BSCC
Sacramento 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: 7437
FACILITY NAME: Sacramento County Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) FACILITY TYPE: JH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Dave Semon, Chief Deputy; Ruby Jones, Assistant Chief Deputy; Maria Gonzalez, Assistant Chief
Deputy; Dawn Isais, Administrative Services Officer II; Kim Anklam, Senior Office Assistant; Joe Bellecci, Probation Assistant-Control;
Chris Whitaker, Watch Commander-Intake/Detention; Tom Stanfield, Food Services Supervisor; Darrell Ross, Storekeeper; Kevin Crosby,
Probation Assistant; Chris Eldridge, Program Manager-Sacramento County Behavior Health; Barbara Modlin, Principal-Sacramento County
Office of Education; Scarlett Ong, Interim Director-Sacramento County Correctional Medicine; Youth: Tyrone, age 17; Claudia, age 14;
William, age 17
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 22-25, 2018
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1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION December 8, 11 and 27, 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 July 6-7, 2017
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section X
13146.1 (a) and (b);
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental Health: June 1, 2017
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; X Medical/Mental Health: June 15, 2017
Nutritional Health: December 15, 2017
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of October 9-10, 2017
X
educational services and facilities as required in Section 1370;
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Welfare February 9, 2018
X
and Institutions Code
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section 229 February 15, 2018
of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation Two recommendations were made by the JJC:
Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and address the youth comments regarding enough
X
Institutions Code. food and respond to the mental health care
regarding the 6 reported suicide attempts in the
past year.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS The elements of this regulation are addressed in a
letter from Chief Seale, dated May 22, 2018.
The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a letter X
certifying that each employee has been appointed and are
qualified pursuant to the requirements of this regulation.
The facility adheres to the minimum standards for the TOC 8
selection and training requirements in PC 6035 (STC Includes Permanent sworn/non-sworn, Probation
compliant) as well as ensures a medical, psychological and aides, contract staff and volunteers.
X
records check are completed. Contract employees, volunteers
and other non-employees shall also have appropriate
qualifications and clearance.
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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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1321 STAFFING TOC 132, Policy I, A
The facility just moved all Deputy Probation
a) There are an adequate number of personnel to carry out Officers out of the facility to the field. This
the facility program, to provide for safety and security of accounted for a substantial number of personnel,
minors and staff and meet established standards and leaving Probation Assistants and Probation Aides
regulations. X responsible for direct youth supervision, with
Senior Deputy Probation Officers and
Supervising Probation Officers overseeing
facility operations. Currently, there are 138/155
Probation Assistants and 75/80 Probation Aide
positions at the facility.
b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no required service TOC 132, Policy I, B
is denied. Due to population, the above youth supervision is
X
sufficient. It is the departments plan to hire and
fill vacancies to ensure this continues.
c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to TOC 132, Policy I, C
X
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. All 12 Supervisor positions are filled.
d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who is TOC 132, Policy I, D
responsible for all the operations and activities and has Supervisors and Watch Commanders (enhanced
X
completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course qualifications of supervisor classification) are on
and PC 832 training. duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
e) There is as least one staff member present on each living TOC 132, Policy I, E
X
unit whenever there are minor(s) in the unit.
f) The facility has sufficient food services personnel TOC 132, Policy I, F
relative to the number and security of units including The facility has 1 Food Services Supervisor and 3
X
staff to plan menus, provide kitchen supervision, direct cooks.
food preparation, train staff and maintain records.
g) The facility has administrative, clerical, recreational, TOC 132, Policy I, G
medical dental, mental health building maintenance and The facility personnel in this regulation are not
other support staff for the efficient management of the X part of youth supervision.
facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff are not
diverted from supervising youth.
h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to provide TOC 132, Policy I, H
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to
X
temporary variations in staff assignments, to meet special
program needs.
Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): TOC 132, Policy II, A
The facility staffs to PREA during waking hours,
a) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake X providing coverage for the population and
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 programming.
youth in detention.
b) During hours that youth are confined to their room for TOC 132, Policy II, B
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 TOC 132, Policy II, C
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 TOC 132, Policy II, D
who is the same gender as youth who are housed in the X
facility.
e) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties TOC 132, Policy I, G
such as administration, supervision of personnel, Staff in this series are non-sworn and are not
academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or X considered youth supervision staff.
maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision
staff positions.
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Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff
ratio):
a) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake
X
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 youth
in detention.
Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio):
a) During the hours when youth are awake, there is a
X
minimum of one wide-awake youth supervision staff
member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp
population.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF TOC 142
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING The elements of this regulation are also
CPO certification letter has been received and addresses the X documented in a memo from Chief Seale dated
elements of Section 1320). May 22, 2018.
a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each staff member TOC 142, Guidelines 1-16
is properly oriented to his/her duties. The facility requires 80 hours of specific training
before a staff can supervise youth. After
X
completion of the training, staff have 45 days to
complete the Extended on the Job Checklist,
requiring supervisor sign-off.
b) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of TOC 142, Guidelines 1-16
youth, each youth supervision staff member receives a X The facility requires 80 hours of specific training
minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation. before a staff can supervise youth.
c) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision TOC 142, Additional Guidelines A (Permanent
of youth, each youth supervision staff member staff) and B (Probation Aides)
successfully completes the requirements of the Juvenile X Indicates youth supervision staff in the Deputy
Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to PC 6035. Probation Assistant (DPA) series must complete
Core within one year of hire.
d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer, staff TOC 144, E, 2
X
shall complete PC 830 training.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY TOC 54 Fire and Life Safety
There is an abundance of cored Probation
Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at least one Assistants on duty each shift, each of which has
wide-awake person on duty at all times who meets the completed training in Fire and Life Safety.
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 TOC 102
The facility has a Policy and Procedure Manual.
(A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, at a The printed manual is organized alphabetically
minimum, addresses all regulations that are applicable to the and not reader friendly. The facility has the
facility. manual electronically and staff can find specific
information by entering a word search. Because
X policies are siloed and not in alignment by
specific sections or ‘headers,’ it is difficult to
locate specific information even with a word
search. We provided technical assistance
suggestions that the manual be aligned with
specific categories rather than alphabetized to
allow staff to locate information easier.
(B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all TOC 102, Guideline 3
employees X The manual requires a staff to review and
acknowledge an understanding of the contents.
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(C) The manual is administratively reviewed at minimum TOC 102
every two years, and updated as necessary. Requires staff to review the YDF and
Administrative Manuals annually. New policies
X
are provided to staff at unit meetings and require
them to sign off within 30 days or the end of the
month.
(D) The records relating to the standards and requirements We had full access to all documentation.
set forth in these regulations are accessible to the Board of X
State and Community Corrections.
The manual includes: We were provided with the Department and JDF
Table of organization, including channels of communications Organizational Chart, outlining the chain of
and description of job classifications; command. Facility staff explained the specific
X
positions and their responsibilities. The manual
now includes the Org Chart and a description of
staff roles and responsibilities.
a) Responsibility of the probation department, purpose of TOC 87, Mission Statement
programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile TOC 70, JJDPC
Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or TOC 37, Guideline B Education Responsibilities
Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel Facility staff articulated the relationship to the
X
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility Juvenile Court, located next to the facility.
programs; Agency partners and volunteers are very involved
with the facility and providing services to the
youth.
b) Responsibilities of all employees; TOC 137, Supervision of Residents (Youth
Supervision staff)
X
TOC 154 Watch Commander
Does not address responsibilities of all other staff
c) Initial orientation and training program for employees; TOC 142, Staff Orientation and Training
X
TOC 92, Orientation for Non-Custodial Personnel
d) Initial orientation, including safety and security issues, TOC 92, Orientation for Non-Custodial Personnel
for support staff, contract employees, school and medical X
staff, program providers and volunteers;
e) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics and TOC 35 Documentation, Confidentiality and
communication systems to ensure: efficient operation of Maintenance of Records
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;
f) Ethical responsibilities; TOC 94, Peace Officer Conduct
TOC 142 Staff Orientation and Training,
X Guideline 14 Ethics
TOC 14, Code of Conduct-Non-Sworn and Non-
County Personnel
g) A non-discrimination provision that provides that all TOC 90, Non-Discrimination Provision
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;
h) Storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical TOC 148, II, E, 3
agents used in the facility. The Department Manual provides a policy on the
X
maintenance and storage of Chemical Agents in
Section V of the Chemical Agent Policy.
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i) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal eligibility TOC 81, Medi-Cal Applications
X
information and enrollment of eligible youth.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN TOC 54 Fire and Life Safety
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 TOC 54, Guideline 1
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; The policy states the facility assigned DPO
completes monthly Fire and Life Safety
Inspections and forwards them to Administration
by the first of each month. We provided technical
X assistance to include all aspects of safety at the
facility, more than a review of the policies for fire
extinguisher, smoke detector, evacuation plan,
and fire drills. A more detailed form was created
and to date, all inspections are clear, complete
and compliant with regulation.
c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC 13146.1 The last fire inspection was completed on July 6-
X
(a) and (b). 7, 2017.
d) An evacuation plan; TOC 54, Guideline 1. B Evacuation Plans
Evacuation plans are displayed in each unit,
X hallway, classroom, clinic, mental health office
and receiving and visiting area.
e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least quarterly; TOC 55, Fire Safety and Fire Drills
X Drills are conducted quarterly with the results
forwarded to Administration.
f) A written plan for the emergency housing of minors in TOC 41, Emergency Housing Plan
the case of fire; and, X The facility has an agreement with Placer and
Yolo counties in case of a full evacuation.
g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local TOC 56, Fire Suppression Pre-Plan
fire department. X Sacramento County Fire Station 62 is the
responding agency in case of fire.
1326 SECURITY REVIEW TOC 124
A Security Review memo was completed by
The facility administrator annually reviews, evaluates, and David Semon on May 3, 2018, outlining security
documents security reviews. The review and evaluation X measures at the facility.
address the internal and external security, including, but not
limited to: key control, security equipment and related
training.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TOC 40-43
An acknowledgment of the Emergency
Emergency policies and procedures include but are not Procedures Policy was signed by the Chief
limited to: escape, disturbances, and taking of hostages; Deputy, David Semon; and two Assistant Chief
civil disturbances; fire and natural disasters; periodic testing Deputies, Maria Gonzales and Ruby Jones, on
X
of emergency equipment; storage, issue and use of chemical May 25, 2018, which is a review of existing
agents, related security devices, and weapons and security measures.
ammunition, where applicable; emergency evacuation plans;
and, an annual review of emergency procedures for all youth
supervision staff.
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1328 SAFETY CHECKS TOC 120, Room Checks
Guideline 1 involves all youth rooms not in the
Direct visual observation of each youth at least every 15 living unit (holding, observation and visiting).
minutes when youth are asleep or in their rooms, confined in Guideline 2 involves living unit checks.
holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. All X Youth supervision staff are required to do a safety
safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the
check a minimum of every 15 minutes and a
check is completed.
random 5th check on the hour. The facility has an
electronic Room Check Safety System and a
backup plan if the system is inoperable.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM TOC 136 Suicide Prevention
BH Policy 06-02 Suicide Prevention Program
a) The facility has a comprehensive written suicide
X
prevention program developed by the health
administrator, mental health director and facility
administrator that includes, but is not limited to:
b) Suicide prevention training, which may include training TOC 136, Suicide Prevention
provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation The facility provides annual suicide prevention
X
and Training and Standards and Training for training.
Corrections Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035.
c) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon TOC 13, II, F Classification
confinement and prior to housing assignment. TOC 79, MAYSI 2
These policies indicate the MAYSI screening tool
is to be administered within 1 hour of admission
or prior to placement in the living unit.
X
TOC 136, Guideline 1
This policy directs intake staff to complete an
urgent or routine referral to Mental Health upon
presentation of suicide behaviors, gestures or
ideation.
d) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting TOC 6, Discussion Paragraph 1
officers, facility staff, family members, medical and X
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
e) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. TOC 13, II, G and H Classification
These policies require the Intake Classification
staff or DPO to assess the most appropriate
X
housing assignment based on risk. Suicide risk is
a S-3 and the youth is moved to a Safety Cell or
Observation Room.
f) Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide risk. TOC 136, IV, A and B Suicide Prevention
A S-3 classified youth is supervised 1:1 direct
X
visual observation with checks detailing behavior
or staff interventions every 15 minutes.
g) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and TOC 135 Suicide Attempt
X
procedures. TOC 29, Death/Suicide within the Institution
h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts. TOC 29, 2, D and E Death/Suicide Notifications
X
TOC 135, Procedure 3 Notification of Attempt
i) Critical incident debriefing. X TOC 135, Guideline 3-5 Counseling, Debrief
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS TOC 114, Reporting of Legal Actions
There are no active lawsuits pending.
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.
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1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY TOC 29, E, 2 and 3
OF A MINOR WHILE DETAINED
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 TOC 29, 4 and 5
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 TOC 29 Suicide
deaths, suicide attempts, suicide prevention and TOC 135 Suicide Attempt
notification of the juvenile court and the parent, guardian X TOC 82, Guideline 3 (parent) and 8 (Court)
or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a
serious illness, injury or death.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Sacramento County JDF does provide the JDPS
data required.
Population and profile survey reports are submitted to the
X
Board of State and Community Corrections within 10
working days after the end of each reporting period, in a
format provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY The facility has not exceeded their rated
capacity during this 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
X
no to the above).
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES TOC 6 Admittance Procedures
Intake staff complete an ‘Alternatives to
Written policies and procedures for admittance of youth X Violence’ Criteria Assessment (Violence and
include the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430. Trauma related behaviors) and the Detention Risk
Assessment Instrument (DRAI).
In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a telephone, in TOC 6, Policy XI, C Admission Procedures
accordance with the provisions of Welfare and Institutions TOC 93, Guideline 2 Parent Notification Upon
Code Section 627 (two completed telephone calls X Admission
[parent/guardian and attorney] within an hour, at the public
The youth is able to make 2 phone calls within an
expense). hour of admission.
The juvenile hall has established written criteria for TOC 30, Detention and Intake Responsibilities
X
detention. Guidelines 3-5
The juvenile camp has included policies and procedures that
advise the youth of the estimated length of stay and has
X
developed program guidelines that include written screening
criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program.
Juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that TOC 6, Policy XI, A Admittance Procedures
advise any committed youth of the estimated length of his/her Youth are advised by Intake staff of their follow-
stay. up court date or time to be spent in custody.
X
The Resident Handbook describes the youth’s
Court process and incorporates the elements of
this regulation.
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1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES TOC 110 Release Procedures
TOC 107 Problematic Releases
Written policies and procedures for release of youth in X
custody provide for:
a) Verification of identity/release papers;
b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; X TOC, Paragraph 2
c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; X TOC, Paragraph 3
d) Notification to the facility health care provider in TOC, Paragraph 4
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Additionally, medical staff get a copy of the daily
X
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Juvenile Hall Pop Sheet, which identifies youth
getting released from custody.
e) Notification of school staff. TOC, Paragraph 5
School staff get a copy of the daily Juvenile Hall
X
Pop Sheet, which identifies youth getting released
from custody.
f) Notification of facility mental health personnel. TOC, Paragraph 4
BH staff get a copy of the daily Juvenile Hall Pop
X
Sheet, which identifies youth getting released
from custody.
g) There are written policy and procedures for furlough of TOC 4, Administrative Furlough
minors from custody. Youth committed by the Court to Ricardo M time
(Days in JH), are eligible for furlough after
X completing 50% of the time and upon approval of
the review board. Youth granted furlough are
generally placed on Home Supervision unless the
Court orders placement on Electronic Monitoring.
1352 CLASSIFICATION TOC 13, Classification
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 TOC 13, III, A-H Classification Categories
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 Of the units occupied, each has its population as
of the facility; X determined by a series of criteria, all addressed by
Intake staff or routinely by Classification DPO’s.
c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the facility; X TOC 13, II Classification Duties
d) Periodic classification reviews. TOC 13, II, L
X Youth will have reviews every 90 days and/or
after a major disciplinary action or emergency.
e) Provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from TOC 90, Non-Discrimination Provision
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,
X
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical
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).
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1353 ORIENTATION TOC 92.5 Orientation
The policy indicates a verbal orientation is
Written policies and procedures require an orientation for provided upon entry in living unit.
youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and Technical assistance was provided to enhance the
verbal information are provided. Provisions are made to X
communication to non-English speaking youth.
provide accessible orientation information to all detained
Also, youth are able to maintain the Resident
youth including those with disabilities, limited English
Handbook in their rooms.
proficiency, or limited literacy. The orientation includes:
a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A - 1
b) Grievance procedures; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 2
c) Access to legal services; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 3
d) Access to health care services; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 4
e) Access to counseling services; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A - 5
f) Access to religious services; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A - 16
g) Access to educational services; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 6
h) Information on the court process; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 7
i) Housing assignments; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 8
j) Availability of personal care items and opportunity for TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 9
X
personal hygiene;
k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 10
l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 11
X
activities;
m) Use of restraints and chemical agents; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 12
n) Use of force; X TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 13
o) Emergency and evacuation procedures. X TOC 92.5, Procedure A - 14
p) Non-discrimination policy. TOC 92.5, Procedure A – 15
X TOC 90, Non-Discrimination Provision
1354 SEPARATION TOC 5.5 Separation, Guideline I, A
The policy clearly defines the types of Separation
a) There are written policies and procedures for the of youth allowed.
separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not X
limited to, medical and mental health conditions,
assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and
protective custody.
b) Youth who are separated are not denied normal TOC 5.5 Separation, Guideline I, B
privileges available at the facility, except to accomplish X
the objectives of the segregation.
c) When the objective of the separation is discipline, Title TOC 5.5 Separation, Guideline IV Disciplinary
15, Section 1390 shall apply. X Separation
d) A daily review of separated youth to determine whether Reviewed every 4 hours for reintegration with the
X
separation remains necessary. group.
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN TOC 66, Institutional Assessment and Case Plan
(IAP)
Written policies and procedures require that assessments and Due to transfer of DPO’s to Field Services,
plans be developed within 40 days after admission, for youth formerly the Case Worker, the IAP’s had a four-
who are held for a period of 30 days or more. The assessment month lapse in completion. Probation Assistants
and plan shall be documented. X and Senior or Supervisory staff are now identified
as the case worker and have been trained to
complete the assessments. We reviewed a
sampling since this was done and the process and
content of information is compliant with
regulation.
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The assessment is a statement of the minor’s problems, which TOC 66, I, D, 1
includes: Identification of substance abuse history, education, This policy was recently updated to include all
X
vocational, counseling, and family reunification needs. elements of regulation, including the recording
document.
The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated TOC 66 IAP Summary
minors includes written documentation that provides for:
X
a) Objectives and time frames for the resolution of
problems identified in the assessment; and,
b) A plan for meeting the objectives that includes a TOC 66, I, H
description of program resources needed and individuals This policy includes the case workers
responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented. X responsibility to “document program resources
and individual responsible” for implementing the
plan.
Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan documents: TOC 66, II, B Adjudicated Residents
a) Periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the The Case Worker assigned is responsible for
X
objectives, including periodic review and discussion of reviewing the plan and updating the progress
the plan with the youth; every 30 days.
b) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to existing TOC 66, II, D-F Exit IAP and Furlough option
resources, that is completed prior to the minor being X
released; and,
c) Contact with the Regional Center for the TOC 66, II, C Adjudicated Residents
Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Section 1413. Medical notifies the Regional Center upon intake
X
to get information from them regarding the
youth’s care.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES TOC 23 Counseling and Casework Services
Guideline 1, A
Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate Staff complete Chrono’s regarding the youth’s
counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and X day to day behaviors. We reviewed chrono’s for
procedures include: 10 youth electronic files and found them to be
a) Assisting with personal problems or needs that may comprehensive and detailed.
arise;
b) Assisting the youth requesting contact with parents, TOC 23, Guideline 1, C
attorney, clergyman, probation officer, or other public X
official; and,
c) Providing services as appropriate to the population TOC 23, 1, D and last 2 Paragraphs
housed in the facility, and may include: substance abuse,
X
family crisis and reunification, counseling, public health
and mental health services.
1357 USE OF FORCE TOC 148, Use of Force
We reviewed 10 use of force (UF) incidents
There are written policies and procedures for the use of force, randomly pulled as well as incidents from youth
which may include chemical agents. files for UF, Safety Room placements, etc. The
X
facility does a good job documenting behavior
leading to the UF as well as measures to prevent
it. We found the information informative and
within policy /regulation.
Policy indicates that force is not applied as punishment, TOC 148, II Procedures and Guidelines, A Level
discipline, or treatment. of Force
X
This section of policy provides a narrative that
articulates this regulation.
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There are policy statements that: TOC 148, II Procedures and Guidelines, A Level
a) Define the term “force” and address the escalation and of Force
appropriate level of force, emphasizing the need to avoid This section of policy articulates the amount of
the use of force whenever possible and using only that force used must match the given situation, only
force necessary to ensure the safety of minors and others; X using force necessary to handle the incident.
TOC 148, Appendix Definitions
b) Describe the requirements for staff to report the use of TOC 148, Corrective Action (page 8-9)
force and to take action to stop the inappropriate use of Articulates the administrative discipline and
force; X possible legal ramifications if a staff uses
excessive force or fails to notify/document use of
force incident.
c) Define the role, notification, and follow up procedures of TOC 148, H, 2, d Decontamination OC Spray
medical and mental health staff concerning the use of X This section requires notification of Medical staff.
force; and In practice, Mental Health are notified.
d) Define the training that shall be provided and required TOC 148, I Purpose and Authority
for the use of force. Such training shall include, but not This policy dictates that staff are trained in use,
be limited to, known medical conditions that would equipment and skills to control youth in the given
contraindicate certain types of force; acceptable situations outlined in this regulation.
chemical agents; methods of application; signs or X
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.
Policies and procedures address: TOC 148, II, A Levels of Force
a) The types, levels, and application of force; TOC 148, II, B Force Options
documentation of the use of force; a grievance TOC 148, II, C Factors to Consider-Situational,
procedure; a system for investigation of the use of force Medical, Mental Health
and administrative review; and discipline for the
TOC 148, II, G Documentation
improper use of force; X
TOC 148, II Administrative and Supervisor
Review
Policy requires written and video recorded
incidents of force and each is reviewed
b) The specific use of physical, chemical agent, lethal, and TOC 148, II, B Force Options
non-lethal force that may, or may not, be used in the The facility is trained in the use of: Command
facility; Presence, Communicative Intervention, Staff
X
Switch, Show of Force, Verbal Commands,
Control Position, Control Hold, Physical
Restraint and Use of Chemical Agents.
c) The limitations regarding the use of force on pregnant TOC 104, Pregnant Youth
youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) TOC 148, II C, 2 Policy requires staff to consider
X
and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222; and, any medical concern or issue before the use of
any force incident, including pregnancy.
d) A standardized format, time period, and procedure for TOC 148, II, G Documentation
reporting the use of force, including the reporting X The facility requires involved staff to document
requirements of management and line staff. the use of force.
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1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS TOC 149, Use of Restraints
Note: The provisions of this regulation do not apply to the TOC 149, Use of Force Definitions
use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when We reviewed 10 incidents involving the use of
used to restrain youth for movement or transportation. restraints and noted 6 were use of force as the
restraint identified was for transportation to the
Written policies and procedures govern the use of restraint living unit/youth room. The use of the WRAP
devices. The policies address: X and spitting mask, as well as 2 incidents
involving the retention of mechanical hand
restraints, were no longer than 1 hour and 9
minutes for one, with the remainder under 20
minutes. The facility has direct supervision with
medical and mental health standing by in all 4
incidents.
a) known medical conditions that would contraindicate TOC 149, II, B Medical Conditions to consider
X
certain restraint devices and/or techniques; TOC 149, II, C, 1 Prohibitive uses of restraints
b) acceptable restraint devices; TOC 149, II, A, 1 and 2
This articulates the hard and soft restraints used
X
in the facility. TOC 131, Spit Masks
TOC 159, WRAP
c) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate TOC 149, II, G, 1 and 2
medical/mental health referral; This defines that any use of restraint requires an
immediate referral to medical and mental health
X staff.
TOC 149, II, H, 2 Application/Continued Use
This requires staff to immediately notify
medical and mental health staff
d) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; X
e) protective housing of restrained youth; TOC 149, II, H, 3
X Youth are to be housed alone or placed in the
safety cell.
f) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; X TOC 149, II, H, 4
g) exercising of extremities. X TOC 149, II, H, 6
Physical restraints are utilized only when it appears less TOC 149, I Purpose and Authority
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the X Paragraph 4
disordered behavior.
Restraints are used only for those youth who present an TOC 149, II, D, 1
immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit Outlines when and for whom restraints may be
behavior that results in the destruction of property, or reveals X used, including: safety of youth or staff,
the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. The prevention of escape and damage of property.
circumstances leading to the use of restraints are documented.
Youth are placed in restraints only with the approval of the TOC 149, II, H, 1 Requires Duty Supervisor
facility manager or designee. The facility manager may approval for retention every 15 minutes and
X
delegate authority to place a minor in restraints to a physician. notice to Supervisor when applied. Nothing in
regulation requires approval prior to restraint.
Reasons for continued retention in restraints are reviewed and TOC 149, II, H, 7
X
documented a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and retention is TOC 149, II, H, 2
secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from Requires medical response immediately and to
the time of placement. The youth is medically cleared for stay until restraints removed. If medical staff
X
continued retention at least every three hours after the initial are not available, continued retention must occur
medical opinion. every two hours.
A mental health consultation to assess the need for mental TOC 149, II, H, 2 and 7
health treatment is secured as soon as possible, but in no case Requires immediate mental health response and
longer than four hours from the time of placement. to stay with the youth while in restraints. If
X
unavailable, the Supervisor will assess the need
for a 5150 hold.
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Continuous direct visual supervision is conducted and TOC 149, II, H, 3
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 TOC 149, II, H, 3
interventions are documented at least every 15 minutes, with X
actual time recorded.
All youth in restraint devices are housed alone or in a TOC 149, II, H, 3
specified housing area for restrained minors, with provisions X
to protect the minor from abuse.
Restraints are not used as punishment, discipline, or as a TOC 149, II, C, 2
substitute for treatment. The affixing of hands and feet X Articulates each element of regulation.
together behind the back (hog-tying) is prohibited.
The use of restraints on pregnant minors is limited in TOC 149, II, E Pregnant Residents
accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and X
Institutions Code Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES TOC 121 Safety Room Placements
X
Written policies and procedures govern the use of safety
rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 460A.1.13.
The safety room is used to hold only those youth who present TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 1
an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit
X
behavior that results in the destruction of property, or reveals
the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm.
The safety room is not to be used for punishment, discipline, TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 1
X
or as a substitute for treatment.
Policies and procedures: TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 2
a) Include provisions for administration of necessary
X
nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable
clothing to provide for privacy;
b) Provide for approval of the facility manager or designee, TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 2 and 6
before a minor is placed into a safety room; X Requires Watch Commander or Supervisor
approval.
c) Provide for continuous direct visual supervision and TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 3
documentation of the minor’s behavior and any staff
X
interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time
recorded.
d) Provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
manager, or designee, every four hours;
e) Provide for immediate medical assessment, where TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 4
appropriate, or an assessment at the next daily sick call; X Requires Medical Assessment as soon as possible
but no longer than an hour after placement.
f) Provide that a minor shall be medically cleared for TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
continued retention every 24 hours;
g) Provide that a mental health opinion is secured within 24 TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 4
hours; and, Requires Mental Health Assessment as soon as
X
possible but no longer than an hour after
placement.
h) Provide a process for documenting the reason for TOC 121, Discussion Paragraph 3
placement, including attempts to use less restrictive
X
means of control and decisions to continue and end
placement.
1360 SEARCHES TOC 122 Searches
TOC 122, Procedure I-V Youth Searches
X
Written policies and procedures govern the search of youth, TOC 122, Procedure VI Visitor Area Search
the facility, and visitors.
TOC 122, Procedure VII, Dorm/Unit Searches
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Searches are conducted to insure the safety and security of the TOC 122,
facility and to provide for the safety and security of the Policy is very clear on strip search as well as any
public, visitors, youth, and staff. X search being done based on an articulated and
documented reason that pose a safety and security
risk to the facility.
Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a form of TOC 122, Policy Paragraph 2 Strip Search
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: TOC 6, III Admission Searches
X
a) Intake searches
b) Searching youth who are returning from activities outside TOC 122, Discussion Paragraph 2
X
of the living unit, court, another facility, or visiting;
c) Facility searches; TOC 122, Procedure VII, Dorm/Unit Searches
Also, facility and perimeter searches are
X conducted daily and before a group goes out to
the rec yard.
d) Searches of visitors; and, X TOC 122, Procedure VI, Visitor Searches
e) Cross-gender supervision of searches. X TOC 122, Policy Paragraph 6
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE TOC 59 Grievance Procedure
The facility has a process in place for grieving
There are written policies and procedures allowing any youth X and appealing any condition of confinement.
to appeal and have grievances resolved relating to any
condition of confinement.
The policies and procedures include: TOC 59, Guideline B
a) A grievance form and instructions that include provisions X
for the youth to have free access to the form;
b) The option for youth to confidentially file the grievance TOC 59, Guideline C, 1 and 2
or deliver the form to any youth care supervision staff X
working in the facility.
c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate TOC 59, Discussion Paragraph 1
staff level; TOC 59, I Policy F, 2, a
X
Designation of who will handle the grievance, if
able, at the lowest level.
d) Provision for a prompt review and response to grievances TOC 59, I Policy D and E
within a specified time limit; This process dictates the Supervisor checks the
X Grievance Box daily and dictates a review based
on the statement of the youth.
e) Youth may elect to be present to explain their version of TOC 59, I Policy, B
the grievance to a person not directly involved in the X Allows for the Youth Advocate to assist youth.
circumstances that led to the grievance.
f) Provision for a staff representative approved by the TOC 59, I Policy, A
X
facility administrator to assist the youth. Allows for designated staff to assist youth.
g) Provision for a written response to the grievance which TOC 59, II Resolution D
X
includes the reasons for the decisions; TOC 59, III, A Appeal Procedure
h) A system which provides that any appeal of a grievance TOC 59, III, E
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 The Department Administration Policy provides a
addressed and documented within a specified time frame, clear description of how the public can file a
X
whether or not those concerns are associated with a grievance. complaint. The policy outlines the process for
receiving and assigning complaints.
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1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS TOC 64 Reporting of Incidents
A written report of all incidents, which resulted in physical
harm, serious threat of physical harm, or death to an X
employee or a youth of a juvenile facility, or other person(s),
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 TOC 34, DNA Use of Force-Refusal to Provide a
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, DNA Sample
IMPRESSIONS TOC 148, Use of Force, II, F, 1
Outlines personnel may employ force as
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and described by statute. The facility has not used
X
procedures describe the use reasonable force to collect DNA force to collect DNA but rather, returns the youth
samples from individuals who are required to provide such to Court.
samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code
Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
Policy and procedures address: Policy states staff advise youth of the
a) Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary consequences and suggest staff give youth time,
compliance, including an advisement of the legal X up to 5 days, to comply. Policy also states it is a
obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or misdemeanor to not provide the DNA that was
impression and the consequences of refusal. Court Ordered.
b) Documentation of supervisory knowledge of the above Force is not used in practice.
X
and authorization to use force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction, the The facility uses a video camera, if time permits,
extraction shall be videotaped and retained by the when they enter any youth room. Creation of a
X
department. (Consult with County Counsel regarding cell extraction policy, to procedurally dictate the
statutes applicable to your department.) process, is being implemented.
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM TOC 37 Education
Sacramento Office of Education (SCOE) operates
The County Board of Education provides for the the El Centro Senior and Junior High School
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in X within the facility.
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 TOC 37, Guideline A, 2
education program by the superintendent of schools. This The Education Evaluation was completed by
annual review of each required element of the program from Marc Nigel, Director of Adult Re-entry, and
the Superintendent of Schools has been received along with a Louise Stymeist, Director of CTE, with the
report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and SCOE on October 9 and 10, 2017.
corrective action needed to achieve compliance. This review X
cannot be delegated to the site principal or other site 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 TOC 37, Guideline B, 2, b
X
available to all eligible youth.
Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do The CASHEE is no longer a requirement.
not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the X
CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code.
The facility school program complies with the State TOC 37, Guideline B, 2, c
Education Code (Note: The Education Code currently
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.
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School discipline is integrated into the facility’s overall TOC 37, Guideline C, 1
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 TOC 37, Guideline C, 3 Suspension
the education code, including the rights of students with X The school does not expel students.
special needs.
Policies and procedures address the rights of any student who TOC 37, Guideline D, 1
X
has continuing difficulty completing the school day.
There are provisions for individuals with special needs that TOC 37, Guideline D, 2 and 3
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 TOC 37, Guideline E, 2
X
admission.
The school conducts an educational screening and completes TOC 37, Guideline E, 3
X
an education plan within 5 days.
If a youth is detained, the school requests the youth’s records TOC 37, Guideline E, 4
from his/her prior school to ensure that the educational plan is X
appropriate.
1371 RECREATION AND EXERCISE TOC 109 Recreation and Exercise
There are policies and procedures for recreation and exercise X
of youth with the intent to maximize the time youth are out of
their rooms/off their bunks.
There is the opportunity for a minimum of three hours of TOC 109, Discussion Paragraph 1
recreation, programs and exercise 3 hours a day during the
week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday and other X
non-school days. At least one hour shall be an outdoor
activity.
The recreation and exercise schedule is posted in the living The schedule is posted in each living unit.
X
units.
Recreation shall include the opportunity for at least one hour TOC 109, Discussion Paragraph 3
of daily access to unscheduled activities such as reading,
X
television, radio, music games etc. The activities are
supervised and include orientation and coaching of youth.
Programs shall include social awareness programs as outlined
X
in Section 1378.
All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at least TOC 109, Procedure 2, B
X
one hour of large muscle activity each day.
That one hour of exercise is suspended only upon a written TOC 109, Procedure 2, B, 2, b, 1
finding by the administrator/manager that the youth X States Supervisor shall Chron the suspension in
represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. the youth’s JPIP
The administrator/manager may suspend for a period not to The facility requires approval and documentation
exceed 24 hours access to recreation and programs if this occurs, however, there has not been a
X facility suspension of this regulation in recent
years. This specific requirement is in practice
and will be added to policy.
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM TOC 111, Guideline 1, A Religious Services
Religious services are in the gym. TOC 111,
The facility administrator provides access for voluntary Discussion Paragraph 2 discusses a youth’s
participation in religious services and/or religious counseling X ability to participate in alternative programming.
at least once a week. A youth is allowed to participate in
other program activities if he/she elects not to participate in
religious programs.
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Religious programs provide for: religious services, TOC 111, Guideline 1, A Religious Services
availability of clergy, and availability of religious diets. X TOC 111, Guideline 1, D Availability of Clergy
TOC 111, Guideline 1, E Religious Diets
1373 WORK PROGRAM TOC 156
The facility has assignments which include
There are written policies and procedures for assigning youths Kitchen, Laundry and other special details outside
X
to work programs, which are meaningful, constructive, and of the living units for youth that meet the criteria.
related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of Other youth participate in unit details general
responsibility. janitorial work.
1374 VISITING TOC 151
X
There are written policies and procedures for visiting that
include provision for special visits.
Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or persons TOC 151, Guideline
standing in loco parentis, at reasonable times. Opportunity This policy states the youth’s parents, legal
for visiting is at least two hours per week. guardian, persons standing in loco parentis or
X other persons as casework dictates may visit.
Youth have the opportunity for these visits for 45
minutes each of 7 days, for a total of 5.25 hours
of visits per week.
Visits are supervised, but conversations are not monitored The visiting center has signs posted throughout
X
unless there is a security or safety need. advising visitors of this regulation.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE TOC 22
X
There are written policies and procedures for correspondence
which ensure:
a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth TOC 22, Guideline 1, A Sending and Receiving
may send or receive; Mail
X Youth are allowed to send and receive an
unlimited amount of mail, at no expense to the
youth.
b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per week TOC 22, Guideline 1, A Sending and Receiving
postage-free; Mail
X Youth are allowed to send and receive an
unlimited amount of mail, at no expense to the
youth.
c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state and TOC 22, Guideline 2, A Confidential Mail
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of TOC 22, Guideline 2, B
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 TOC 22, Guideline 3 Non-Confidential Mail
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 TOC 139, Telephone Access
Youth have access to collect-only phones during
X
There are written policies and procedures to provide youth recreation time and in some instances, county unit
with access to telephone communications. phones.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES TOC 2, Access to Legal Services
X
Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to have access
to the courts and legal services include:
a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys TOC 2, Discussion Paragraph 1
X
and their authorized representatives; Youth have unimpeded access to their attorney
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b) Provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; TOC 2, Discussion Paragraph 1
X
and,
c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence and cost- TOC 2, Discussion Paragraph 2
free telephone access as appropriate. Unlimited no-cost access to mail and telephone
X
calls to attorney.
1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM TOC 128, Social Awareness Program
This policy provides programs should be
The County Board of Education or the Chief Probation cognitive in nature and evidence based. Policy
Officer provides programs designed to promote social also dictates programs should take into
awareness and reduce recidivism. The programs consider the consideration the needs of male and female youth
X
needs of male and female youth and may include: victim
awareness; conflict resolution; anger management; parenting
skills; appropriate gender specific programming; juvenile
justice; self-esteem; building effective decision-making skills;
and, other topics that suit the needs of the youth.
The agency responsible for providing the programs conducts TOC 128, Guideline 4
a written annual review to ensure that the program content is X A Social Awareness Memo was completed by
current, consistent and relevant to the population. Dave Semon on May 3, 2018.
1390 DISCIPLINE TOC 32
This is a comprehensive policy which includes
X
There are written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth rights as well as documentation in the
minors that promote acceptable behavior. Resident Rights Handbook.
Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level that TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 2
X
promotes the desired behavior.
Discipline does not include corporal punishment, group TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 3 and 5
punishment, physical or psychological degradation or X TOC 115, 2, B Resident Rights: Additional
deprivation of the following: Program Elements
a) Bed and clothing; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, A
b) Daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; TOC 115, Guideline 1, I
c) Full nutrition; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, B
d) Contact with parent or attorney; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, D
e) Exercise; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, F
f) Medical services and counseling; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, L
g) Religious services; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, J
h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, K
i) The right to send and receive mail; and, TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 1, H
j) Education. TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 5
X
TOC 115, Guideline 2, C
There are established rules of conduct and disciplinary TOC 76, Minor and Major Rule
penalties to guide the conduct of youth. The rules and Violations/Sanctions
penalties, which include both major violations and youth TOC 91, Non-English Communication
violations, are simply and affirmatively stated and are X TOC 130, Special Needs
available to all youth. Provisions are made to provide
accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited
English proficiency or limited literacy.
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1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS TOC 36 Due Process
X
There are written policies and procedures for the
administration of discipline that include:
a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 4
X
for violation of rules;
b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to any youth; TOC 32, Discussion Paragraph 4
X
TOC 115, 2, A Resident Rights
c) Definition of major and minor rule violations and their TOC 76, Minor and Major Rule
consequences, due process requirements; X Violations/Sanctions
d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally by TOC 76 Minor Rule Violation Sanctions
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct or Sanctions include Verbal Counseling, Failure to
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be earn daily points, Loss of Commissary Privileges,
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of Time out, early bed, or a 1-24-hour Program
X
review and appeal to a supervisor; Restriction. The violation is documented in the
youths chrono, reviewed daily by the supervisor
and youth are given the opportunity to grieve the
sanction.
Major rule violations may include withdrawal from group TOC 36, Discussion
activities for 24 hours or more or extension of time in Youth are afforded a process for which to appeal
custody. Major rule violations and the discipline process X discipline imposed. Technical assistance was
shall be documented and require the following: provided to insure sanctions were clear and did
not involve Administrative Room Confinement.
a) Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; X TOC 36, Guideline 1
b) Hearing by a person who is not a party to the incident; X TOC 36, Guideline 2
c) Opportunity for the youth to be heard, present evidence TOC 36, Guideline 3
X
and testimony;
d) Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in the hearing TOC 36, Guideline 4
X
process; and,
e) Provision for administrative review. X TOC 36, Guideline 5
f) 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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REVIEW OF NON- REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility.
X
(Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of age and Court ordered 19-year-old pending fitness
older. hearing was in custody the day of the inspection.
X
The staff are keeping him separate sight and
sound as required by JJDPA.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under the
X
juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements of
208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of the X
facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300
MINORS
Violation
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) are
held only in non-secure, separate and segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601) Under specific circumstances as defined in TOC
AND FEDERAL MINORS 1.
X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from Juvenile Violation
X
Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in the
X
facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the Detention of
X
Status Offenders/Federal Minors is submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
X
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person in
detention is proceeding through the adult court, AND that
person is 18 years of age or older that person is an adult
inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately separated Violation
X
from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers or
Violation
“Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the facility in X
a manner that allows contact with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7437
FACILITY NAME: Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: ✓ 2001: ✓ 2003: ✓ OTHER: Orig.
Construction 1963
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 23, 2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations.
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors Six rooms located in admissions area. Additional
X
pending admission to JH. non- rated rooms located in pre-booking area.
Provides access to a shower. X Two showers located in admissions area.
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
X
valuables.
Provides telephone access to minors. X Two phones in admissions area.
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water. X
Locked Holding Room (1.2) Six locked holding rooms located in admissions
area.
X
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area Each locked holding room contains 69 square feet
X
of floor space.
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as specified in Each locked holding room contains a 48-inch
X
these regulations. bench.
98: Provides access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking Each locked holding cell contains a combination
fountain as specified in these regulations. unit.
03: Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin and drinking X
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access.
Maximizes staff visual supervision X
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required X
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping X
rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms,
dormitories and dayrooms.
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When X
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 built under 2003 standards1 are rated for 30
minors.
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain X Older, remodeled units with over 30 bed capacity
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with were previously approved by CYA.
the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) Units built under 2003 standards contain a
combination unit in each locked sleeping room.
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless
a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these X
fixtures.
03: Toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain required in
locked sleeping rooms.
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Two single occupancy rooms provided within each
of the seven newest units.
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear
X
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. X
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required. X
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Fourteen double occupancy rooms provided within
each of the seven newest units.
X
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. X
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required. X
Dormitories (1.9)
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of X
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
X
than four minors.
98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed for no
more than 15 minors (NA camps).
X
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15-minor
limitation.
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 X
minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
Dayrooms (1.10)
X
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per minor.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square feet of
X
floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
X
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- X
outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a
minimum of 9,000 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
X
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 All housing units contain their own paved
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- recreation area. In addition, a gymnasium,
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area swimming pool and large outdoor recreation space
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum are provided in the original portion of the facility.
dimension of 100 feet. X
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have
61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space,
plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to
a maximum of 87,120 square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space
is a paved or "like" surface. X
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space.
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation
space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and of a sufficient X
size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single dimension
X
less than 40 feet.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
X
activities and provides security.
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) Each housing unit has two dedicated classrooms.
X
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
X
juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the
academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of
floor space for the teacher's desk and work area, and a X
minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom that
X
allows for immediate response to emergencies.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Safety Room (1.13) Two safety rooms are in the admissions area.
X
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a
minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet.
Limited to one minor. X
Padded as specified in these regulations. X
There are one or more vertical view panels constructed of
security glazing. Panels provide a view of the entire room
X
and are no more than four inches wide and at least 24
inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these regulations. X
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is Safety rooms are dry. Access provided via
X
provided. admissions area bathroom and drinking fountain.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
X
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room.
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed to
X
prohibit the occupant’s access.
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) Each housing unit provides a pill call room.
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical X
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations that is
X
used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; X
Lockable storage for medical supplies; X
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no single
X
dimension less than seven feet;
Hot and cold running water; and, X
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces. X
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 §
1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Dining takes place on the housing units.
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and X
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
X
room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier.
Visiting Space (1.17)
X
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per X
minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and
activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Personal Storage (1.19)
X
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 X
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 X
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
X
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 X
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)
X
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
X
room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview
X
room in each camp.
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
X
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Limited to no more than 16 minors. X
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear
X
ceiling height of eight feet.
Contains seating to accommodate all minors. X
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
X
specified in these regulations.
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors. X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 X
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 X
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)
X
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 X
waste water from flowing over the bubbler.
Showers (2.4)
Showers provide tempered water and are available on living X
units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six
minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without mitigating
X
staff's ability to supervise.
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are of a X
pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less
X
than 36 inches apart.
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at
desk level in locked sleeping rooms, single and double X
occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity
areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility
X
and is conducive to sleep.
Padding (2.7)
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and walls to
X
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
X
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
X
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
X
seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for
each person.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Weapons Locker (2.9) Located outside of the admissions area.
Weapons lockers are located outside the security perimeter
X
of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the
security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each
X
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 X
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.
X
(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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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7437
FACILITY: Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF) TYPE: Juvenile Hall RC: 426
FIELD REPRESENTATIVES: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 23, 2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or COMMENTS
#
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Beds
Intake
Safety 2 Restroom available in intake area.
2003 66 Sq. Ft.
Room
(OBS 1 & 2)
4 Each room has a 48” bench and combination unit.
Holding 2003 (3) (12) 66 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
(1 – 4)
Holding 5 1 The room has a 48” bench and combination unit.
2003 (3) (3) 88 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Holding 6 1 The room has a 48” bench and combination unit.
2003 (3) (3) 61 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Shower 2003 2 1 1 1 1
HU-1 MAX Unit
Single Pre-98 15 1 1 15 83 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Bathroom 1 1 1 1 1 3
Dayroom
HU-2 MAX Unit
All wet rooms. 2012-2014 inspections showed 14
Single Pre-98 13 1 1 13 83 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
rooms.
Safety Contains a camera with monitor in control room.
1 0 81 sq. Ft.
Room Classroom is 1022 Sq. Ft., Courtyard is 2810 Sq. Ft.
Bathroom 1 1 1 1 1 3
Dayroom
HU-3 Intensive Skill Building Unit
1998 and All wet rooms. 2014/16 inspection – previous
Single 15 1 1 15 76 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 1
pre-98 inspections showed 11 wet rooms.
Single 1998 12 1 1 12 79 Sq. Ft. Dry rooms were permitted; approved by CYA.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or COMMENTS
#
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Beds
Double 1998 2 2 2 4 118 Sq Ft. Double occupancy rooms are dry rooms.
Bath room 1 4 2 4 1 7
Dayroom
Two classrooms located on the unit, 16 minors in
A: 600 Sq. Ft.
Classroom 2 each classroom
B: 638 Sq. Ft.
Note: RC of HU-3 is limited to 30.
HU-4 This unit was unoccupied on the day of inspection, MSDR (program) in this unit.
Single 7 1 1 7 74Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
2014/16 inspection – dormitory beds removed. Room
Dorm 1054 Sq. Ft. will be used for special needs youth as a "sensory
room."
Bathroom 1 4 2 4 1 5
Dayroom
HU-5 MAX Unit overflow
Rm 102 (designated Both wet rooms.
Single 2003 2 1 1 2 ADA) 123 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Rm 100: 83 Sq Ft.
123 Sq. Ft. (even All wet rooms.
numbered rooms)
Double 2003 14 2 2 28 1 1 1
149 Sq. Ft. (odd
numbered rooms)
Bathroom 1 1 5
Dayroom
Two classrooms located on the unit.
A: 713 Sq. Ft
Classroom 2
B: 922 Sq. Ft.
HU-6 This unit was unoccupied on the day of inspection.
Single 2003 6 1 1 6 81 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Single 4 1 1 4 106 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Single 2 1 1 2 90 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or COMMENTS
#
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Beds
Bathroom 1 1 2
Dayroom
Classroom 1 781 Sq. Ft.
HU-7 This unit was transformed in to a Library and Program Unit (STEP) prior to the inspection.
2 Wet rooms, 1 dry. 2014/16 inspection – rooms
Single 3 1 1 3 74 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
used as storage but beds remain.
Per CYA. 2014/16 inspection – rooms used as
Double 4 2 2 8 81 Sq. Ft.
storage but beds remain.
Dorm 2003 1 0 0 0 1064 Sq. Ft. See endnote 2012/14.
Bathroom 1 4 2 4 1 6 2/10: One shower added to LAS
Dayroom
A: 781 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit.
Classroom 2
B: 858 Sq. Ft.
Note: February 2010 A five bed dorm was removed when this unit was remodeled.
HU-8 This unit was unoccupied by youth on day of inspection, however, a 19 year old occupied one room per Court order.
Single 12 1 1 12 82 Sq. Ft. Two of the singles are wet rooms (combo units).
Double 2003 12 2 2 24 74 Sq. Ft. Per CYA.
Bathroom 1 4 2 4 1 6 2/10: Two urinals and 1 shower were added.
Dayroom
A: 625 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit.
Classroom 2
B: 721 Sq. Ft.
Note: February 2010 A six bed dorm was removed when this unit was remodeled. Day room space limits the RC of H-8 to 31 minors
HU-9 This unit was unoccupied on the day of the inspection,
Single 8 1 1 8 74 Sq. Ft. Two rooms are wet (combo units).
Double 2003 15 2 2 30 74 Sq. Ft. Per CYA.
Bathroom 1 4 2 4 1 6 2/10: One shower added.
Dayroom
A: 630 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit.
Classroom 2
B: 729 Sq. Ft.
Note: February 2010 A six bed dorm was removed when this unit was remodeled. Day room space limits the RC of H-9 to 31 minors
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or COMMENTS
#
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Beds
HU-10 This unit houses the female youth of the facility.
All wet rooms. 2014/16 inspection – changed from
Single 2003 23 1 1 23 69 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 24 rooms to 23 rooms. Previous inspections showed
24 rooms.
Bathroom 1 2 2 2 1 5
Dayroom 2003
A: 720 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit.
Classroom 2003 2
B: 535 Sq. Ft.
HU-11 This unit was unoccupied on the day of the inspection.
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Double 2001 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in dayroom and 6 showers located in
Bathroom 1 6
day room.
Dayroom 2001
Classroom 2001 2 660 Sq. Ft. each Two classrooms located on the unit, 16 minors each.
HU-12 This unit is designated as the Orientation Unit.
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Double 2001 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in dayroom and 6 showers located in
Bathroom 1 6
day room.
Dayroom 2001
Classroom 2001 2 660 Sq. Ft. each Two classrooms located on the unit, 16 minors each.
HU-13 This unit was unoccupied on the day of the inspection.
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Double 2001 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in dayroom and 6 showers located in
Bathroom 1 6
day room.
Classroom 2001 2 660 Sq. Ft. each Two classrooms located on the unit, 16 minors each.
Dayroom 2001
HU-14 General Population Males age 15-17.
Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room FIXTURES*
Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or COMMENTS
#
Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Beds
Double 2003 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in the courtyard and dayroom.
Dayroom 2003 1 5
Showers located in dayroom and upper tier.
A: 589 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit
Classroom 2003 2
B: 558 Sq. Ft.
HU-15 Transition Unit
Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Double 2003 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in the courtyard and dayroom.
Dayroom 2003 1 5
Showers located in dayroom and upper tier.
A: 612 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit
Classroom 2003 2
B: 620 Sq. Ft.
HU-16 General Population Unit Males age 14-16
Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Double 2003 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in the courtyard and dayroom.
Dayroom 2003 1 5
Showers located in dayroom and upper tier.
A: 627 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit, 16 minors each.
Classroom 2003 2
B: 665 Sq. Ft.
HU-17 General Population Unit Males age 15-17
Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Double 2003 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
Fountain located in the courtyard and dayroom.
Dayroom 2003 1 5
Showers located in dayroom and upper tier.
A: 665 Sq. Ft. Two classrooms located on the unit, 16 minors each.
Classroom 200 2
B: 608 Sq. Ft
Note: Campus contains a gymnasium and pool. Units rated above 30 were per agreement with CYA.
2012/14 Inspection: HU 6 was added to the LASE, RC was adjusted. The dormitory beds were removed from HU 7 and that area was converted into a library, RC was adjusted.
RC History: Prior to 14-16 Inspection, RC 449; RC 2/13/14 436; 6/25/15 RC = 426.
*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.
7437 Sacramento YDF LAS - 5 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05)