BSCC
Los Angeles County, Nidorf, Central, Los Padrinos Juvenile Halls (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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January 4, 2019
Terri McDonald, Chief Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
9150 East Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
2016/2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE
SECTIONS 209 AND 885: LOS ANGELES COUNTY JUVENILE HALLS
Dear Chief McDonald:
The 2016/2018 biennial inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department’s Juvenile Halls have been
completed. This report includes:
7204: Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
7198: Central Juvenile Hall
7201: Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
A pre-inspection briefing was held on December 5, 2017. The inspection process began in January 2018 and
concluded April 20, 2018 and included multiple on-site visits to view documentation and to interview staff and
youth. Subsequent conversations were held with facility administrators and facility partners and additional
documentation was viewed electronically prior to the end of the cycle to confirm that all areas discussed were
addressed.
The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed and consists of
this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures Checklist, outlining applicable minimum standards for juvenile
detention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation, outlining applicable Title 24 Minimum Standards; and the
Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE), summarizing the physical plant configuration and detailing the rated
capacity of each facility.
Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum standards, indication of
compliance or noncompliance and for detailed information regarding inspection outcomes.
Mandatory Local Inspections
In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, Section 1313 and its authorizing statute also require local
inspections conducted by the following local authorities:
• county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors
• fire authority having jurisdiction
• local health officer
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• county Superintendent of Schools
• Juvenile Court
• Juvenile Justice Commission.
Results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The dates of the local inspections may be found
in the accompanying Procedures Checklist by facility. There were areas that were reported as non-compliant
and in need of repair. Each facility provided a matrix of corrections that have been made, however, this list has
not been confirmed by the inspecting body who noted on the inspection report that the areas will be reviewed at
the next inspection to ensure that all corrections were made.
Scope of the BSCC Inspection
The inspection consisted of a review of policy specific to the Los Angeles County Probation Policy and Procedure
Manual, Detention Services Bureau (DSB) [1], site visits to review facility operations and physical plant, a review
of relevant documentation to determine compliance with Title 15 and Title 24 Regulations, and an evaluation of
consistency between policy, procedure and practice. Interviews with administration, facility staff, youth and
collaborative partners were held to determine compliance with Title 15 Regulations and to review their cohesive
management of the youth in their care.
Inspection Results
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
As part of the inspection process, we reviewed staffing lists, schedules, programming, recreation and exercise
documentation, admission and classification documentation, incident reports, assessments/case plans,
grievances, case notes, disciplinary records and safety checks to ensure compliance with Title 15 Regulations
and to ensure procedures and facility operations are consistent with agency policy. We observed facility activities
and staff engagement with the youth. Staff we spoke with were familiar with the regulatory expectations as
defined by policy and procedure. We discussed training specific to Title 15 to enhance service delivery. Youth
we spoke to noted that most staff, including partner agency staff, are caring and fair.
We appreciate the opportunity to contact and communicate with the facilities’ education, medical and mental
health providers. Each reported to have a good relationship with the facility management team. Based on our
observations, review of documentation and conversations, there are no outstanding areas of non-compliance
with Title 15 and no corrective action is required. It appears that youth detained in the juvenile halls receive all
required activities and minimum standards are being met.
We certainly appreciate the time and energy spent preparing for, organizing and participating in the inspection,
especially given the amount of documentation requested. We have spoken with the DSB Bureau Chief and the
Senior Directors and have made several recommendations regarding enhancements to policy, staffing,
operations, forms, training and documentation. This information may be found in the accompanying Procedures
Checklist. We suggest that these best practice/quality control recommendations be considered for future cycles
to ensure the facilities remain compliant. Each individual facility Sr. Director was phenomenal to work with and
were knowledgeable about every aspect of the facility operations. The communication, coordination and
professionalism of each were remarkable and noteworthy. They were engaged in the process and collectively
[1] BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not “approve” policies
and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager,
and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation.
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7204,7198,7201
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall (BJN) Juvenile Hall-7204
Central Juvenile Hall (CJH) Juvenile Hall-7198
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (LP) Juvenile Hall-7201
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
BJN: Janice Jones; Sr. Director, Reginal McGowan; Supervisor, Carol Shauger; Mental Health Program Manager, Belinda
Ankrah; Medical Supervisor, Norberto Perez, Principal, staff and youth
CJH: Dalila Alcantara; Sr. Director, James Phelps; Director, Dr. Zelda Nash; Mental Health Program Manager, Soledad
Martinez, Medical Supervisor, John Cotton, Principal staff and youth
LP: Hania Bocklin, Sr. Director; Yolanda Fuller, Director; Katty Callender, Mental Health Program Manager, Charmaine Williams,
Medical Supervisor, John Cotton, Principal and staff and youth
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Lisa Southwell BJN: March 28, 2018 and April 20, 2018
CJH: March 29, 2018 and April 19, 2018
LP: March 30, 2018 and April 5, 2018
TITLE 15 SECTION BJN CJH LP P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Los Angeles County Department of Public
BUILDING AND GROUNDS Works conducted their inspections of the
Juvenile Halls as noted below.
(A) (A) County building inspection by agency designated by the
Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
7/16/2018
Central Juvenile Hall
7/5/2018
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
7/2/2018
All facilities had items that were identified
Y Y Y
as needing repair. The Department of
Public Works will review these items (per
their report) at the next inspection to
ensure that all corrections have been
made. All facilities were found suitable.
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 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Los Angeles County Fire Department
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section conducted their inspections of the Juvenile
13146.1 (a) and (b); Halls as noted below.
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
Completed on 05/17/2016. Fire clearance
was granted.
Y Y Y
Central Juvenile Hall
Completed on 02/14/2017 and
11/15/2017. Fire clearance was granted.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Completed on 12/12/17. Fire clearance
was granted.
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Health conducts all local health
inspections. Tia Mao, RN, BSN, MSHCM,
PHN, Medical/Mental Health Evaluator
conducted the Medical/Mental Health
(MMH) inspections, David Kornoff, EHS III
conducted the Nutrition (N) inspections and
Jangbir Singh, REHS conducted the
Environmental Health (EH) inspections as
noted below.
Corrections were required for
Environmental Health for Barry J. Nidorf
and Central Juvenile Halls. The Facilities
were re-inspected on March 23, 2018 and
corrections were made.
Corrections were required for Medical and
Mental Health for all facilities. Inspecting
agency noted that they will verify and
confirm all corrections during the next
inspection cycle. Facilities provided
Y Y Y
documentation
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
MMH: January 31, 2018 and February 7,
9, 2018
N: February 9, 2018
EH: February 7 and 9, 2018
Central Juvenile Hall
MMH: January 17, 19 and 31, 2018
N: January 17, 2018
EH: January 17and 19,2018
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
MMH: January 11-12, 2018 and January
31, 2018
N: January 11, 2018
EH: January 11-12, 2018
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(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of The Juvenile Halls were inspected by Dena
educational services and facilities as required in Section Davis, Senior Program Specialist on the
1370; following dates:
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall:
02/15/2018
Y Y Y
Central Juvenile Hall: 02/07/2018
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:02/17/2018
Ms. Davis found the school programs at all
Juvenile Halls to be compliant with
regulation expectations.
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the The Juvenile Halls were inspected as noted
Welfare and Institutions Code below.
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall: 11/8/2017
by Presiding Judge Hon. Michael Levanas
Y Y Y
Central Juvenile Hall: 8/28/2017 by
Presiding Judge Hon. John Lawson.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall: 12/4/2017
by Presiding Judge Hon. Michael
Levanas.
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section Los Angeles County Probation
229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation Commission conducts annual inspections
Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and of each facility. The Juvenile Halls were
Institutions Code. inspected as noted below.
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
May 6, 2017
Y Y Y
Central Juvenile Hall
12/4/2016 and 09/27/2017.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
02/04/2017 (No date or name of author.
Report was titled per agency when sent.)
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS A letter, dated January 23, 2018, was
The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a letter received from Chief Probation Officer Terri
certifying that each employee has been appointed and are Y Y Y McDonald certifying appointments and
qualified pursuant to the requirements of this regulation. qualifications of agency staff.
The facility adheres to the minimum standards for the
selection and training requirements in PC 6035 (STC
compliant) as well as ensures a medical, psychological and
records check are completed. Contract employees,
volunteers and other non-employees shall also have
appropriate qualifications and clearance.
Y Y Y
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1321 STAFFING Detention Services Bureau (DSB) Manual
Section 206: Staffing Requirements and
a) There are an adequate number of personnel to carry out Ratios and Section 208: Duty Statement-
the facility program, to provide for safety and security of Supervising
minors and staff and meet established standards and
regulations. The Juvenile Halls are managed by Senior
Directors also known as Superintendents.
The Senior Director is responsible for all
activities and operations of the Juvenile
Hall. Each facility has multiple Directors
who oversee the individual operations of a
group of units within the Juvenile Hall and
oversee the supervisors.
Supervising Detention Services Officers
(SDSO) oversee a building or unit(s) and
act as the “OD” (Officer of the Day). As OD,
the SDSO oversees all aspects of the
facility functions for the shift; including the
supervision of the staff. There is always an
OD assigned, including the late-night shift.
During the AM and PM shifts, there are
additional supervisors present in the facility
but who are not responsible for the JH at
that time. They remain in their units,
conducting supervisory tasks and assist as
needed on the unit floor. Technical
Assistance provided and discussed that
perhaps other supervisors could assist the
OD with supervision of officers to ensure
Y Y Y
that all areas of the operations run
smoothly. Senior Detention Services
Officers are assigned as shift lead in their
building. They support both sides of the
building and ensure that all shift activities
are completed as assigned.
Youth supervision is assigned to Detention
Service Officers who work directly with the
youth and ensure that all activities including
Title 15 expectations occur. There are
officers who are assigned to specialty
positions and work in administrative
functions around the facility but are not on
the floor with the youth. Work Hardening
staff are on a modified duty and are not in
the units. Youth are never left alone in the
unit and are supervised anywhere they go
throughout the facility.
Facility administrators maintain a staffing
breakdown that includes a formalized
process for managing positions within the
facility and within the service. Headquarters
receives reports daily as to staffing and
facility population to monitor adequate
staffing.
Facility administration provided a Detention
Services Bureau organizational chart for
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b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no required our review. Full facility schedules and
service is denied. staffing lists were reviewed to determine
adequacy of staffing levels. Unit calendars
and schedules, security check logs, youth
files, incident reports, and a plethora of
additional documentation was reviewed to
ensure all required tasks are completed.
Overall, by the numbers, each Juvenile Hall
has enough staff on duty to ensure
regulatory expectations. The juvenile halls
work towards ensuring small group model
and therefore operate more open units
rather than housing more youth in the
same unit. There is often 1 board
counselor per side, one back up per unit
Y Y Y
and 1 senior per unit. We noted that
several staff were used throughout all
facilities for one on one supervision for
youth on an SSP, which can be very staff
intensive. We found instances where
certain operations were modified or
otherwise changed by unit staff as they did
not feel as if they had enough staff to run
the program as required.
Technical Assistance was provided to all
facility Senior Directors discussing the
number of staff and how they are used
within the facility. It was agreed that this
issue would be addressed in a future
c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to management meeting and addressed in
Y Y Y
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. future conversations. We noted that staff
d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who is to supervisor ratio is high, meaning that
responsible for all the operations and activities and has operations would likely be enhanced if
Y Y Y
completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course more supervisors were tasked with
and PC 832 training oversight duties. Lastly, we discussed that
e) There is as least one staff member present on each staff are modifying programs without
Y Y Y
living unit whenever there are minor(s) in the unit. supervisor approvals. This practice may
f) The facility has sufficient food services personnel negatively impact the recreation and
relative to the number and security of units including exercise expectation set in regulation;
staff to plan menus, provide kitchen supervision, direct Y Y Y however, was not prevalent enough to be
food preparation, train staff and maintain records. considered Non-Compliant.
g) The facility has administrative, clerical, recreational,
medical dental, mental health building maintenance and
other support staff for the efficient management of the Y Y Y
facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff are not
diverted from supervising youth
h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to provide
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to
temporary variations in staff assignments, to meet
special program needs. Y Y Y
Juvenile halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): Detention Services Bureau (DSB) Manual
Section 206: Staffing Requirements and
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake Y Y Y Ratios and Section 208: Duty Statement-
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 youth Supervising
in detention.
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(B) During hours that youth are confined to their room for the Each Juvenile Hall houses both male and
purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff female youth. There are always both male
member is on duty for each 30 youth in detention. and female staff on duty; 24 hours a day,7
day a week in all facilities.
Each Juvenile Hall has office support staff
and ancillary staff that handle office support
functions and specific staff who are
assigned to the kitchen, maintenance and
grounds. These staff do not supervise
youth.
Each facility is compliant with regulation
expectations. Minimum youth to staff ratios
are exceeded based on the numbers
facility wide.
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall:
Barry J. Nidorf reported an average daily
population between 202 and 283 youth in
detention during the 2016-2018 cycle.
The facility is budgeted for 6 managers, 21
supervisors and 457 line-level staff
positions. At the time of inspection, the
facility had 100-line level vacancies, 5
supervisor vacancies and 0 manager
vacancies.
Y Y Y Staffing documentation for random dates
selected, showed staffing levels between
41 and 48 on the AM shift, 41 and 51
during the PM shift and between 27and 29
staff on the late-night shift.
Central Juvenile Hall:
Central Juvenile Hall reported an average
daily population between 203 and 258
youth in detention during the 2016-2018
cycle.
The facility is budgeted for 6 managers, 19
supervisors and 466 line-level staff
positions. At the time of inspection, the
facility had 41-line level vacancies, 2
supervisor vacancies and 0 manager
vacancies.
Staffing documentation for random dates
selected, showed staffing levels between
56 and 91 on the AM shift, 46 and 69
during the PM shift and between 32 and 46
staff on the late-night shift.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:
210-253
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall reported an
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(C) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members average daily population between 210 and
are on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in 253 youth in detention during the 2016-
detention, unless an arrangement has been made for 2018 cycle.
immediate backup support services for emergencies. Y Y Y
The facility is budgeted for 6 managers, 20
supervisors and 399 line-level staff
positions. At the time of inspection, the
(D) At least one youth supervision staff member is on duty facility had 41-line level vacancies, 2
who is the same gender as youth who are housed in the supervisor vacancies and had 1 additional
Y Y Y
facility. manager in place.
(E) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties Staffing documentation for random dates
such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic selected, showed staffing levels between
or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not 60 and 73 on the AM shift, 55-66 during the
be classified as youth supervision staff positions. Y Y Y PM shift and between 37 and 46 staff on
the late-night shift.
Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio): This section does not apply and as such,
the remainder of the section has been
(A) During the hours when youth are awake, there is a deleted. (B-F)
NA NA NA
minimum of one wide-awake youth supervision staff
member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp
population.
Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff This section does not apply and as such,
ratio): the remainder of the section has been
deleted. (B-E)
NA NA NA
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 youth
in detention.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION DSB Manual Section 205: Youth
AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Orientation and Training.
CPO certification letter has been received and addresses Y Y Y
the elements of Section 1320). Chief Probation Officer Terri McDonald
provided a letter, dated January 23, 2018
(A) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each staff to address the elements of Section 1320.
Y Y Y
member is properly oriented to his/her duties.
(B) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of All staff assigned to DSB have completed
youth, each youth supervision staff member receives a Correctional Officer CORE training prior to
minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation. reporting to the facility.
Y Y Y
Each officer receives on the job training
specific to their facility. New officers are
assigned to a facility training officer to
(C) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision ensure that the officer is trained and
of youth, each youth supervision staff member successfully understands facility operations. PC 830
Y Y Y
completes the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections training is included in the CORE class and
Officer Core Course pursuant to PC 6035. is completed at the same time.
(D) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer, staff
shall complete PC 830 training. BSCC STC Division found Los Angeles
County Probation to be in Substantial
Compliance for their 2016-2017 training
year.
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1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DSB Section 206: Staffing Requirements
Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at least one and Ratios
wide-awake person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board of State and Y Y Y Fire and Life Safety Training is included in
Community Corrections for general fire and life safety and the CORE training. All officers are trained
who is also trained in procedures that relate specifically to prior to reporting to the camp.
the facility.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL DSB Manual Sections:
• 101: Introduction
(A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, at a Y Y Y • 102: Policy and Procedure Manual
minimum, addresses all regulations that are applicable to • 103: Role of the Juvenile Halls
the facility. • 201: Administrative Structure and
(B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all Chain of Command
Y Y Y
employees • 202: Administrative Structure and
(C) The manual is administratively reviewed at a minimum Responsibilities
Y Y Y
every two years and updated as necessary. • 205: Youth Supervision Staff
(D) The records relating to the standards and requirements Orientation and Training
set forth in these regulations are accessible to the Board of Y Y Y • 207: General Staff Responsibilities
State and Community Corrections.
• 208-211: Duty Statements
The manual includes:
• 212: Organizational Chart.
a) Table of organization, including channels of Y Y Y
• 402: Non-Discrimination
communications and description of job classifications;
• 404: Special Needs Screening
b) Responsibility of the probation department, purpose of
Procedures
programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile
• 1007: Chemical Restraint
Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or
Y Y Y Procedures
Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel
• 1716: Medical Administrative
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility
Activities
programs;
• 1801: Ancillary Programs
c) Responsibilities of all employees; Y Y Y
• 2102: Management Services-
d) Initial orientation and training program for employees; Y Y Y
Clerical
e) Initial orientation, including safety and security issues,
• 2337: Staff Training
for support staff, contract employees, school and Y Y Y
• 2346: Honesty
medical staff, program providers and volunteers;
f) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics and
DSB has a policy and procedure manual
communication systems to ensure: efficient operation of
that is specific to facility operations and
the facility; care of minors; maintenance of minors’
have provided it to the BSCC for review.
records; providing information to the court and those
The manual was last updated in June
authorized by the court or by law, release of information Y Y Y
2016; however, staff still refer to older
regarding youth;
directives that are accessible to them.
Staff access the policy manual via the local
intranet known as “Prob. Net”. Staff review
g) Ethical responsibilities;
specific sections of the policy manual while
in CORE training but not the full manual.
There is no formalized process or review to
determine or ensure that staff have read
and understand the manual in its entirety.
Technical Assistance has been provided
Y Y Y and suggested that old directives be
archived in a manner that they are not
accessible for printing and to implement a
formal sign off documentation to ensure
that all staff have reviewed the policy and
procedure manual in its entirety and are
accountable to adhere to policy changes.
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h) A non-discrimination provision that provides that all youth All youth records and case work activity is
within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all electronically maintained, and all
available services, placement, care, treatment, and documentation is completed in a Probation
benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to Case Management System (PCMS). Youth
discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or paper files are kept on site and hold all
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, Y Y Y written documentation and sign offs.
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical There is an initial orientation training for all
disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or sworn staff as well as for non-sworn staff
classification decisions based solely on any of the above that work within the facility and is
mentioned categories; completed prior to entry. This orientation
i) Storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical covers basic safety and security issues.
Y Y Y
agents used in the facility.
j) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal eligibility Probation volunteers are oriented by the
information and enrollment of eligible youth. leadership of the Volunteers in Service to
Others (VISTO) and other site employees
Y Y Y
are orientated by their own agency.
Probation provides training to partner
agencies and provides updates as needed.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN DSB Manual Sections:
The fire safety plan includes: Y Y Y • 910: Fire Prevention and
a) A fire prevention plan as part of the manual policy and Suppression
procedure; • 916 Emergency Evacuation
b) Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff • 917 Operation F.L.E.E (First Leave
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; Emergency Evacuation)
• Directive1351 Juvenile Hall
Evacuation and Emergency
Procedure.
• Directive 1082- Fire Prevention
and Suppression
• Detention Services Bureau
Emergency Manual Section 56
All fire inspections are current and
completed. All juvenile halls have updated
fire evacuation plans posted in the dorm
and are included in policy. If the youth were
to be evacuated, they would be moved to
another Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall
Y Y Y
based on the location of the fire and any
likelihood or potential for additional danger
during transportation.
Monthly fire and life safety inspections
were completed by MSB staff and
maintained as required. If repairs are
needed, anywhere in the facility, they are
noted and completed timely.
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
Fire drills were completed as required in
regulation and in policy with few variances.
Technical Assistance provided and
discussed to ensure that the full facility
participates in the drill. Documentation
should reflect that the full facility
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c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC 13146.1 participated in the drill and if they did not,
(a) and (b). why.
The Fire Suppression Pre-Plan was
completed with Los Angeles County Fire
Department 05/03/2017.
Central Juvenile Hall
Fire drills were not completed as required
in regulation and in policy. Facility identified
the issue prior to inspection and provided
corrective action. Follow up subsequent to
inspection noted that all drills have been
completed and the issue has been
corrected.
The Fire Suppression Pre-Plan was
Y Y Y
completed with Los Angeles County Fire
on 5/9/2017 and 1/8/2018.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Fire drills were completed as required in
regulation and in policy. Technical
Assistance provided and discussed
regarding the full facility using the same
consistent form.
The Fire Suppression Pre-Plan was
completed with Los Angeles County Fire
Department on 12/12/2017.
d) An evacuation plan;
Y Y Y
e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least quarterly;
Y Y Y
f) A written plan for the emergency housing of minors in
the case of fire; and, Y Y Y
g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local
fire department.
Y Y Y
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1326 SECURITY REVIEW Security Review documentation memos
were received and dated as follows:
The facility administrator annually reviews, evaluates, and
documents security reviews. The review and evaluation Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall:
address the internal and external security, including, but not June 16, 2017 and February 2, 2018
limited to: key control, security equipment and related
Y Y Y
training. Central Juvenile Hall:
March 22,2017 and March 18, 2017
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:
October 26, 2017 and January 2, 2018
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DSB Manual Sections:
Emergency policies and procedures include but are not • 900: Emergency Procedures
limited to: escape, disturbances, and taking of hostages; • 916: Emergency Evacuation
civil disturbances; fire and natural disasters; periodic • 1007: Chemical Restraints
testing of emergency equipment; storage, issue and use of
chemical agents, related security devices, and weapons The County maintains a Building
and ammunition, where applicable; emergency evacuation Emergency Plan for all county facilities.
plans; and, an annual review of emergency procedures for The plan has been revised in 2018 and is
all youth supervision staff. thorough and inclusive of potential
emergencies.
Policy provides direction for response to
emergencies. Staff are required to review
emergency policies annually. Central
Juvenile Hall and Los Padrinos recently
updated their facility emergency manuals
and all units had an updated emergency
manual in the unit.
Documentation memos noting that this had
occurred were received from the facility
Senior Directors that these reviews were
Y Y Y last completed as follows:
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall: January
2018.
Central Juvenile Hall: December 2017
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall: January
2018
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1328 SAFETY CHECKS DSB Manual Sections:
Direct visual observation of each youth at least every 15 • 210: Duty Statement- Detention
minutes when youth are asleep or in their rooms, confined Services Officer
in receiving cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. All • 211: Duty Statement- Group
safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the Supervisor Nights
check is completed. • 624: Safety Checks
• 1404: Level 1- Regular
Supervision.
• Directive 1192 Safety Check Policy
for Juvenile Correctional Facilities.
A significant random sampling of safety
checks were reviewed for all facilities.
Checks are routinely being completed and
are compliant with regulation and agency
policy. There were some slight variances
by facility, that were brought to the
attention of the facility Senior Director
through Technical Assistance that should
be reviewed and followed up on.
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall:
Several units were missing safety check
forms at inspection. These forms were
ultimately located and were provided for
review. Suggested that facility Directors
take responsibility for safety checks audits
that would encourage continued
compliance with regulation and ensure
Y Y Y
that documents are retained in a more
organized and consistent manner. Also
discussed legibility of forms and working
toward best practice of random and varied
checks.
Central Juvenile Hall:
At inspection, we noted that there were
several instances of late or in-complete
safety checks. The facility had conducted
routine quality assurance reviews over the
course of the cycle and in preparation for
inspection and had issued corrective
action training memos to the individual
staff involved as needed. A subsequent
review of documentation after inspection
showed that checks are all being
completed correctly and in compliance
with regulation and agency policy.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:
Technical Assistance discussed and
provided regarding legibility and ensuring
that staff document in or out of the facility.
In some instances, I was unable to
determine if a youth was out of the room or
if there were no safety checks completed
for significant blocks of time for the youth.
This was clarified, and it was found that
youth were not in their room at the time in
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question.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DSB Manual Sections:
The facility has a comprehensive written suicide prevention
program developed by the health administrator, mental Y Y Y • 1186 Suicide Prevention.
health director and facility administrator that includes, but is • 1188 Enhanced and Specialized
not limited to: Supervision Requirements for
(A) Suicide prevention training, which may include training Minors in Juvenile Facilities.
provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation and • 1189 Initial Intake Screening
Y Y Y
Training and Standards and Training for Corrections Questionnaire Form for Juvenile
Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035. Facilities
(B) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon • 1190 LA County Unified Arrestee
Y Y Y
confinement and prior to housing assignment. Medical Screening Form.
(C) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting • 1400 Enhanced Supervision
officers, facility staff, family members, medical and mental Y Y Y • 1600 Suicide Prevention.
health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(D) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. Y Y Y All Juvenile Halls follow the same Suicide
(E) Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide Prevention Program protocols. The
Y Y Y
risk. process is very detailed and
(F) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and comprehensive. Suicide Prevention is part
procedures. of the training DSB staff receive in CORE
prior to reporting to work. Annual refresher
training also occurs. Staff are trained to
recognize and address youth who may
show signs or symptoms of suicidal
behavior. Staff are also trained in first aid
and CPR.
All youth who come into a Juvenile Hall,
are screened and assessed for mental
health concerns at intake. Youth also meet
with Mental Health staff who administer the
Massachusetts Youth Screening
Instrument II(MAYSI).
Intake Detention Control (IDC) staff
complete the phone call home to parent or
guardian to determine if there are any
mental health or other behavioral health
Y Y Y
issues. At inspection, this was not being
documented consistently. This was
immediately addressed between the Sr.
Director and the Administrator for IDC.
Detention staff communicate with law
enforcement officers to ensure that the
youth didn’t make any suicidal or other
concerning remarks to the officer.
At intake and throughout the youth’s stay, if
a concern is noted, staff will complete a
mental health referral to behavioral health
to ensure the concern is addressed. Staff
will complete a Specialized Supervision
Plan (SSP) to address the youth’s needs
which may include assigning a staff to the
youth. SSP’s are updated as the youth’s
needs change. Facility staff communicate
accordingly regarding the youth and his or
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(G) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts. her status. Information is also placed in the
alert log. SSP’s reviewed were well
documented and specific to the youth’s
individual needs.
Y Y Y
Steps for reporting suicides and suicide
attempts are noted in policy. The Senior
Director ensures that the appropriate
debriefings will take place including with
(H) Critical incident debriefing. the youth that may have witnessed or knew
Y Y Y
about the incident.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS There are no pending legal actions or any
The facility submits a letter of notification to the Board of of the juvenile halls.
State and Community Corrections on each legal action
NA NA NA
pertaining to conditions of confinement filed against person
or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF DSB Manual Sections:
A MINOR WHILE DETAINED
• 1609: Reporting and Investigating
The administrator of the facility provides the Board of State Suicide Attempts or Suicides
NA NA NA
and Community Corrections a copy of the death in custody • 1610: Mortality/Morbidity Review
report that is submitted to the Attorney General under Process
Government Code Section 12525 within 10 days. • 2002: Deaths
(B) Written policy and procedures assure a medical and There have been no deaths, other serious
operational review of each in-custody death. The review illness or injuries reported to the BSCC this
team includes the facility administrator and/or the facility cycle. No documentation to review for this
Y Y Y
manager; the health administrator; the responsible section.
physician; and other health care and supervision staff who
were relevant to the incident
(C) There are written policies and procedures for handling
deaths, suicide attempts, suicide prevention and notification
of the juvenile court and the parent, guardian or person Y Y Y
standing in loco parentis, in the event of a serious illness,
injury or death.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DSB Manual Section 202: Administrative
Population and profile survey reports are submitted to the Structure and Responsibilities
Board of State and Community Corrections within 10
Y Y Y
working days after the end of each reporting period, in a The facilities have not exceeded rated
format provided by the Board. capacity at any time this cycle.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY The facilities have not exceeded their rated
capacities at any time during the 2016-
(A) The number of youth detained in a living unit has N N N 2018 Inspection Cycle
exceeded its maximum capacity for more than 15 calendar
days in a month since the previous inspection.
(B) If required, the facility has submitted CARs/CCARs to
NA NA NA
BSCC since the last inspection (N/A if no to the above).
(C) The facility is under an approved suitability plan (N/A if
NA NA NA
no to the above).
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES DSB Manual Sections:
Y Y Y
Written policies and procedures for admittance of youth • 401: Admission and Intake
include the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430. Introduction
a) In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a • 403: Procedures for Newly
telephone, in accordance with the provisions of Welfare Admitted Youth
and Institutions Code Section 627 (two completed Y Y Y • 416: Orientation Process for
telephone calls [parent/guardian and attorney] within an Detained Youth
hour, at the public expense).
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b) The juvenile hall has established written criteria for • Directive 1189 Initial Intake
Y Y Y
detention. Screening Questionnaire Form for
c) The juvenile camp has included policies and procedures Juvenile Facilities Directive 1195
that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay and Orientation Process for Detained
has developed program guidelines that include written Minors
screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the
program. At all facilities, the intake, admission and
booking process is the same.
Youth are admitted into the juvenile hall in
accordance with established procedures
and legal requirements for detention. Intake
Y Y Y and Detention Control (IDC) initially clear
all newly admitted youth based on criteria
for detention, detailed in the IDC Policy
Manual. Youth are provided with a
telephone call to inform their
parent/guardian that they are in Juvenile
Hall upon entry. These phone calls are
provided by Intake Staff and were
confirmed to have occurred by a review of
intake notes in PCMS.
d) Juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Movement and Control (MC) staff is
advise any committed youth of the estimated length of responsible for processing the youth into
his/her stay. juvenile hall and ensuring that all
assessments are completed. Youth are
notified as to their estimated length of stay
upon entry.
A significant sampling of admission
documentation was reviewed for Central
Juvenile Hall and Los Padrinos Juvenile
Hall. Los Padrinos was found to be
compliant with regulation and with agency
policy. Central Juvenile Hall was compliant;
Y Y Y
however, there were some instances in
which the phone call did not occur timely.
The facility’s Senior Director immediately
set a meeting with the IDC Director and
addressed this variance.
At inspection, there was no admission
documentation pulled for our review at
Barry J. Nidorf. This was an oversight and
documentation was reviewed at a
subsequent on-site visit. We found the
documentation to be consistent with
regulation and with agency policy.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES DSB Manual Sections:
Written policies and procedures for release of youth in Y Y Y • 307: Release Procedures
custody provide for: • 308: Youth Furloughs
a) Verification of identity/release papers; • Directive 1267
b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; Y Y Y
c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; Y Y Y The youth’s assigned Probation Officer
d) Notification to the facility health care provider in communicates with the parents regarding
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Y Y Y scheduled releases of youth. If a youth is
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, being released to a group home or some
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e) Notification of school staff. other placement besides home, facility staff
notify the parent either by phone and/or
mail.
Each facility generates a daily population
report that provides information regarding
Y Y Y the youth detained in the facility. Medical,
Mental Health and the School receive a
copy of this form. If the facility has been
notified of the release by the Probation
Officer in advance, this information is
shared on the form. If a youth is released
from court, that information is also shared
f) Notification of facility mental health personnel. Y Y Y after the release. All agency partners are
(g) There are written policy and procedures for furlough of notified of the release as the youth is
minors from custody. preparing to leave.
Youth are processed out systematically
and receive all their property back. They
sign off on a property slip release and the
documentation is maintained in the youth’s
file.
Y Y Y
Daily population reports, and property slips
were reviewed at all the juvenile halls and
were found to be present in the file and
signed off appropriately by the youth.
There are no provisions for furloughs
unless the court orders a release.
1352 CLASSIFICATION DSB Manual Sections:
Heart • 411: Classification and Assignment
Written policies and procedures on classification of youth for of Youth
Y Y Y
the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility • 412: Assessment and Plan
provide for:
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall is in Sylmar,
a) The safety of the youth, facility staff, and the public by Central Juvenile Hall is located in
placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing downtown Los Angeles and Los Padrinos
and program settings and housing assignments Y Y Y Juvenile Hall is located in Downey. Each
consider the need for single, double, or dormitory facility accepts, and houses youth arrested
assignment; by law enforcement jurisdictions in the area
b) Consideration of facility populations and physical design nearest the Juvenile Hall. Upon entry into
of the facility; the facility, staff assess and classify youth
into a living unit based on certain
classification factors.
Each facility has a classification sheet that
is utilized to ensure appropriate unit
classification. Classification factors
considered include gender, age, criminal
Y Y Y
sophistication, size, gang affiliation, mental
health needs, etc. Housing Assignment
Guidelines are identified in policy and
procedures
Generally, if a youth’s classification is
changed, it is based on something that
occurred. A Specialized Supervision Plan
(SSP) is then implemented and triggers a
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c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the facility; multi-disciplinary team that meets weekly to
Y Y Y
discuss the particulars of the youth’s
d) Periodic classification reviews. Y Y Y behavior and create a case plan to best
e) Provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from manage the youth in detention.
the general population or assign youth to a single
occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or At inspection, there were no classification
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, documentation pulled for our review at any
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual of the facilities. This was an oversight and
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental Y Y Y documentation was provided and reviewed
or physical disability, or HIV status. (This section does at a subsequent on-site visit. We provided
not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single Technical Assistance and discussed the
occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in documentation and storage of the weekly
accordance with title 15 regulations regarding classification reviews by the MDT team.
separation).
1353 ORIENTATION DSB Manual Section 416: Orientation
Process for Detained Youth.
Written policies and procedures require an orientation for
youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and The last update for the Orientation
Y Y Y
verbal information are provided. Provisions are made to Handbook was in January 2016. There
provide accessible orientation information to all detained were some instances in which the current
youth including those with disabilities, limited English handbook was not being used and old
proficiency, or limited literacy. The orientation includes: versions were in youth’s files. This
a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; Y Y Y occurred in all 3 Juvenile Halls. Technical
b) Grievance procedures; Y Y Y Assistance provided and suggested that all
c) Access to legal services; Y Y Y outdated documents be archived or
d) Access to health care services; Y Y Y destroyed and only the current documents
be accessible to staff and available for use.
e) Access to counseling services; Y Y Y
All facility Senior Directors noted that this
f) Access to religious services; Y Y Y
would be addressed immediately.
g) Access to educational services; Y Y Y
h) Information on the court process; Y Y Y
At all three halls, all areas required by
i) Housing assignments; Y Y Y
regulation were covered. All files reviewed
j) Availability of personal care items and opportunity for
Y Y Y contained the Orientation sign off.
personal hygiene;
Interpreter services are provided if a youth
k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; Y Y Y
comes in to the facility and doesn’t speak
l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and English. Staff also speak a variety of
Y Y Y
activities; languages and are available to translate
m) Use of restraints and chemical agents information until an interpreter can be
made available.
When youth enter the facilities, they
physically move from Intake Detention
Control, to Receiving to a housing unit.
We found that youth are held (housed) in
the Receiving Unit to complete medical and
mental health assessments. These
assessments and clearances may take a
few hours to more than a day or two,
Y Y Y
dependent on time of day at entry, day of
week, probation or mental health staffing
schedules or waiting for medical
clearances. Youth were being orientated
once in the Receiving Unit. In some cases,
the orientation did not occur for hours or
even a day after arriving. The practice was
not compliant with regulatory expectations
as Orientation is required prior to housing.
It is important to note that the Receiving
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n) Use of force; Unit also houses other youth that are
coming through the facility from the camps
for court or medical appointments. Youth
must be aware of the rules and what to do
in the event of an emergency and
orientation is the process to accomplish
this.
We discussed this issue with all facility Sr.
Directors and discussed that all youth must
be orientated before they go to the
receiving unit. Facility staff did not view the
Receiving Unit as a “housing” unit but after
discussing alternatives and how to
accomplish this, operations were
immediately changed at all 3 juvenile halls.
Movement and Control staff now complete
Y Y Y the Orientation with the youth before
moving him or her to the Receiving Unit.
Additional alternatives were discussed that
will be considered in the future to improve
on the time a youth spends in the
Receiving Unit.
Documentation reviewed after inspection
was improved and youth were being
orientated before being moved to receiving
and not being held longer than the time
needed to transfer them out. There were a
few instances of long term holds, mostly on
the weekends. The practice was improved.
We will continue to monitor this issue.
o) Emergency and evacuation procedures
Y Y Y
p) Non-discrimination policy.
Y Y Y
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1354 SEPARATION DSB Manual Sections:
There are written policies and procedures for the separation • 607: Modified Program
of youth for reasons that include, but are not limited to, • 1301: Introduction
medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, • 1302: SHU
disciplinary consequences and protective custody. • 1303: Enhanced Supervision Unit
(ESU)
• 1304: Collaborative, Assessment,
Rehabilitation and Education Unit
(CARE)
• Directive 995
• Directive 1218 ESU
• Draft Directive HOPE
Policies exist for the separation of youth for
specific purposes. Youth with special
needs (mental health, developmental
disabilities, etc.) are housed in separate
facilities at Central Juvenile Hall in most
cases.
At the time of inspection, the juvenile halls
no longer used the Special Housing Unit or
“The SHU” as it had previously been used.
The SHU has been renamed to the HOPE
Center. This was a significant transition for
facilities and the staff. A Directive had
been drafted by DSB Bureau but has not
yet been formally implemented.
Y Y Y
We reviewed the directive as well as
several memos to staff regarding the
separation changes and what was
expected. The intent of the HOPE Center
is for youth in need of a temporary time
away from the unit to allow time for a cool
off or to keep youth separated, for example
in the event of a fight. The HOPE Center
may also be used as a housing unit for
youth that cannot be in the regular
population. If this occurs there are policies
and procedures that direct that an
Administrative Action document must be
completed.
Youth housed permanently in the HOPE
Center receive all regular programming as
the youth who are there temporarily. Youth
who are in the HOPE Center for a time out
are returned to their unit as soon as safe to
do so. There is a log that documents time
in and out and the youth’s activities while in
the HOPE Center for either a brief time or
for long term housing. The log reflected
the activities that the youth participated in.
Overall, we found that none of the 3
facilities consistently used their HOPE
Youth who are separated are not denied normal privileges
Center and the use of modified programs
available at the facility, except to accomplish the objectives Y Y Y
had also declined significantly. Youth
of the segregation.
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When the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15, generally remain in their assigned unit, are
Y Y Y
Section 1390 shall apply. separated by proximity and receive all their
A daily review of separated youth to determine whether Title 15 expectations according to facility
separation remains necessary. managers, staff and youth we interviewed.
Supervisors review separation
documentation to ensure youth who are
disciplinary separated are reviewed on the
next shift and on subsequent shifts
thereafter. Documentation reviewed
showed this.
Y Y Y
There was no documentation to review at
Los Padrinos. At the time of inspection, the
HOPE Center was not being used and if a
youth required separation, he or she would
be placed on a modified program within the
unit or would be separated by proximity.
Youth could be placed in their room for an
hour with OD approval only
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN DSB Manual Sections:
• 412: Assessment and Plan
(A) Written policies and procedures require that • 413 Assessment and Plan Review
Y Y Y
assessments and plans be developed within 40 days after
admission, for youth who are held for a period of 30 days or A basic needs assessment is completed
more. The assessment and plan shall be documented. on each youth that comes into the facility
1) The assessment is a statement of the minor’s at the time of orientation. This
problems, which includes: assessment is completed by staff and
2) Identification of substance abuse history, education, addresses the minimal expectations of
Y Y Y
vocational, counseling, and family reunification regulation.
needs.
There is also a specific screening tool
(B) The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre- used to identify if a youth is
adjudicated minors includes written documentation that developmentally disabled. If they are
provides for: found to be developmentally disabled,
Y Y Y
1) Objectives and time frames for the resolution of they are transferred and are only housed
problems identified in the assessment; and, at Central Juvenile Hall. Central Juvenile
Hall has a dedicated housing unit for
3) A plan for meeting the objectives that includes a youth that are disabled. Staff are
description of program resources needed and specifically trained and can link the youth
individuals responsible for assuring that the plan is to necessary services including contact
implemented with the Regional Center.
The institutional plan addresses just the
minimum requirements. Time frames are
embedded in the plan objectives. Periodic
review occurs weekly by assigned staff.
The review consists of meeting with the
Y Y Y
youth, determining what they have done
and telling them what they are expected to
do in the coming week. The review is not
specific to each youth’s needs or goals but
is a pre-populated form.
Youth and their families are provided
transition resources through the Family
Resource Service Centers that are located
within the facilities.
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(C) Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan
documents: Although Minimum Standards were met,
1) Periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the technical assistance was provided and
Y Y Y
objectives, including periodic review and discussion discussed. We encouraged all managers
of the plan with the youth to work towards changing the forms and
practice to be current and consistent with
2) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to existing best practices.
resources, that is completed prior to the minor being
released; and
Y Y Y
3) Contact with the Regional Center for the
Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Section
1413
Y Y Y
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1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES DSB Manual Sections:
Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate • 1209: Individualized Behavior
counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and Management Plan
procedures include: • 1702: Access to Care
Assisting with personal problems or needs that may • 1703: Procedure for Requesting
arise; Services
• 1712: Mental Health and Health
Services
• 1805: Mental Health Services
• 1806: Substance Abuse
It is an expectation that staff act as positive
role models for youth and address their
needs while in detention. Each youth has a
casework counselor that assists them with
their needs and ensuring that they attend
appropriate programming. Staff are
required to document contact with youth in
PCMS.
Youth in all facilities noted that there are
many staff that really try hard to help them
with their problems and talk to them about
changing their behavior and their lives.
They said that these staff take the time to
talk with them and give suggestions as to
how to not return. They appreciate this a
lot. Youth also noted that they feel that
many staff just come to work and are not
Y Y Y
interested in them. Several of the youth
stated that there are some nursing staff
who speak to them rudely. When asked
about overall, how they are treated, none
noted any egregious or otherwise harmful
actions. This information was shared with
facility managers.
Medical services are provided through
Juvenile Court Health Services. Medical
providers consist of doctors, physician
assistants and nursing staff. Dental and
optometry services also are provided.
Each juvenile hall has a dental room and
there is an optometry clinic located at
Central Juvenile Hall. Youth are
transported to appointments as needed.
Medical staff address the youth’s medical
needs and nursing staff are present at each
of the facilities 24 hours a day, 7days a
week. Medical staff assigned to the juvenile
halls provide for all the medical needs of
the youth from intake until release.
Juvenile Hall medical staff also are
available to provide direction 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week to the outlying camps
when necessary. Nursing staff inform
youth about their health and provide one on
one education about certain ailments or
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issues during the intake assessment, at the
physical exam and at sick call. Staffing
averages for the facility medical clinic are
as follows:
BJN JH: 8 in the AM, 8 in the PM and 3 on
the Late-night.
Central JH: 17 in the AM, 8 in the PM and 4
on the Late-night.
LP JH: 7 in the AM, 5 in the PM and 4 on
the Late-night.
Mental health services are provided by the
Los Angeles County Department of Mental
Health (DMH). Licensed clinicians and
personnel are assigned to each facility and
provide a variety of tasks including crisis
intervention, individual therapy and
transition planning. Staff are trained in
Seeking Safety, CBT, and Commercial
Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
assessments. Clinicians work with youth
individually. Substance abuse education
groups are conducted by the substance
abuse counselor. Psychiatrists evaluate
youth who may need medication. If youth
are found to need psychotropic medication,
the psychiatrist will continue to provide
medication management and oversight of
the youth’s care. Mental Health staff also
provide parenting classes in collaboration
with Probation and provide aftercare
services and linkage of families with mental
health care when appropriate and able.
Mental Health staff address youth at
admission and respond to any safety
concerns throughout their stay. They also
complete the MAYSI on all youth. Mental
Health Staff and Probation Staff
communicate regularly regarding the youth
and report any troublesome behaviors.
Appropriate referrals are made, and youth
are treated as needed.
Mental health staff are present in each
juvenile hall, 7 days a week. Each facility
has their own individual hours and staffing.
There is always a Mental Health supervisor
or the on call DMH Psychiatrist who can be
contacted after hours for triage and
consultation in the event they are needed.
Hours and staffing are as follows:
BJN JH:
Clinicians are available 7AM to 7PM 7 days
a week. There are 2.5 Psychiatrists (1 full
time and 4-part time and one call
psychiatrist 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
There are 3 Supervising Clinicians, 12
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Clinicians (1 vacancy), 4 Clerical Staff and
1 Substance Abuse Counselor that will be
active January 2, 2019. The program is
supported by 1 Program Manager and 1
Secretary III and 1 Mental Health
Coordinator.
Central JH:
Clinicians are available 7AM to 7PM 7 days
a week. There are 4 Psychiatrists, 3
Supervising Clinicians, 20 Clinicians, 10
Clerical Staff, 5 Case Managers, 1
Program Manager
LPJH:
Clinicians are available 8AM to 8PM 7 days
a week. There are 3 Psychiatrists, 4
Assisting the youth requesting contact with parents, Supervising Clinicians, 15 Clinicians, 7
attorney, clergyman, probation officer, or another public Clerical Staff, 2 Case Managers, 1
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official; and Substance Abuse Counselor, 1 Substance
Abuse Coordinator, 1 Program Manager
Providing services as appropriate to the population and 1 support staff.
housed in the facility, and may include: substance
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abuse, family crisis and reunification, counseling, public
health and mental health services.
1357 USE OF FORCE DSB Manual Sections:
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There are written policies and procedures for the use of • 1000: Safe Crisis Management
force, which may include chemical agents. • 1001: Use of Force Policy
Policy indicates that force is not applied as punishment, • 1002: Training
discipline, or treatment. • 1003: Definition and Explanation of
Terms
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• 1004: Safe Crisis Management
Physical Intervention Report
Forms
a) There are policy statements that: • 1005: Safe Crisis Intervention
1. Define the term “force” and address the escalation • 1006: Mechanical Restraint
and appropriate level of force, emphasizing the Procedures
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need to avoid the use of force whenever possible • 1007: Chemical Restraint
and using only that force necessary to ensure the Procedures
safety of minors and others; • Directive 1194: Use of Force
2. Describe the requirements for staff to report the use
of force and to take action to stop the inappropriate Facility management provided PIR’s and
use of force; SCM’s for documentation review. Staff are
to complete all reports prior to leaving shift.
In some cases, and with supervisor
approval, staff are able to complete the
report on the next shift.
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Los Angeles County has an outstanding
inclusive reporting structure. If physical
force occurs, a Physical Incident Report is
written that includes all aspects of the
incident. A child abuse questionnaire is
completed for all incidents. Each Juvenile
Hall utilizes pepper spray as a force option.
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3. Define the role, notification, and follow up
procedures of medical and mental health staff Staff are expected to write a detailed report
concerning the use of force; and and supervisors ensure it is reviewed and a
third SCM supervisor completes a review of
the incident prior to providing to the
director. While the paperwork is lengthy, it
provides a thorough review of the incident
and all that occurred.
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Use of force incident reports were reviewed
and all were consistent with agency policy
and procedure and addressed the areas
noted in regulation.
4. Define the training that shall be provided and
required for the use of force. Such training shall
include, but not be limited to, known medical
conditions that would contraindicate certain types
of force; acceptable chemical agents; methods of
application; signs or symptoms that should result
in immediate referral to medical or mental health
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staff; and, requirements of the decontamination of
chemical agents, if such agents are utilized.
b) Policies and procedures address:
The types, levels, and application of force;
documentation of the use of force; a grievance
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procedure; a system for investigation of the use of force
and administrative review; and discipline for the
improper use of force;
1. The specific use of physical, chemical agent, lethal,
and non-lethal force that may, or may not, be used
in the facility;
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2. The limitations regarding the use of force on
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code
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Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 222; and,
3. A standardized format, time period, and procedure
for reporting the use of force, including the reporting
requirements of management and line staff.
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1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 1006: Mechanical Restraint Procedures-
Note: The provisions of this regulation do not apply to Specific to Soft Restraints.
the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices
when used to restrain youth for movement or Policy requires that soft restraints be
transportation. utilized for the purposes as outlined in
regulation. Policy also requires that any
a) Written policies and procedures govern the use of youth that is placed into hard restraints for
restraint devices. The policies address: known medical Y Y Y use of force, be transitioned to soft
conditions that would contraindicate certain restraint restraints within 15 minutes regardless of
devices and/or techniques; acceptable restraint devices; the reasons. All regulation requirements
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate are contained in the policy.
medical/mental health referral; availability of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; protective Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall:
housing of restrained youth; provision for hydration and Facility Administration reported no use of
sanitation needs; exercising of extremities. restraints for the purpose of this section.
b) Physical restraints are utilized only when it appears less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling Y Y Y Central Juvenile Hall
the disordered behavior. Facility Administration reported only 2
1) Restraints are used only for those youth who uses of restraints for this section.
present an immediate danger to themselves or Documentation was reviewed, and it was
others, who exhibit behavior that results in the found to be compliant with regulation.
destruction of property or reveals the intent to cause Youth are monitored by a supervisor,
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self-inflicted physical harm. The circumstances senior staff and medical staff. Youth may
leading to the use of restraints are documented. not be maintained in soft restraints longer
than 2 hours. Youth that require long term
restraint go out to the hospital for care on
c) Youth are placed in restraints only with the approval of a case by case basis.
the facility manager or designee. The facility manager
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may delegate authority to place a minor in restraints to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
a physician. Facility Administration reported 1 use of
Reasons for continued retention in restraints are restraint for the purpose of this section.
reviewed and documented a minimum of every hour. Y Y Y Youth was separated, was under staff
control and was in hard restraints for a few
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and
minutes then removed. Documentation
retention is secured as soon as possible, but no later
was incomplete and did not have all areas
than two hours from the time of placement. The youth is
of regulation addressed.
medically cleared for continued retention at least every
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three hours after the initial medical opinion.
Technical Assistance provided to address
policy and procedure that identifies that
only soft restraints are utilized for the
purpose of this section. Regulatory
A mental health consultation to assess the need for
expectations exist as a result of the action
mental health treatment is secured as soon as possible,
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but in no case longer than four hours from the time of
used. Agency in process of revising their
placement.
use of force policy which includes their safe
d) Continuous direct visual supervision is conducted and
crisis management. Reviewed this
documented to ensure that the restraints are properly Y Y Y
information with the Sr. Director who
employed and to ensure the well-being of the youth.
initiated a training memo for her
Observations of the youth’s behavior and any staff
supervisory staff and immediately sent it
interventions are documented at least every 15 minutes, Y Y Y
out for review. We will continue to provide
with actual time recorded.
Technical Assistance as requested.
All youth in restraint devices are housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained minors, with Y Y Y
provisions to protect the minor from abuse.
Restraints are not used as punishment, discipline, or as
a substitute for treatment. The affixing of hands and feet
together behind the back (hog-tying) is prohibited.
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e) The use of restraints on pregnant minors is limited in
accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and
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Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility does not have a safety room.
The remainder of the section is deleted. (a-
Written policies and procedures govern the use of safety NA NA NA h)
rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 460A.1.13.
1360 SEARCHES DSB Manual Sections:
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Written policies and procedures govern the search of youth, • 702: Types of Searches and
the facility, and visitors. Definitions
Searches are conducted to insure the safety and security of • 703: Searches of Youth Housed in
the facility and to provide for the safety and security of the Y Y Y Juvenile Facilities-General
public, visitors, youth, and staff. information
Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a form of • 704: Searches of Youth
discipline or punishment. Searches are conducted in a • 705: Cross Gender Searches
manner that preserves privacy and dignity of the person • 706: Transgender Searches
being searched. • 707: Admissions Procedures-No
Strip and/or Visual Body Cavity
Search
• 716: Searching Youth Rooms and
Units
• 717: Searches of the Facility
• 718: Searches of Visitors
Agency policy and procedure is inclusive
and addresses all areas including cross-
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gender and transgender searches.
Each unit is searched daily including
random rooms and a weekly full facility
search is completed. Youth are searched
routinely when returning to the unit, or after
visiting on the weekends. Youth are
searched by pat down, wand or by shaking
out their clothes. Youth can be strip
searched; however, only with reason and
only after facility supervisors have
approved the search in advance and it is
documented as to why the search is
necessary.
Written procedures address each of the following:
Visitors must come through a metal
Intake searches; Searching youth who are returning
detector to enter any of the 3 facilities and
from activities outside of the living unit, court, another
they are very limited on what items they
facility, or visiting; Facility searches; Searches of
may bring into the facility with them.
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visitors; and, Cross-gender supervision.
Reviewed search form and documentation.
Process and documentation is consistent
with regulation.
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DSB Manual Section 1715: Minors’
Grievance Procedures
There are written policies and procedures allowing any Y Y Y
youth to appeal and have grievances resolved relating to Grievances were requested for 3 months.
any condition of confinement. Overall, all facilities were found to be
The policies and procedures include: compliant in this area. Youth can retrieve a
a) A grievance form and instructions that include Y Y Y grievance freely, can deliver to or resolve
provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; the issue with any staff member or they can
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b) The option for youth to confidentially file the grievance put the grievance in the confidential box to
or deliver the form to any youth care supervision staff Y Y Y be heard by a supervisor. Youth received
working in the facility. hearings as required and all were
c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate completed in a timely manner and within a
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staff level; reasonable amount of time. All directors
d) Provision for a prompt review and response to also signed off the grievances directly.
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grievances within a specified time limit;
Youth may elect to be present to explain their Youth were interviewed about the
version of the grievance to a person not directly grievance process to confirm operations
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involved in the circumstances that led to the and policy are consistent. All but one youth
grievance. we spoke with noted that they had filed a
Provision for a staff representative approved by the grievance during their stay. Most of the
facility administrator to assist the youth. Y Y Y youth felt that the grievance process
worked and was a good process. 2 youth
e) Provision for a written response to the grievance which
(from different facilities) stated that they
includes the reasons for the decisions;
believe it is a waste of time. They stated
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that they received a hearing from a
supervisor, however; they would not
elaborate further on their opinion.
f) A system which provides that any appeal of a grievance
shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the Y Y Y
If a parent or other person has a grievance,
circumstances which led to the grievance; and,
they are encouraged to resolve the issue
Concerns of parent, guardians, staff or other parties are
with the facility administrators or supervisor
addressed and documented within a specified time frame,
on site. If the grievance is not resolvable or
whether or not those concerns are associated with a
the person does not wish to resolve at the
grievance.
facility level, there are alternatives which
include contacting the agency Ombudsman
or completing a formal citizens complaint
form. There is a mechanism to submit the
complaint online.
Technical Assistance was provided and
discussed response language in grievance
and ensuring that full resolution is made so
that what is told to a youth is done versus
what a staff will do to resolve the issue.
Additionally, discussed format of grievance
form and made suggestions for
improvement.
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1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS DSB Manual Sections:
A written report of all incidents, which resulted in physical • 1907: Special Incident Report
harm, serious threat of physical harm, or death to an Form,
employee or a youth of a juvenile facility, or other person(s), • 1909: Detention Observation
is maintained. Such written records are prepared by staff Report Form and 1912:
and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift. Preliminary Incident Notification
Form.
• Directive 1264 Critical Incident
Notification
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Juvenile Hall staff write incident reports on
the areas covered by regulation and all
incidents that occur in the facility. Directive
1264 Critical Incident Notification provides
direction on when to report.
We reviewed a significant sampling of
Physical Intervention Reports (PIR’s) and
Special Incident Reports (SIR). Incident
reports were timely.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT • DSB Manual Section 306:
DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Collection of DNA Samples
• Directive 1266.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and
procedures describe the use reasonable force to collect All collection of DNA occurs in the Juvenile
DNA samples from individuals who are required to provide Halls. If a youth is ordered to submit DNA,
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Y Y Y this will occur before a youth is released. If
Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written a youth is released to camp, he or she will
or oral request. be returned to the facility for the DNA
collection.
LA County Probation will not use force to
collect DNA. Policy prohibits it.
Policy and procedures address:
Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary
compliance, including an advisement of the legal Y Y Y
obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
Documentation of supervisory knowledge of the above
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and authorization to use force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction,
the extraction shall be videotaped and retained by the
department. (Consult with County Counsel regarding
statutes applicable to your department.)
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1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Los Angeles County Office of Education
(LACOE) is responsible for the educational
The County Board of Education provides for the needs of all youth in detention. The
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Juvenile Halls were inspected by Dena
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer or designee. Davis, Senior Program Specialist on the
Policies and procedures ensure communication and following dates and were found to be
coordination between educators and probation staff. compliant with regulatory expectations.
Y Y Y • Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall:
02/15/2018
• Central Juvenile Hall: 02/07/2018
• Los Padrinos Juvenile
Hall:02/17/2018
All the Juvenile Hall Schools are year-
round and are accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges
Facility Manager shall request an annual review of the (WASC). Youth attend classes daily,
education program by the superintendent of schools. This Monday through Friday for 300 minutes.
annual review of each required element of the program from Regular year curriculum is based on the
the Superintendent of Schools has been received along Road to Success Academy Model, which
with a report or review checklist on compliance, provides project-based learning themes
deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve that focus on 5 areas: self-worth,
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compliance. This review cannot be delegated to the site empowerment, new beginnings,
principal or other site staff member. It can however be transformation and compassion. The
contracted to a qualified outside agency. Upon completion, curriculum is a hybrid of the full RTSA
the facility manager will review each item with the person curriculum due to the transitory nature of
designated by the school and take any corrective action as the youth in detention. Daily activities and
needed projects are designed to promote learning,
General Education Development preparation shall be made character and self-esteem.
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available to all eligible youth.
Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do All schools are staffed with teachers, para-
not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the Y Y Y professional educators, school
CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code. psychologists and administrative staff.
The facility school program complies with the State CORE Courses, Special Education,
Education Code (Note: The Education Code currently Literacy Intervention and English Language
requires a 240-minute school day.) Youth are delivered to Learning is provided. All Principals reported
their educational program so as not to interfere with the time Y Y Y a “model community partnership” which
afforded the minimum instruction day. ultimately benefits the youth.
Barry J. Nidorf:
School discipline is integrated into the facility’s overall
behavioral management plan, with school staff advised of Norberto Perez is the principal for Barry J.
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administrative decisions that may affect the educational Nidorf School.
programming.
Expulsion/suspension follows the due process safeguards in There are 16 general education
the education code, including the rights of students with classrooms/ teachers and 4 special day
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special needs. classrooms. There is 1 Literacy Specialist,
2 Resource Specialists and 1 Credit
Recovery teacher. There are 7 para
Policies and procedures address the rights of any student
Y Y Y professional staff that assist in the special
who has continuing difficulty completing the school day.
education classrooms and work assisting
There are provisions for individuals with special needs that
the Resource Specialist and provide
include educational instruction for youth in high security or
support to the English Language Learners.
other special units, compliance with applicable statutes for
special education, and, provision for non-English speaking
Y Y Y Barry J. Nidorf is the only juvenile hall in
youth and those with limited English speaking skills.
the nation to have a fully functional and
active Parent Teacher Association. The
PTA meets monthly. The school also has
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Youth are enrolled in school no later than three (3) days after a school-based library on site that youth
admission. have full access to use. Youth can check
out books as they wish and return them
when finished. The school reports that the
literacy level of youth housed in the Facility
has increased as a result. BJN received a
6-year WASC accreditation in June 2014 at
the highest level. This accreditation is
effective through June of 2020.
Both education and probation staff report
an excellent relationship between the two
disciplines. Probation Officers only sit in the
class with youth who are charged as adults
or who have other serious charges.
Otherwise, officers only sit in as needed.
All youth we spoke to at Barry J. Nidorf
stated that they like school and their
teachers. They all reported that they enjoy
going to school every day.
Central Juvenile Hall:
Dr. Harry Obiako is the principal for
Central Juvenile Hall school.
There are 23 classrooms/ teachers, 7 of
which are special day classrooms. There is
1 Literacy Specialist, 2 Resource
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There is also 1 non-classroom based
special education teacher that focuses on
30 Day IEPs for special education students
that enter CJH. There are 10 para-
professional staff that assist in the special
education classrooms and work assisting
the Resource Specialist and provide
support to the English Language Learners.
CJH School is fully accredited and received
a 6-year accreditation term in spring of
2017 which is effective through 2023. CJH
is the only juvenile hall or camp that
houses specialty populations such as youth
with severe mental health issues or who
are developmentally delayed. Due to
these special populations, the number of
special education students is high, about
50% on average.
The school reports a very cordial and good
relationship with facility partners. A weekly
inter-agency meeting consisting of the four
main agencies are held every Tuesday to
discuss operational issues of the facility
and how best to serve the youth under their
collective care. A College, Career, and
Resource Fair is held twice during the
school year in order to bring the community
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The school conducts an educational screening and and accompanying resources to the youth
completes an education plan within 5 days. since they can't otherwise access them.
Representatives from many organizations
such as "Home Boys Industry" come to
serve as guest speakers during the fairs
and during the monthly achievement award
assemblies when students who have
earned recognition are recognized as part
of the school's PBIS program. The school
also holds the RTSA Schoolwide
Exhibition every three months, except in
summer, when parents come to the
classrooms to see what their children have
been working on. The school's culture is
rooted in a simple “Culture of Care” for both
students and staff.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:
Principal John Cotton is the principal for
Los Padrinos School.
There are 13 General education classroom
teachers, 4 special day classrooms. There
is 1 Literacy Specialist, 1 Resource
Specialists, 1 English Language
Development teacher and 1 Credit
Recovery teacher. There are 8 para
professional staff that assist in various
areas throughout the school. Those areas
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include: special education classroom
support, Resource Specialist support,
English Language Learner support, credit
recovery, and assessment testing support.
Los Padrinos has a Parent Education and
Consultation Program (PECP) that provide
classes and support for parents on a bi-
weekly basis. They provide training and
support to parents in English and Spanish.
They also conduct afterschool parenting
classes that are often mandated by the
courts and parents are awarded with
certificates upon completion of these
classes. The school also has a fully staffed
Los Angeles County Public Library on site,
that all students use during the week.
Students can check out books and return
them the following week. The School
reports that the literacy level of youth
housed in the Facility has increased as a
result. Los Padrinos received a Six-Year
WASC accreditation in March 2018. This
accreditation is effective through June of
2024.
Both education and probation staff report
an excellent relationship between the two
agencies. Probation Officers are assigned
as School Liaisons and are posted
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If a youth is detained, the school requests the youth’s throughout the school to respond as
records from his/her prior school to ensure that the necessary. They support the school by
educational plan is appropriate. counseling and encouraging youth to
maintain satisfactory grades and
attendance.
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All youth we spoke to at Los Padrinos,
stated that they like school, like going, and
like their teachers. They felt they are
learning and doing better than if they were
at their home school.
1371 RECREATION AND EXERCISE DSB Manual Section 617: Recreation and
Exercise
a) There are policies and procedures for recreation and Y Y Y
exercise of youth with the intent to maximize the time All facilities displayed exercise, recreation
youth are out of their rooms/off their bunks. and programming calendars in the units.
b) There is the opportunity for a minimum of three hours of Each unit is assigned a sport and a location
recreation, programs and exercise 3 hours a day during in advance. Youth in all facilities participate
the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday in kickball, basketball, volleyball, and
and other non-school days. At least one hour shall be Y Y Y soccer. In the summer, youth can swim in
an outdoor activity. the pool. Yoga, ballet, hula hoop, track and
field, frisbee toss, jump rope and 4 squares
are also offered in the girl’s units.
c) The recreation and exercise schedule is posted in the
living units. The exercise calendar is prepared a month
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in advance and any change must be
approved through the OD. Technical
d) Recreation shall include the opportunity for at least one Assistance provided and discussed
hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as regarding unit staff making the decision to
reading, television, radio, music games etc. The Y Y Y modify unit programs based on staffing or
activities are supervised and include orientation and any other purpose. We noted that staff
coaching of youth. make their own decisions based on staffing
e) Programs shall include social awareness programs as levels in the unit at the time, without
seeking additional staff or notifying anyone.
outlined in Section 1378.
This resulted in instances in which outdoor
exercise became indoor exercise and
recreation. While not egregious, this will
need to be addressed by facility
management.
Recreation and program calendars are also
displayed. These programs also detail the
unit schedule for the month. All required
activities are scheduled. Programs are
Y Y Y noted in Section 1378. All facilities have
implemented a tracking form to document
exercise, recreation and programming.
They will continue to fine tune the
document to capture all the pertinent
information.
Recreation activities varies between
facilities as noted below.
Barry J. Nidorf:
Movie night, game night, television time,
board games, book club, lunch time trivia,
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f) All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at writing/poetry, dominoes and cards, arts
least one hour of large muscle activity each day. and crafts, book reports, music time,
drawing and coloring.
Los Padrinos:
Movies, television, board games, video
games, cards, letter writing, phone calls,
drawing and coloring, hip hop dance and
Y Y Y yoga. Gender specific recreational
activities include hair braiding, nails, make
up, facials and ballet.
Central Juvenile Hall:
Board games, letter writing, playing cards,
movie night, word searches, trivia games,
essay contests, unit decorating, weekend
social events, quarterly carnival and relay
g) That one hour of exercise is suspended only upon a races.
written finding by the administrator/manager that the
youth represents a threat to the safety and security of
the facility.
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h) The administrator/manager may suspend for a period
not to exceed 24 hours access to recreation and
programs
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1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM DSB Manual Section 1803: Religious
Services.
The facility administrator provides access for voluntary
participation in religious services and/or religious Catholic and Protestant services are
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counseling at least once a week. A youth is allowed to provided to the youth in all facilities. They
participate in other program activities if he/she elects not to can attend any service or bible study they
participate in religious programs. would like to. If a youth is of another faith,
the facility supervisor or director will make
Religious programs provide for: religious services, effort to find a provider or the youth may
availability of clergy, and availability of religious diets. ask to see his or her own clergy. All
religions are accommodated.
Youth also may request a diet based on
their religious beliefs. Youth that do not
Y Y Y attend church will participate in an
alternative program while the church
program is going on.
1373 WORK PROGRAM DSB Manual Section 506: Housekeeping
There are written policies and procedures for assigning None of the 3 Juvenile Halls have off site or
youths to work programs, which are meaningful, off unit work crews or programs. All work is
constructive, and related to vocational training or increasing within the confines of the units. Each unit
a youth’s sense of responsibility. manages their own housekeeping chore
list. Housekeeping chores are limited to
cleaning up around the unit. Of note at
inspection, several units have maintenance
requests that have been outstanding. It
Y Y Y was suggested that maintenance staff
examine their response time for
maintenance and completing of work
orders in the units.
Policy identified who should be selected for
housekeeping chores. Youth with safety or
security issues and youth with special
codes such as medical or mental health
issues are not allowed to work completing
housekeeping chores.
1374 VISITING DSB Manual Section 304: Visiting
There are written policies and procedures for visiting that Regular, weekly visiting occurs on
include provision for special visits. Saturdays from 1PM to 3PM and on
Sundays from 1PM to 4PM for approved
visitors; parents, legal guardians/ grand
parents
Y Y Y Special visits may also be arranged for
other family members who wish to visit the
youth. Facility Superintendents may also
allow a baby visit if the youth is a parent.
Visits are also authorized after court
hearings until 7PM, Monday -Friday.
All facilities exceeded the minimum
expectation for length of visits. Each facility
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Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or persons provided documentation that showed
standing in loco parentis, at reasonable times. Opportunity compliance with regulation.
for visiting is at least two hours per week.
Los Padrinos recently began a “Baby and
Me” program. Staff have donated toys and
books for youth to use with their children
when they come and visit. This has made
Y Y Y
the visits more impactful as this gives the
youth something to do with their children
during the visits. It also provides a positive
contact between parent and child.
Youth interviewed at all facilities, noted that
their parents can visit both days. They also
Visits are supervised, but conversations are not monitored noted that while visiting, generally, there is
unless there is a security or safety need. Y Y Y another quiet time program going on.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE Detention Services Bureau Manual 512
Y Y Y
There are written policies and procedures for All regulatory expectations are being met.
correspondence which ensure: Youth may send and receive an unlimited
a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth amount of mail and are given daily
Y Y Y
may send or receive; opportunity to do so. For those youth
b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per week whose parents may be incarcerated, unit
Y Y Y
postage-free; staff work with them to verify and then the
c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state and youth are provided with permission to
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of correspond with their parents.
public office, and the Board of State and Community Staff inspect the mail coming in and going
Corrections; however, authorized facility staff may open Y Y Y out to ensure that there is no contraband.
and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and
in the presence of the youth; and Youth interviewed noted that staff pass out
incoming mail daily and send out their
d) Incoming and outgoing mail, other than confidential outgoing mail daily, generally at night. They
noted that they like when the church
correspondence described above, may be read by staff
only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility service volunteers bring cards or specialty
Y Y Y
safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is paper that they can make into cards for
jeopardized. their families.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Detention Services Bureau Manual Section
513
There are written policies and procedures to provide youth
with access to telephone communications. Y Y Y Once a week, youth receive a free phone
call to their parent/guardian or other
supportive adult. Youth may also use the
collect calls on occasion.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Detention Services Bureau Manual Section
513
Y Y Y
Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to have
access to the courts and legal services include: Staff are required to assist youth who are
a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed seeking contact with their attorney. Youth
Y Y Y
attorneys and their authorized representatives; may call or write their attorney at any time.
b) Provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Interviews take place in a confidential
and, interview room. No conversations between
the youth and his or her attorney are
Y Y Y
monitored.
c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence and cost-
Y Y Y
free telephone access as appropriate.
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1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM DSB Manual Section 1204
The County Board of Education or the Chief Probation Programs are provided by probation staff,
Officer provides programs designed to promote social LACOE staff, volunteers and Community
awareness and reduce recidivism. The programs consider Based Organizations (CBO).
the needs of male and female youth and may include: victim
awareness; conflict resolution; anger management; Barry J. Nidorf:
parenting skills; appropriate gender specific programming; Social Awareness Programs:
juvenile justice; self-esteem; building effective decision- • Life Excellerator Assessment of
making skills; and, other topics that suit the needs of the Personal Skills (LEAPS)
youth. • Life Skills
• Mentoring Parenting
• Drumming for Life
• Inside Out Writers
• Disney-Coping Skills
• Anger Management
• UCLA Educational Mentoring
• Armory of Arts
• Ballet Classes
• AA/Substance Abuse
• Reading and Rhythm
• College Classes
Educational Programs:
• UCLA Educational Mentoring
• Reading and Rhythm
• College Classes
Los Padrinos
Social Awareness Programs:
Y Y Y
• Life Excellerator Assessment of
Personal Skills (LEAPS)
• Robotics
• Baby and Me
• AA
• Pet Therapy
• Inside Out Writers
• Truth Seekers
• Mentoring-A Touch from Above
• Acting Up Theater Class
• Saving Innocence
• Healing Through Dialogue
• Adopt a Unit
• Theater of Hearts
• Stand up in the Halls
• Dance for Healing
• Etiquette and Empowerment
Educational Programs:
• Archive 3000
• Library
• Operation Read
Central Juvenile Hall
Social Awareness Programs:
• Life Excellerator Assessment of
Personal Skills (LEAPS)
• Library and Book club
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The agency responsible for providing the programs • Inside OUT Writers Club
conducts a written annual review to ensure that the program • Operation Read
content is current, consistent and relevant to the population. • Social Skills Class
• Pet Prescription Program
• Beyond Bars
• Drumming for Life
• Center for Health and Justice
Mindfulness
• Yoga and Meditation
• AA/NA
• Thursday Ministry
• Sea Change Recovery
Y Y Y • Dance for Healing
• Tilly Life Center
Educational Programs:
• Mak Mo STEM Learning Program
• East LA College Courses
• Nest Educational Progress
• Creating spaces
Programs have been vetted and
correspondence received from providers to
ensure appropriateness.
1390 DISCIPLINE DSB Manual Section 1103: Discipline
Guidelines
Y Y Y
There are written policies and procedures for the discipline
of minors that promote acceptable behavior. Youth are not deprived of any of the
Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level that required items. Rules and sanctions are
Y Y Y
promotes the desired behavior. documented in orientation materials, in the
Discipline does not include corporal punishment, group Behavior Management Program materials
punishment, physical or psychological degradation or Y Y Y and located in the unit.
deprivation of the following:
a) Bed and clothing; Y Y Y
b) Daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and
Y Y Y
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
c) Full nutrition; Y Y Y
d) Contact with parent or attorney; Y Y Y
e) Exercise; Y Y Y
f) Medical services and counseling; Y Y Y
g) Religious services; Y Y Y
h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; Y Y Y
i) The right to send and receive mail; and, Y Y Y
j) Education. Y Y Y
There are established rules of conduct and disciplinary
penalties to guide the conduct of youth. The rules and
penalties, which include both major violations and youth
violations, are simply and affirmatively stated and are Y Y Y
available to all youth. Provisions are made to provide
accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited
English proficiency or limited literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS DSB Manual Section 1107: Disciplinary
Process
Y Y Y
There are written policies and procedures for the
administration of discipline that include: Prior to inspection, Technical Assistance
a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose provided and discussed regarding
Y Y Y
discipline for violation of rules; sanctions and appeals and the regulatory
b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to any youth; Y Y Y expectations. Form was completely revised
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c) Definition of major and minor rule violations and their and updated to address the changing
Y Y Y
consequences, due process requirements; needs of the DSB that would be compliant
d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally by with regulation expectation.
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct or
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Y Y Y Detention Services Bureau Sanctions and
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of Appeal Form was implemented. It is used
review and appeal to a supervisor; for both minor and major rule violations.
e) Major rule violations may include withdrawal from group Sr. Directors trained staff and fully
activities for 24 hours or more or extension of time in implemented the form and procedure.
Y Y Y
custody. Major rule violations and the discipline process
shall be documented and require the following: Managers signed off all documents and
Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Y Y Y quality assurance reviews were regularly
Hearing by a person who is not a party to the conducted.
incident;
Y Y Y
All samples reviewed for all facilities in
Opportunity for the youth to be heard, present
Y Y Y April and May 2018, were compliant with
evidence and testimony;
Title 15 Minimum Standards.
Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in the
Y Y Y
hearing process; and,
Provision for administrative review. Y Y Y
Violations that result in a removal from camp or
commitment program, but not a return to court will
follow the due process provisions in subsection (e)
above.
Y Y Y
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BARRY J. NIDORF REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the
facility. X
(Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B)
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of
X
age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under
X
the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements
of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of X
the facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 Dependent youth are not housed in the
MINORS facility.
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under
X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC)
are held only in non-secure, separate and segregated
facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601)
AND FEDERAL MINORS
X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from
X
Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held
X
in the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is X
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
X
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person
in detention is proceeding through the adult court,
AND that person is 18 years of age or older that
person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately
X
separated from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers
or “Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the X
facility in a manner that allows contact with minors.
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CENTRALJUVENILE HALL REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the
facility. X
(Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B)
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of
X
age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under
X
the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements
of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of X
the facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 Dependent youth are not housed in the
MINORS facility.
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under
X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC)
are held only in non-secure, separate and segregated
facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601)
AND FEDERAL MINORS
X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from
X
Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held
X
in the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is X
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
X
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person
in detention is proceeding through the adult court,
AND that person is 18 years of age or older that
person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately
X
separated from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers
or “Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the X
facility in a manner that allows contact with minors.
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LOS PADRINOS REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the
facility. X
(Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B)
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of
X
age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under
X
the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements
of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of X
the facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 Dependent youth are not housed in the
MINORS facility.
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under
X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC)
are held only in non-secure, separate and segregated
facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601)
AND FEDERAL MINORS
X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from
X
Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held
X
in the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is X
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
X
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person
in detention is proceeding through the adult court,
AND that person is 18 years of age or older that
person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately
X
separated from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers
or “Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the X
facility in a manner that allows contact with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7204
FACILITY NAME: Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: pre-98
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: 3/28/18 and 4/20/18
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
✓
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these
regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
✓
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower ✓
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
✓
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors ✓
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
✓
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
✓
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area
per minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area ✓
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as
✓
specified in these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and
drinking fountain as specified in these regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking ✓
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision ✓
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked
✓
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy
sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms.
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide.
When doors are staggered or if rooms are located ✓
only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet
wide.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Living Unit (JH; 1.5)
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
✓
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate
with the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6)
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
unless a procedure is in effect to provide other
✓
access to these fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required
in locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Pre-98 construction contains single-
occupancy rooms.
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a
✓
clear ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a
clear ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ✓
inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Through prior agreement with CYA, these
rooms are recognized as being in compliance.
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling ✓
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven
feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ✓
inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Dormitories (1.9) There are no dormitories in this facility.
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square
feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory ✓
size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling
height of eight feet.
In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no
✓
fewer than four minors.
98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed
for no more than 15 minors (NA camps).
✓
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15-minor
limitation. (See below.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
98: JH dormitories for court commitments are
designed for no more than 30 minors (NA
Camps).
03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than ✓
30 minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
Dayrooms (1.10) Through prior agreement with CYA, these
rooms are recognized as being in compliance.
✓
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square
✓
feet of floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers. ✓
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA
SPJH; 1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors
have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated ✓
indoor-outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have
a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have
a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
✓
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet.
✓
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors
have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each
minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120
square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor
space is a paved or "like" surface.
✓
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the
space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and
recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and ✓
of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single
✓
dimension less than 40 feet.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. ✓
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
✓
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20
minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for
✓
every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for
the academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square
feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work
✓
area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space
per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom
that allows for immediate response to emergencies. ✓
Safety Room (1.13) This facility does not contain safety rooms.
✓
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space
and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor ✓
Padded as specified in these regulations ✓
There are one or more vertical view panels
constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a view
✓
of the entire room and are no more than four inches
wide and at least 24 inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these
✓
regulations
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is
✓
provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
✓
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are
designed to prohibit the occupant’s access. ✓
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14)
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical ✓
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations
✓
that is used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; ✓
Lockable storage for medical supplies; ✓
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no
✓
single dimension less than seven feet;
Hot and cold running water; and, ✓
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
✓
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Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies
✓
and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title
15 § 1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16)
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and ✓
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the
same room, unless there is an appropriate visual
✓
barrier.
Visiting Space (1.17)
✓
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space
✓
per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies
and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of
✓
secure storage space for personal clothing and
belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment,
such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing ✓
apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
✓
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms;
locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single ✓
and double occupancy sleeping rooms and
dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and
single occupancy rooms of secure camps.
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Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of
providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity
areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to
✓
maintain fire and life safety, security, communications
and alarm systems. The power source conforms to
the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article
700, California Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24)
✓
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area
and provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
✓
interview room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room in each camp. ✓
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
✓
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area
per minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors ✓
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum
✓
clear ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors ✓
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
✓
specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors
✓
Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Through agreements with CYA, portions of
the facility constructed prior to 1998 were
allowed to operate as if in compliance.
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in
JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms.
✓
One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every
15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors
without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
Wash basins (2.2) Through agreements with CYA, portions of
the facility constructed prior to 1998 were
allowed to operate as if in compliance.
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered
water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 ✓
in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping
rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff ✓
in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that
prevents waste water from flowing over the ✓
bubbler.
Showers (2.4) Through agreements with CYA, portions of
the facility constructed prior to 1998 were
Showers provide tempered water and are available on ✓ allowed to operate as if in compliance.
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub
to every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise. ✓
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are ✓
of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no
less than 36 inches apart. ✓
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of
illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms, ✓
single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories,
dayrooms and activity areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good
visibility and is conducive to sleep. ✓
Padding (2.7) This facility does not contain safety rooms.
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and
✓
walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or
platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant
fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal ✓
(SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-
porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded ✓
surfaces; and, is without exposed seams.
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When
bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is ✓
allowed for each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security
✓
perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any
weapon into the security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments,
each with their own locking device. ✓
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: ✓
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed
from specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum
requirements of one of the following test standards:
✓
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F
1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of
Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P.
White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced
Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
✓
(Note to inspector: 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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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 7204
FACILITY: Los Angeles County Probation Department Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall TYPE: Juvenile Hall RC: 584
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: 3/28/18 and 4/20/18
ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED.
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Holding
Girls Two benches, each 6’ ¾” long.
H Pre-1998 1 _ (8) (8) 156 square feet 1 1 2 2
Holding Add 1 Handicap Shower- total of 2
Boys Two benches, each 6’ ¾” long.
H Pre-1998 1 _ (8) (8) 156 square feet 1 1 2 2
Holding Add 1 Handicap Shower- total of 2
Unit A
Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 Beds, 1 Storage- Decrease by 2
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 993 square feet 1
m
Unit B
Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 beds 1 Storage 1 Office
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit C
Single Pre-1998 19 1 1 19 88 square feet Dry rooms.19 beds 1 Storage Decrease 1
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Unit D
Dry rooms. 17 beds, 1 Office, 1 MH Office
Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet
Decrease 1
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit E
Single Pre-1998 19 1 1 19 88 square feet Dry rooms. 19 beds, 2 Offices
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 0 5 4 Increase Toilets by 2, decrease urinal by 2
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit F
Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms.18 beds, storage
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 0 5 4 Increase Toilets by 2, decrease urinal by 2
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit G
Single Pre-1998 16 1 1 16 88 square feet Dry rooms. 16 beds, Storage Decrease by 3
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit H
Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet Dry rooms. 17 beds 1 office Decrease by 1
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit I
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Infirmary Pre-1998 11 1 1 (11) 88 square feet 1 1 Wet rooms.
Dayroo
Pre-1998 2 Total = 408 Sq ft 2
m
Unit J
Single Pre-1998 20 1 1 20 88 square feet Dry rooms.
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit K
Dry rooms. 17 beds, 1 MH office and 1 storage
Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet
Decrease by 1
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit L
Dry rooms. 16 beds, 1 storage and 3 mental
Single Pre-1998 16 1 1 16 88 square feet
health offices.
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Unit M
Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet Dry rooms 17 beds, 2 storage areas
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1
m
Girls SHU
Single Pre-1998 10 1 1 10 73 square feet 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 1 1 2
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 253 square feet
m
Boys SHU
Wet rooms. 25 beds, 1 Mental Health Office
Single Pre-1998 25 1 1 25 73 square feet 1 1 1
Decrease 1
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 1 1 5
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 1
m
Unit N
Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 82 Square feet 17 beds, storage Decrease by 2
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1
m
Unit O
Single Pre-1998 19 1 1 19 82 square feet 19 beds, Mental Health Office
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1
m
Unit R
Single Pre-1998 19 1 1 19 82 square feet 17 beds, 3 storages Decrease by 2
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1
m
Unit S
Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 18 82 square feet 19 beds, 1 MH office Increase 1
Restroo Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1
m
Unit T
Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 82 square feet 18 beds, 2 MH Offices, 1 Storage
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1
m
Unit V
Single Pre-1998 19 1 1 19 82 square feet 19 beds, 1 MH Office
Restroo
Pre-1998 1 5 5 4
m
Dayroo
Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1
m
Unit W-1
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Single 1998 13 1 1 13 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 3-5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16-20.
Double 1998 7 2 2 14 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 1, 2, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15.
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
Unit W-2
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Single 1998 7 1 1 6 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 36, 40, 45, 47, 50, 53, 54.
Dry rooms. Rooms 37-39, 41-44, 46, 48, 49, 51,
Double 1998 13 2 2 24 102 square feet
52, and 55.
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
Unit X-1
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Double 1998 20 2 2 30 102 square feet
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
Unit X-2
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Double 1998 20 2 2 30 102 Square feet
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
Unit Y-1 (SHU for the Compound)
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet Dry rooms.
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
Unit Y-2
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Single 1998 7 1 1 6 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 37, 43, 45, 47, 50, 51, 54.
Dry rooms. Rooms 36, 38-42, 44, 46, 48, 49, 52,
Double 1998 13 2 2 24 102 square feet
53, 55.
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Unit Z-1
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Single 1998 9 1 1 8 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 2, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18-20.
Double 1998 11 2 2 22 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 1, 3-6, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17.
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroo
1998 1 2592 square feet 1
m
Unit Z-2
Holding 1998 4 1 1 (4) 79 square feet 1 1 1
Single 1998 8 1 1 8 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 35-38, 41, 49, 50, 52.
Double 1998 12 2 2 22 102 square feet Dry rooms. Rooms 39, 40, 42-48, 51, 53, 54.
Restroo
1998 1 5 5 5
m
Dayroom 1998 1 2592 square feet 1
.
2008/2010
The “Compound” (units W, X, Y and Z) were designed and constructed as a camp program with 20 double occupancy rooms each. These units subsequently
became part of the juvenile hall requiring that the capacity of each unit not exceed 30 minors. Prior to the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the County removed one of the
beds from some of the double occupancy rooms. As a result, during the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the capacity of these units (based on number of beds) was
reevaluated.
Unit W-2: RC of this unit was reevaluated. Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the single rooms was reduced to 6 and the RC of
the double rooms was reduced to 24.
Unit Y-2: RC of this unit was reevaluated. Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the single rooms was reduced to 6 and the RC of
the double rooms was reduced to 24.
Unit Z-1: RC of this unit was reevaluated. Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the single rooms was reduced to 8.
Unit Z-2: Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the double rooms was reduced to 22.
2010/12:
Unit S: Two empty rooms/beds removed
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
2012/2014
Unit B: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office
Unit D: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office.
Unit E: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office.
Unit F: One sleeping room converted to an office
Unit G: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office.
Unit H: One sleeping room converted into office
Unit K: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office.
Unit L: Three sleeping rooms converted to mental health offices and one unusable due to earthquake damage.
Unit M: Rooms 1 & 2 red tagged; used as storage.
Boys SHU: One mental health office.
Unit N: One mental health office.
Unit S: # of rooms increased by one.
Unit T: Two mental health offices.
Unit V: One mental health office.
Unit W-1: Holding rooms not used.
Unit W-2: Holding rooms not used.
Unit X-1: Holding rooms not used.
Unit X-2: Holding rooms not used.
Unit Y-1: Holding rooms not used.
Unit Y-2: Holding rooms not used.
Unit Z-1: Holding rooms not used.
Unit Z-2: Holding rooms not used.
During the 2012/14 Inspection the following units were unoccupied: Unit A, Unit B, Unit C, Unit D, Unit E, Unit F, Units Z-1 and Z-2.
Girls SHU: Note: During the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the RC of this unit was changed from 9 to 10 to reflect Youth Authority documentation.
2012/14 inspection cycle, this building, though still named “Girls SHU” is used for other purposes.
2014/2016
Unit A: Dry rooms. 18 Rooms, 1 Storage- Decrease by 2
Unit B: Dry rooms. 18 rooms 1 Storage 1 Office
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
Unit C: Dry rooms.19 Rooms 1 Storage Decrease by 1
Unit D: Dry rooms. 17 beds, 1 Office, 1 MH Office Decrease by 1
Unit E: Dry rooms. 19 rooms, 2 Offices
Increase Toilets by 2, decrease urinal by 2
Unit F: Dry rooms.18 rooms, storage
Increase Toilets by 2, decrease urinal by 2
Unit G: Dry rooms. 16 beds, Storage Decrease by 3
Unit H: Dry rooms. 17 beds 1 office Decrease by 1
Unit K: Dry rooms. 17 rooms, 1 MH office and 1 storage Decrease by 1
Unit L: Dry rooms. 16 rooms, 1 storage and 3 mental health offices.
Unit M: Dry rooms 17 rooms, 2 storage areas
Boys SHU: Wet rooms. 25 rooms, 1 Mental Health Office Decrease 1
Unit N: 17 beds, storage Decrease by 2
Unit O: 19 beds, Mental Health Office
Unit R: 17 beds, 3 Storage Decrease by 2
Unit S: 19 beds, 1 MH office Increase 1
Unit T: 18 beds, 2 MH Offices, 1 Storage
Unit V: 19 beds, 1 MH Office
2016/2018: No Change to RC. Discussed pending changes. Will complete full review upon completion.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit # Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Room Applicable Total COMMENTS
Designatio Room # or Square/Cubic
Type Standards RC RC T U W F S
n s Beds Feet
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7198
FACILITY NAME: Central Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER: pre-98
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: DATE: 3/29/18 and 4/19/18
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
✓
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these
regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
✓
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower ✓
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
✓
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors ✓
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
✓
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
✓
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area
per minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area ✓
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as
✓
specified in these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and
drinking fountain as specified in these regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking ✓
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision ✓
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked
✓
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy
sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms.
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide.
When doors are staggered or if rooms are located ✓
only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet
wide.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Living Unit (JH; 1.5)
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
✓
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate
with the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6)
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
unless a procedure is in effect to provide other
✓
access to these fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required
in locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Pre-98 construction contains single-
occupancy rooms.
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a
✓
clear ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a
clear ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ✓
inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Newer construction (Units A, B, C, D, P, Q, R,
S) is in compliance with 2001 regulations.
Remainder of the facility was constructed
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling ✓
prior to 1998 and through prior agreement
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven
with CYA is recognized as being in
feet
compliance.
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ✓
inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
✓
Dormitories (1.9) There are dormitories in the modular units.
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square
feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory ✓
size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling
height of eight feet.
In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no
✓
fewer than four minors.
98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed
for no more than 15 minors (NA camps).
✓
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15-minor
limitation. (See below.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
98: JH dormitories for court commitments are
designed for no more than 30 minors (NA
Camps).
03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than ✓
30 minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
Dayrooms (1.10) Newer construction (Units A, B, C, D, P, Q, R,
S) is in compliance with 2001 regulations.
Remainder of the facility was constructed
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per ✓
prior to 1998 and through agreements with
minor.
CYA was allowed to operate as if in
compliance.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square
✓
feet of floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers. ✓
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA
SPJH; 1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors
have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated ✓
indoor-outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have
a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have
a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
✓
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet.
✓
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors
have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each
minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120
square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor
space is a paved or "like" surface.
✓
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the
space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and
recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and
of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
✓
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
01: The required recreation area has no single
dimension less than 40 feet.
✓
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. ✓
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
✓
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20
minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for
✓
every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for
the academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square
feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work
✓
area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space
per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom
that allows for immediate response to emergencies. ✓
Safety Room (1.13) This facility does not contain safety rooms.
✓
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space
and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor ✓
Padded as specified in these regulations ✓
There are one or more vertical view panels
constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a view
✓
of the entire room and are no more than four inches
wide and at least 24 inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these
✓
regulations
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is
✓
provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
✓
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are
designed to prohibit the occupant’s access. ✓
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14)
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical ✓
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations
✓
that is used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; ✓
Lockable storage for medical supplies; ✓
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no
✓
single dimension less than seven feet;
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Hot and cold running water; and, ✓
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
✓
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies
✓
and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title
15 § 1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16)
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and ✓
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the
same room, unless there is an appropriate visual
✓
barrier.
Visiting Space (1.17)
✓
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space
✓
per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies
and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of
✓
secure storage space for personal clothing and
belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment,
such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing ✓
apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
✓
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms;
locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single ✓
and double occupancy sleeping rooms and
dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and
single occupancy rooms of secure camps.
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of
providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity
areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to
✓
maintain fire and life safety, security, communications
and alarm systems. The power source conforms to
the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article
700, California Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24)
✓
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area
and provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
✓
interview room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room in each camp. ✓
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
✓
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area
per minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors ✓
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum
✓
clear ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors ✓
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
✓
specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors
✓
Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Newer construction (Units A, B, C, D, P, Q, R,
S) is in compliance with 2001 regulations.
Remainder of the facility was constructed
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in
prior to 1998 and through agreements with
JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms.
✓
CYA was allowed to operate as if in
One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every
compliance.
15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors
without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Wash basins (2.2) Newer construction (Units A, B, C, D, P, Q, R,
S) is in compliance with 2001 regulations.
Remainder of the facility was constructed
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered
water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 ✓ prior to 1998 and through agreements with
CYA was allowed to operate as if in
in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping
compliance.
rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff ✓
in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that
prevents waste water from flowing over the ✓
bubbler.
Showers (2.4) Newer construction (Units A, B, C, D, P, Q, R,
S) is in compliance with 2001 regulations.
Remainder of the facility was constructed
Showers provide tempered water and are available on ✓
prior to 1998 and through agreements with
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub
CYA was allowed to operate as if in
to every six minors.
compliance.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise. ✓
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are ✓
of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no
less than 36 inches apart. ✓
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of
illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms, ✓
single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories,
dayrooms and activity areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good
visibility and is conducive to sleep. ✓
Padding (2.7) This facility does not contain safety rooms.
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and
✓
walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or
platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant
fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal ✓
(SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-
porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded ✓
surfaces; and, is without exposed seams.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When
bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is ✓
allowed for each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security
✓
perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any
weapon into the security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments,
each with their own locking device. ✓
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: ✓
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed
from specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum
requirements of one of the following test standards:
✓
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F
1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of
Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P.
White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced
Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
✓
(Note to inspector: 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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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 7198
FACILITY: TYPE: RC:
Los Angeles County Probation: Central Juvenile Hall Juvenile Hall 556 RC and 33 NR
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: 3/29/18 and 4/19/18
ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED.
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH
FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # ROOM Total DIMENSIONS COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rms # RC (L x W x H)
RC T U W F S
Beds
Boys Receiving
Single Pre 98 9 1 1 9 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Space used for Maysi/Interview and Staff Office.
Dorm Pre 98 1 4 4 0 0 0 0
Decrease by 4.
Bathroom Pre 98 1 2 3 2 3
Medical Observation Unit (Non-Rated Space)
All wet rooms. Two Rooms have no bed. Decrease
Single Pre 98 9 1 1 (9) 1 1 1
by 2
Two single rooms share one bathroom. Current
Single Pre 98 2 1 1 (0) 1 1 1
use for storage. Decrease by 2
Dorm Pre 98 1 5 5 (5)
Bathroom Pre 98 1 2 1 1 3
Boys Care Unit
Single Pre 98 12 1 1 12 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Bathroom Pre 98 1 3 2 2 4
Girls Care Unit
All wet rooms. Correction of one additional room to
Single Pre 98 9 1 1 9 1 1 1
RC
Two single rooms that shared one bathroom is
Single Pre 98 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
now 1 room due to only one bed. Decrease by 1.
Bathroom Pre 98 1 2 1 2 3
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH
FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # ROOM Total DIMENSIONS COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rms # RC (L x W x H)
RC T U W F S
Beds
Unit A First Floor
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Classroo 2 classrooms serve units A & B. 1 classroom is an
2001 3 30.5 x 26 = 793 sf
ms office.
Unit B (Boys ESU) First Floor
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Unit C Second Floor
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Classroo
2001 3 30.5 x 26 = 793 sf These three classrooms serve units C and D.
ms
Unit D Second Floor
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Unit E First Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
Unit F First Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
Unit G Second Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH
FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # ROOM Total DIMENSIONS COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rms # RC (L x W x H)
RC T U W F S
Beds
Unit H Second Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
Unit J
Single Pre 98 16 1 1 16 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 2 2 1 2
Unit K First Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 4 2 4 1 4
Unit L First Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
Unit M Second Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
Unit N Second Floor
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 80 square feet. Dry rooms.
Dayroom Pre 98 1 4 2 4 1 4
Unit O
All wet rooms. One room converted to an office.
Single Pre 98 14 1 1 14 1 1 1
Decrease by 1
Dayroom Pre-98 1 2 2 1 2
Unit P First Floor (Boys SHU)
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Classroo
2001 3 30.5 x 26 = 793 sf These classrooms serve units P and Q.
ms
Unit Q First Floor (Boys SHU)
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH
FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # ROOM Total DIMENSIONS COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rms # RC (L x W x H)
RC T U W F S
Beds
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Unit R Second Floor (Special Needs)
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sq Ft each 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 1 5
sf
Classroo
2001 3 30.5 x 26 = 793 sf These classrooms serve units R and S.
ms
Unit S Second Floor (Special Needs)
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 103 sf each 1 1 1 All wet rooms
75 x 46.5 = 3,487
Dayroom 2001 1 1 1 2 5
sf
Unit Omega Modular Space
Dorm Pre 98 1 30 30 30 2 2 5 5
Unit Alpha Modular Space
Dorm Pre 98 1 26 26 26 2 2 5 1 5 4 beds not used. Decrease of 4
Unit 10 A1
Single Pre 98 19 1 1 19 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Unit 10 B2
Single Pre 98 20 1 1 20 1 1 1 3 All wet rooms.
Note: Previous LASE showed facility RC as 627. With adjustments to the RC of Girls Receiving, Girls Care and Unit V, RC revised to 623 in 2008/10.
Movement Control
Boys 4 metal benches 6.75 feet, 7.25 feet, 5 feet and
Pre 98 1 (14) 20’ x 17.5 x 8’
Holding 5.6 feet long
1 Previously known as Unit X and also as IIU 1, the facility has now designated the unit as “10 A”.
2 Previously known as Unit Y and also as IIU 2, the facility has now designated the unit as “10 B”.
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH
FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # ROOM Total DIMENSIONS COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rms # RC (L x W x H)
RC T U W F S
Beds
Girls
Pre 98 1 (5) 9.5’ x 11.8” x 8” 1 metal bench, 8 feet long.
Holding
Historical:
2008/10 Inspection:
• Previous LASE (Medical Observation Unit) showed one double room and 13 single rooms. This was corrected to show two single rooms sharing one
bathroom and 11 single rooms.
• Previous Girls Care Unit LASE showed one double room and 9 single rooms. This was corrected to show two single rooms sharing one bathroom and 8
single rooms. Verify number of showers at next inspection.
2010/2012 Inspection:
• The holding areas were added to the 2010/12 LASE.
• Unit R-One fountain noted and added 2012/14 inspection.
• Unit S- Fountain total increased by one 2010/12 inspection.
• Unit A: 2nd fountain noted and added to LASE 2010/12.
• Unit B: 2nd fountain noted and added to LASE 2010/12.
• 10a1: The toilet was removed from one of the 20 single sleeping rooms and it is now in use as an office. For the 2010/12 inspection RC was reduced to 19.
2012/14 Inspection:
• Unit B: 2nd fountain noted and added to LASE 2010/12.
• Unit C: 2nd fountain noted and added to LASE 2010/12.
• Unit D: 2nd fountain noted and added to LASE 2012/14. One fountain inoperative 2012/14 inspection.
• Medical Observation Units were closed for security enhancements.
• Units 10 A and 10 B, also referred to as Unit W 1&2, were vacant and beds were being removed.
• 9/3/13: Notification received of conversion of Medical Observation Units (MOU), also called Units X and Y, to Girls Receiving and Girls Special Handling Unit.
Previously nonrated space, this adds 16 beds to the Rated Capacity. However, by also converting the area previously housing Girls Receiving and Girls
Special Handling Unit (Rated Capacity 18) to a Medical Observation Unit, there is a net loss to the Rated Capacity, as medical observation is nonrated space.
The resultant Rated Capacity of 620 shows a net loss of 2 beds.
• Medical Observation Unit (MOU) designation was formalized in communications with Bureau Chief Harada 9/3/13. In previous years, it served as Girls
Receiving and Girls Special Handling Unit.
• Medical Observation Unit Number of fountains reduced by one 2012/14.
• Dorm converted to mental health space in Boys Care Unit. 2nd fountain noted and added in Girls Care Unit
2014/2016 Inspection:
• Unit O: Fountain total increased by one 2014/2016 inspection.
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH
FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # ROOM Total DIMENSIONS COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rms # RC (L x W x H)
RC T U W F S
Beds
• Unit P: Fountain total increased by one 2014/2016 inspection.
• Unit Q: Fountain total increased by one 2014/2016 inspection.
• Boys Receiving: Decrease by 4- See notes above
• Medical Observation Unit: Decrease by 4- Non-rated space. See notes above
• Girls CARE Unit: Correction of 1 additional bed. See Notes above
• Girls CARE Unit: Decrease by 1 See notes above
• Unit O: Decrease by 1 See Notes above
• Units T and V: Removed from LASE. County does not plan to ever use that space again as rated beds. Decrease by 39
• Unit X and Y Removed from LASE. County does not plan to ever use this area as rated space in future. Decrease by 16
• Unit Alpha- Decrease by 4 See Notes
2016/2018: No Change to RC. Discussed pending changes. Will complete full review upon completion.
*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.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7201
FACILITY NAME: Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: X 2001: X 2003: OTHER: pre-98
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: 3/30/18 and 4/5/18
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
✓
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these
regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
✓
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower ✓
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
✓
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors ✓
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water ✓
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
✓
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area
per minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area ✓
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as
✓
specified in these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and
drinking fountain as specified in these regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking ✓
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision ✓
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ✓
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked ✓
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy
sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms.
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide.
✓
When doors are staggered or if rooms are located
only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet
wide.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Living Unit (JH; 1.5)
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain ✓
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate
with the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6)
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
unless a procedure is in effect to provide other ✓
access to these fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required
in locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Pre-98 construction contains single-
occupancy rooms.
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a
✓
clear ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a
clear ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
✓
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144
inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ✓
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Newer construction (Units R, S, X, Y) is in
compliance with 2001 regulations.
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling ✓
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven
feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
✓
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144
inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ✓
Dormitories (1.9)
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square
feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory ✓
size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling
height of eight feet.
In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no
✓
fewer than four minors.
98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed Newer construction (Units R, S, X, Y) does
for no more than 15 minors (NA camps). not contain dormitories.
✓
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15-minor
limitation. (See below.)
98: JH dormitories for court commitments are
designed for no more than 30 minors (NA
Camps).
✓
03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than
30 minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dayrooms (1.10) Newer construction (Units R, S, X, Y) is in
compliance with 2001 regulations.
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor. ✓ Remainder of the facility was constructed
prior to 1998 and through agreements with
CYA was allowed to operate as if in
compliance.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square This facility is not a SPJH or camp.
✓
feet of floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
✓
drinking fountains and showers.
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA
SPJH; 1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors
have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated ✓
indoor-outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have
a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have
a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
✓
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet.
✓
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors
have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each
minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120
square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor
space is a paved or "like" surface.
✓
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the
space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and
recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and ✓
of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single
✓
dimension less than 40 feet.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
✓
activities and provides security.
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
✓
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20
minors.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for
✓
every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for
the academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square
feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work
✓
area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space
per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom
✓
that allows for immediate response to emergencies.
Safety Room (1.13) This facility does not contain safety rooms.
✓
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space
and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor ✓
Padded as specified in these regulations ✓
There are one or more vertical view panels
constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a view
✓
of the entire room and are no more than four inches
wide and at least 24 inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these
✓
regulations
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is
✓
provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
✓
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are
✓
designed to prohibit the occupant’s access.
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14)
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical ✓
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations
✓
that is used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; ✓
Lockable storage for medical supplies; ✓
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no
✓
single dimension less than seven feet;
Hot and cold running water; and, ✓
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces. ✓
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ✓
and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title
15 § 1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16)
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and ✓
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the
same room, unless there is an appropriate visual ✓
barrier.
Visiting Space (1.17)
✓
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space ✓
per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies
and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of ✓
secure storage space for personal clothing and
belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment,
✓
such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing
apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet ✓
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms;
✓
locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single
and double occupancy sleeping rooms and
dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and
single occupancy rooms of secure camps.
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of
providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity
areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to ✓
maintain fire and life safety, security, communications
and alarm systems. The power source conforms to
the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article
700, California Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24)
✓
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area
and provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
✓
interview room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished Facility is not a camp.
✓
interview room in each camp.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
✓
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area
per minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors ✓
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum
✓
clear ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors ✓
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
✓
specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors ✓
Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Newer construction (Units R, S, X, Y) is in
compliance with 2001 regulations.
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in
JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. ✓ Remainder of the facility was constructed
One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every prior to 1998 and through agreements with
15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors CYA was allowed to operate as if in
without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. compliance.
Wash basins (2.2) Newer construction is (Units R, S, X, Y) in
compliance with 2001 regulations.
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered
water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 ✓ Remainder of the facility was constructed
in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping prior to 1998 and through agreements with
rooms. CYA was allowed to operate as if in
compliance.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
✓
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff
in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that
✓
prevents waste water from flowing over the
bubbler.
Showers (2.4) Newer construction (Units R, S, X, Y) is in
compliance with 2001 regulations.
Showers provide tempered water and are available on
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub ✓ Remainder of the facility was constructed
to every six minors. prior to 1998 and through agreements with
CYA was allowed to operate as if in
compliance.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
✓
mitigating staff's ability to supervise.
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are ✓
of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no Newer construction (Units R, S, X, Y) is in
✓
less than 36 inches apart. compliance.
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of
illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms, ✓
single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories,
dayrooms and activity areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Night lighting in the above areas provides good
✓
visibility and is conducive to sleep.
Padding (2.7) This facility does not contain safety rooms.
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and
✓
walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or
platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant
fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal ✓
(SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-
porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or
✓
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded
surfaces; and, is without exposed seams.
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When
✓
bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is
allowed for each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9)
Weapons lockers are located outside the security
✓
perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any
weapon into the security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments,
✓
each with their own locking device.
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: ✓
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed
from specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum
requirements of one of the following test standards: ✓
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F
1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of
Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P.
White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced
Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
✓
(Note to inspector: 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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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code 7201
FACILITY: Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall TYPE: Juvenile Hall RC: 563
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: 3/30/18 and 4/5/18
ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED.
ROOMS EACH ROOM
# Each
Applicable Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Ro Room Total COMMENTS
Room Type or Square/Cubic
Designation om # RC
Standards RC Feet T U W F S
s Beds
Boys Holding
(11
Holding H Pre-1998 1 - (11) 105.6 square feet 1 1 2 2 benches, 13 feet and 4 ½ feet long
)
Girls Holding
(15 186.44 square
Holding H Pre-1998 1 - (15) 1 1 2 3 benches, each 8 feet long
) feet
Unit A (Orientation)
Single Pre-1998 3 1 1 3 77 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Single Pre-1998 6 1 1 (6) 80 square feet
Note: During the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the RC was changed to reflect that these 5 rooms have been converted into mental health offices (the toilets and wash
basins were removed). During the 2010/12 inspection cycle there were three remaining wet rooms. The RC has been reduced by one.
Restroom Pre-1998 1 1 1 2 One tub.
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 283 square feet 1
Single Pre-1998 8 1 8 8 1 1 1
Note: During the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the RC was changed to reflect that these 8 single rooms are now part of the RC.
Unit B
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 4 268 square feet
Single Pre-1998 13 1 1 13 85 square feet
Single Pre-1998 2 1 1 2 84 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
# Each
Applicable Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Ro Room Total COMMENTS
Room Type or Square/Cubic
Designation om # RC
Standards RC Feet T U W F S
s Beds
Unit C (Male Receiving)
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 0 268 square feet 2010/12: Dorm used as RN station for pill pass.
Single Pre-1998 14 1 1 0 85 square feet
Single Pre-1998 2 1 1 0 84 square feet No beds in unit at inspection
Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 1
Unit D (Male Receiving)
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 0 268 square feet
Single Pre-1998 14 1 1 0 85 square feet
Single Pre-1998 2 1 1 0 84 square feet No beds in unit at inspection
Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 1
Unit E
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 4 268 square feet
Single Pre-1998 14 1 1 14 85 square feet
Single Pre-1998 2 1 1 2 84 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 1
Unit F
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 4 268 square feet
Single Pre-1998 14 1 1 14 85 square feet
Single Pre-1998 2 1 1 2 84 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 1
Infirmary
Pre-1998 2 1 (1) (2) 81 square feet 1 1 Medical observation rooms.
Pre-1998 2 1 (1) (2) 78 square feet 1 1 Medical observation rooms.
Pre-1998 2 1 (1) (2) 73 square feet 1 1 1 Medical observation rooms.
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
# Each
Applicable Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Ro Room Total COMMENTS
Room Type or Square/Cubic
Designation om # RC
Standards RC Feet T U W F S
s Beds
Restroom Pre-1998 1 1 4
Note: 2010/12: four of the medical observation rooms (D-19, D-20, D-25, D-28) were converted to office, examination or storage space and were removed from the
LASE. The shower formerly in room D-28 was removed, reducing the number of showers in the Infirmary to 1. It was not previously noted that these rooms contain
toilets and washbasins.
Girls SHU-Sun
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 4 268 square feet All wet rooms.
Single Pre-1998 16 1 1 16 80 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 5 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 1
Girl's SHU-Moon
Dorm Pre-1998 1 4 4 4 268 square feet
Single Pre-1998 10 1 1 10 80 square feet 1
Single Pre-1998 2 1 1 2 78 square feet 1 1
Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 2012/13: One toilet was inoperable.
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 444 square feet 1
Unit L
Single Pre-1998 22 1 1 22 84 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 6 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 752 square feet 1
Unit M
Single Pre-1998 21 1 1 21 84 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 6 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 752 square feet 1
Unit N
Single Pre-1998 23 1 1 23 84 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 6 4 2012/13: One toilet was inoperable.
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 752 square feet 1
Unit O
Single Pre-1998 23 1 1 23 84 square feet
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
# Each
Applicable Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Ro Room Total COMMENTS
Room Type or Square/Cubic
Designation om # RC
Standards RC Feet T U W F S
s Beds
Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 6 4
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 752 square feet 1
Boy’s SHU Omega
Single Pre-1998 20 1 1 20 82 square feet
Restroom Pre-1998 1 4 2 4 4 2012/13: One toilet was inoperable.
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 614 square feet 1
Note: Formerly Unit S.
Boy’s SHU Alpha
Single Pre-1998 20 1 1 20 88 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Restroom Pre-1998 1 4 Shared fixtures with Omega.
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 614 square feet 1
Note: Formerly Unit R.
Building R Unit 1
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
30.5 x 26 = 793
Classroom 2001 3 These three classrooms serve units 1 & 2.
SF
Building R Unit 2
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
Building S Unit 1
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
30.5 x 26 = 793
Classroom 2001 3 These three classrooms serve units 3 & 4.
SF
Building S Unit 2
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
# Each
Applicable Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Ro Room Total COMMENTS
Room Type or Square/Cubic
Designation om # RC
Standards RC Feet T U W F S
s Beds
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
Restroom 2001 1 1 1 4
Unit T
Single 2001 20 1 1 20 88 square feet
Restroom 2001 1 5 1 4 4 2012/13: One toilet was inoperable.
Dayroom 2001 1 614 square feet 1
Unit U
Single 2001 20 1 1 20 88 square feet
Restroom 2001 1 4 2 4 4
Dayroom 2001 1 614 square feet 1
Unit J
Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 79 square feet 1 1 1
Three of the showers are in a separate shower
Restroom Pre-1998 1 1 1 4
room.
Dayroom Pre-1998 1 469 square feet 1
Note: This unit was originally Girls SHU. It is no longer a SHU.
Unit W
Dorm Pre-1998 1 15 30 30 2,890 square feet 2 2 5 2 5 “Grandfathered” for 30 beds.
Building X Unit 1
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
30.5 x 26 = 793
Classroom 2001 3 These three classrooms serve units 1 & 2.
SF
Building X Unit 2
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
Building Y Unit 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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
# Each
Applicable Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Ro Room Total COMMENTS
Room Type or Square/Cubic
Designation om # RC
Standards RC Feet T U W F S
s Beds
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
30.5 x 26 = 793
Classroom 2001 3 These three classrooms serve units 3 & 4.
SF
Building Y Unit 2
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 102 square feet 1 1 1 All wet rooms. Doors swing inward.
80.5 x 46.5 = Bathroom area located off dayroom contains
Dayroom 2001 1 1 2 3 5
3743 SF plumbing fixtures.
Note: Units G, H and the Annex were demolished in 2002 to make room for the new 240 bed grant funded project. This project included new podular designed units
located in buildings R, S, X, and Y. 2010/12: In addition to the washbasin and fountain in each restroom of buildings R, S, X and Y, the dayrooms contain another
washbasin and two fountains. Fixture totals updated.
2012-2014: Inspection: Units B and W were unoccupied.
2014-2016:
No beds in Units C and D: -40 beds to 563
2016/2018: No Change to RC. Discussed pending changes. Will complete full review upon completion.
*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.
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