BSCC
Kings County, Detention Facilities (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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July 15, 2021
David Robinson, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
Kings County Sheriff’s Office
1444 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF KINGS COUNTY JAIL AND THE KINGS
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PENAL CODE 6031
Dear Sheriff Robinson,
On June 05, 2021, and July 08, 2021, pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, BSCC staff
began the 2020-2022 Biennial on-site Inspections of the Kings Courthouse and Kings
County Jail.
This inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for
Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of
Regulations. In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) for the separation requirements of juveniles from
incarcerated adults.
The BSCC inspection report consists of this transmittal letter and the attached Procedures
checklist, the Physical Plant Checklist, and the Living Area Space Evaluation for each
facility. Compliance is indicated by policy and/or documentation review. Please refer to
the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum standards,
indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information used to determine
compliance.
Local Inspections
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are 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 facility.
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David Robinson, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
Kings County Sheriff’s Office
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KINGS COUNTY JAIL FACILITY LOCAL INSPECTIONS
Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety 07/29/20
Medical and Mental Health 06/23/21
Nutritional Health 05/13/21
Environmental Health 12/17/20
KINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE INSPECTIONS
Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety 01/18/2019
Medical and Mental Health
Environmental Health 10/30/19
BSCC Inspection
The inspection consisted of a review of the Kings County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Policy and Procedures Manual, the Kings County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual and
relevant supporting documentation provided to the BSCC. All supporting documentation
reviewed has been listed on the Title 15 Checklist.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Kings County Jail and Kings Courthouse:
Our evaluation found a clean, and well-run jail. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office Jail and
Kings Court were both compliant with Title 15 Regulations.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
The only changes made to the physical plant were the build-out of two cells in the Kings
County Courthouse. A separate document was prepared acknowledging and reviewing
that build-out. There were no changes made to the Kings County Jail since the last BSCC
biennial inspection. We found no areas of noncompliance in the Kings County Jail or the
Kings Courthouse.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA. Minors are
not held at these facilities.
This concludes the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle report of the Kings County
Sheriff’s Office Jail Facilities. We would like to express our gratitude to Lt. Long, Sgt.
Morris, Sgt. Houston, Senior Deputy Blevins, Senior Deputy Vang and Senior Deputy
Kennedy for their assistance with the inspection process. We look forward to working with
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David Robinson, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
Kings County Sheriff’s Office
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you in the future to provide technical assistance. If you should have any questions, please
contact me at (916) 956.1559 or by email at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
TIM MCWILLIAMS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, Kings County Board of Supervisors*
County Administrator, Kings County*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, Kings County*
Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, Kings County*
Lt. Shari Long, Kings County Sheriff’s Office (electronic copy)
* Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:1141
FACILITY NAME: Kings County Jail Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Long, Sgt. Morris, Sgt. Houston, and Sr. Dep. Blevins
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/08/21
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 KCSOCM 1302 Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code STC has determined compliance with this
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or regulation at their last inspection.
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title Staff have access to Daily Training Bulletins
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. that provide training on the Kings County
Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual and other
important topics.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed KCSOCM 1302 Training
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections STC has determined compliance with this
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation at their last inspection. There are
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year five phases of training for new Detentions
from the date of assignment. Officers to complete during their probationary
period.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING KCSOCM 1301 Training for Managers and
Supervisors
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 KCSOCM 1301 Training for Managers and
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisors
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 KCSOCM 1301 Training for Managers and
Supervisors
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.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING KCSOCM 1301 Training for Managers and
Supervisors
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 KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
Minimum Requirements
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 KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Minimum Requirements
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 KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum Requirements
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Minimum Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and Minimum Requirements
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be Staffing rosters for both Detentions staff and
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial Technician staff were reviewed. The rosters
inspection. The results of such a review and consisted of regularly assigned detentions
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction officers, Jail Training Officers, FMLA/Sick
having fiscal responsibility for the facility. leave, vacation, and overtime coverage
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS KCSOCM 402 Inmate Safety Checks
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through ☒ ☐ ☐
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of KCSOCM 402 Inmate Safety Checks
routine safety checks.
Three continuous weeks of safety check
documentation were reviewed for this inspection
for each housing area including A, B, C and T
pods, Medical housing, Mental Health Housing
areas. Based upon the documentation and
interviews with detentions staff, safety checks
☒ ☐ ☐
occurred well within the 60-minute time frame
stated in this regulation. Each Shift Sergeant is
also required to review the safety checks and
determines if there are any outside of the 60-
minute time frame. Those identified as being
over the 60-minute threshold must be reviewed
by the Sergeant and a determination made as to
the reasoning behind the late check.
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1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures
that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff are trained in fire safety within the first
six months of hire and receive annual refresher
training.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Kings County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual
(KCSOCM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Last update: 04/05/21
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 KCSOCM 103 Custody Manual
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 KCSOCM 200 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. Responsibility
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility KCSOCM 211 Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
Both regularly scheduled and unannounced
inspections are conducted.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
Restraints will not be used on inmates who are
known to be pregnant unless necessary.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility
administrator is empowered to use.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 405 Inmate Counts
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
KCSOCM 411 Searches
☒ ☐ ☐
This policy includes searches of the physical
plant.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(C) contraband control, and, KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
KCSOCM 411 Searches
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches at reception help reduce the
introduction of contraband. Policy 411 also
covers contraband control.
(D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 316 Key/Access Card Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, KCSOCM 103 Custody Manual
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review KCSOCM 104 Annual Review and
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐ performance-Based Goals and Objectives
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses escape, disturbances, and
hostages.
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1402 Emergency Power and
Communication
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, KCSOCM 302 Management of Weapons and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Control Devices
KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
(8) Suicide Prevention. KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
A yearly evaluation is performed of all current
policies to ensure they are up to date and in line
with the mission of the program.
(9) Segregation of Inmates. KCSOCM 400 Population Management
KCSOCM 403 Special Management Inmates
KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
A review of the need for segregation is
performed every 7 days for the first 2 months of
segregation then at least once every 30 days.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment. Inmate Handbook and Orientation
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1203 Anti-Retaliation
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Kings County Jail Inmate Orientation provides
limited to, the following: toll-free numbers for inmates to contact.
(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,
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
community members, and other interested third-parties
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The
Kings County Sheriff’s Office has an entire web
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
page relating to the Prison Rape Elimination
facility.
Act. It provides information to friends and
☒ ☐ ☐
family of inmate on how to report instances of
sexual misconduct. At the time of the inspection
there was no notice posted in the lobby of the
jail. Technical assistance was provided in
obtaining the proper notice.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM KCSOCM 704 Emergency Health Care Services
KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Evaluation
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health Intervention
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 KCSOCM 704 Emergency Health Care Services
contact with inmates. KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1303 Support Personnel Training
The suicide prevention team coordinates with
the Training Sergeant so that suicide prevention
training is provided annually.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
intake and prior to housing assignment. KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐ All inmates booked into the jail receive a
medical screening at the time of reception, this
includes statements from the inmate regarding
suicidal ideations as well as observations of the
inmate’s behavior.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention
KCSOCM 732 Inmate Health Care
Communication
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention
KCSOCM 732 Inmate Health Care
Communication
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. KCSOCM 402 Inmate Safety Checks
KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention
KCSOCM 732 Inmate Health Care
Communication
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. Intervention
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(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
attempted suicides as defined by the facility KCSOCM 722 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
administrator. Review
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention
KCSOCM 725 Continuous Quality
Improvement
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
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 KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
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 KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
record;
Regular fire inspections are conducted on a
monthly basis by facility staff
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Last inspection: 07/29/20
(d) an evacuation plan; and, KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
KCSOCM 1405 Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation maps are posted on the walls in the
corridors.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
fire. KCSOCM 1405 Evacuation
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING KCSOCM 400 Population Management
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 KCSOCM 400 Population Management
applicable inmate demographic information as described in
☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail Profile Survey. Kings County Sheriff’s Office is current in its
reporting to the Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 INMATE RECORDS KCSOCM 210 Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the All jail data maintained in an electronic format
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall are stored in the Jail Management System.
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal Other documents are held as per the county
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports records retention schedule.
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, KCSOCM 210 Inmate Records
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 KCSOCM 309 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Reports are categorized into Incident, Crime,
procedures for the maintenance of written records and and Disciplinary reports. Approximately twelve
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or reports from both the jail and the court facility
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of were reviewed as part of this inspection. Each
☒ ☐ ☐
a detention facility or other person. report contained a narrative of the events as
stated by the writer, if force was used and the
type of force, injuries to any party in the
incident, identification of others involved, and
notification of supplemental reports related to
the original.
Such records shall include the names of the persons KCSOCM 309 Report Preparation
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 KCSOCM 309 Report Preparation
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN KCSOCM 213 Community Relations and Public
Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
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
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan KCSOCM 213 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information Plan
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
☒ ☐ ☐
and Rehabilitation Programs
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visitation
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 612 Library Services
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(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 610 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
KCSOCM 612 Library Services
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel KCSOCM 509 Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel
KCSOCM 605 Inmate Telephone Access
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
☒ ☐ ☐ and Rehabilitation Programs
KCSOCM 709 Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 511 Inmate Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 613 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 701 Access to Health Care
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
KCSOCM 722 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Review
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 KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or KCSOCM 722 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Review
further study.
KCSOCM 725 Continuous Quality
Improvement
(b) Death of a Minor KCSOCM 416 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility: Generally, juveniles are not held in the jail.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the KCSOCM 416 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
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 KCSOCM 416 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
(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 KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
and implement a classification system which will include the
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, Inmates are interviewed in the intake area
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shortly after arrival to the jail. A
shall include the use of as much information as is available comprehensive interview is performed to
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for determine appropriate housing for the inmate.
☒ ☐ ☐
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility Periodic classification reviews are performed
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been for all inmates incarcerated for more than 30
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his days. An inmate sentenced to 60 days or more
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last may request a classification review no more
review. than every 30 days. Classification of inmates
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. can also be reviewed upon request by a staff
member.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Over 220 pages of documentation was
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the reviewed regarding the classification of
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would inmates. Information for proper classification is
present management or security problems. An inmate's own collected through the interview of each inmate.
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given Information is documented onto a
serious consideration. Classification form then entered into the Jail
Management System. Data collected includes
military status, minor children, gender identity,
☒ ☐ ☐
and vulnerability to sexual assault. Based upon
the answers received, a Classification officer
determines the housing of an inmate. A
narrative is added for each event that affects the
level of classification for inmates through their
entire incarceration. Reclassifications of
inmates is performed based upon the actions of
the inmates. Supporting documentation for
Classification reviews is provided.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES KCSOCM 700 Health Care Administrative
Meetings and Reports
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the KCSOCM 714 Special Needs Medical
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Treatment
procedures specifying those symptoms that require KCSOCM 715 Communicable Diseases -
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is Medical
completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as KCSOCM 715 Communicable Diseases -
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical
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 KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
KCSOCM712 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Evaluation
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally KCSOCM712 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
Evaluation
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
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 KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
the inmate or others. KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION KCSOCM 403 Special Management Inmates
KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
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; For Restrictive Housing Units, inmates also
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including have the opportunity for access to the dayroom
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ daily.
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 KCSOCM 403 Special Management Inmates
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
protecting the inmates and staff.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☒ ☐ ☐
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 KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
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 KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
a substitute for treatment. KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervisors inspect the log every 2 hours for
minimum of every four hours. completeness and continued retention every 4
hours.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
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 KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
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 KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented.
Approximately twelve incidents of safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐
placements were reviewed. Documented
observation checks are routinely completed at
least three times per hour.
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
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 KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
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 KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
they are able to continue in the processing.
☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical Medical observation was documented on each
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these log.
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ Health care staff are required to assess the
medical condition of the inmates every six
hours.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the KCSOCM 408 Safety and Sobering Cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour.
Such observation shall be documented. Approximately one dozen placements into the
sobering cells were reviewed for this inspection
that included a range of dates and times. The
☒ ☐ ☐
Kings County Sheriff’s Office Policy states that
visual observation shall occur at least once
every 30 minutes. Of the placements reviewed,
all contained documented observation at the
rate of at least twice every 30 minutes.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED KCSOCM 508 ADA Policy
INMATES KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
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 KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES KCSOCM 301 Use of 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
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐ Though the Kings County Sheriff’s Office has a
acceptable restraint devices; policy for the use of restraints, it does not use
any restraint devices.
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒ KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
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Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
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 KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
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 KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the ☐ ☐ ☐ Direct visual observations are not needed since
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not
used at this facility.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
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 KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
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 KCSOCM 301 Use of 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 KCSOCM 301 Use of 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 KCSOCM 301 Use of 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.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 705 Health Care for Pregnant
governing pregnant inmates. Inmates
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO KCSOCM 313 Biological Samples
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 KCSOCM 313 Biological Samples
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 KCSOCM 313 Biological Samples
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 KCSOCM 313 Biological Samples
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, KCSOCM 313 Biological Samples
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 KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
and Rehabilitation Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Education classes offered include:
inmate education program. Independent Studies Program offered through
☒ ☐ ☐
Hanford Adult School
G.E.D. also offered by Hanford Adult School
Due to COVID-19 participation in some
programming may have been affected.
When such services are not made available by the KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator and Rehabilitation Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates. and Rehabilitation Programs
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Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed and Rehabilitation Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visiting
(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) KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visiting
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 KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visiting
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
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 KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visiting
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visiting
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 KCSOCM 602 Inmate Visiting
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
On-site video visitation is free, off-site video
visitation is fee-based.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Video visitation
Visitation hours; 8:45-10:15; 12:15-2:30; 6:15-9:15
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two, 30-minute visits weekly
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Disciplinary and medical
1063 CORRESPONDENCE KCSOCM 606 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 KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive;
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐
designee approves;
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(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or KCSOCM 606 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 KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted KCSOCM 606 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 KCSOCM 612 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Each housing area contains a supply of books.
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV They are replaced on a bi-weekly schedule.
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 KCSOCM 610 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as
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, KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
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 KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest;
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
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 KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and
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(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, KCSOCM 606 Inmate Mail
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her ☒ ☐ ☐
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE KCSOCM 605 Inmate Telephone Access
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 KCSOCM 509 Inmate Access to Courts and
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 KCSOCM 509 Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, Counsel
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. KCSOCM 509 Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐
Counsel
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
Orientation
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(3) inmate grievance procedures; KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(4) programs and activities available and method of KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
application; Orientation
(5) medical services; KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(6) classification/housing assignments; KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(8) voting, including registration; and, KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and KCSOCM 404 Inmate Handbook and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment. Orientation
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
PROGRAMS and Rehabilitation 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.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the KCSOCM 607 Inmate Educational, Vocational
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: and Rehabilitation Programs
(a) risk and needs assessments; KCSOCM 609 Counseling Services
(b) best practices in:
The following programs are available:
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
Narcotics Anonymous (Kings & Tulare County
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; NA)
(4) vocational testing and counseling; Parenting Classes (Living Word Recovery
(5) employment counseling; Group)
Courage to Change (Kings County Probation)
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
Interview & Resume Writing Class (Hanford
(d) reentry planning and service development;
Adult Education)
(e) legal assistance;
☒ ☐ ☐ MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy – Kings
(f) regional center services for the developmentally County Probation/Hanford JTO)
disabled; and, Anger Management (Living Word Recovery)
(g) community volunteers. Inmate Worker Program which includes
instruction in the following:
• Kitchen Services
• Janitorial Services
• Auto Detail Services
• Pheasant Habitat
• Wood Splitting program
Due to COVID-19 participation and availability
of some programming may have been affected.
1071 VOTING KCSOCM 511 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 KCSOCM 613 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The following religious programs are offered at
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide the Kings County Jail:
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, • Baptisms (Kings County Jail Chaplain)
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
• Bible Studies (Koinonia Christian
Fellowship / Eve Ministries / KCJ
☒ ☐ ☐
Chaplain / Christian Reform Church /
New Testament Baptist Church)
• Sunday Services (Koinonia/New
Testament)
Due to COVID-19 participation and availability
of some programming may have been affected.
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1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may Approximately twelve grievances were
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed as part of this inspection. Included in
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: the grievances appeals at all levels. Grievance
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; issues were addressed according to policy.
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance;
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level;
(3) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance;
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and,
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: KCSOCM 503 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be KCSOCM 508 ADA Policy
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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but
not be limited to, the following elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
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.
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(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor
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. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
ACTIONS KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 505 Inmate Rights – Protection from
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) Abuse
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part KCSOCM 500 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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
violations of institutional rules.
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(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
the facility manager shall approve the initial KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence KCSOCM 507 Disciplinary Separation
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 KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of Samples of the inmate disciplinary process
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered, were reviewed. The violation was clearly noted
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining on each report along with a description of how
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition the inmate violated the rule/s and a date and
of each. ☒ ☐ ☐ time that the incident occurred. Also included
on the form is a checkbox used to indicate if an
inmate needs assistance with reading, writing or
understanding the disciplinary action. A
summary of the findings of the disciplinary
review were included along with recommended
and imposed sanction/s.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held at this facility.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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(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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
(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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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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, 2017, 2019
BSCC Code 1141:
FACILITY NAME: Kings County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/08/21
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the
☒ ☐ ☐
following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending
☒ ☐ ☐
their booking, complying with Section 1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if
intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
☒ ☐ ☐
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☒ ☐ ☐
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. No Cell of this Type
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates who
☐ ☐ ☒
have been classified and segregated in accordance with
Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1,
California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒
(2438 mm) or more.
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5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☐ ☐ ☒
specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 Sobering cell. (20-22) Sobering Cell P-5 not used at the time of
A sobering cell shall: inspection due to a broken window.
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor
area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in
☒ ☐ ☐
such a manner that they provide support to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section 1231.3;
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
1231.2.5 Safety cell.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of floor
☒ ☐ ☐
area with no one floor dimension being less than 6 feet
(1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm)
or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting
solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls for ☒ ☐ ☐
which must be located outside of the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-type
lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant, control of which is located outside of the cell
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more
than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 inches (610 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) long which shall provide a view of the entire room
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more
than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 mm) as measured
from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells.
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor
area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm);
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4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section
1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat.
1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells.
Double-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor
area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as (20-22) Most double occupancy cells have a desk
specified in Section 1231.3. and two seats.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat.
1231.2.8 Dormitories.
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor
area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a minimum of 70 ☒ ☐ ☐
square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum
of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for triple-bed unit and have a
minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no fewer
☒ ☐ ☐
than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash
basin and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space
☒ ☐ ☐
for personal items and clothing for each occupant.
1231.2.9 Dayrooms. (20-22)Double and triple bunks in most A and B
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: Pod Dayrooms. However, the bunks are not used
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per as each inmate is assigned to a cell.
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the When bunks in dayroom are used, the agency
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates; becomes non-compliant.
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountains as specified in Section 1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as specified in
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to
inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as
described in this section may be a part of a single
☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cell used for administrative segregation or a
dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a
dormitory must be increased by the square footage
required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 Exercise area. Housing A yard is divided into 2 yards.
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every
Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must
be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum number of square
☒ ☐ ☐
feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80
percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7
m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour
exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a
toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as provided in ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600
square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall facilitate security and ☒ ☐ ☐
supervision appropriate to the level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area or
☒ ☐ ☐
access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose space.
An area for correctional programming must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and ☒ ☐ ☐
furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by
the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games
and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and quiet space
☒ ☐ ☐
for study and reading, such that activities do not conflict with
each other.
1231.2.12 Medical examination room.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical
examination room in every facility which provides on-site
health care. The examination room shall be designed in ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the responsible physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide for
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor
space with no single dimension less than 7 feet (2134 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are provided
☒ ☐ ☐
must be equipped with hot and cold running water
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies and
☒ ☐ ☐
pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15,
California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 Medical care housing.
There shall be some means to provide medical care and ☒ ☐ ☐
housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
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When the program statement for a Type II or Type III facility
indicates that medical care housing is needed, such housing
must provide lockable storage space for medical instruments
☒ ☐ ☐
and must be located within the security area of the facility
accessible to both female and male inmates, but not in the
living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than single
☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, they
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be designed to recognized industry standards.
1231.2.16 Commissary.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where community
access is available, there shall be provisions made for inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
to purchase items (such as candy, toilet articles, stationery
supplies, books, newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the stock Commissary orders are provided by a vendor and
☒ ☐ ☐
for such inmate canteen items. off site.
1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Inmates eat in the dayrooms in C1 and C8; all
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, dining others eat in their cells.
☐ ☐ ☒
areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates
to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or
☐ ☐ ☒
showers in the same room without appropriate visual barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m2)
☐ ☐ ☒
of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each
inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 Visiting space.
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
for in-person visiting.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III ☒ ☐ ☐
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded ☒ ☐ ☐
from the storage space requirement for personal and
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
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1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated
audio monitoring system 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, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
1231.2.23 Laundry facilities.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for washing
☐ ☐ ☒
and drying personal clothing by machines, either in the
facility or in the community, if access is permitted for same.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.25 Confidential interview rooms.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every facility
which provides onsite health care. The interview room shall
☒ ☐ ☐
be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff
and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to both
☒ ☐ ☐
female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor
space with no single dimension less than 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm).
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐
cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in a
☒ ☐ ☐
ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the occupants of
☒ ☐ ☐
day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a
☒ ☐ ☐
ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
☐ ☐ ☒
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or
portions thereof used for females.
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7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
1. Wash basins must be provided in single occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐
cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in a ratio
☒ ☐ ☐
to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the occupants of
☒ ☐ ☐
day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided in a
☒ ☐ ☐
ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
☒ ☐ ☐
tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 Showers
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least one
☒ ☐ ☐
shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must
provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed
of materials which are impervious to water and soap so they ☒ ☐ ☐
may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 Beds
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and a
☒ ☐ ☐
sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76
inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 mm)
☒ ☐ ☐
between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be securely (20-22) All bunks in dayrooms of A and B pods
☒ ☐ ☐
fastened to the floor or the wall. are secured to the floor.
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good
☒ ☐ ☐
visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 Windows.
In housing areas of higher than minimum security, exterior
windows which are constantly accessible to inmates for
☒ ☐ ☐
escape must be designed and constructed so that if broken
out, the net area accessible for escape is no greater than 5
inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 Cell padding.
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, doors, and
walls and everything on them to a clear height of 8 feet (2438 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal.
☒ ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its
destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing or
☒ ☐ ☐
ripping.
1231.3.9 Mirrors.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security
☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in these
regulations.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.11 Table/seat.
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat for the
purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a
seat.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
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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.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 1141
FACILITY: Kings County Jail Facility TYPE: II RC: 637
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/08/21
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
Basement (Transportation Holding Cells)
HC-01 thru Holding 2001 7 (10) (70) Irregular 1 1 1
HC-07
20-22 Inspection: Bench seating 15’ limits capacity to 10
HC-08 Holding 2001 1 (9) (9) Irregular 1 1 1
20-22 Inspection: Bench Seating 14’ limits capacity to 9. ADA compliant cell
T Pod
A-1 Holding 2001 1 (6) (6) 10 x 6.75 = 67.5 1 1 1
B-1 Holding 2001 1 (7) (7) 10 x 7.5 = 75 1 1 1
Medical Holding 2001 1 (4) (4) 6 x 8.2 = 49.2 1 1 1
Bench 84
T-1* Double 2001 1 2 2 2 Bench 175”, 81” 1 1 1
T-2* Double 2001 1 2 2 2 Bench 274” 1 1 1
T-3, 4, 5, 6* Double 2001 4 2 8 8 17.75 x 6 = 106.5 1 1 1
Bench 161
Note: 2010-2012 Inspection: Six transport cells (Room 1027-1032) converted to double housing cells w/o Plan Review after 2010-12
inspection. RC raised from 361 to 373. No desk yet installed.
Note: 2 014-16 Inspection. No desk or seat.
2016-2018 Inspection All T Pod cells converted to holding
BOOKING
Safety Safety 2001 2 (1) (2) 5.8 x 9.8 x 9.1 1 1 1
1 & 2
P1 & 2 Holding 2001 2 (5) (5) 91 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Bench 96
P3 Holding 2001 1 (16) (16) Irregular shape 1 1 1
P4 Sobering 2001 1 (8) (8) 12 x 14.7 1 1 1
(176.4 sq ft)
P5 Sobering 2001 1 (6) (6) 8.7 x 14.7 1 1 1
(127.89 sq ft)
P6 Holding 2001 1 (7) (7) 8.1 x 14.7 = 119. 1 1 1
Bench 135”
P7 Medical 2001 1 (2) (2) 8.7 x 14.7 = 127. 1 1 1
(ADA) Bench 78”
*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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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
P8 Holding 2001 1 (7) (7) 8.7 x 14.7 = 127. 1 1 1
Bench 135”
(20-22) Sobering Cell P-5 not used at time of inspection due to broken window. Telephones available in P7 and P8.
HOUSING
Note: 2016-2018 Bunk beds remained in many dayrooms, but all were empty due to opening of new wing of jail. All bunk beds will be
removed. (20-22) Double and triple bunks in the dayrooms of most A and B pods. They will remain and are secured to the floor.
POD A
Pod A-1 2001 Irregular dayroom 2
Ad Seg Single 2001 2 1 2 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 1 1 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Double 2001 13 2 26 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Note: 2012 – Chain link structure installed in A1 dayroom, secured to wall, 336 sq. ft, padlocked door on 2 sides. Holds 4 triple bunks,
4 double bunks. No plumbing installed. Noncompliant housing, no change to RC.
Note: 2014-16 Inspection: Chain link structure still in place and non-rated beds were not utilized.
2016-2018 Inspection: Chain link remains, but bunks were removed from dayroom
Pod A-2 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod A-3 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod A-4 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod A-5 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: 2014-16 Inspection: 6 triple bunks were located in the dayroom. 18 non-rated beds total. (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod A-6 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
POD B
Pod B-1 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: 2014-16 Inspection: 8 triple bunks were located in the dayroom. 24 non-rated beds total. (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod B-2 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod B-3 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod B-4 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 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.
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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
Notes: (20-22) Bunks in dayroom not used.
Pod B-5 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13.3 x 6.4 = 85 1 1 1
Notes: 2014-16 Inspection: 6 triple bunks were located in the dayroom. 18 non-rated beds total. (20-22) No bunks in dayroom.
Pod B-6 2001 Irregular dayroom
Ad Seg Single 2001 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Single 2001 13 2 1 13 1 1 1 1
Note: Each cell has its own shower.
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
Medical Unit –
M1 Single 2013 1 1 (1) (1) 7.75 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
M2 Single 2013 1 1 (1) (1) 9 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Note: ADA compatible cell
M3 DBL 2013 1 2 (2) (2) 13 x 12x 9 1 1 1
M4 DBL 2013 1 2 (2) (2) 14.25 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Note: Hospital Bed. ADA compatible cell.
M5-6 Single 2013 2 1 (1) (2) 7’9” x 12’ x 9 1 1 1
M12 Holding 2013 1 (18) 15 x 18 x 9 1 1 1
Note: ADA Group holding capacity limited to 18 inmates due to 336” bench space / 18” ea. = 18
M7 thru M10 Single 2013 4 1 (1) (4) 6 x 10 x 9
M14 Holding 2013 1 (16) 15 x 14 x 9 1 1 1
Note: ADA Group holding capacity limited to 12 inmates due to 228” bench space / 18” ea. = 12
BOOKING
S3 – S6 Safety 2013 4 0 (1) (4) 6.25 x 8 x 9 1
Cell
Note: Medical housing has additional rec yards
HOUSING – Unit C2
HC1-HC2 Holding 2013 2 1 (1) (2) 5’ x 8.5’ x 9’ 1 1 1
C2 thru C4 Double 2013 11 2 2 22 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1 2
*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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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
C6 thru C13
C5 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 9.4 x 9.7 x 9 1 1 1
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) C5 is ADA accessible
HOUSING – Unit C3
C14, C15, C17 Double 2013 9 2 2 18 1 1 1 1
9.5 x 7.5 x 9
thru C23
C16 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 9.5 x 9.1 x 9 1 1 1 1
C24, C25 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1 1
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) C14-C19 downstairs; C20-C25 upstairs. C16 is ADA accessible
HOUSING – Unit C4
C26 – C31
Double 2013 10 2 2 20 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1 1
C34 – C37
C32 – C33 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1 1
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) C26 – C31 downstairs.
HOUSING – Unit C5
C38 – C47 Double 2013 10 2 2 20 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1
9.5 x 7.5 x 9
C48 – C49 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 1 1 1
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) C38-C43 dowstairs.
HOUSING – Unit C6
C50 - C55
Double 2013 10 2 2 20 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1 1
C58 - C61
C56 – C57 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 9.5 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1 1
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) C50 – C-55 downstairs.
HOUSING – Unit C7
C62,C63, C65 Double 2013 11 2 2 22 1 1 1
9.5 x 7.5 x 9
– C73
C64 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 9.5 x 9.4 x 9 1 1 1
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) C62-C67 downstairs. C-64 ADA accessible.
HOUSING – Dorm C 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.
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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
Double Bunks Dorm 2013 26 52 52 52 35 x 28 x 9 6 1 3
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor. (20-22) nine tables with 4 seats each.
HOUSING – Dorm C 8
Double Bunks Dorm 2013 26 52 52 52 35 x 28 x 9 6 1 3
Note: irregular shaped dayroom ground floor (20-22) nine tables with 4 seats each.
HOUSING – Mental Health and JBCT
MH 2 thru
Single 2013 4 1 4 4 81 sq. ft 1 1 1 1
MH 5
MH 6 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 7, 8, 12 Single 2013 3 1 3 3 84 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 14 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 93 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 15 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 94 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 1, 16 Double 2013 2 2 4 4 93 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 9, 10, 11 Double 2013 3 2 6 6 84 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 13 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 95 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
MH 17 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 94 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1
S 7, 8 Safety
2013 2 1 (2) (2) 47 sq. ft. 1
Cell
Cells MH 14 and MH 15 are ADA. Double cells have two seats. Two showers in the middle portion of the module. Three multi-
purpose rooms and two recreation yards.
*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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:1195
FACILITY NAME: Kings County, Kings Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Senior Deputy Vang and Senior Deputy Kennedy
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/05/21
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY KCSOCM 1302 Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
All staff members that work in the
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐
Transportation Unit and supervise inmates in
(c) inmate segregation; the basement and court holding areas are
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; detentions deputies and have attended the
and, CORE corrections academy. Additionally, 8
(e) suicide prevention. hours of supplemental training is provided
biannually.
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 KCSOCM 1302 Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff members are detentions deputies and
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer have attended the CORE corrections academy.
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once KCSOCM 1302 Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
Minimum Requirements
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.
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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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Minimum Requirements
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 KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum Requirements
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Minimum Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note:
Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for KCSOCM 206 Supervision of Inmates –
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and Minimum Requirements
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 KCSOCM 402 Inmate Safety Checks
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through ☒ ☐ ☐
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation KCSOCM 402 Inmate Safety Checks
of routine safety checks.
Approximately three dozen safety check logs for
☒ ☐ ☐
the court holding cells were reviewed during this
inspection. The observation checks occurred at
approximately twice the rate of the policy.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures
that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff are trained in fire safety within the first
six months of hire and receive annual refresher
training.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Kings County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual
(KCSOCM) – updated 04/05/21
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 d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the KCSOCM 200 Organizational Structure and
following: Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility KCSOCM 211 Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
Both regularly scheduled and unannounced
inspections are conducted.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
Restraints will not be used on inmates who are
known to be pregnant unless necessary.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband KCSOCM 411 Searches
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
This policy includes searches of the physical
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐ plant.
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: ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses escape, disturbances, and
hostages.
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1402 Emergency Power and
Communication
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, KCSOCM 302 Management of Weapons and
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Control Devices
KCSOCM 1401 Facility Emergencies
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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(8) Suicide Prevention. KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
A yearly evaluation is performed of all current
policies to ensure they are up to date and in line
with the mission of the program.
(9) Segregation of Inmates. KCSOCM 400 Population Management
KCSOCM 403 Special Management Inmates
KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Segregation of inmates at the court holding cells
is predicated by the inmate’s current
classification. No changes to the classification
status are made for court appearances.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Handbook and Orientation (provided
when booked into custody)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1203 Anti-Retaliation
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐
confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
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 KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other Kings County Jail Inmate Orientation provides
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual toll-free numbers for inmates to contact. This is
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of provided when the inmate is booked into the jail.
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, KCSOCM 504 Prison Rape Elimination Act
community members, and other interested third-parties
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The
Kings County Sheriff’s Office has an entire web
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the ☒ ☐ ☐ page relating to the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
facility.
It provides information to friends and family of
inmate on how to report instances of sexual
misconduct.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM KCSOCM 704 Emergency Health Care Services
KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Evaluation
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health Intervention
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
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(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct KCSOCM 704 Emergency Health Care Services
contact with inmates. KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 1303 Support Personnel Training
The suicide prevention team coordinates with
the Training Sergeant so that suicide prevention
training is provided annually.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
and prior to housing assignment. KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
A quick medical synopsis is performed while at
☒ ☐ ☐
the court holding facility upon remand to
custody. An official medical screening takes
place when booked into custody in the jail. The
jail is connected to the court via elevator and
corridor.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among KCSOCM 401 Inmate Reception
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. Intervention
KCSOCM 732 Inmate Health Care
Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
Upon remand, should an inmate display or
inform staff of suicidal thoughts they are
immediately escorted to the jail and information
is provided to the booking staff.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
KCSOCM 732 Inmate Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐ Communication
Inmates at risk of suicide are not generally held
in the holding cells of the court and are escorted
to and from the jail for their court appearance.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
KCSOCM 732 Inmate Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐ Communication
Inmates at risk of suicide are not generally held
in the holding cells of the court and are escorted
to and from the jail for their court appearance.
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. Intervention
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
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(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. KCSOCM 722 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
Review
☒ ☐ ☐ KCSOCM 723 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
KCSOCM 725 Continuous Quality
Improvement
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
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 KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
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 KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection
record; Monthly fire prevention inspections are not
conducted by the agency as the court building is
owned by the State Judicial Council. Often
☒ ☐ ☐ there is a conflict on this issue between the
courts and the affected agency in many
counties. Technical assistance provided by
informing the agency that they can and should
provide their own monthly fire prevention
inspections for the larger court holding areas.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires This is the responsibility of the California
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Judicial Counsel, not the Sheriff’s Office. The
last fire inspection was conducted 01/18/19.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
KCSOCM 1405 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of KCSOCM 1404 Fire Safety
fire. KCSOCM 1405 Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates would be returned to the jail in case of
emergency in the court building.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS KCSOCM 309 Report Preparation
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 KCSOCM 309 Report Preparation
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
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Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned KCSOCM 309 Report Preparation
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility
manager or his/her designee.
Not many incident reports are written at court
holding facilities. However, several were
written and reviewed of incident reports
emanating from the court facility was reviewed.
☒ ☐ ☐
Most reports contained the original report as well
as supplemental reports from other officers
involved in the incident. The supplemental
reports were not verbatim of the original and
provided additional information that provides
the reader with a clearer picture of the incident.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
KCSOCM 722 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Review
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 KCSOCM 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or KCSOCM 722 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Review
further study.
KCSOCM 725 Continuous Quality
Improvement
(b) Death of a Minor KCSOCM 416 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility: Juveniles are supervised by Probation officers
when at the court.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the KCSOCM 416 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
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 KCSOCM 416 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
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 KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The
☒ ☐ ☐
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 The classification level of the inmate does not
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court change for court appearances.
holding facility.
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(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
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 KCSOCM 700 Health Care Administrative
Meetings and Reports
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the KCSOCM 714 Special Needs Medical
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require KCSOCM 715 Communicable Diseases -
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is Medical
completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be KCSOCM 700 Health Care Administrative
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Meetings and Reports
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as KCSOCM 714 Special Needs Medical
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or Treatment
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
KCSOCM 715 Communicable Diseases -
problem identified by the health authority. The response
Medical
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
☒ ☐ ☐
The unique setup of the courthouse with its
attachment to the jail, allows almost immediate
access to medical assistance for those remanded
to custody. Informal questions of the arrestee
pertaining to medical issues are asked enroute
from the courtroom to the reception area of the
jail.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
KCSOCM712 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Evaluation
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally KCSOCM712 Mental Health Services
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
Evaluation
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
This takes place at the jail and not the court
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
holding 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 KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
the inmate or others. KCSOCM 711 Medical Screening
KCSOCM 713 Mental Health Screening and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation
If necessary for safety issues, segregation is
utilized.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION KCSOCM 403 Special Management Inmates
KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
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 KCSOCM 403 Special Management Inmates
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of KCSOCM 409 Inmate Classification
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
KCSOCM 500 Inmate Discipline
protecting the inmates and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
All cells at the court holding facility contain the
same furnishings, regardless of the
classification of inmate.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED KCSOCM 508 ADA Policy
INMATES KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
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 KCSOCM 712 Mental Health Services
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ This takes place at the county jail.
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES KCSOCM 301 Use of 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
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined
☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation used at this facility.
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
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
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Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not
behavior which results in the destruction of property or used at this facility.
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
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
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
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
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
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
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 KCSOCM 301 Use of 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 KCSOCM 301 Use of 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 KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
who is 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 KCSOCM 301 Use of Restraints
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ This occurs at the county jail not at the court
and policies governing pregnant inmates. holding facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS KCSOCM 509 Inmate Access to Courts and
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:
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(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is not accepted at the court facility. All
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations, and, mail is received at the jail.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. KCSOCM 509 Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐
Counsel
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following There is a holding area specific for minors which
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, is supervised only by members of the Probation
☒ ☐ ☐
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Department. The Sheriff’s Office does not have
contact with minors.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held or supervised by Sheriffs
Detentions staff.
(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 Minors are not held or supervised by Detentions
staff.
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.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with Minors are not held or supervised by Detentions
construction standards at the time of construction shall be staff.
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 Minors are not held or supervised by Detentions
staff.
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 Minors are not held or supervised by Detentions
staff.
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 Minors are not held or supervised by Detentions
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION staff.
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.
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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; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 1195
FACILITY NAME: Kings County Kings Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2010: X Other:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/05/21
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) (NA in CH)
X
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 X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH) 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), washbasin, and drinking X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
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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
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking X
fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
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
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01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the X
facility.
Safety Cell (2.5) X
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 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 X
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 X
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 X
inmate occupant.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20) X
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) X
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option 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.
Emergency Power (2.24) X
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)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
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Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) X
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.
2:99: Privacy requirement deleted
Washbasins (3.2) X
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) X
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and
sobering cell.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an X
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
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.
Must have a solid bottom..
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) X
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
inches in on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8) X
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification-
sobering 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 X
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams
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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.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
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.
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: 1195
FACILITY: Kings County Kings Courthouse TYPE: CHJ RC: (140)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: May 05, 2021
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
Basement Juvenile Holding
026 Hold 2010 1 0 0 (3) [4’10”x8’4”]+[6’7”x5’0”] 1 1 1
Note: ADA Juvenile Holding Cell, Bench = 56”, 73 sq. ft. 56”/18” = a capacity of three
027 & Hold 2010 2 0 3 (3) [6’0’x7’0”] + [3’10”x 5’5”] 1 1 1
028
Note: Bench = 68”, 62.75 sq. ft. 68”/18” = a capacity of three
Basement CDCR Holding (labeled for CDCR holding only, measured and included for contingency)
006 - Holding 2010 10 0 3 (27) [5’8”x7’1”]+[3’11”x5’5”] 1 1 1
015
Note: Bench = 66”, 61.3 sq. ft. 66”/18” = a capacity of three
017 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) [4’3”x12’3”]+[5’5”x7.9”] 1 1 1
Note: ADA, 93.9 sq. ft., Bench = 51”, 51”/18” = a capacity of two
Second Floor East (Department 3 & 4)
228 Holding 2010 1 0 9 (9) [9’7”x8’11”]x[5’5”x1’5”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 180”, 93 sq. ft. Capacity set by square footage
230 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) [9’0”x9’3”]+[4’0”x1’4”] 1 1 1
Note: ADA, 83 sq. ft., bench = 48”, 89 sq. ft. 48”/18” = a capacity of two
Second Floor West (Department 1 & 2)
267 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) [8’11”x9’2”]+[1’5”x3’11”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 47”, 87 sq. ft. 47”/18” = a capacity of two
270 Holding 2010 1 0 8 (8) [5’6”X1’6”]+[9.7”X8’10”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 181”, 85 sq. ft., Capacity set by square footage
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
Third Floor East (Department 7 & 8)
330 Holding 2010 1 0 8 (8) [9’6”x8’3”]+[1’4”x5’3”} 1 1 1
Note: Bench 177”, 85.3 sq. ft., Capacity set by square footage
331 Holding 2010 1 0 3 (3) [9’6”x4’6”]+[5’3”x3’2”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench 63”, 59 sq. ft. 63”/18” = a capacity of three
332 Holding 2010 1 0 3 (3) 9’6”x7’3” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 63”, 69 sq. ft.
333 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) 9’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench 48”, 75 sq. ft.
334 Holding 2010 1 0 3 (3) [9’6”x4’6”]+[5’3”x3’2”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench 63”, 59 sq. ft. 63”/18” = a capacity of three
335 Holding 2010 1 0 7 (7) [9’2”x8’3”]+[1’4”x4’11”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 169”, 76 sq. ft., Capacity set by square footage
Third Floor West (Department 5 & 6)
369 Holding 2010 1 0 8 (8) [9’2”x8’3”]+[1’6”x4’11”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 155”, 83 sq. ft.
370 Holding 2010 1 0 3 (3) [9’2”x4’6”]+[4’11”x3’2”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 59”, 57 sq. ft. 59”/18” = a capacity of three
371 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) [9’1” X 7’11”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 47”, 72 sq. ft.
372 Holding 2020 1 0 7 (7) [9 X 7 x 9] 1 1 1
20-22 Inspection: formerly part of shell identified as 373, retro-fitted to a holding cell. Two benches (5’+6’)
373 Holding 2020 1 0 5 (5) [9 X 7 X 9] 1 1 1
20-22 Inspection: formerly part of shell that included cell 272. ADA compliant cell. Two benches (5’ + 3’11”)
374 Holding 2010 1 0 8 (8) [9’7”x8’3”]+[1’6”x5’3”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench =178”, 87 sq. ft., Capacity set by square footage
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
Fourth Floor West (Department 9 & 10)
467 Holding 2010 1 0 7 (7) [8’0”x4’11”]+[8’0”x4’3”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 169”, 73 sq. ft.
468 Holding 2010 1 0 3 (3) [9’6”x4’6”]+[5’3”x3’2”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench 63”, 59 sq. ft. 63”/18” = a capacity of three
469 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) 9’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench 48”, 75 sq. ft.
470 Holding 2010 1 0 3 (3) [9’6”x4’6”]+[5’3”x3’2”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench 63”, 59 sq. ft. 63”/18” = a capacity of three
471 Holding 2010 1 0 2 (2) 9’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench 48”, 75 sq. ft.
472 Holding 2010 1 0 8 (8) [5’6”x9’6”]+[4’1”x4’2”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 179, 84 sq. ft., Capacity set by square footage
*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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