BSCC
Imperial County, Sheriff's Department Court Holdings (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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January 3, 2019
Raymond Loera, Sheriff – Coroner
Imperial County Sheriff’s Department
328 Applestill Road
El Centro, CA 92243
PENAL CODE SECTION 6031; WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209; JUVENILE JUSTICE
AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT
Dear Sheriff Loera:
On October 17, 2017, staff of the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the
2016 - 2018 biennial inspection of the Imperial County court holding facilities pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031
and Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 209. The facilities were inspected for compliance with the
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations
and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) requirements for holding minors.
The county jails were inspected and reported separately.
Your agency was represented by Sergeant Richard Lopez who organized both policy and documentation and guided
BSCC staff through our various site visits. We appreciate his assistance and experience.
The inspection consisted of a review of applicable policies and procedures governing the operation of the facility,
staff interviews, a review of documentation to verify that your practices follow your written procedures, and a walk-
through of the physical plants.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of:
• this transmittal letter;
• the Procedures Checklist outlining applicable Title 15 sections;
• the Physical Plant Evaluation for each facility outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and,
• the Living Area Space Evaluation for each facility summarizing the detention facility’s physical plant
configuration.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file of all inspections. This file should be the first point of
reference when preparing for all future inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to a 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 these reports for a comprehensive perspective
of your facilities.
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Raymond Loera, Sheriff - Coroner
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FIRE INSPECTION:
By regulation, a fire inspection is required every two years. The most recent fire inspections occurred as follows:
Brawley Superior Court 9/26/17
El Centro Superior Court 10/2/17
All fire inspections are current.
HEALTH INSPECTIONS:
Health Department inspections for the facilities occurred as follows:
Environmental Health Medical /Mental Health
Brawley Superior Court 11/30/17 None
El Centro Superior Court 11/29/17 None
Medical / Mental Health inspections for both facilities are overdue. Please forward current inspection results as
they become available.
BSCC INSPECTION
PHYSICAL PLANT:
Brawley Superior Court (0970) This facility is evaluated against the 2001 Title 24 Standards.1 It consists of two
holding cells with a capacity of 29 inmates. Based on the applicable standards, there were no issues of non-
compliance noted. The facility was clean and serviceable.
El Centro Superior Court (0915) This facility is evaluated against the 1978 and 1991 Title 24 Standards. It
consists of five holding cells with a capacity of 48 inmates. The facility was clean and serviceable. No issues of
non-compliance were noted.
POLICY REVIEW:
The court holding facilities operate under the Sheriff’s Department Custody Division Procedure Manual,
supplemented by procedures specific to the Transportation Unit. BSCC reviewed the relevant sections of agency
policy against regulation to ensure that each subject required by regulation was addressed in policy. The published
policy is reviewed annually and reprinted when needed.
Regarding policy, no areas of non-compliance were noted.
PROCEDURES REVIEW:
BSCC continued its inspection by evaluating procedures at the facilities and reconciling them against regulation.
Those evaluations typically include an in-depth review of documentation related to facility operations including
security logs, shift schedules, local inspection results, incident reports and other records which give insight to the
facility’s operations. BSCC sought out evidence to ensure that practices matched regulations.
1 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0915 0970
FACILITY NAME: Imperial County Sheriff’s Department FACILITY TYPE: CH
El Centro Court Holding (0915); Brawley Superior Court Holding (0970)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Richard Lopez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Keithley DATE: 10/17/17
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
Court holding facilities are staffed by Sheriff’s
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
correctional officers assigned to the Transport
Division.
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates,
X
and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete
The agency participates in the STC program
the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this
and was last audited on 7/10/18. STC
regulation within six (6) months of assignment.
determined that the agency was compliant with
all training requirements. The agency also self-
Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two
certified that all relevant staff was current in
years. X
training requirements.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL
Compliance with this regulation is predicated
on the agency’s ability to complete all regulated
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times
X tasks in a timely and safe manner. BSCC
(whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the
reviewed a variety of records and found no
implementation and operation of activities required by
indication that staffing was insufficient.
these regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 1403 Court Transportation; Safety Checks
hourly safety checks.
X
BSCC reviewed a sampling of logs and found
safety checks consistently timely.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who
shall be immediately available and accessible with the Court transport staff is assigned to the facilities
X
ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an anytime inmates are present.
emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there
A female officer or court staff member is
is at least one female employee immediately available and
X always available when a female inmate is
accessible.
present.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
assigned and their duties. X Shift rosters are available.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
The agency participates in the STC program
and was last audited on 7/10/18. STC
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one
X determined that the agency was compliant with
person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training
all training requirements, including topics of
standards for general fire and life safety.
fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and
Each staff member received site-specific
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X
information at orientation.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
For this review, BSCC relied on Imperial
County Corrections Division Policy Manual and
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X
its subset used specifically for the Court
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
Transportation Unit.
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of
X 103-1 Chain of Command
communications;
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility
X 505- Security Checks
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X 601-1 Use of Force Continuum
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of
603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraint
pregnant inmates; X
603 H.4 Pregnant Inmates
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f)
Security and control, including:
X 503-1 Headcounts
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X
Searches of inmates; X
1413 Court Transportation; Procedures
Contraband control; and, X
Key control. X
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews,
evaluates and documents internal and external security X 1901 - Inspections
measures.
Emergency procedures, including:
X 202 Escapes
Escape;
Disturbances; X 203 Riots
Taking of hostages; X 204 Hostages
Civil disturbance; X 205 Mass Arrests
Natural disasters; X 201 Emergency Planning
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; 606 Storage of Chemical Agents / Less than
X
Lethal
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition,
X 207 Correctional Armories
chemical agents; and,
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X 1407-1 Storage of Safety Equipment
Suicide prevention; and, X 2023-1 Suicide Prevention
Segregation of inmates. X 401-1 Classification Procedures (Revised)
The manual is available to all employees. X Printed and electronic copies available.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at Policy is reviewed annually but only reprinted
least every two years. X when changed. Individual sections have
effective dates.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed
X
in consultation with the responsible fire authority and
includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff
X Verified by inspection
with a two-year retention of the inspection record;
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years;
Brawley – 9/26/17
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X
El Centro – 10/2/17
13146.1(a) and (b);3
An evacuation plan; and, X 211-II Evacuation (Posted at each site)
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event
Inmates would be returned to the sending
of a fire. X
facility.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of written records of all incidents that result in
X 2102-1 Critical Incident Reports
physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an
employee, inmate or other person. Such records include
names of persons involved, a description of the incident,
actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and
submitted to the facility manager within 24 hours of the
X
incident.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY
X 2016-1 Inmate Deaths
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of
each in-custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician;
X
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant
to the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Probation officers retain custody of minors
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
X while in court; Sheriff’s staff does not have
submitted to the Attorney General.
reporting responsibility.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 401-1 Classification
There is a written plan to provide for the safety of staff and Jail inmates are classified and identified by
inmates, and segregation, to extent possible, of unusual-risk X uniform colors, wristbands and written records
inmates. The plan also includes a method by which such which are transferred from the jails to the
information is received and transmitted. Transport staff. Court Holding staff maintains
all classification precautions from the jails.
3 Effective 1/1/05, statute was changed to require fire inspections every two years rather than annually.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
There are written policies and procedures, which require
X 2004-1 Communicable Diseases
that all inmates with suspected communicable diseases are
segregated until a medical evaluation can be completed.
In absence of medically trained personnel at the time of
intake into the facility, an inquiry is made to determine if
the inmate has or has had any communicable diseases, or Any remanded inmates are isolated until they
has observable symptoms of communicable diseases, X are transported to the Adult Detention Facility
including but not limited to tuberculosis or other airborne (ADF) where they are screened.
diseases, or other special medical problems identified by
the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or
screening device. X Verified by inspection
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES
Any remanded inmates are isolated until they
There are written policies and procedures for the X are transported to the ADF where they are
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered screened.
inmates.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X Evaluation will occur at the ADF.
earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety
Remanded inmates are segregated until
of the inmate or others. X
transported to the ADF.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
There are written policies and procedures which provide for
Classification, as assigned by the sending jail, is
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined X
continued at the CH facility.
to be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates;
disrupt operations of the jail; or, are likely to need
protection from other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting X
inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
INMATES
Any remanded inmates are isolated until they
X are transported to the ADF where they are
There are written procedures for identification and
screened.
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 602-1 Pro Straint Chair
X
There are written policies and procedures for the use of 603-1 Handcuffing and Soft Restraints
restraint devices that include:
acceptable restraint devices; X Jail policy and procedures for restraint are
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate adopted for use in the CH facilities.
X
medical/mental health referral;
availability of CPR equipment; X In practice, restraint (as defined by this
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protective housing of restrained persons; X regulation) is never used in the courts.
provisions for hydration and sanitation needs; and X
exercising of extremities. X Compliance is based on policy alone.
Restraints are used only to hold inmates who display
behavior that results in the destruction of property or X
reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraints are not used as discipline or as a substitute for
X
treatment.
Inmates are placed in restraints only with approval of the
facility manager, watch commander, or the designated X
physician.
All inmates in restraints are housed alone or in a specified
X
area for restrained inmates.
Direct visual observation is conducted and documented at
X
least twice every 30 minutes.
Continued retention in such restraints is reviewed every two
X
hours.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be
secured as soon as possible, but no later than four hours X
from the time of placement.
Medical review for continued retention in restraint devices
X
occurs at a minimum of every six hours.
A mental health consultation is secured as soon as possible,
but no later than eight hours from the time of placement. X
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS
1101 Inmate Access to Courts and Legal
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X
Counsel
inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
Minors pass through the CH facility in the
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
X custody of Probation Officers and are never held.
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
Balance of this section is deleted.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1/78
BSCC Code: 0915
FACILITY NAME: El Centro Superior Courts FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: ✓ OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Keithley DATE: 10/17/17
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X 2012 – Plastic seating now secured to floor.
Toilet accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Drinking fountain accessible X There are no drinking fountains in cell but are
available upon request.
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X 2012 – Dept. 1 door window installed.
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and X Inmates are held for less than twelve hours.
0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a
bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) X Entry to court holding cells is directly from the
outside. The exterior area is a non-secure alley
External to the security area and equipped with individual and gun lockers would be readily accessible to the
compartments, locks and keys general public and, thus, contraindicated.
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) X There are no cells of this type in the facility. Text
of this regulation is deleted from this checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) X There are no cells of this type in the facility. Text
of this regulation is deleted from this checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22) X The facility was constructed under the 1978
standards.
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20) X None
Available
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Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X
Available
Emergency Power (2.24) X
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Department 5 holding cell is used for attorney
visiting.
Available
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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: Steve Keithley DATE: 10/17/17
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 0970
FACILITY NAME: Brawley Muni Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: X OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Keithley DATE: 10/17/17
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Reception and booking does not occur at this
X facility. Text of this regulation is deleted from this
checklist.
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), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff Cell 114 has a blind spot. You cannot see the east
bench from the view panel on the door. Cell 115
also has a blind spot. You cannot see on the north
or south side of the door and the camera does not
cover these areas. This is a safety and security
X
concern.
2014 Inspection: Mirrors were installed to allow
staff to view the inside of the cell. Without the
mirrors, the view would be noncompliant.
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
X Inmates are not held over twelve (12) hours.
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility. Text
X
of this regulation is deleted from this checklist.
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility. Text
X
of this regulation is deleted from this checklist.
Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility. Text
X
of this regulation is deleted from this checklist.
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)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
Contracted janitorial service cleans the holding
X
cells.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff
There is no audio monitoring system installed. By
in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is
policy, a staff member remains next to the cell
use, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points X
doors and within hearing range whenever a cell is
on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits.
occupied.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
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.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervises; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
X
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 X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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
X
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) (NA in CH)
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
(NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than
12 hours)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete; X
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
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Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes of
supervision.
X
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
X
inches in on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them
X There are no cells of this type in the facility.
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.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security A weapons locker had been installed to correct this
X
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into the prior issue of noncompliance.
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
X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0970
FACILITY: Brawley Muni Court TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Keithley DATE: 10/17/17
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.
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