BSCC
Placer County, Juvenile Hall (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7400
FACILITY NAME: Placer County Juvenile Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: JH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Joseph Netemeyer, Superintendent; Melanie Esque, Assistant Superintendent;
FIELD REPRESENTATIVES: Craigus Thompson DATE: December 13, 2017
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1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION 12/19/2017
OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS
X
(A) County building inspection by agency designated by the
Board of Supervisors to approve building safety;
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 8/10/2017
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section X
13146.1 (a) and (b);
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with NH 11/29/2017 EH 12/21/2017
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; X M/MH 11/27/2017
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of 1/15/2017
X
educational services and facilities as required in Section 1370;
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Welfare 3/2/2017
X
and Institutions Code
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section 229 1/30/2018
of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation
Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and X
Institutions Code.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS The elements of this regulation are covered in the
The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a letter CPO letter, dated 11/29/2017.
certifying that each employee has been appointed and are X
qualified pursuant to the requirements of this regulation.
The facility adheres to the minimum standards for the The agency is in compliance with STC selection
selection and training requirements in PC 6035 (STC and training requirements per the most recent
compliant) as well as ensures a medical, psychological and STC monitoring.
X
records check are completed. Contract employees, volunteers
and other non-employees shall also have appropriate
qualifications and clearance.
1321 STAFFING 4.100
a) There are an adequate number of personnel to carry out We reviewed a variety of documents including
the facility program, to provide for safety and security of X safety checks records, grievances, disciplinary
minors and staff and meet established standards and actions, incidents reports, shift schedules and
regulations. rosters. Review of these documents revealed
compliance with this regulation.
b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no required service We found no indication that staffing was
X
is denied. insufficient at the time of the inspection.
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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c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to A Supervisor is assigned to each shift. In the
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. Supervisor’s absence, a “Lead” officer is
X
identified on the roster and assumes the
Supervisor’s role.
d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who is A Supervisor or “Lead” is identified on the roster.
responsible for all the operations and activities and has
X
completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course
and PC 832 training.
e) There is as least one staff member present on each living Staff is always present in occupied housing units.
X
unit whenever there are minor(s) in the unit.
f) The facility has sufficient food services personnel Adequate kitchen staff is present.
relative to the number and security of units including
X
staff to plan menus, provide kitchen supervision, direct
food preparation, train staff and maintain records.
g) The facility has administrative, clerical, recreational, Adequate support staff is present and custody
medical dental, mental health building maintenance and staff are not distracted by support duties.
other support staff for the efficient management of the X
facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff are not
diverted from supervising youth.
h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules and unit log books were
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to reviewed to verify compliance with this
temporary variations in staff assignments, to meet special X regulation.
program needs.
Juvenile halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): Population at the time of the inspection was 15
youths, 11 males, and 4 females. Review of
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one wide- X documentation revealed staffing ratios are met at
awake youth supervision staff member is on duty for all times.
each 10 youth in detention.
(B) During hours that youth are confined to their room
for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth
X
supervision staff member is on duty for each 30 youth
in detention.
(C) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members are on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has X
been made for immediate backup support services for
emergencies.
(D) At least one youth supervision staff member is on
duty who is the same gender as youth who are housed in
X
the facility.
(E) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties
such as administration, supervision of personnel,
academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or
X
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff This facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile
ratio): Hall. The balance of this regulation has been
deleted from the checklist.
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake X
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each
10 youth in detention.
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Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio): This facility is not a Camp. The balance of this
regulation has been deleted from the checklist.
(B) During the hours when youth are awake, there is a
minimum of one wide-awake youth supervision staff X
member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp
population.
1322 CHILD SUPERVISION STAFF The elements of this regulation are covered in the
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING CPO letter dated 11/29/17.
CPO certification letter has been received and addresses the X
elements of Section 1320).
(A) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each staff member Formal orientation process exists within the
X
is properly oriented to his/her duties. Policy and procedure manual.
(B) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of New staff receives 80 hours of Introductory
youth, each youth supervision staff member receives a X Training which far exceeds the minimum
minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation. required hours for this regulation.
(C) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision
of youth, each youth supervision staff member successfully
X
completes the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections
Officer Core Course pursuant to PC 6035.
(D) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer, staff
shall complete PC 830 training. X
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY On-site review indicates that all youth
supervisory staff receive site-specific life safety
Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at least one training during orientation.
wide-awake person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board of State and X
Community Corrections for general fire and life safety and
who is also trained in procedures that relate specifically to the
facility.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL County of Placer
Juvenile Detention Facility
(A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, at a X Policy, Procedures and Operations Manual was
minimum, addresses all regulations that are applicable to the provided prior to on-site inspection.
facility.
(B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all 2.600
employees.
X Policy and Procedure manual is available to staff
electronically and hard copies are in each housing
unit.
(C) The manual is administratively reviewed at a minimum Manual was administratively reviewed and
X
every two years, and updated as necessary. updated on August 26, 2016.
(D) The records relating to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations are accessible to the Board of X
State and Community Corrections.
The manual includes: 3.300, 4.200
a) Table of organization, including channels of X
communications and description of job classifications;
b) Responsibility of the probation department, purpose of 3.300
programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile
Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or
X
Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility
programs;
c) Responsibilities of all employees; X Section 4
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d) Initial orientation and training program for employees; 4.150
X
New staff 80 Hr. Orientation.
e) Initial orientation, including safety and security issues,
for support staff, contract employees, school and medical X
staff, program providers and volunteers;
f) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics and
communication systems to ensure: efficient operation of
the facility; care of minors; maintenance of minors’
X
records; providing information to the court and those
authorized by the court or by law, release of information
regarding youth;
g) Ethical responsibilities; X 4.750
h) A non-discrimination provision that provides that all 16.100
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access
to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and
benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to
discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, X
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical
disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or
classification decisions based solely on any of the above
mentioned categories;
i) Storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical 10.200
X
agents used in the facility.
j) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal eligibility 12.360
information and enrollment of eligible youth. X
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN 6.210, 6.250, 6.300
The fire safety plan includes: X
a) A fire prevention plan as part of the manual policy and
procedure;
b) Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff All monthly fire and life safety inspections for the
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; X current inspection cycle were reviewed and
verified during this inspection.
c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC 13146.1 Most recent inspection: August 10, 2017
X
(a) and (b).
d) An evacuation plan; X 6.350
e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least quarterly; 6.350
All fire drills for the current inspection cycle were
reviewed and verified during this inspection.
However, technical assistance was provided
regarding documentation of fire drills.
Suggestions were made to include the number of
youth and staff present at the time of the fire drill.
Also, suggested to include the fire drill start and
finish times to the fire drill documentation log.
f) A written plan for the emergency housing of minors in 6.350
X
the case of fire; and,
g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local
fire department. X
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1326 SECURITY REVIEW 7.100
The facility administrator annually reviews, evaluates, and Most recent review: 12/4/17 completed by
documents security reviews. The review and evaluation Superintendent Joseph Netemeyer.
X
address the internal and external security, including, but not
limited to: key control, security equipment and related
training.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Section 6.000
Emergency policies and procedures include but are not Staff annual review of emergency procedures is
limited to: escape, disturbances, and taking of hostages; accomplished through staff annual review of the
civil disturbances; fire and natural disasters; periodic testing policy and procedure manual. However, we
of emergency equipment; storage, issue and use of chemical X suggest including a separate emergency
agents, related security devices, and weapons and procedure review line to the current department
ammunition, where applicable; emergency evacuation plans; policy acknowledgement form to verify those
and, an annual review of emergency procedures for all youth specific emergency procedures are reviewed
supervision staff. annually.
1328 SAFETY CHECKS 11.300, 11.325
Direct visual observation of each youth at least every 15 Reviewed facility safety checks for the months of
minutes when youth are asleep or in their rooms, confined in July 2016, November 2016, and April 2017.
holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. All Review of safety check documents and policy
safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the and procedure manual reveals compliance with
X
check is completed. this regulation. However, technical assistance was
provided to help develop some consistency with
documentation of security checks with regards to
youth being clearly identified as in and/or out of
their rooms.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 8.000
The facility has a comprehensive written suicide prevention
X
program developed by the health administrator, mental health
director and facility administrator that includes, but is not
limited to:
(A) Suicide prevention training, which may include training Facility staff receive suicide prevention training
provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation and as part of their initial orientation and through the
Training and Standards and Training for Corrections X Juvenile Correctional Core training. In addition,
Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035. CFMG provides an annual four-hour training for
all staff.
(B) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 12.100
confinement and prior to housing assignment.
X
Medical checklist and mental health
questionnaire at intake.
(C) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting 8.000
officers, facility staff, family members, medical and mental X
health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(D) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. X 8.000
(E) Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 8.000
Review of documentation provided revealed
adequate supervision of youth placed on suicide
X
watch. However, we suggest youth on suicide
watch participating in normal programming
outside of their room be documented every 15
minutes rather than every 5 minutes.
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(F) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and 8.000
X
procedures.
(G) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts. X 8.000
(H) Critical incident debriefing. 8.000
X
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS No legal actions to report this inspection cycle.
The facility submits a letter of notification to the Board of
State and Community Corrections on each legal action X
pertaining to conditions of confinement filed against person
or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY No in-custody deaths to report this inspection
OF A MINOR WHILE DETAINED cycle.
(A) The administrator of the facility provides the Board of X
State and Community Corrections a copy of the death in
custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General under
Government Code Section 12525 within 10 days.
(B) Written policy and procedures assure a medical and 7.300
operational review of each in-custody death. The review
team includes the facility administrator and/or the facility
X
manager; the health administrator; the responsible 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
X
standing in loco parentis, in the event of a serious illness,
injury or death.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 7.400
Population and profile survey reports are submitted to the BSCC data verified.
Board of State and Community Corrections within 10 X
working days after the end of each reporting period, in a
format provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Facility has not been crowded during this
inspection cycle.
(A) The number of youth detained in a living unit has N/A X
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
X
BSCC since the last inspection (N/A if no to the above).
(C) The facility is under an approved suitability plan (N/A if
no to the above). X
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES 12.100
X
Written policies and procedures for admittance of youth Review of documentation provided revealed
include the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430. compliance with this regulation.
a) In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a telephone,
in accordance with the provisions of Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 627 (two completed telephone X
calls [parent/guardian and attorney] within an hour, at the
public expense).
b) The juvenile hall has established written criteria for 12.250
X
detention.
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c) The juvenile camp has included policies and procedures Not a Camp
that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay and
has developed program guidelines that include written X
screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the
program.
d) Juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that 12.110
advise any committed youth of the estimated length of
X
his/her stay.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES 13.000
Written policies and procedures for release of youth in X Review of documentation provided revealed
custody provide for: compliance with this regulation.
a) Verification of identity/release papers;
b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; X
c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; X
d) Notification to the facility health care provider in
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these X
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and,
e) Notification of school staff. X
f) Notification of facility mental health personnel. X 13.100, 13.200
There are written policy and procedures for furlough of
minors from custody. X
1352 CLASSIFICATION 12.200
Written policies and procedures on classification of youth for X
the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility
provide for:
a) The safety of the youth, facility staff, and the public by
placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing
X
and program settings and housing assignments consider
the need for single, double, or dormitory assignment;
b) Consideration of facility populations and physical design
X
of the facility;
c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the facility; X
d) Periodic classification reviews. X
e) Provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from 12.150, 16.100
the general population or assign youth to a single
occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry,
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical X
disability, or HIV status. (This section does not prohibit
staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at
the youth's specific request or in accordance with title 15
regulations regarding separation).
1353 ORIENTATION 12.150
Written policies and procedures require an orientation for Review of documentation provided revealed
youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and compliance with this regulation. The Youth
X
verbal information are provided. Provisions are made to Handbook is provided to each youth. Although
provide accessible orientation information to all detained each youth receives a hand book with facility
youth including those with disabilities, limited English rules, we suggest posting the facility rules in each
proficiency, or limited literacy. The orientation includes: housing unit dayroom.
a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; X
b) Grievance procedures; X
c) Access to legal services; X
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d) Access to health care services; X
e) Access to counseling services; X
f) Access to religious services; X
g) Access to educational services; X
h) Information on the court process; X
i) Housing assignments; X
j) Availability of personal care items and opportunity for
X
personal hygiene;
k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; X
l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and
X
activities;
m) Use of restraints and chemical agents; X
n) Use of force; X
o) Emergency and evacuation procedures. X
p) Non-discrimination policy. 12.150, 16.100
X
1354 SEPARATION 14.100
There are written policies and procedures for the separation of After review of documentation, current practices
youth for reasons that include, but are not limited to, medical X are in line with SB 1143. However, policy and
and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary procedure manual needs to be updated to be in
consequences and protective custody. line with SB 1143. Will continue to work with
Management to ensure policy reflects SB 1143.
Youth who are separated are not denied normal privileges
available at the facility, except to accomplish the objectives of X
the segregation.
When the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15,
X
Section 1390 shall apply.
A daily review of separated youth to determine whether
separation remains necessary. X
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 12.350
(A) Written policies and procedures require that assessments Reviewed six (6) youth files at the facility.
X
and plans be developed within 40 days after admission, for Review of documentation provided revealed
youth who are held for a period of 30 days or more. The compliance with this regulation.
assessment and plan shall be documented.
1) The assessment is a statement of the minor’s
problems, which includes:
2) Identification of substance abuse history, education, X
vocational, counseling, and family reunification
needs.
(B) The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated
minors includes written documentation that provides for:
X
1) Objectives and time frames for the resolution of
problems identified in the assessment; and,
2) A plan for meeting the objectives that includes a
description of program resources needed and individuals X
responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented.
(C) Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan
documents:
1) Periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the X
objectives, including periodic review and discussion
of the plan with the youth;
2) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to existing
resources, that is completed prior to the minor being X
released; and,
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3) Contact with the Regional Center for the
Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Section
X
1413.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES 12.350
Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate
counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and X
procedures include:
Assisting with personal problems or needs that may
arise;
Assisting the youth requesting contact with parents,
attorney, clergyman, probation officer, or other public X
official; and,
Providing services as appropriate to the population
housed in the facility, and may include: substance abuse,
family crisis and reunification, counseling, public health X
and mental health services.
1357 USE OF FORCE 10.100
There are written policies and procedures for the use of force, X Reviewed five (5) use of force reports. Review of
which may include chemical agents. reports provided revealed compliance with this
regulation.
Policy indicates that force is not applied as punishment,
X
discipline, or treatment.
a) There are policy statements that: A continuum of force is documented in policy.
1. Define the term “force” and address the escalation
and appropriate level of force, emphasizing the need
X
to avoid the use of force whenever possible and
using only that force necessary to ensure the safety
of minors and others;
2. Describe the requirements for staff to report the use
of force and to take action to stop the inappropriate X
use of force;
3. Define the role, notification, and follow up
procedures of medical and mental health staff X
concerning the use of force; and
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 X
application; signs or symptoms that should result in
immediate referral to medical or mental health
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 procedure; a system for X
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, Chemical agent OC spray is used at the Facility.
and non-lethal force that may, or may not, be used in Technical assistance was provided regarding
X
the facility; documenting start and end times for youth
decontamination showers.
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2. The limitations regarding the use of force on 11.350
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code
X
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 222; and,
3. A standardized format, time period, and procedure All staff participating in use of force incidents are
for reporting the use of force, including the reporting required to submit an incident report.
X
requirements of management and line staff.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 10.300
Note: The provisions of this regulation do not apply to the
use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when Per policy, acceptable restraint devices are
used to restrain youth for movement or transportation. handcuffs, leg irons, waist chains, and soft
restraints such as padded belts and padded cuffs.
a) Written policies and procedures govern the use of
restraint devices. The policies address: known medical
X
conditions that would contraindicate certain restraint
devices and/or techniques; acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
medical/mental health referral; availability of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; protective
housing of restrained youth; provision for hydration and
sanitation needs; exercising of extremities.
b) Physical restraints are utilized only when it appears less Reviewed five (5) incident reports. Review of
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling X reports revealed compliance with this regulation.
the disordered behavior.
1) Restraints are used only for those youth who present
an immediate danger to themselves or others, who
exhibit behavior that results in the destruction of
X
property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted
physical harm. The circumstances leading to the use
of restraints are documented.
c) Youth are placed in restraints only with the approval of
the facility manager or designee. The facility manager
X
may delegate authority to place a minor in restraints to a
physician.
Reasons for continued retention in restraints are reviewed
X
and documented a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and
retention is secured as soon as possible, but no later than
two hours from the time of placement. The youth is X
medically cleared for continued retention at least every
three hours after the initial medical opinion.
A mental health consultation to assess the need for
mental health treatment is secured as soon as possible,
X
but in no case longer than four hours from the time of
placement.
d) Continuous direct visual supervision is conducted and
documented to ensure that the restraints are properly X
employed and to ensure the well-being of the youth.
Observations of the youth’s behavior and any staff
interventions are documented at least every 15 minutes, X
with actual time recorded.
All youth in restraint devices are housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained minors, with X
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 X
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 Welfare
X
and Institutions Code Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES No safety room in this facility. The balance of
this regulation has been deleted from the
X
Written policies and procedures govern the use of safety checklist.
rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 460A.1.13.
1360 SEARCHES 15.100
X
Written policies and procedures govern the search of youth,
the facility, and visitors.
Searches are conducted to insure the safety and security of the
facility and to provide for the safety and security of the X
public, visitors, youth, and staff.
Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a form of
discipline or punishment. Searches are conducted in a manner
X
that preserves privacy and dignity of the person being
searched.
Written procedures address each of the following:
Intake searches; Searching youth who are returning from
activities outside of the living unit, court, another facility,
X
or visiting; Facility searches; Searches of visitors; and,
Cross-gender and transgender youth searches.
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 11.100
There are written policies and procedures allowing any youth X
to appeal and have grievances resolved relating to any
condition of confinement.
The policies and procedures include: 11.100 C.
a) A grievance form and instructions that include provisions
for the youth to have free access to the form; Reviewed all submitted grievances for this
current inspection cycle. Review of grievances
provided revealed compliance with this
X regulation. However, BSCC strongly
recommends improving timeliness for responses
to youth grievances. BSCC also recommends
allowing staff identified in a youth grievance an
opportunity to write a response to said
grievance.
b) The option for youth to confidentially file the grievance
or deliver the form to any youth care supervision staff X
working in the facility.
c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate
X
staff level;
d) Provision for a prompt review and response to grievances BSCC strongly recommends improving
within a specified time limit; X timeliness for responses to youth grievances
during the next inspection cycle.
Youth may elect to be present to explain their
version of the grievance to a person not directly
X
involved in the circumstances that led to the
grievance.
Provision for a staff representative approved by the
X
facility administrator to assist the youth.
e) Provision for a written response to the grievance which
X
includes the reasons for the decisions;
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
f) A system which provides that any appeal of a grievance
shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the X
circumstances which led to the grievance; and,
Concerns of parent, guardians, staff or other parties are
addressed and documented within a specified time frame,
X
whether or not those concerns are associated with a grievance.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 11.500
A written report of all incidents, which resulted in physical Reviewed ten (10) incident reports. Review of
harm, serious threat of physical harm, or death to an reports provided revealed compliance with this
X
employee or a youth of a juvenile facility, or other person(s), regulation.
is maintained. Such written records are prepared by staff and
submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 12.800
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS Use of force to gather specimens is prohibited.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and
X
procedures describe the use reasonable force to collect DNA
samples from individuals who are required to provide such
samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code
Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
Policy and procedures address:
Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary
compliance, including an advisement of the legal X
obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
Documentation of supervisory knowledge of the above
X
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 X
statutes applicable to your department.)
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM 16.200
The County Board of Education provides for the
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in X
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer or designee.
Policies and procedures ensure communication and
coordination between educators and probation staff.
Facility Manager shall request an annual review of the Annual review was completed 1/15/17.
education program by the superintendent of schools. This
annual review of each required element of the program from
the Superintendent of Schools has been received along with a
report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and
corrective action needed to achieve compliance. This review X
cannot be delegated to the site principal or any other court
school staff member. It can however be contracted to a
qualified outside agency. Upon completion, the facility
manager will review each item with the person designated by
the school and take any corrective action as needed
General Education Development preparation shall be made
X
available to all eligible youth.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do
not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the X
CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code.
The facility school program complies with the State School daily schedule reviewed and verified
Education Code (Note: The Education Code currently during inspection.
requires a 240-minute school day.) Youth are delivered to X
their educational program so as not to interfere with the time
afforded the minimum instruction day.
School discipline is integrated into the facility’s overall
behavioral management plan, with school staff advised of
X
administrative decisions that may affect the educational
programming.
Expulsion/suspension follows the due process safeguards in
the education code, including the rights of students with X
special needs.
Policies and procedures address the rights of any student who
X
has continuing difficulty completing the school day.
There are provisions for individuals with special needs that
include educational instruction for youth in high security or
other special units, compliance with applicable statutes for X
special education, and, provision for non-English speaking
youth and those with limited English speaking skills.
Youths are enrolled in school no later than three (3) days after
X
admission.
The school conducts an educational screening and completes
X
an education plan within 5 days.
If a youth is detained, the school requests the youths records
from his/her prior school to ensure that the educational plan is
X
appropriate.
1371 RECREATION, PROGRAMS AND EXERCISE 16.300
a) There are policies and procedures for recreation and Review of documentation provided revealed
exercise of youth with the intent to maximize the time X compliance with this regulation.
youth are out of their rooms/off their bunks.
Also, reviewed unit log books as well as posted
daily schedules.
b) There is the opportunity for a minimum of three hours of Review of unit log books revealed compliance
recreation, programs and exercise 3 hours a day during with this regulation.
the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday and X
other non-school days. At least one hour shall be an
outdoor activity.
c) The recreation and exercise schedule is posted in the Verified during inspection walkthrough of the
X
living units. facility.
d) Recreation shall include the opportunity for at least one
hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as
reading, television, radio, music games etc. The X
activities are supervised and include orientation and
coaching of youth.
e) Programs shall include social awareness programs as
X
outlined in Section 1378.
f) All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at
X
least one hour of large muscle activity each day.
g) That one hour of exercise is suspended only upon a
written finding by the administrator/manager that the
X
youth represents a threat to the safety and security of the
facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
h) The administrator/manager may suspend for a period not
to exceed 24 hours access to recreation and programs X
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM 16.400
The facility administrator provides access for voluntary Review of daily schedule revealed youth can
participation in religious services and/or religious counseling X participate in alternative programming during the
at least once a week. A youth is allowed to participate in scheduled religious program time.
other program activities if he/she elects not to participate in
religious programs.
Religious programs provide for: religious services,
availability of clergy, and availability of religious diets. X
1373 WORK PROGRAM 16.500
There are written policies and procedures for assigning youths
to work programs, which are meaningful, constructive, and X
related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of
responsibility.
1374 VISITING 16.600
X
There are written policies and procedures for visiting that Review of visitation logs revealed compliance
include provision for special visits. with this regulation.
Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or persons
standing in loco parentis, at reasonable times. Opportunity X
for visiting is at least two hours per week.
Visits are supervised, but conversations are not monitored
unless there is a security or safety need. X
1375 CORRESPONDENCE 16.700
X
There are written policies and procedures for correspondence Staff and youth interviewed revealed compliance
which ensure: with this regulation.
a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth
X
may send or receive;
b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per week
X
postage-free;
c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state and
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of
public office, and the Board of State and Community
X
Corrections; however, authorized facility staff may open
and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and
in the presence of the youth; and,
d) Incoming and outgoing mail, other than confidential
correspondence described above, may be read by staff
only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility
X
safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is
jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 16.800
There are written policies and procedures to provide youth X Staff and youth interviewed revealed compliance
with access to telephone communications. with this regulation.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES 16.900
X
Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to have access
to the courts and legal services include:
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys
X
and their authorized representatives;
b) Provision for confidential consultation with attorneys;
X
and,
c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence and cost
free telephone access as appropriate. X
1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM 16.1100, 16.1300
The County Board of Education or the Chief Probation A variety of programs are available, most of
Officer provides programs designed to promote social which are taught and facilitated by detention staff
awareness and reduce recidivism. The programs consider the in conjunction with the mental health counselor.
X
needs of male and female youth and may include: victim
awareness; conflict resolution; anger management; parenting Staff indicates that the Positive Behavior
skills; appropriate gender specific programming; juvenile Interventions and Supports program has resulted
justice; self-esteem; building effective decision making skills; in a significant decrease in behavior issues with
and, other topics that suit the needs of the youth. youth.
The agency responsible for providing the programs conducts Annual review completed 12/1/17.
a written annual review to ensure that the program content is
X
current, consistent and relevant to the population.
1390 DISCIPLINE 14.200
There are written policies and procedures for the discipline of Current policy and procedures are within
X
minors that promote acceptable behavior. compliance of this regulation. However, I will
continue to work with Management to ensure
policy and procedures are in line with SB 1143.
Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level that
X
promotes the desired behavior.
Discipline does not include corporal punishment, group
punishment, physical or psychological degradation or X
deprivation of the following:
a) Bed and clothing; X
b) Daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and
X
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
c) Full nutrition; X
d) Contact with parent or attorney; X
e) Exercise; X
f) Medical services and counseling; X
g) Religious services; X
h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; X
i) The right to send and receive mail; and, X
j) Education. X
There are established rules of conduct and disciplinary Youth interviewed were familiar with the facility
penalties to guide the conduct of youth. The rules and rules.
penalties, which include both major violations and youth
violations, are simply and affirmatively stated and are
X
available to all youth. Provisions are made to provide
accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited
English proficiency or limited literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 14.200
There are written policies and procedures for the Current policy and procedures are within
X
administration of discipline that include: compliance of this regulation. However, I will
continue to work with Management to ensure
policy and procedures are in line with SB 1143.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline
X
for violation of rules;
b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to any youth; X
c) Definition of major and minor rule violations and their
X
consequences, due process requirements;
d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally by
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct or
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be X
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of
review and appeal to a supervisor;
e) Major rule violations may include withdrawal from
group activities for 24 hours or more or extension of time
X
in custody. Major rule violations and the discipline
process shall be documented and require the following:
Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; X
Hearing by a person who is not a party to the
X
incident;
Opportunity for the youth to be heard, present
X
evidence and testimony;
Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in the
X
hearing process; and,
Provision for administrative review. X
Violations that result in a removal from camp or
commitment program, but not a return to court will
X
follow the due process provisions in subsection (e)
above.
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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: 7400
FACILITY NAME: Placer County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: X 2001: 2003: x OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE: December 14, 2017
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) Units A, B, C = 20 youths.
Max unit = 15 youths.
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
✓
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with Currently unit A is used as youth game room. Unit
the number of minors housed. B is use for youth classroom. Unit C is used for
housing general population youth.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) Dry rooms in units A, B, C.
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)
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)
✓
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 for no
more than 15 minors (NA camps).
✓
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)
✓
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.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. ✓
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) School is currently being held in unit B. There are
✓ no dedicated classrooms, as allowed by CYA at
the time of construction (pre-1998 standards).
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 Staff remain on each unit were youth are present.
allows for immediate response to emergencies. ✓
Safety Room (1.13)
✓
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).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same
room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier. ✓
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Visiting Space (1.17) There are visiting rooms in the Max unit and group
visiting is held in the dining room.
✓
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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)
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)
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.
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)
Showers provide tempered water and are available on 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. ✓
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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)
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: 7400
FACILITY: Placer County Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: 78
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson DATE: December 14, 2017
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* COMMENTS
or
Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC T U W F S
Beds Square/Cubic Feet
Booking Holding PRE-98 2 (3) (6) 8.2 X 8 DRY ROOM
Court (302, 303) PRE-98 2 (2) (4) 7.8 X 8 DRY ROOM
Holding
9.4 X 8
Court (304) PRE-98 1 (3) (3) 15.5 X 8 1 1 1 WET ROOM
Holding
Intake Holding PRE-98 1 1 1 3 2 ACCESSIBLE FOR DRY HOLDING ROOMS
MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT
SINGLE PRE-98 12 1 1 12 7 X 7 TO 11 X 11 1 1 1 ALL WET ROOMS - 3 ADA rooms/ IRREGULAR
Three showers available.
Double 2003 3 2 2 6 10 X 10.9 X 11
Dayroom 1 1 2 INTERVIEW/VISITING ROOMS AVAILABLE
Observation PRE-98 1 (2) 8 X 7
GENERAL HOUSING
A DOUBLE PRE-98 10 2 2 20 12 X 10 DRY
Dayroom 1,150 SQ FEET 4 4 4 Currently used as a game room
B DOUBLE PRE-98 10 2 2 20 12 X 10 DRY
Dayroom 1,150 SQ FEET 4 4 4 Currently used as a classroom
C DOUBLE PRE-98 10 2 2 20 12 X 10 DRY
dayroom 1,150 SQ FEET 4 4 4 Currently used to house general population youth
DINING/VISIT 1 900 SQ FEET
LARGE OUTDOOR YARD - SUFFICIENT AREA: 2014/2016 being downsized. ALL WEATHER SPORT COURT - COVERED AREA AVAILABLE.
SEPARATE OUTDOOR REC AREA FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT - 1,200 SQ FEET. * No audio communication
*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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