BSCC
Orange County, Costa Mesa Police Department (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
LINDA M. PENNER 2590 VENTURE OAKS WAY. SUITE 200 • SACRAMENTO CA 95633 • 916.445.5073 • BSCC.CA.GOV
Chair
KATHLEEN T. HOWARD EDMUND G. BROWN, JR.
Executive Oirector Governor
August 20,2018
Robert Sharpnack, Chief of Police
Costa Mesa Police Department
99 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION 6031 PC & 209 WIC
Dear Chief Sharpnack:
On June 6, 2018, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the
biennial inspection of the Costa Mesa City Jail pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 for
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15
and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance
monitoring pursuant to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) for
the secure detention of minors.
The inspection was preceded by a desk audit of applicable policies and procedures governing
the operation of the facility1. The on-site inspection began with a review of documentation to
verify that practices follow written procedures and regulation, and concluded with a walk-through
of the physical plant.
We personally thank Lieutenant Keith Davis for devoting the extra time and effort needed to
prepare for a successful inspection. Inspections create significant demands on your already
very busy staff. All of the staff we spoke with during the inspection were knowledgeable of the
applicable regulations and policies and professional in their appearance and demeanor.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: This transmittal letter;
Inspection Cycle Information sheet identifying the facility and listing any areas, of non
compliance; The Procedures Checklist outlining applicable Title 15 sections; The Physical Plant
Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design;2 and, The Living Area Space Evaluation
summarizing the detention facility's physical plant configuration.
1 BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures, We only review those policies related specifically to
the applicable regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non
compliance, We do not "approve" your policies nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues, We
recommend agencies seek policy review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed
appropriate.
2 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel to the
jail area
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Robert Sharpnack, Chief of Police
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Local Inspections
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative
(Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in
conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and the Costa Mesa Fire Department
for a comprehensive perspective of your facility.
Fire Inspection:
A firellife safety inspection was conducted on September 6, 2017 by the Costa Mesa Fire
Department. No deficiencies affecting fire/life safety were noted and a fire clearance was
granted.
Health Inspections:
The local health authority conducted the required medical/mental health services, nutritional
requirements and environmental health standards on October 24, 2017. There were no non
compliance issues.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections.
This file should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections.
BSCC Inspection
Physical Plant:
Completed in 1967 the Costa Mesa City Jail is inspected as a Type I facility and evaluated using
the 1963 Physical Plant Standards. With a Rated Capacity of 32, no inmates were in-custody
at the time of the inspection. The jail was clean and appeared well maintained. The only issue
of non-compliance with applicable physical plant standards is the lack of a holding cell.
Policy and Procedures:
As with the last inspection cycle, the faCility operates as a temporary holding facility. We
reviewed a subset of the agency's policy manual specific to the facility operations and compared
the contents against relevant regulations to ensure that each subject required by regulation was
addressed in policy. We informed Lt. Davis that there is a recently updated version of Title 15
minimum standards and that the facility should go through the new standards to ensure that the
facility will remain in compliance with their policy and procedures manual. There were no areas
of non-compliance noted.
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Juvenile Inspection
We reviewed policy, procedures, practice and supporting documentation related to the
requirements of Title 15 Article 9 - Minors in Custody in a Law Enforcement Facility and WIC
Section 207.1(d). Minors are held in the report writing area separate and away from adult
inmates. Minors are not held in secure detention. No non-compliance issues were noted.This
concludes our inspection report for the 2016-2018 inspection cycle.
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Robert Sharpnack, Chief of Police
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We would like to thank Lt. Davis for the hospitality and courtesy extended during the inspection.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 324-9861 or email at
michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov.
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: City Manager, City of Costa Mesa*
Chair, City Council, City of Costa Mesa*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Orange*
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of Orange*
Keith Davis, Lieutenant, Costa Mesa Police Department
*Copies of the complete inspection report are available upon request.
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3620
FACILITY NAME: Costa Mesa City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Keith Davis
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
06/06/2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The Costa Mesa Police Department City
contracts with G4S to provide jail management.
In addition to provisions of Penal Code Section 831.5, all
custodial personnel have successfully completed the
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section
179 of Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. X
Custodial personnel may substitute 832.3 PC training and
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180, Title 15, CCR as an
alternative.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Current supervisor has completed STC
approved supervisory training at Orange
X
All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the STC County.
or POST supervisory training within one year of assignment.
All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the
“Corrections Officer Core Course” identified in Section
1020. (The intent is that core training be completed prior to X
assuming supervisory responsibilities.)
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Agency self-certifies that all relevant staff is
current in initial and annual training.
All jail management personnel have completed either the
X
STC or the POST management course specified in Section Reviewed Training Documentation
182, Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 173
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators,
X
managers, supervisors and custody personnel have
successfully completed the annual required training specified
in Section 184, Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division.
Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL In addition to the implementation and
operation of all programs and activities
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever required by the regulations, another predicator
there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation X for compliance with this section is the
and operation of all programs and activities required by availability of staff to complete and document
these regulations. at least hourly safety checks.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 176 Documentation required on the Hourly
hourly safety checks. Inspection Log.
519 Notations required if missed.
X
A review of safety check logs coupled with the
totality of the inspection process was the basis
for the finding with this section.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall
be immediately available and accessible with the ability to X
respond to any inmate in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 153
is at least one female employee immediately available and Always a female available onsite in this event.
X
accessible.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
assigned and their duties. X
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Accomplished during core training.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one X
person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training
standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and Staff receive fire and life safety instruction
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X during orientation and Core training.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Costa Mesa Police Department Jail Manual.
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of 100 - 105
X
communications;
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 100 and 102
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X 106
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 511
pregnant inmates; X
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f);
Screening newly received inmates for release 167 - 169
X
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6
Security and control, including: 129
X
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X 104
Searches of inmates; X 121-123
Contraband control; and, X 121
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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Key control. X 108
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, Review and evaluation is on-going throughout
evaluates and documents internal and external security X the year.
measures.
Emergency procedures, including: X Emergency Procedures
Escape; X Emergency Procedures
Disturbances; Emergency Procedures
X
Taking of hostages; Emergency Procedures
X
Civil disturbance; Emergency Procedures
X
Natural disasters; 132
X
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; Nothing stored within the secure perimeter.
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, X 522
chemical agents; and, X 191 & 192
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X Hard copy in the jail.
Suicide prevention; and,
X
Segregation of inmates.
X
The manual is available to all employees. X In progress
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at Emergency Procedures
least every two years. X
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 177 Conducted monthly by the Jail Safety
Officer.
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in X Verified.
consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Conducted 12/19/2015 by the Costa Mesa Fire
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; X Department. No deficiencies, fire clearance
granted.
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years;
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, X Nearest facility.
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event
of a fire. X
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 128
The facility maintains an inmate demographics accounting
X
system, which reflects the monthly average daily population
of sentenced and unsentenced inmates by categories of male,
female, and juvenile.
The Jail Profile Survey information is provided to the BSCC. Verified.
X
1041 INMATE RECORDS 128
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual inmate records which include
intake information, personal property receipts, commitment
X
papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary action taken,
medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff
response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities
and other limitations.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 129
There are written policies and procedures for the Must be completed prior to leaving work.
maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents
X
that result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical We reviewed 10 incident reports.
harm, to an employee, inmate or other person. Such records
include names of persons involved, a description of the
incident, actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted
to the facility manager or his/her designee. X
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 178
The facility has suitable written policies and procedures for X
the dissemination of information to the public, government
agencies and news media.
Title 15, CCR, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
X
Facilities is available for review by the public and inmates.
Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified
in this section are available to the public and inmates. X
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1200.32
X
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of
each in-custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician;
X
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to
the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code X
Section 12525, within 10 days after the death.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 240.00(a)
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained 191
X
personnel.
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's Cell location placed on the booking sheet.
classification level, housing restrictions and housing
X
assignments.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Has policy, but in practice prisoners will be
transported to an appropriate facility.
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a
medical evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had 501
any communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of
communicable diseases, including but not limited to X
tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other special
medical problems identified by the health authority.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or screening
device. X
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES Has policy, but in practice prisoners will be
transported to an appropriate facility.
There are written policies and procedures for the X
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered
inmates.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of 505
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X
earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of
X
the inmate or others.
There are provisions for transfer of such inmates to a
medical facility for diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of
such suspected mental disorder, pursuant to Section 1209, X
Title 15, CCR.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
There are written policies and procedures, which provide for
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to X
be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt
operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from
other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and 192
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates X
and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 521
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231
X
2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that
results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to self or others.
There are written policies and procedures, written by the
facility administrator in cooperation with the responsible X
physician, governing safety cell use.
Safety cells are not used for punishment or as a substitute for
X
treatment.
Placement requires the approval of the facility manager or
X
watch commander, or a designated physician.
There are written procedures that assure necessary nutrition
X
and fluids are administered.
Inmates are allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or are
provided with a “safety garment” to provide for personal
X
privacy unless risks to the inmate's safety or facility security
are documented.
Direct visual observation is conducted at least twice every Reviewed 10 safety cells observation logs,
30 minutes and is documented. some checks went past the required time
X
requirements. However, not to the level of
non-compliance.
Continued retention of inmate is reviewed a minimum of
every eight hours by the facility manager or watch X
commander, or a designated physician.
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A medical assessment is secured within 12 hours of
placement in this cell or at the next daily sick call, whichever
X
is earliest, and medical clearance for continued retention is
secured every 24 hours thereafter.
A mental health opinion on placement and retention is
secured within 24 hours of placement. X
520
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL
The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 X
2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat to their
own safety or the safety of others due to their state of
intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates in sobering Reviewed 15 sobering cells observation logs.
cells conducted no less than every half hour and is Some checks went past the required time
X
documented. requirements. However, not to the level of
non-compliance.
An evaluation by a medical staff person or by custody staff,
pursuant to written medical procedures in accordance with
X
Section 1213 of these regulations, occurs whenever any
inmate is retained in a sobering cell for more than six hours.
Such inmates are removed from the sobering cell when they
are able to continue with processing. X
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 506
INMATES Has policy, but in practice prisoners will be
X transported to an appropriate facility.
There are written procedures for identification and
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates.
A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours when
an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be developmentally
X
disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511
Restraint devices for this purpose are not used
There are written policies and procedures for the use of at this facility.
restraint devices that include: X
The remainder of the text of the regulation has
been deleted.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Force is not used.
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS
Policy and procedures describe the use of reasonable force to
X
collect blood specimens, salvia samples, or thumb/palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide such
and refuse written or oral requests to do so. Policies and
procedures address:
Note: Reference PC § 296
The use of reasonable force is preceded by documented
efforts to secure voluntary compliance, including
advisement of the legal obligation to provide the X
specimen, sample or impression and the consequences
of failing to do so.
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Facility watch commander authorization is obtained
X
prior to use of reasonable force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction,
the extraction is audio and videotaped and retained by
X
the department, as required by statute.
1062 VISITING 137
X
Facility administrator has developed and implemented
written policies and procedures for inmate visiting.
Sentenced inmates are allowed at least two visits totaling at 1042
least one hour per week. X Facility is operating as a temporary holding
facility. No sentenced inmates are detained.
Visitation procedures include provisions for visitation by
X
minor children of the inmate.
The plan includes a schedule that assures non-sentenced
detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar
X
day following arrest.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 189
Facility is operating as a temporary holding
The facility administrator has developed written policies and X facility.
procedures for inmate correspondence. The policy and
procedures provide that:
There is no limitation placed on the volume of mail an
X
inmate may send or receive.
Correspondence may be read where there is a valid security
X
reason and the facility manager or designee approves.
Jail staff does not review inmate correspondence to or from
state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or
holder of public office, and the Board of State and
X
Community Corrections; however, jail staff may open and
inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash,
checks, or money orders in the presence of the inmate.
Confidential correspondence with the facility administrator
X
and/or manager is permitted.
Inmates without funds are permitted at least two postage-
X
paid letters each week to family and friends.
Inmates without funds are permitted unlimited postage-paid
correspondence with his/her attorney and the courts. X
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 186
Facility is operating as a temporary holding
X
Table games and/or television are available to inmates. facility.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, AND 180
PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS Facility is operating as a temporary holding
facility.
There is a written plan to make available a daily newspaper
X
in general circulation, including a non-English language
publication, to assure reasonable access to interested
inmates.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 147
There are written policies and procedures that allow
X
reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone
calls required by Section 851.5 PC.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS
There are written policies and procedures to ensure that X
inmates have access to the courts. Such access shall consist
of the following:
Unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063(f) of these 189
X
regulations.
Confidential consultation with attorneys. 141
X
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 182
Posted
There are written policies and procedures for the Facility is operating as a temporary holding
X
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to facility.
non-sentenced inmates to orient a newly received inmate at
the time of placement in a living area.
The program shall be published. X
The program shall include, but not be limited to: X
Rules and disciplinary proceedings; X
Visiting rules; X
Availability of personal care items; X
Availability of reading and recreational materials;
X
and,
Medical/mental health procedures; and, X
Voting, including registration.
X
1071 VOTING (Applicable to sentenced inmate workers.) 181
Facility is operating as a temporary holding
Facilities holding sentenced inmate workers have written facility.
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar allows X
qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections
pursuant to the elections code.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 140
Facility is operating as a temporary holding
There are written policies and procedures to provide facility.
X
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 142 & 1073
(Applicable to facilities having inmate workers and/or Facility is operating as a temporary holding
prisoners who are held for “safekeeping.”) facility.
X
Any inmate may appeal and resolve grievances relating to
any condition of confinement. There are written policies and
procedures that include:
A grievance form or instructions for registering a
X
grievance.
Resolution at lowest appropriate staff level. X
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Provisions for resolving questions of jurisdiction within
X
the facility.
Provisions for appeal to next level of review. X
Written reasons for denial at each level of review. X
Provisions for response in a reasonable time limit. 3 days
X
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) 188
Discipline is not administered at this facility.
There are written policies and procedures for inmate
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy stating
X
that discipline is not administered in the facility. If
discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 and
1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.)
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x
DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not securely detained within the
secure perimeter of the jail.
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X
provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a
Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION
N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11)
DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS
OFFENDERS
Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type X
juveniles are not to be held in secure detention.
Reference: WIC 206 & 207
Number of violations:0
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners. X
Reference: WIC 208
Number of violations:0
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL
(SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION)
During the previous calendar year, minors are securely
X
detained for a period not to exceed six hours.
Number of violations:0
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B)
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
X
Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in
temporary custody address:
suicide risk and prevention; X 240.24 (b)
use of restraints; X 240.24 (c)
emergency medical assistance and services; and, X 240.24 (d)
prohibiting use of discipline. 240.24 (a)
X
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
X
The following are made available to all minors held in
temporary custody:
access to toilets and washing facilities;
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one snack upon request during term of temporary
custody if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) X
hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment;
access to drinking water; X
privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or
X
lawyer;
blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the
X
comfort of the minor; and,
his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is
X
required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND 240.24 (f)
ADULT PRISONERS
Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or
X
sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles and
adults confined in the facility.
Reference: WIC 208
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, 240.24 (f) 1.
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained
in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant,
X
side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent
sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY 240.24 (h)
Minors are held in secure custody in a law enforcement
facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense
X
described by WIC § 602, is at least 14 years of age, and
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others.
Reference: WIC 207.1 (d) 1
Factors to be considered when determining if the minor 240.24 (h) 5.
presents a serious security risk to self or others are: age,
maturity and delinquent history; severity of offense for
which taken into custody; minor’s behavior; availability of
X
staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the
minor; and, age, type and number of other individuals
detained at the facility.
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY
While in secure custody, a minor may be locked in a room or
other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or otherwise X
reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and
protect the minor and others from harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 240.24 (k) 1.
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
X
Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes:
Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and,
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documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at 240.24 (k) 2.
least once every 30 minutes.
X
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E)
Males and females are not placed in the same locked 240.24 (k) 3.
room unless they are under constant direct visual
X
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 240.24 (j)
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
X
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked
enclosure are not secured to a stationary object for more
than 60 minutes unless no locked enclosure is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor’s safety X
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter is approved by a X
supervisor and documented.
The decision to secure a minor to a stationary object for
longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter is
X
based on the best interests of the minor.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- 240.24 (n)
SECURE CUSTODY
X
Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct
visual observation by staff of the law enforcement
facility.
Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic
X
devices does not replace direct visual observation.
Entry and release times are documented and available for Available.
review. X
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 533
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
X
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be
obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any other intoxicating substance by any
substance, to the extent that they are unable to care for
themselves.
Supervision includes safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the
X
actual time of each personal observation documented.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A 240.24 (c)
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and X
the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
or a minor in custody.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 3620
FACILITY NAME: Costa Mesa City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
06/06/2018
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2) No holding cells. There is a fixed bench located in
X the booking area. Remainder of the regulation was
deleted from this checklist.
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with individual X
compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (2.4) There is a rise in the floor along two sides (length)
of the cell, falls within regulations.
X
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate X
Contain toilet
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain X
Adequate visual observation X
Padding recommended
4-73: Padding required X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
X
Available in booking/reception
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) A large safe is located in the control room.
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) Telephones are located in each cell and in the
receiving/booking area.
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No cells of this type in the facility. Remainder of
the regulation was deleted from this checklist.
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
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Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) Applies to cells 1-6.
X
A capacity of more than 2 persons
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
X
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate
Toilet and washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X
76" mattress X
Safety Cells (2.5) Two safety cells; one is larger than the other.
X
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of
8 feet X
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) X
Equipped with solid security door and view panel X Larger cell has pass-through port in door.
Padded floor, door and walls X
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light
X
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) Inmate worker housing.
X
Capacity of 4-50 inmates
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
X
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked X Single bunked; ceiling over 10 feet high.
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio X
4-73: Drinking fountain
X
Showers (3.4) Shower in each dayroom for multiple cells and one
off inmate worker dorm area.
X
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
Lighting (3.6)
X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision There are two lights in the dayroom area which
X
provide sufficient lighting for night use.
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained X
through an adequate heating and cooling system
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dayrooms (2.9)
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories X
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II
and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I
Exercise Area (2.10)
Available in Type II and III facilities X
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11)
Available in Type II and III facilities
X
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17) Inmates eat in cells.
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more) X
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18)
X
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
X
facilities
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink
Storage Space (2.21)
X
Adequate space available
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) There is a one-way audio monitoring system in
place; only staff can initiate contact. 1963
standards read: It is important to have an inter-
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting
communication system connecting the security
staff in a central control
areas with the control desk so that staff can be
alerted instantly if difficulty occurs within the jail.
X
Such an installation is vital in connection with the
detention of women and juveniles.
It is the practice of the department to have the
audio devices activated when there are inmates in
the cells. This allows constant audio supervision.
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
X
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3620
FACILITY: Costa Mesa City Jail TYPE: I RC: 32
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
06/06/2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Booking Enclosures - 2 - - - 4.3’ x 6.3’ - - - - -
1 & 2
Notes: processing enclosures; no seating; not counted as holding cells; fixed benches available in booking area
- Sobering 1963 1 - (6) (6) 7.5 x 16.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Prior LASE listed RC as 8, however, it is limited to 6 by the square footage; raised floor area along both sides of cell that falls
within the regulations.
- Safety 1963 1 - (1) (1) 6.0’ x 7.5’ 11.5’ 1 - - - -
- Safety 1963 1 - (1) (1) 7.5’ x 10.5’ x 11.5’ 1 - - - -
Notes: pass-through in door
HOUSING – camera mounted in each cell – monitors in control; one-way audio
Trusty Dorm 1963 1 6 8 8 16.0’ x 27.0’ x 1 - 1 - 1
11.5’
Notes: phone in dorm; table for 10
1 & 2 Multiple 1963 2 4 4 8+ 17.6’ x 21.0’ x 1 - 1 1 1
11.5’
Notes: Shower in dayroom area; table for 4 in dayroom; linear design unit with common dayroom; each cell has phone; barred fronts;
punch-outs in pan-bottom bunks. Inmate workers quarters (2004).
3 & 4 Multiple 1963 2 4 4 8+ 17.0’ x 22.6’ x 1 - 1 1 1
11.5’
Notes: Shower in dayroom area; table for 4 in dayroom; linear design unit with common dayroom; each cell has phone; barred fronts;
punch-outs in pan-bottom bunks. Inmate workers quarters (2004).
5 & 6 Multiple 1963 2 4 4 8+ 17.0’ x 22.6’ x 1 - 1 1 1
11.5’
Notes: Shower in dayroom area; table for 4 in dayroom; linear design unit with common dayroom; each cell has phone; barred fronts;
punch-outs in pan-bottom bunks.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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