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Marin County, Juvenile Hall (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION STATE BOARD OF STATE & COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Pre-1998* California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 7293 FACILITY NAME: Marin County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): Original construction in 1960's; remodel in 1996; 9 beds added 2002 IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: Added new classroom, courtroom and administration area in 1996; renovated outdoor exercise space and 9 beds added in 2002 under 1998 regulations FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE October 10, 2017 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS RECEPTION AREA (JH) Pre-98 regulations; court holding room in 1996 addition; a pre-booking area is also located in the ✓ A. Holding Rooms: administrative area. X 1. Contain 15 square feet per minor; 2. Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated ✓ capacity based on floor space; X 3. Provide access to water closets and wash basins at a ✓ Access provided outside the holding room. ratio of a 1:8; and X 4. Provide access to drinking fountain. ✓ Access provided outside the holding room. X B. Provide access to telephone. ✓ X C. Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ✓ X MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP) The nurse’s office is also used for medical exams, locked pharmaceutical storage and storage for ✓ Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry out other medical supplies. A separate, suitably X routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient equipped exam room should be considered in locked storage space for medical supplies. future for remodeling or construction. CAPACITY (CAMP) ✓ The maximum number of minors does not exceed 100 unless X there is a certificate of compliance to expand capacity up to 125 minors (WIC § 886 and 886.5). LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) There are East, West and North wings, each of ✓ which holds 30 youth or less. A. Living units are designed to accommodate no more than X 30 minors and contain: 1. Showers at a ratio of 1:6; ✓ 1998 regulations (applicable to the 9 beds that X came on line in 2002) require that a washbasin, 2. Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ✓ toilet and drinking fountain are available in each X room. There are 4 additional pre-98 wet rooms. 3. Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and ✓ Central toilet area includes 8 showers, 7 one urinal for every 15 boys; and, X washbasins and 7 toilets. 4. Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. ✓ BSCC recommended the removal of all towel X holders within the facility shower areas. * Issues on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15, Sections 4272 (Juvenile Halls and Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (camps and ranches). 7293 Marin JH PHY 16-18;10/10/17 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS B. Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel 1998 regulations require that the view panels for (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass ✓ the 9 beds brought on line in 2002 have a or plastic materials) that allows the visual supervision of X minimum of 144 square inches. all parts of the room. C. Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if ✓ room doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet X wide. SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and 63 X cubic feet of floor space. DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 X square feet of floor space. DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP) ✓ Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50 X square feet of floor space per minor. LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, ✓ wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or X procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each ✓ sleeping area: X A. Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; B. Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ✓ X C. Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one ✓ urinal for every 15 boys; and, X D. Access to a drinking fountain. ✓ X BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ Beds and mattresses are: X A. A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; B. Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 inches off ✓ the floor; and, X C. Mattresses are made of a fire-retardant material. ✓ X INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ A. There is one interview room for each detention unit in X juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. B. There is a private room suitably equipped for ✓ conferences and interviews in each camp. X LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are at least 50-foot candles of illumination at desk ✓ level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two X foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. 7293 marin jh phy 16-18;;10/10/17 - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) Classroom space was measured by facility staff and reported to be 1415 square feet, with an Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with ✓ additional classroom on the West (girls) Wing that a teacher's desk and work area, and a minimum of 28 square X measures 310 feet and is used as needed for feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more overflow. than 15 students. DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP) The facility is designed to utilize a dining hall in a separate building on campus for low risk minors. ✓ There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each However, at the time of the inspection the X person being fed at any given time. dayroom was being utilized for youth to complete all meals. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) The outdoor recreation space was replaced with the 2002 addition and comes under the regulation A. There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square ✓ noted below (Section 460A.1.11). feet of clear space for each minor, which may be X included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). B. There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: ✓ 1. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor X and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. 2. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose ✓ space (gymnasium) for a camp with a capacity of X more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. 3. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or ✓ multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with a X capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. B. Lighting is adequate for security and evening ✓ recreational activities in camps. X Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH; There is a large paved exercise area that measures 1.11) approximately 110’ X 110’ plus an additional smaller paved exercise area that measures 68’ X 98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a 23’ for a total of 13,664 square feet of outdoor ✓ minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor X exercise area. space. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a Drinking fountain is in the outdoor exercise area as minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor required by Section 460A.2.3 space. 98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor Facility capacity is less than 41 minors. space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 ✓ feet. X 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. 7293 marin jh phy 16-18;;10/10/17 - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. X 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. X 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 X to comply with Title 15, § 1371. 01: The required recreation area has no single dimension ✓ less than 40 feet. X Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening activities ✓ and provides security. X STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ A. Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage X space for personal clothing and belongings. B. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of ✓ floor area is recommended) for bulk and activity storage X equipment. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH) ✓ There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space X for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or education. This room contains a minimum of: A. 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the ✓ room; X B. 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ✓ X C. 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ceiling ✓ height of eight feet. X SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS Not a SPJH SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15 regulations: ✓ a. Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms X b. Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms c. Section 4272(n) Dining space d. Section 4272(o) Physical activities space 7293 marin jh phy 16-18;;10/10/17 - 4 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE & COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 7293 FACILITY: Marin County Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: 40 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE: October 10,2017 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S Court Holding Pre-1998 1 4 (4) 8.3' X 6.75' 6.5' bench; access to plumbing outside holding room; additional interview rooms also available; pre- booking space in administrative area. Room dimensions provided by facility staff, at the request of the BSCC, to update CYA data. Housing Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 11.25' X 7.5' Four single rooms are wet rooms, containing a toilet and washbasin combination unit. In addition to the North, East, Double Pre-1998 7 2 2 14 11.25' X 11.25' combination units in 4 single cells, there are 8 and West showers, 7 washbasins and 7 toilets available to wings are minors in a central toilet area. Room dimensions currently provided by facility staff, at the request of the BSCC, unoccupied to update CYA data. At the time of the inspection these housing units were unoccupied. South Wing Single 1998 8 1 1 8 6.6’ X 10’ 1 1 1 Operational in 2002; under 1998 regulations South Wing Single 1998 1 1 1 1 8.3’ X 10’ 1 1 1 Handicapped accessible room. Operational in 2002; under 1998 regulations. Safety Padded Pre-1998 1 1 (1) 11' x 9' Plumbing fixture access outside the room. Room Dayroom Pre-1998 1 37' X 38' Additional dayroom/multipurpose space in the west wing Recreation Outdoor 1998 110’ X 110’ + Total of 13,664 square feet of outdoor exercise area 68’ X 23’ *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. 7293 Marin JH LAS 16-18\10/10/17 1 - Juv LAS.doc,BSCC 460(1/6/97)