 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints exercising of extremities. 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ substitute for treatment. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 602-1 Pro Straint Chair behavior which results in the destruction of property or 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ☒ ☐ ☐ ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 602-1 Pro Straint Chair of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 11 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ secured within one hour from the time of placement. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 602-1 Pro Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement. 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 602-1 Pro Straint Chair responsible health care staff determines that an inmate 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 602-1 Pro Straint Chair every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 602-1 Pro Straint Chair or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 602-1 Pro Straint Chair handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ There is nomenclature posted on the inmate procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant modules bulletin board. inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐ chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☒ ☐ ☐ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ governing pregnant inmates. 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 309-DNA Collections COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐ peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 12 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 309-DNA Collections reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 309-DNA Collections efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 309-DNA Collections authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 309-DNA Collections the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐ required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 302 Education Programs 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The agency provides vocational and inmate education program. educational training on: • Welding College Course • Air Conditioning College Course • Music College Course • OSHA College Course ☒ ☐ ☐ • JOB Tech by Probation Dept. • Hi-Set/GED • Inside/Out College Course • Lima Recovery Mental Health Program • Women’s Study Group • Religious Services • Rite Track Proud Parenting • Stepping Up When such services are not made available by the 1302 Education Programs appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 1302 Education Programs vocational education of housed inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1302 Education Programs established and an inmate may be excluded or removed 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ based on sound security practices or failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 13 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING 1105-1 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (TYPE II ONLY) 1105-1 Inmate Visitation All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. (TYPE III ONLY) Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒ visits, totaling at least one hour per week. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section 1105-1 Inmate Visitation shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 1105-1 Inmate Visitation visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are 1105-1 Inmate Visitation onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is Inmates housed at Herbert Hughes Correctional defined as the location where the inmate is housed. Center and the Fox Medium Security Facility will utilize the Telmate tablets in their assigned dorm to facilitate visits with friends and family. Inmates will have 60 minutes a week of free ☒ ☐ ☐ onsite visits. Visitors can pre-schedule a visit at the Video Visitation and Sheriff Services Center or utilize the “visit now function” to visit at that particular moment. Visitors have the option to sign up online at “gettingout.com” and visit remotely for a fee. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 1105-1 Inmate Visitation exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only 1105-1 Inmate Visitation as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; The agency provides video visitation on tablets, Onsite Barrier and Onsite-contact. Visitation hours; Visits are seven days a week between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm via tablets. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visits are allowed twice a week totaling one hour. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 14 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Inmates are not allowed more than one visit per day. Imperial County Jail inmates will not be allowed to accept and/or conduct Video Visits with the following persons: • Those on Probation, Post Release Community Supervision, or Parole • Those that have been confined in any Prison, Jail, or Detention Facility within the last six months • Those that have participated in escapes or assaults on staff at any time • Those that are the victim(s) of the inmate’s currently charged crime 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive; (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1103-1 Inmate Mail valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1103-1 Inmate Mail from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 1103-1 Inmate Mail at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members ☒ ☐ ☐ and friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1108-1 Inmate Access to Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ access to legal reference materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 15 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 1109-1 Inmate Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff interviewed several inmates and develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and they stated they receive recreation yard at recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, regular intervals. BSCC staff reviewed which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise documentation and determined the agency is in ☒ ☐ ☐ distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as compliance with this regulation. The recreation are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security yard is attached to the dayroom. The door to the and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. recreation yard is kept open between the hours of 0800 hours to 2100 hours to allow the inmates free access. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1115-1 Printed Material AND WRITINGS The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1115-1 Printed Material ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 1115-1 Printed Material containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1115-1 Printed Material ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an inmate; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1115-1 Printed Material periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. The agency’s policy states inmates are only allowed five books or magazines in their possession. Inmates who exceed the limit choose ☒ ☐ ☐ to dispose of the excess as trash, release them to a member of the public, donate them to the Inmate Library, or have them placed in his/her personal property for safekeeping. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1104-1 Inmate Telephone Usage The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 16 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1103-1 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 1110 Inmate Orientation In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Inmates are provided orientation information on shall develop written policies and procedures for the kiosks and tablets located throughout the implementation of a program reasonably understandable to modules prior to being allowed to use the kiosk. inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the Inmates are also given facility information time of placement in a living area. pamphlets during the booking process and are ☒ ☐ ☐ required to sign a form stating they have received the information. BSCC staff interviewed several inmates who demonstrated the use of the kiosks/tablets and confirmed the process. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (4) programs and activities available and method of 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1110 Inmate Orientation (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 1110 Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs PROGRAMS The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual and/or family social service programs for inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 17 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the 1305-1 Inmate Services and Programs discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group and/or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1111-1 Inmate Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1112-1 Religious Observances The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop written policies and procedures to provide opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop The agency’s policy states when an inmate written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may makes a request for an Inmate Grievance, it will appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any be the responsibility of the receiving custody conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: staff to determine if the grievance can be medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; resolved at that time by taking the appropriate program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting actions(s). If the grievance cannot be resolved at procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. line staff level, the inmate will be instructed to Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ complete an Inmate Grievance utilizing Telmate tablet. BSCC staff reviewed grievances and interviewed inmates regarding the grievance process. The grievances reviewed were in accordance with this regulation and the agency’s policy. The grievances were answered in a timely manner. The grievance appeals were directed to the appropriate level for a response. (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; 1106-Inmate Grievances (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ staff level; 1106-Inmate Grievances 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 18 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) appeal to the next level of review; 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ 1106-Inmate Grievances (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ of review which acts on the grievance; 1106-Inmate Grievances (5) provision for response within a reasonable time 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ limit; and, 1106-Inmate Grievances (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility. 1106-Inmate Grievances (b) Grievance System Abuse: 1106-Inmate Grievances (a) The facility may establish written policy and procedure to 1106-Inmate Grievances ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary penalties to guide inmate conduct. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but BSCC staff reviewed multiple rule violation not be limited to, the following elements: reports and interviewed inmates regarding the rule violation process. The rule violations reviewed appeared to be in accordance with this regulation and the agency’s policy. The ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary hearing was held in a timely manner. The agency has an extensive review process for inmates who appeal sanctions. This process ensures all considerations, policies and inmates rights were followed. The discipline appeals we reviewed were directed to the appropriate person for response. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may 1201-1 Inmate Discipline impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to ☒ ☐ ☐ television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or 1113-1 Inmate Rules of Conduct repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor 1201-1 Inmate Discipline violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the ☒ ☐ ☐ staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 19 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 1201-1 Inmate Discipline shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on 1201-1 Inmate Discipline with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐ timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 1201-1 Inmate Discipline own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 1201-1 Inmate Discipline after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 1201-1 Inmate Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the ☒ ☐ ☐ action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 1201-1 Inmate Discipline the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the ☒ ☐ ☐ reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 1201-1 Inmate Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. When an inmate appeals their sanctions, the agency’s policy states a Disciplinary Review Board will be composed of three members to ☒ ☐ ☐ review the appeal to determine if a new hearing is required, reduce sanctions given, reverse findings, approve findings, direct forfeiture of good time credits or increase sanctions. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 1201-1 Inmate Discipline from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 1201-1 Inmate Discipline conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 20 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1201-1 Inmate Discipline The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ACTIONS The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the 1201-1 Inmate Discipline minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any ☒ ☐ ☐ portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of 1201-1 Inmate Discipline inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 1201-1 Inmate Discipline to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1265 of these regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1201-1 Inmate Discipline (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 1201-1 Inmate Discipline 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐ violations of institutional rules. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 21 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 1201-1 Inmate Discipline the facility manager shall approve the initial ☒ ☐ ☐ placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the 1201-1 Inmate Discipline facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐ that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 1201-1 Inmate Discipline in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 1201-1 Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 1201-1 Inmate Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of Disciplinary Action Forms are kept in a all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ hardcopy file. therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Juveniles/Minors are not held or detained in this sections including those summarizing the regulations facility. identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply ☐ ☐ ☒ (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. ☐ ☐ ☒ Reference: WIC 208 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH ADULT PRISONERS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such ☐ ☐ ☒ as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 22 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others ☐ ☐ ☒ while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except ☒ ☐ ☒ as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the ☐ ☐ ☒ release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with ☐ ☐ ☒ assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect ☐ ☐ ☒ the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population ☐ ☐ ☒ or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. (a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) loss of privileges; and, (2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 23 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed ☐ ☐ ☒ in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours. (e) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 0905\Imperial\Fox Medium Security Facility\II\PRO; 5/1/19 - 24 - A353 Type 2&3 PRO eff. 1/2019 (18-20).dot ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013 BSCC Code: 0905 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County – Fox Medium Security Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008:X 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) On the day of inspection, BSCC staff was informed the booking area is only open Monday through X Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of Friday between the hours of 0800 hours and 1600 the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations. hours at this facility. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X Pre-Booking Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” X 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X Shower room available X 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water for staff use. X Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates X Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling X height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less X Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a X clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet X Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking X fountains as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) X 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling X height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Padding on floor X 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility X Safety Cell (2.5) Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least X 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate X Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor, X with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, X inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a X view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of X the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant. X Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I X facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities.) X Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X Maximum capacity of two inmates 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I X facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities.) X Dormitories (2.8) (Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not change the calculations.) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per X inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 inmates X 13: Deleted “less” and “fewer” Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and X drinking fountains as specified by these regulations Provide secure storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA Type I) X 13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for” Dayrooms (2.9) (Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of X 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms 2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms 10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).” 13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3 feet (914mm) Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time X and are the least restrictive standard.) Exercise Area (2.10) Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X must have a recreation area or provide community access to one. Clear height of 15 feet X 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of X one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. 2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and X drinking fountain Provides adequate security X Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I) There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of applicability to Type IV.) Medical Examination Room (2.12) There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X 2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. Located within the security area and provide for privacy of X inmates Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single X dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water 2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X medical procedures are provided 2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies X Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Medical Care Housing (2.14) X Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility program indicates special medical care housing is needed. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X either. Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the community standard. X Hare Care Space (2.15) Space and equipment are available. X 2-99: Requirement deleted. Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) X Inmates can purchase specified items. 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS There is secure storage for commissary stock. 01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X within the security perimeter. Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) X There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. X 2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins Visiting Space (2.18) Video only X There is sufficient visiting area. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area (Type II only). A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I, X III & IV. Storage Room (2.21) One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. X (Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.) 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) (Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities regardless of security level.) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging X cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program /multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. 10 Deleted language referring to central control point. 10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. 13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point” 13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms, temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program/multipurpose space” 1: Added “who can respond immediately” Laundry Facilities (2.23) Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining X fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X more inmates. 2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male and X female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single dimension less than 6 feet X 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) Interview room X Available and provides for confidentiality Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X 1:16 in holding cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas. Privacy requirement deleted. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Wash basins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms 2-99: One is provided in every single and double X occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and constructed of materials that are impervious to water and X soap so that they may be easily cleaned. 2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability to supervise. 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher X than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom. Lighting (3.6) Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for X purposes of supervision. Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design in areas higher than minimum security. Windows (3.7) In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in X on dimension. 13: Added “exterior” before windows Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; X firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) X A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each wash basin. Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks are provided wherever feasible. X 2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type 2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per X inmate. 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X cells. Weapons Locker (3.12) (NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities) A secure weapons locker is located outside the security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. X 08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. 13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the security area any weapon” Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note X areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0905 Imperial\ Fox Medium\I\I PHY: 5/1/19 - 9 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0905 FACILITY: TYPE: RC: 274 Imperial County Fox Medium Security Facility II FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Staging Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’4” x 7’4” 1 1 1 Note: 53.8 sq ft; Two Benches=24” each, capacity limited by bench space Irregular shape; 1037-39 Single 2008 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 202 sq ft Note: Negative Pressure; medical observation 18/20 Inspection: Not in operational status. Irregular shape; 1043 – 44 Single 2008 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 130 sq ft Note: Medical observation 1050 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’4” x 7’5” 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 37”, capacity limited by bench space 1051 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’4” x 7’5” 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 37”, capacity limited by bench space 1064 Safety 2008 1 0 1 1 6’4” x 7’8” 1 1065 Sobering 2080 1 0 (3) (3) 8 x 7’5” 1 1 1 Note: Capacity limited by floor space 1066 Sobering 2008 1 0 (4) (4) 12 x 8 1 1 1 Note: Capacity limited by floor space. ADA. 1067 Holding 2008 1 0 (6) (6) 12.1 x 11.1 1 1 1 Note: 134 sq ft; Bench 122”, capacity limited by bench space 1068 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’5” x 10 1 1 1 Note: 75 sq ft; Bench 42”, capacity limited by bench space 1072 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 10 x 7’9” 1 1 1 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0905 Imperial Fox Medium II LASE: 5/1/19 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Note: 79 sq ft; Bench = 60”, capacity limited by bench space 1073 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 10” x 7’9” 1 1 1 Note: 79 sq ft; Bench = 41”, capacity limited by bench space 1076 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 8’8” x 7’5” 1 1 1 Note: 61.2 sq. ft.; Bench= 36”, capacity limited by bench space 1077 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 8’8” x 7’3” 1 1 1 Note: 62.8 sq. ft; Bench = 59”, capacity limited by bench space A-F Dorm 2008 6 45 45 270 Irregular Shape 5 5 5 5 Note: All dayrooms 2,400 sq ft. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0905 Imperial Fox Medium II LASE: 5/1/19 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code:0915 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Sheriff’s Department El Centro Superior Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Richard Lopez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance 1607 Annual Training Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and Section 1 Minimum Standards supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such STC determined that the agency was compliant training shall include, but not be limited to: with all training requirements. The agency also (a) applicable minimum jail standards; self-certified that all relevant staff was current (b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ in training requirements. (c) inmate segregation; (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; and, (e) suicide prevention. Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures any event not more than six months after the date of assigned 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation. 1607 Annual Training Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1 Minimum Standards Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures every two years. Successful completion of the requirements 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be ☒ ☐ ☐ 1607 Annual Training substituted for the eight hour refresher. Section 1 Minimum Standards 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 1413 Court Transportation 106 Minimum Staffing Policy A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and ☒ ☐ ☐ Court holding facilities are staffed by Sheriff’s operation of the programs and activities required by these correctional officers assigned to the Transport regulations. Division. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 1 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 106 Minimum Staffing Policy least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 106 Minimum Staffing Policy would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 106 Minimum Staffing Policy shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 106 Minimum Staffing Policy a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 1413 Court Transportation 505 Security Checks Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through Section 16 Log Book direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. During the physical inspection of the court facilities, BSCC staff was informed there was no documentation for hourly safety checks in the court holding area due to correctional staff being in the holding cell area. BSCC staff observed a log posted on the outside of the holding cell ☐ ☒ ☐ documenting the cell was occupied and checked when the inmates arrived, but no hourly safety checks were documented. Therefore, the agency is noncompliant with this regulation. BSCC staff provided technical assistance and discussed the importance of having safety check logs. The agency said they will correct the issue. BSCC staff will conduct a follow up in late 2019 to evaluate the agency’s progress. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation 1413 Court Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ of routine safety checks. 505- Security Checks 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 211.1 Fire Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ Court holding facilities are staffed by Sheriff’s least one person on duty at all times who meets the training correctional officers assigned to the Transport standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life Division who are Core trained. safety. (Penal Code section 6030[e]) The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 211.1 Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan that relate specifically to the facility. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 2 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 1413-Court Transportation Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual Imperial County Corrections Division Policy of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Manual and the Court Security Unit Manual is procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and used for the correctional staff in the Court Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed Transportation Unit who manage the court and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be holding areas. made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Imperial County Corrections Division The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Policy Manual was last reviewed on 2/28/19. and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been The Court Security Manual was last reviewed on deleted. 3/16/18. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 103-1 Chain of Command following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 505- Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601-1 Use of Force Continuum (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates Section 3407. (6) Security and control including physical counts of 503-1 Headcounts inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband 1413 Court Transportation control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of ☒ ☐ ☐ security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1406-1 Emergency Response (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 211.1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 202 Escapes ☒ ☐ ☐ 204 Hostages 205 Mass Arrests (C) mass arrests; 205 Mass Arrests ☒ ☐ ☐ 205(A)-1 Mobile Booking (D) natural disasters; 201-1.1 Emergency Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ 1406-1 Emergency Response (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 606 Storage of Chemical Agents / Less than ☒ ☐ ☐ Lethal (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 207 Correctional Armories ☒ ☐ ☐ chemical agents, and related security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 401-1 Classification Procedures (Revised) (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 1711 PREA ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 3 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 1711 PREA to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) 1711 PREA and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Security Emergency Plans confidentiality. (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all 1711 PREA of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Security Emergency Plans (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1711 PREA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Security Emergency Plans limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report 1711 PREA sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 1711 PREA community members, and other interested third-parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2023-1 Suicide Prevention Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 2021-1 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake 2021-1 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ and prior to housing assignment. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (c) Provisions facilitating communication among 2021-1 Intake Health Screening arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. 401-1 Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 401-1 Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 401-1 Classification procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 401-1 Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 4 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 401-1 Classification attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. 2021-1 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 211-1 Fire Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 211-1 Fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 211-1 Fire monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan record; (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The fire inspection was completed on 4/3/2019. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 211-1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan fire. Transportation vehicles are kept at the court ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities to return inmates to the Regional Adult Facility in event of an evacuation. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2016-1 Inmate Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 5 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 2016-1 Inmate Deaths clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Section 15 Juvenile Separation In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility: Probation officers retain custody of juveniles they bring to court. Sheriff’s staff does not have reporting responsibility for those juveniles. They are segregated from adults. ☐ ☐ ☒ Juveniles in Court Services Unit custody are segregated from adults to ensure there is no opportunity for contact or communication between adult and juvenile inmates. (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐ copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 401-1 Classification Section 6 Classification Plan (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening establish and implement a written plan designed to provide Classification Manual for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 401-1 Classification for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and Section 6 Classification Plan programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would Pre-Entry Health Screening Form present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2004-1 Communicable Diseases Section 6 Classification Plan The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual procedures specifying those symptoms that require Pre-Entry Health Screening Form segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 6 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2004-1 Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Section 6 Classification Plan has or has had any communicable diseases, such as Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual any other communicable diseases, or other special medical Pre-Entry Health Screening Form problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES Section 6 Classification Plan Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Classification Manual responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Pre-Entry Health Screening Form procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. Inmates who are remanded to custody are ☒ ☐ ☐ separated from jail inmates until they are transported to the Regional Adult Facility where they are medically screened and booked into custody. Court Holding Deputies ask court remands a limited number of questions to assess health needs and risks to determine if medical attention is required. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Section 6 Classification Plan readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears Classification Manual to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she Pre-Entry Health Screening Form appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ A full medical screening is conducted at the An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Regional Adult Facility. secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of Section 6 Classification Plan the inmate or others. Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening Classification Manual Pre-Entry Health Screening Form ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates who are remanded to custody are separated from jail inmates until they are transported to the Regional Adult Facility. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 7 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 401-1 Classification Classification Manual Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are Court remands are kept separate from jail determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that inmates until they are booked in and medically is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; screened at the Regional Adult Facility. demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 401-1 Classification secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2021-1 Intake Health Screening INMATES 2039-1 Mental Health Services Pre-Entry Health Screening Form The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 2021-1 Intake Health Screening center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be 2039-1 Mental Health Services developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Soft restraints are only used in the court holding authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible area. The are no restraint chairs located in the health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined ☒ ☐ ☐ court holding areas. Inmates or court remands in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the needing this type of restraint device are following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or transported to the Regional Adult Faculty. symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; protective housing of restrained persons; provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising of extremities. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 602-1 Pro Straint Chair substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 8 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 602-1 Pro Straint Chair behavior which results in the destruction of property or 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 602-1 Pro Straint Chair of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ completed within four hours of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 602-1 Pro Straint Chair every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 602-1 Pro Straint Chair handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint who is currently responsible for the medical care of a 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates and policies governing pregnant inmates. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 1101 Inmate Access to Courts and Legal Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 8 Adult access to Counsel procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 9 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, Counsel (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Section 15 Juvenile Segregation sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Minors brought to the court holding facility area. ☐ ☐ ☒ Probation Officers maintain custody of minors. Minors are not held in the adult holding area. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established ☐ ☐ ☒ classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults, ☐ ☐ ☒ movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 10 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards Authority within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at ☐ ☐ ☒ least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding ☐ ☐ ☒ minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 0915\Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 11 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013 BSCC Code: 0915 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County El Centro Superior Courts FACILITY TYPE: CH 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: Other: 1978 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) Booking and receiving is done at the Regional Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these ✓ Adult Facility (RAF) for court remands. regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking ✓ Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) 01: Name changed to “sobering cell.” ✓ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ✓ Shower room available ✓ 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ✓ Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ✓ 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water ✓ Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) ✓ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates ✓ Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling ✓ height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓ Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking ✓ fountain Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more ✓ Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility. Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 ✓ and 1053 Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire ✓ extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space ✓ 01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet 0915 Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\ 18-20\ PHY CH; 5/1/19 - 1 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting The building is under the 1978 standards. Cameras staff in a central control. When visual electronic were added to court holding area passageways and surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, in front of holding cells in 2017 and 2018. Officers elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as are assigned in the hallway located outside of the entrances and exits. ✓ cells. 2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. 10: Deleted language referring to central control point. 10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining ✓ fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Available and provides for confidentiality ✓ Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and ✓ staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Washbasins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for ✓ calculations of washbasin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) 2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and ✓ sobering cell. Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the water outlet ✓ (bubbler). 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Lighting (3.6) Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes of supervision. ✓ Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design. Windows (3.7) Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 ✓ inches in on dimension. 0915 Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\ 18-20\ PHY CH; 5/1/19 - 2 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate. ✓ 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are located outside of the entry A secure weapons locker is located outside the security door. perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into ✓ the security area. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note: ✓ areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0915 Imperial\El Centro Superior Court\ 18-20\ PHY CH; 5/1/19 - 3 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0915 FACILITY: El Centro Superior Courts TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Dept 1 Holding 1978 1 0 (14) (14) 20" X 7" 1 1 Dept 2 Holding 1978 1 0 (6) (6) 7’3” x 8’10”x8’ 1 1 Notes: 2014 Inspection. Two 5’ benches. Bench limits RC. Dept 2 Holding 1978 1 0 (11) (11) 12’6”x 12’6”x8’ 1 1 Notes: 2014 Inspection. Two benches: 8.5’, 12.5’. Area limits RC. Dept 5 Holding 1978 1 0 (6) (6) 7’3" x 8’10”x8’ 1 1 Notes: 2014 Inspection. Two 5’ benches. Bench limits RC. Dept 5 Holding 1978 1 0 (11) (11) 12’6” x 12’6”x8’ 1 1 Notes: 2014 Inspection. Two benches: 8.5’, 12.5’. Area limits RC. Notes: 2012: View into Dept. 1 holding cell is improved. The large holding cells in Department 2 and 5 have two benches. The RC is limited to 11 based upon the square footage. The small holding cells in Department 2 and 5 have securely fixed seating *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0915 Imperial\El Centro Sup CH\LASE; 5/1/19 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code:0970 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Sheriff’s Department Brawley Superior Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Richard Lopez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance 1607 Annual Training Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and Section 1 Minimum Standards supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such STC determined that the agency was compliant training shall include, but not be limited to: with all training requirements. The agency also (a) applicable minimum jail standards; self-certified that all relevant staff was current (b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ in training requirements. (c) inmate segregation; (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; and, (e) suicide prevention. Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures any event not more than six months after the date of assigned 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation. 1607 Annual Training Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1 Minimum Standards Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once 1601-1 Corr. Academy Procedures every two years. Successful completion of the requirements 1606.1 BOC STC Compliance in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be ☒ ☐ ☐ 1607 Annual Training substituted for the eight hour refresher. Section 1 Minimum Standards 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 1413 Court Transportation 106 Minimum Staffing Policy A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and ☒ ☐ ☐ Court holding facilities are staffed by Sheriff’s operation of the programs and activities required by these correctional officers assigned to the Transport regulations. Division. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 1 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 106 Minimum Staffing Policy least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 106 Minimum Staffing Policy would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 106 Minimum Staffing Policy shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 106 Minimum Staffing Policy a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 1413 Court Transportation 505 Security Checks Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through Section 16 Log Book direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. During the physical inspection of the court facilities, BSCC staff was informed there was no documentation for hourly safety checks in the court holding area due to correctional staff being in the holding cell area. BSCC staff observed a log posted on the outside of the holding cell ☐ ☒ ☐ documenting the cell was occupied and checked when the inmates arrived, but no hourly safety checks documented. Therefore, the agency is noncompliant with this regulation. BSCC staff provided technical assistance and discussed the importance of having safety check logs. The agency said they will correct the issue. BSCC staff will conduct a follow up in late 2019 to evaluate the agency’s progress. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation 1413 Court Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ of routine safety checks. 505- Security Checks 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 211.1 Fire Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ Court holding facilities are staffed by Sheriff’s least one person on duty at all times who meets the training correctional officers assigned to the Transport standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life Division who are Core trained. safety. (Penal Code section 6030[e]) The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 211.1 Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan that relate specifically to the facility. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 2 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 1413-Court Transportation Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual Imperial County Corrections Division Policy of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Manual and the Court Security Unit Manual is procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and used for the correctional staff in the Court Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed Transportation Unit who manage the court and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be holding areas. made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Imperial County Corrections Division The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Policy Manual was last reviewed on 2/28/19. and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been The Court Security Manual was last reviewed on deleted. 3/16/18. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 103-1 Chain of Command following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 505- Security Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601-1 Use of Force Continuum (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates Section 3407. (6) Security and control including physical counts of 503-1 Headcounts inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband 1413 Court Transportation control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of ☒ ☐ ☐ security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1406-1 Emergency Response (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 211.1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 202 Escapes ☒ ☐ ☐ 204 Hostages 205 Mass Arrests (C) mass arrests; 205 Mass Arrests ☒ ☐ ☐ 205(A)-1 Mobile Booking (D) natural disasters; 201-1.1 Emergency Planning ☐ ☐ ☐ 1406-1 Emergency Response (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 606 Storage of Chemical Agents / Less than ☒ ☐ ☐ Lethal (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 207 Correctional Armories ☒ ☐ ☐ chemical agents, and related security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 401-1 Classification Procedures (Revised) (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 1711 PREA ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 3 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 1711 PREA to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) 1711 PREA and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Security Emergency Plans confidentiality. (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all 1711 PREA of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Security Emergency Plans (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1711 PREA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Security Emergency Plans limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report 1711 PREA sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 1711 PREA community members, and other interested third-parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2023-1 Suicide Prevention Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 2021-1 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake 2021-1 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ and prior to housing assignment. 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (c) Provisions facilitating communication among 2021-1 Intake Health Screening arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. 401-1 Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 401-1 Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 401-1 Classification procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 401-1 Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021-1 Intake Health Screening 2023-1 Suicide Prevention 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 4 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 401-1 Classification attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. 2021-1 Intake Health Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023-1 Suicide Prevention 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 211-1 Fire Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 211-1 Fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 211-1 Fire monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan record; (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The fire inspection was completed on 4/3/2019. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 211-1 Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of Section 9 Fire Suppression Plan fire. Transportation vehicles are kept at the court ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities to return inmates to the Regional Adult Facility in event of an evacuation. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2016-1 Inmate Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 5 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 2016-1 Inmate Deaths clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Section 15 Juvenile Separation In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility: Probation officers retain custody of juveniles they bring to court. Sheriff’s staff does not have reporting responsibility for those juveniles. They are segregated from adults. ☐ ☐ ☒ Juveniles in Court Services Unit custody are segregated from adults to ensure there is no opportunity for contact or communication between adult and juvenile inmates. (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐ copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 2016-1 Inmate Deaths administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 401-1 Classification Section 6 Classification Plan (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening establish and implement a written plan designed to provide Classification Manual for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 401-1 Classification for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and Section 6 Classification Plan programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would Pre-Entry Health Screening Form present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2004-1 Communicable Diseases Section 6 Classification Plan The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual procedures specifying those symptoms that require Pre-Entry Health Screening Form segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 6 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2004-1 Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Section 6 Classification Plan has or has had any communicable diseases, such as Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual any other communicable diseases, or other special medical Pre-Entry Health Screening Form problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES Section 6 Classification Plan Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Classification Manual responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Pre-Entry Health Screening Form procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. Inmates who are remanded to custody are ☒ ☐ ☐ separated from jail inmates until they are transported to the Regional Adult Facility where they are medically screened and booked into custody. Court Holding Deputies ask court remands a limited number of questions to assess health needs and risks to determine if medical attention is required. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Section 6 Classification Plan readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears Classification Manual to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she Pre-Entry Health Screening Form appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ A full medical screening is conducted at the An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Regional Adult Facility. secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of Section 6 Classification Plan the inmate or others. Section 10 Pre-Intake Screening Classification Manual Pre-Entry Health Screening Form ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates who are remanded to custody are separated from jail inmates until they are transported to the Regional Adult Facility. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 7 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 401-1 Classification Classification Manual Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are Court remands are kept separate from jail determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that inmates until they are booked in and medically is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; screened at the Regional Adult Facility. demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 401-1 Classification secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2021-1 Intake Health Screening INMATES 2039-1 Mental Health Services Pre-Entry Health Screening Form The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 2021-1 Intake Health Screening center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be 2039-1 Mental Health Services developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ Pre-Entry Health Screening Form and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 602-1 Pro Straint Chair 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Soft restraints are only used in the court holding authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible area. The are no restraint chairs located in the health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined ☒ ☐ ☐ court holding areas. Inmates or court remands in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the needing this type of restraint device are following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or transported to the Regional Adult Faculty. symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; protective housing of restrained persons; provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising of extremities. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 602-1 Pro Straint Chair substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 8 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 602-1 Pro Straint Chair behavior which results in the destruction of property or 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 602-1 Pro Straint Chair of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ completed within four hours of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 602-1 Pro Straint Chair every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 602-1 Pro Straint Chair handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint who is currently responsible for the medical care of a 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates and policies governing pregnant inmates. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 1101 Inmate Access to Courts and Legal Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 8 Adult access to Counsel procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 9 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, Counsel (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 1101-1 Inmate Access to Courts & Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Section 15 Juvenile Segragation sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Minors brought to the court holding facility area. Probation Officers maintain custody of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. Minors are not held in the adult holding area. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established ☐ ☐ ☒ classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults, ☐ ☐ ☒ movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 10 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards Authority within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at ☐ ☐ ☒ least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding ☐ ☐ ☒ minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 0970\Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\PRO: 5/1/19 - 11 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013 BSCC Code: 0970 FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Brawley Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: Other: 1978 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) Booking and receiving is done at the Regional Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these ✓ Adult Facility (RAF) for court remands. regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking ✓ Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) 01: Name changed to “sobering cell.” ✓ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ✓ Shower room available ✓ 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ✓ Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ✓ 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water ✓ Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) ✓ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates ✓ Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling ✓ height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓ Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking ✓ fountain Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓ A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more ✓ Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility. Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 ✓ and 1053 Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ✓ 0970 Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\18-20\PHY CH; 5/1/19 - 1 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitors' Closet (2.20) A vendor is used to clean the court holding area. Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space 01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ✓ Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) The building is under the 1978 standards. There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting Cameras and mirrors were added to cells 114 and staff in a central control. When visual electronic 115 to allow viewing of areas not observed from surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, the door window. elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. ✓ 2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. 10: Deleted language referring to central control point. 10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining ✓ fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Available and provides for confidentiality ✓ Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and ✓ staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Washbasins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for ✓ calculations of washbasin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) 2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and ✓ sobering cell. Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an Check what type angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the water outlet ✓ (bubbler). 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Lighting (3.6) Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes of supervision. ✓ Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design. 0970 Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\18-20\PHY CH; 5/1/19 - 2 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Windows (3.7) Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 ✓ inches in on dimension. Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate. ✓ 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle sally A secure weapons locker is located outside the security port. perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into ✓ the security area. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note: ✓ areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0970 Imperial\Brawley Superior Court\18-20\PHY CH; 5/1/19 - 3 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0970 FACILITY: Brawley Superior Court TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 5/1/19 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Cell 114 Holding 2001 1 0 (14) (14) 17’5” x 9’10” x 8’3” 1 1 1 Notes: 251” of bench space = 14 RC Cell 115 Holding 2001 1 0 (15) (15) 16’9” x 9’10” x 8’2” 1 1 1 Notes: 275” of bench space = 15 RC Notes: 2012-14 Inspection. A jury room was equipped with a bench and chairs to stage inmates while awaiting their cases to be called. It is equipped with a bathroom. It was considered non-rated space. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0970 Imperial\Brawley Sup CH\LASE; 5/1/19 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)