BSCC
Kern County, Arvin Police Department (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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October 16, 2018
Richard Breckenridge, Chief of Police
Arvin Police Department
200 Campus Drive
Arvin, CA 93203
2016 – 2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ARVIN POLICE DEPARTMENT BSCC# 1080
PENAL CODE SECTION 6031; WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209; JUVENILE
JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT
Dear Chief Breckenridge:
On May 30, 2018, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the 2016 – 2018
biennial inspection of the Arvin City Jail pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 and Welfare and Institutions
Code (WIC) Section 209. The jail was 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 inspection consisted of a walk-through of the physical plant, a review of applicable written policies and
procedures governing the operation of the facility, and a review of documentation to verify that your practices
follow your written procedures.
Sergeant Patricia Stewart was present during the inspection and assisted by answering questions and
clarifying procedural issues. Her involvement in the inspection process was extremely valuable. The
professionalism and courtesy extended is appreciated.
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 outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and,
• The Living Area Space Evaluation that summarizes the detention facility configuration.
Local Inspections:
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required by the County Health Officer
and the State Fire Marshal or local fire inspector (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1).
Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the Health Department and the fire inspector
for a comprehensive perspective of your facility.
1080 Arvin TH Letter
Chief Breckenridge
Arvin Police Department
Page 2
Fire Inspection:
Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1 requires a biennial inspection for fire and life safety issues. This
was completed on January 20, 2018. Fire clearance was granted with no cited deficiencies.
Health Inspections:
The local health authority is required to conduct annual inspections of all local detention facilities and includes
evaluation of medical/mental health and the environmental health standards. The nutritional requirements are
not applicable for temporary holding facilities. The following is the date of the most recent inspections on file
with our office is listed below.
Inspection Date
Health-Environmental April 6, 2018
Health-Medical/Mental Health April 5, 2018
Health-Nutrition Not Required
No issues of non-compliance were noted in either of the local health inspection reports.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of BSCC inspection files
along with the local inspections outlined above. Additionally, you should maintain documentation of how
and when areas of non-compliance/concerns are resolved.
BSCC Inspection
Physical Plant:
Completed in 1966, and remodeled in 1979, the Arvin City Jail is inspected as a temporary holding facility
and evaluated using the 1963 and 1974 Title 24 regulations1. In July 2006, you requested to be classified
as a Temporary Holding Facility rather that a Type I Jail. The request was granted. The facility consists
of four cells, two holding rooms and one sobering cell, for a capacity of 12 inmates. The sobering cell
was closed in 2013 and two cells are currently not being used. There were no inmates in custody at the
time of the inspection. The jail was clean and appeared well maintained. No issues of non-compliance
with applicable physical plant standards were identified. Please see the Procedures Checklist for detailed
information.
Minors in secure detention are held in a cell, separate sight and sound from any adult inmates. Minors
in non-secure detention are held in an interview room or officer briefing area. You had 16 youth held in
secure detention this cycle and 17 youth held in non-secure detention.
1 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel.
1080 Arvin TH Letter
Chief Breckenridge
Arvin Police Department
Page 3
Policies, Procedures, and Practices:
During the inspection, we reviewed applicable policy, procedures, practices and supporting
documentation. Those evaluations included a review of documentation related to jail operations including
security logs, shift schedules, local inspection results, incident reports, classification documents and other
records which give insight to the facility’s operations2.
We noted inmates are supervised by arresting officers or on-site dispatchers. Female inmates are only
booked when a female staff person is immediately available, they are otherwise booked into the Kern
County Sheriff’s Central Receiving Facility. Documentation reviewed revealed compliance with policy
and regulation as it relates to female detainee’s.
BSCC sought out evidence to ensure practices matched regulations. We reviewed a sampling of
bookings for the inspection cycle and noted consistent compliance with safety checks, screenings and
housing requirements. Safety checks were timely and random. Suicidal or mentally disordered inmates
are not booked at this facility. Inmates requiring direct visual contact, such as intoxicated inmates or
those having medical issues, are not accepted at this facility and are booked into the county jail.
We identified no areas of non-compliance with policy or procedures.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT (JJDPA) COMPLIANCE MONITORING:
Pursuant to WIC§ 209, we reviewed applicable policy, procedures, practices and supporting
documentation to comply with Title 15 Article 9, Minors in Custody in a Law Enforcement Facility.
In accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors law enforcement facilities for compliance with three core
requirements of the Act: Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders, Separation of Juveniles from
Incarcerated Adults, and Removal from Adult Jails and Lockups (6-hour secure detention limitation). We
reviewed the logs to date for this cycle and found 17 minors were held in non-secure detention and 16
youth in secure detention. The logs and accompanying reports were complete and accurate, with only
one noted violation of JJDPA, when a youth was held in secure detention for two hours for a non-criminal
offense. Please be mindful of this and audit your logs to ensure your staff is compliant to this standard.
Regarding the JJDPA, you had one violation of one youth held in secure detention for a status offense,
a violation of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 206. Technical assistance was provided to ensure
this would not re-occur..
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
No areas of non-compliance were noted and no corrective action is required.
2BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures. We only review those policies related specifically to the applicable
regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non-compliance. We do not
“approve’ your policies nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues.
1080 Arvin TH Letter
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1080
FACILITY NAME: Arvin Police Department – Temporary Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Olan Armstrong; Sgt. Patricia Stewart
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 30, 2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates,
and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete
the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this X 900.1.1 Supervision of Prisoners
regulation within six (6) months of assignment. Successful Policy requires 8-hour initial training for all
completion of training, pursuant to Section 1020 of these staff responsible for supervising prisoners.
regulations, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training. Agency reports that staff are compliant with
this regulation.
Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two
years. Successful completion of training, pursuant to
Section 1025 of these regulations, may be substituted for X
the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 900.1.1 Supervision of Prisoners
Policy requires staffing consistent with
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times regulations.
(whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the X Although there are vacant positions, the
implementation and operation of all programs and activities department has adequate staffing patterns and
required by these regulations. compliant with this regulation.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 900.3.1 Supervision of Prisoners
hourly safety checks. Our review of booking logs noted the required
hourly checks were usually within regulation on
X most bookings, with lapses in minutes.
Juveniles held in secure detention were mostly
checked every half-hour, with some lapses up
to one hour.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who Patrol officers leave the building after booking,
shall be immediately available and accessible with the leaving inmate supervision to dispatchers and
ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an other officers when they return to the building.
emergency. Dispatchers are not immediately available to
X
respond in an emergency, however, there is an
audio system that allows for response by them
as they are trained in the 8 hours required by
Sections 1024 and 1028.
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
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 900.3.5 Temporary Detention of Females
is at least one female employee immediately available and Documents indicate that female arrestees were
accessible. held in both booking areas and cells with
Note: Reference PC § 4021. X female staff available. If there are no female
staff on duty, the inmate is transported to the
Kern County Sheriff’s Central Receiving
Facility (CRF) for booking.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
900.2.1 Staffing Plan Roster was reviewed
assigned and their duties. X
during our site visit.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
Deficiencies in training are mentioned
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least X
elsewhere in this checklist.
one person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC
training standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and
Staff members receive individualized training
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X
on the facility as part of initial orientation.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
The Lexipol policy manual was reviewed in
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for
coordination with relevant regulations.
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of
X
communications; 900.2 Department Organization and
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Responsibility
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X 300 Use of Force
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 900.3.6 Handcuffing of Pregnant Arrestees
pregnant inmates; Policy addresses pregnant inmates in labor and
X
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); recovery, however, it is noted pregnant females
are booked into CRF, not at this facility.
Screening newly received inmates for release 900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners in the
X
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 Temporary Holding Facility
Security and control, including: 900.3.2 Log Entries
X
Physical counts of inmates; A constant count of inmates is maintained.
Searches of the facility; X 900.9.7 Facility Sanitation and Maintenance
Searches of inmates; X 900.4 Temporary Holding Facility Searches
Contraband control; and, X 902.4 Booking Searches
Key control. X 900.9.1 Security
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews,
900.2 Department Organization and
evaluates and documents internal and external security X
Responsibilities
measures.
Emergency procedures, including:
Escape; X Procedures for these events are found in the
Disturbances; X agency policy manual. BSCC recommends that
sections applicable to the facility be repeated in
Taking of hostages; X the facility manual.
Civil disturbance; X
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
Natural disasters; X
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
Periodic testing of emergency equipment;
X
900.9.1 Security
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition,
X
chemical agents; and,
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X
Suicide prevention; and, X Suicide Prevention Program, Pg. 33
Segregation of inmates. 900.3.3 Prisoner Classification, screening and
X
Segregation
The manual is available to all employees. The department has a copy of the manual at
X booking and in dispatch. It is also available
electronically.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at Manual is reviewed annually and republished as
least every two years. X needed. The most recent printing was 2016 and
review 2017.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed
in consultation with the responsible fire authority and
includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff 900.5 Fire Safety
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; We reviewed the 2017-2018 (to now) monthly
X
Fire and Life Safety inspections, which are
current and compliant.
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two
years;
X Most recent fire inspection: January 20, 2018
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, 900.6.3 Emergency Evacuation; evacuation
X
route posted in facility.
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the
event of a fire. X Inmates would be transferred to the county jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of written records and reporting of all
900.3.7 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
incidents that result in physical harm, or serious threat of X
Threats of Physical Harm
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 or his/her designee. X
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY
X 900.9.8 Death of a Prisoner
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code X 324.7.5 Death of a Juvenile While Detained
Section 12525, within 10 days after the death.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
900.3.3 Prisoner Classification, Screening and
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to Segregation
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained Staff training includes this as part of the 8-hour
personnel. X course. Lexipol updates are provided in
documented briefings for all staff.
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's
We verified these records in the form of report,
classification level, housing restrictions and housing
X booking sheet, safety checks and
assignments.
classification/screening documents.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
900.1.3 Non-Detainable Prisoners
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X
Inmates suspected of having a communicable
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a
disease are not booked at this facility.
medical evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has
had any communicable diseases, or has observable All detained persons are screened using the
symptoms of communicable diseases, including but not X Inmate Reception Medical Questions and
limited to tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other Observations Form.
special medical problems identified by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or
Self-reported responses on the screening form
screening device. X
were verified.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES
900.1.3 Non-Detainable Prisoners
Inmates suspected of being mentally disordered
There are written policies and procedures for the X
are not booked at this facility and would be
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered
transferred at CRF immediately.
inmates.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X
earliest.
This is done at CRF, not at this facility.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety
of the inmate or others. X
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
900.1.3 Non-Detainable Prisoners
There are written policies and procedures, which provide
Inmates requiring extraordinary security are not
for administrative segregation of inmates who are X
detained at this facility and would be
determined to be prone to: escape; assault staff or other
transferred to CRF, a more appropriate facility
inmates; disrupt operations of the jail; or, are likely to need
upon classification.
protection from other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
The facility does not deny any privileges of
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting X
inmates.
inmates and staff.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL
There is no safety cell at this facility, therefore,
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 X the balance of this regulation is deleted.
2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that
results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to self or others.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL
900.1.6 Use of Sobering Cell
The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section
Although covered in policy, the sobering cell is
1231 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat X
being used as storage and not operational.
to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state
Intoxicated inmates are delivered to CRF. As
of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
such, the balance of this regulation is deleted.
procedures.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
900.1.3 Non-Detainable Prisoners
INMATES
X
Inmates suspected of being developmentally
There are written procedures for identification and
disabled are not booked at this facility.
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates.
A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours
when an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be
X The facility notifies the Kern Regional Center.
developmentally disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES
Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are
X prohibited inside the holding facility, therefore,
There are written polices and procedures for the use of
the balance of this regulation is deleted.
restraint devices that include:
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE
There are written policies and procedures that allow
X
reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone
900.7.2 Ongoing Telephone Access
calls required by Section 851.5 PC.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS
900.9.5 Attorneys and Bail Bondmen
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X
This policy includes provisions for legal
inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys.
visiting.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA)
There are written policies and procedures for inmate
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy 900.9.10
X
stating that discipline is not administered in the facility.
If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 Formal discipline is prohibited per policy.
and 1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.)
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A
Are minors held in this facility?
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the provisions X
of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a Law
Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION
N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11)
DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS On 2/23/17, a youth was held in a cell for WIC
OFFENDERS 601 and curfew, neither sufficient justification
for secure detention.
X
Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type
juveniles are not to be held in secure detention.
Reference: WIC 206 & 207 Number of violations: 1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners. X
Number of violations: 0
Reference: WIC 208
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL
(SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION)
During the previous calendar year, minors are securely X
detained for a period not to exceed six hours.
Number of violations: 0
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B)
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in
temporary custody address:
suicide risk and prevention; X 324.7.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles
use of restraints; X 324.7.3 Use of Restraint Devices
emergency medical assistance and services; and, 324.7.1 Emergency Medical Care of Juveniles
X
in Custody
prohibiting use of discipline.
X 324.7.4 Discipline of Juveniles
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
324.3.1 Temporary Custody Requirements
X Policy and practice revealed frequent checks on
The following are made available to all minors held in
youth, including the elements of this regulation.
temporary custody:
access to toilets and washing facilities;
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
one snack upon request during term of temporary
custody if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) X
hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment;
access to drinking water; X
privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or
X
lawyer.
blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the
X
comfort of the minor; and,
his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is
X
required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND
ADULT PRISONERS
Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or
X 324.3.2 Non-Contact Requirements
sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles and
adults confined in the facility.
Reference: WIC 208
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,
X
side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent
sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY
Minors are held in secure custody in a law enforcement
facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense
X 324.4.2 Secure Custody
described by WIC § 602, is at least 14 years of age, and
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others.
Reference: WIC 207.1 (d) 1
Factors to be considered when determining if the minor
presents a serious security risk to self or others are: age,
maturity and delinquent history; severity of offense for
which taken into custody; minor’s behavior; availability of
X
staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the
minor; and, age, type and number of other individuals
detained at the facility.
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY
While in secure custody, a minor may be locked in a room or
other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or otherwise X 324.4.3 Secure Detention of Juveniles
reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and
protect the minor and others from harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
324.4.4 Juvenile Detention Rooms
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
X We reviewed each secure detention during the
inspection cycle. All requirements of this
Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes:
regulation were met in a timely manner.
Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and,
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at
least once every 30 minutes.
X
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E)
Males and females are not placed in the same locked
room unless they are under constant direct visual
X
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
324.4.3 Secure Detention of Juveniles
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
Although allowed in policy, juveniles are not
X
held in secure detention outside of a locked
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked
enclosure. Documentation and policy revealed
enclosure are not secured to a stationary object for more
compliance to this regulation.
than 60 minutes unless no locked enclosure is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor’s safety X
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter is approved by a X
supervisor and documented.
The decision to secure a minor to a stationary object for
longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter is
X
based on the best interests of the minor.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- 324.4.1 Non-Secure Custody
SECURE CUSTODY
We reviewed all non-secure logs for the
X
Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct inspection cycle and found all events required by
visual observation by staff of the law enforcement this regulation to be completed in a timely
facility. manner.
Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic
X
devices does not replace direct visual observation.
Entry and release times are documented and available for
review. X
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and 324.8 Intoxicated and Substance Abusing
X
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be Minors
obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any other intoxicating substance by any
substance, to the extent that they are unable to care for
themselves.
Supervision includes safety checks at least once every 15
Intoxicated youth are held in non-secure
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the
X detention with constant direct visual supervision
actual time of each personal observation documented.
until released or transported to Juvenile Hall
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
324.7.1 Emergency Medical Care of Juveniles
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and X
in Custody
the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
or a minor in custody.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1080
FACILITY NAME: Arvin City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ1
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: X OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 30, 2018
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate;
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons;
X
(4-73: Capacity limitation deleted)
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity; X
Toilet accessible ; X
Water fountain accessible; X
Wash basin accessible. X
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12)
X
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys.
Detoxification Cells (2.4) The Sobering cell was closed in 2013 and no
longer holds inmates.
X
Limited to no more than 15 inmates;
(4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates)
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate; X
Contain toilet;
X
(4-73: 1:8 ratio)
Contain washbasin;
X
(4-73: 1:8 ratio)
Contain drinking fountain; X
Adequate visual observation; X
Padding recommended.
X
(4-73: Padding required)
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
X
Available in booking/reception.
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.
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No single cells.
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
1 Prior inspections listed the facility as a Type 1. At the time of the inspection it was operating as a Temporary Holding Facility.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) The facility was built with Title 24 standards from
1963.
X
A capacity of more than 2 persons;
(4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates)
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate;
X
(4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate)
Toilet and washbasin;
X
(4-73: 1:8 ratio)
Drinking fountain; X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X
X
76" mattress;
Safety Cells (2.5) There is not a safety cell at this facility.
X
Designed to house one person.
Dormitory (2.8) There are no dormitories at this facility.
X
Capacity of 4-50 inmates.
(4-73: Capacity limitation deleted)
Showers (3.4)
X
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio.
Lighting (3.6)
X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading;
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. X
Comfortable Living Environment 102(c)6
X
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Dayrooms (2.9) The facility was built with Title 24 standards from
1963.
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
X
dormitories.
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II
and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I.
Exercise Area (2.10) Temporary Holding facility.
X
Available in Type II and III facilities.
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet.
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) Temporary Holding facility.
X
Available in Type II and III facilities.
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs.
Dining Facilities (2.17) Temporary Holding facility.
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
X
persons or more).
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmates dining.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Visiting (2.18)
X
Visiting area.
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security Temp Holding Facility, no minimum custody.
X
facilities.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink.
Storage Space (2.21)
X
Adequate space available.
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) Audio and video system.
X
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting
staff in a central control.
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
X
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities.
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required.
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities. X
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 1080
FACILITY: Arvin City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: 12
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 30, 2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking Holding 1973 1 (2) 3.5 X 7 X 9
Booking Holding 1973 1 (2) 4 x 4 x 9
Sobering 1963 1 (4) 6.8 x 10 x 9 1
Note: There is a toilet and sink in the jail holding area. In 2013, the Sobering Cell was closed and no longer holds inmates.
1 and 2 Multiple 1963 2 4 3 6 10 x 13.5 x 9 1 1 1
3 and 4 Multiple 1973 2 4 3 6 8.5 x 10 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: There are two showers located in corridor.
*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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