BSCC
Kings County, Superior Court (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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July 18, 2018
David Robinson, Sheriff-Coroner
Kings County Sheriff’s Office
1444 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION
KINGS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT - COURT HOLDING FACILITY, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031
Dear Sheriff Robinson:
On June 12, 2018, staff of the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the 2016 -
2018 biennial inspection of the Kings County Superior Court - Court Holding Facility pursuant to Penal Code
Section 6031. The court holding facility was inspected for compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local
Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
The inspection consisted of a review of applicable policies and procedures governing the operation of the facility,
staff interviews, a review of documentation to verify that your practices follow your written procedures, and a walk-
through of the physical plant.
Lieutenant Shari Henderson was our point of contact and she ensured your department was prepared for the
inspection. Sergeant Travis Day and Senior Deputy Daniel Ulery collected and organized documentation in binders
to assist us during our Title 15, and policy and procedures review. Sergeant Dennis Porcari escorted us on a tour
of the holding cells and he explained operational procedures. We sincerely appreciated your staff’s professionalism
and courtesy.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of:
• This transmittal letter;
• The Procedures Checklist outlining applicable Title 15 sections;
• The Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and,
• The Living Area Space Evaluation that summarizes the detention facility’s physical plant configuration.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections. This file should
be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health
Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code § 101045
and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with these reports for a comprehensive perspective of your
facility.
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FIRE INSPECTION:
Mr. Douglas Walthour, Facilities Management Administrator for the Judicial Council is in the process of
scheduling the fire and life safety inspection of the holding cells. He will send a copy to the BSCC upon
the completion of the inspection.
HEALTH INSPECTIONS:
The county health department conducted the following inspections.
Environmental Health Medical /Mental Health Nutritional
Kings Co Superior Court -
In Process November 15, 2017 N/A
Holding Cells
Kings County Health Department conducted the Medical/Mental Health inspections on November 15, 2017 and
no deficiencies were noted. Mr. Walthour is in the process of scheduling an environmental health inspection for
the holding cells.
BSCC INSPECTION
PHYSICAL PLANT:
The Kings County Superior Court was completed in January 2016 and the court holding facility is evaluated under
the 2010 Title 24 standards.1. The facility is designed with holding cells in the basement, the second floor, the third
floor and the fourth floor. Please refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and the Living Area Space Evaluation for
additional details.
POLICY REVIEW:
BSCC reviewed the relevant sections of agency policy to ensure that applicable Title 15 regulations were
addressed2. During our limited review, we found no issues of non-compliance.
PROCEDURES REVIEW:
BSCC continued its inspection by reviewing procedures and practices at the court holding facility to evaluate
compliance with applicable regulations. This included reviewing court holding facility training requirements;
number of personnel and hourly safety checks; local inspections, inmate screening and classification, and the use
1 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel.
2 BSCC does not review all your policies and procedures. We only review those policies related specifically to the
applicable regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non-
compliance. We do not “approve” your policies nor do we review them for Constitutional or legal issues. We
recommend agencies seek policy review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed
appropriate.
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David Robinson, Sheriff-Coroner
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of restraints. During our review of supporting documentation, we did not identify any issues of noncompliance.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for additional details.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING: In
accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors court holding facilities for compliance with one of the four core
requirements of the Act: Separation of Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults. When juveniles are in custody at the
juvenile hall, probation officers transport juveniles to the Kings County Superior Court for court appearances. The
probation department brings the juvenile through the vehicle sally port and accesses the juvenile holding area
through a security door. When the juvenile’s presence is required in a court room, the probation officer will
maintain side by side supervision of the juvenile, using a staff elevator. The probation officer will maintain side by
side supervision of the juvenile until the court matter is concluded, to maintain sight and sound separation with
adult prisoners. After our review, we determined there was no violation of federal law.
____________________
This concludes our inspection report for the 2016-2018 inspection cycle. If you have any questions, or we can be
of further assistance, please contact your assigned Field Representative Steve Keithley at (916) 323-2613 or email:
steve.keithley@bscc.ca.gov
Sincerely,
ROBERT TAKESHTA, Retired Annuitant
Facility Standards and Operations Division
Phone: (916) 709-3950
E-mail: RobertTakeshta@bscc.ca.gov
Enclosures
cc: Chair Person, Board of Supervisors, County of Kings*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Kings*
Court Administrator, Superior Court, County of Kings*
Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, County of Kings*
Assistant Sheriff Robert Thayer*
Lieutenant Shari Henderson*
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1195
FACILITY NAME: Kings Superior Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Shari Henderson, Sergeant Travis Day, Sergeant Dennis Porcari & Sr. Deputy Daniel Luery
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Takeshta DATE: June 12, 2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Staff receives CORE training and attends STC
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING certified annual training.
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates,
and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete
the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this X
regulation within six (6) months of assignment. Successful
completion of training, pursuant to Section 1020 of these
regulations, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two Staff received STC certified training in 2017-
years. Successful completion of training, pursuant to 2018.
Section 1025 of these regulations, may be substituted for X
the eight-hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy 201.3 Supervision of Inmates
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times
X
(whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the
implementation and operation of activities required by
these regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of Policy 502.3 Housing Safety Checks
X
hourly safety checks.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who Transportation deputies are responsible for
shall be immediately available and accessible with the supervising inmates held in the court holding
X
ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an cells.
emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Policy 201.3 Supervision of Inmates
is at least one female employee immediately available and The transportation unit has sufficient female
X
accessible. deputies to supervise female inmates.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel Policy 201.3 Supervision of Inmates
assigned and their duties. X
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Policy 403.6 Fire Training
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one X
person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training
standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and Policy 403.6 Fire Training
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Kings County Sheriff’s Office - Kings County
SO Custody Manual
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of Policy 100 Organizational Structure and
X
communications; Responsibility
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Policy 212.3 Inspections
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X Policy 517 Use of Force
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of Policy 514 Use of Restraints
pregnant inmates; X Policy 518 Pregnant Inmates
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f)
Security and control, including: Policy 505 Inmate Counts
X
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X Policy 512.8 Physical Plant Searches
Searches of inmates; X Policy 512.3 Pat Down Searches
Contraband control; and, X Policy 512.6 Contraband Control
Key control. X Policy 209 Key/Access Card Control
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, Policy 102.3 Annual Review
evaluates and documents internal and external security X
measures.
Emergency procedures, including: Policy 400.9 Escapes
X
Escape;
Disturbances; X Policy 400.6 Response to Disturbances
Taking of hostages; X Policy 400.8 Hostages
Civil disturbance; Policy 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
X
Jail
Natural disasters; X Policy 400 Facility Emergencies
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; X Policy 401.2.3 Inspection and Testing
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, Policy 515.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
X
chemical agents; and, Agents and Control Devices
Storage, issue and use of security devices. Policy 515.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
X
Agents and Control Devices
Suicide prevention; and, Policy 713 Mental Health Screening and
X
Evaluation
Segregation of inmates. X Policy 503 Special Management Inmates
The manual is available to all employees. X Electronic Format
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at Kings County SO Custody Manual
least every two years. X Revised on April 10, 2018
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Policy 403.2 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed
X
in consultation with the responsible fire authority and
includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy 403.7 Inspections
X
with a two-year retention of the inspection record;
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two This inspection is being scheduled.
years;
X
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section
13146.1(a) and (b);3
An evacuation plan; and, X Policy 404 Evacuation Plan
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the Policy 403.8 Emergency Housing of Inmates
event of a fire. X
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Policy 208.3 Incident Reporting
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of written records and reporting of all
incidents that result in physical harm, or serious threat of X
physical harm, to an employee, inmate or other person.
Such records include names of persons involved, a
description of the incident, actions taken, and date and time
of the occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and Policy 208.2 Report Preparation
submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee. X
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 506 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
X
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of
each in-custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or Policy 506.5 In-Custody Death Review
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician;
X
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant
to the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the Policy 506.3 Mandatory Reporting
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
X
submitted to the Attorney General.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Policy 509.4 Classification Plan
There is a written plan to provide for the safety of staff and Deputies assign inmates to holding cells
inmates, and segregation, to extent possible, of unusual-risk X according to their classification level and
inmates. The plan also includes a method by which such security requirements.
information is received and transmitted.
3 Effective 1/1/05, statute was changed to require fire inspections every two years rather than annually.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Policy 715 Communicable Diseases
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a
medical evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has Court remands are kept separate from jail
had any communicable diseases, or has observable inmates and this screening occurs at the jail.
symptoms of communicable diseases, including but not X
limited to tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other
special medical problems identified by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or This is documented on the jail medical
screening device. X screening form.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES Policy 713 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
There are written policies and procedures for the
X
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered The jail medical screening forms are used to
inmates. document information for remands and
accompany the inmate to jail.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours Court remands are kept separate from jail
of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is inmates and this screening occurs at the jail. If
earliest. X the inmate is identified with a mental health
disorder, they will be seen by a nurse prior to
housing.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety Policy 503 Special Management Inmates
of the inmate or others. X
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION Policy 503 Special Management Inmates
There are written policies and procedures which provide
for administrative segregation of inmates who are X
determined to be prone to: escape; assault staff or other
inmates; disrupt operations of the jail; or, are likely to need
protection from other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and Policy 503.6 Maintenance of Privileges
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting X
inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED Policy 711 Medical Screening
INMATES
X
There are written procedures for identification and
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Policy 514 Use of Restraints
X
There are written policies and procedures for the use of
restraint devices that include:
acceptable restraint devices; Policy 514.9 Restraint Chair
The transportation unit uses the emergency
X
response chair (ERC), which is a mobile
restraint chair with wheels.
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy 514.9.6(1)
X
medical/mental health referral;
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availability of CPR equipment; Policy 514.6 Availability of Cardiopulmonary
X
Resuscitation Equipment
protective housing of restrained persons; X Policy 514.9.5(8)
provisions for hydration and sanitation needs; and X Policy 514.9.7.a
exercising of extremities. Policy 514.9.7 Range of Motion Exercise and
Temporary Mobility
X This policy states, staff shall allow the inmate
to exercise their extremities for a minimum of
ten minutes every two hours.
Restraints are used only to hold inmates who display Policy 514.9.2(A) Use of Emergency Restraint
behavior that results in the destruction of property or X Chair
reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraints are not used as discipline or as a substitute for Policy 514.9.6
X
treatment.
Inmates are placed in restraints only with approval of the Policy 514.3 Use of Restraints - Control
facility manager, watch commander, or the designated X
physician.
All inmates in restraints are housed alone or in a specified Policy 514.3(d)
X
area for restrained inmates.
Direct visual observation is conducted and documented at These observations are documented on the Use
X
least twice every 30 minutes. of Restraint log.
Continued retention in such restraints is reviewed every Policy 514.9.8(2) Emergency Restraint Chair
two hours by the facility manager or watch commander, or Removal
a designated physician. X This policy states, the shift supervisor shall be
responsible for to review the inmate’s
continued retention in the ERC every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be Policy 514.9.5(9) Securing Procedure
secured as soon as possible, but no later than four hours When an inmate is placed into the ERC, the
from the time of placement. X nurse will be contacted at the jail and they will
respond to the court holding area to assess the
inmate.
Medical review for continued retention in restraint devices Policy 514.9.8(4) Emergency Restraint Chair
occurs at a minimum of every six hours. Removal
X
This policy states, no inmate shall remain in the
ERC longer than four continuous hours.
A mental health consultation is secured as soon as possible, A medical assessment is conducted within the
but no later than eight hours from the time of placement. first hour of placement and mental health would
X
be notified if its necessary to conduct an
immediate evaluation.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS Policy 610 Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
X
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the There are two attorney interview rooms on each
inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys. floor of the courthouse.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are held in holding cells 26, 27 and 28
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article X and they are supervised by the Kings County
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Probation Department.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Juveniles enter the court holding area through a
secure and separate sally port door. There is no
X
Minors are separated from adults in accordance with Welfare sight or sound contact with adult prisoners.
and Institutions Code (WIC) § 208.
Minors are segregated in accordance with an established Kings County Probation Department – Juvenile
X
classification plan. Center Manual, Chapter 4110, Classification
There is secure non-public access, movement within and Juveniles are escorted by probation officers
egress. If both minors and adults use the same entrance/exit, using a secure staff elevator from the basement
movements are scheduled in such a manner that there is no X to the second floor. There is no public access to
opportunity for contact between adult prisoners and minors. this elevator and no adult inmates are present
when juveniles are being moved.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The Kings County Probation Department
transports juveniles from the juvenile hall to the
A sufficient number of personnel are employed in each Kings County Superior Court. Probation officers
facility to permit unscheduled supervision of all minors at X separate and supervise juveniles in holding cells
least twice every 30 minutes and to ensure the 26, 27 and 28 and they maintain constant
implementation and operation of the activities required by supervision by remaining outside the holding
these regulations. cells.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of Juveniles receive constant direct visual
routine safety checks. X supervision by probation officers.
1163 CLASSIFICATION Kings County Probation Department – Juvenile
Center Manual, Chapter 4110, Classification
X
There is a written plan designed to provide for the safety of
staff and minors held at the facility.
The plan includes receiving and transmitting information Kings County Probation Department – Juvenile
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or X Center Manual, Chapter 4104, Communication
others while confined at the facility.
Minors are segregated to the extent possible within the limits There are three holding cells on the basement
X
of the court holding facility. level.
Minors are separated from adult inmate(s) per WIC § 208. Juveniles are separated from adult prisoners and
X they do not have sight or sound contact with
each other.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Kings County Probation Department – Juvenile
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION Center Manual, Chapter 4117.IV.K, Emergency
FACILITY Procedures/Death or serious illness or injury to a
youth
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and X
the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
or a minor in custody.
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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 Superior Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2010: X Other:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Takeshta DATE: June 12, 2018
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
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
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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
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 Superior Court Holding Facility TYPE: CHJ RC: (128)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Takeshta DATE: June 12, 2018
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 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 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 9 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1 0 3 (3) 9’6”x7’3” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 63”, 69 sq. ft.
333 Holding 1 0 2 (2) 9’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench 48”, 75 sq. ft.
334 Holding 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 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 1 0 8 (8) [9’2”x8’3”]+[1’6”x4’11”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 155”, 83 sq. ft.
370 Holding 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 1 0 2 (2) [9’1” X 7’11”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 47”, 72 sq. ft.
373 Shell 0 0 0 (0)
Note: Room is unfinished, no fixtures, no plumbing. Undetermined future use.
374 Holding 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 1 0 7 (7) [8’0”x4’11”]+[8’0”x4’3”] 1 1 1
Note: Bench = 169”, 73 sq. ft.
468 Holding 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 1 0 2 (2) 9’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench 48”, 75 sq. ft.
470 Holding 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 1 0 2 (2) 9’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench 48”, 75 sq. ft.
472 Holding 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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