BSCC
San Diego County, Chula Vista Police Department City Jail (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
LINDA M. PENNER 2590VENTURE OAKS WAY. SUITE 200 ' SACRAMENTO CA 95833 • 916.445.5073 • BSCC.CA.GOV
C/l.1ir
KATHLEEN T. HOWARD EDMUND G. BROWN, JR.
Executive Director Governor
October 16, 2018
Roxana Kennedy, Chief of Police
Chula Vista Police Department
315 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION 6031 PC & 209 WIC
Dear Chief Kennedy:
On .Iune 20, 2018, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the biennial
inspection of the Chula Vista City Jail pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 for compliance with the
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of
Regulations. In addition, BSCC stalT conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to the federal Juvenile
Justice and Delinq uency Prevention Act (.1.1 DP A) for the secure detention of minors.
The inspection was preceded by a desk audit of applicable policies and procedures governing the operation
of the facility', wherein policy content was reconciled against relevant regulations to ensure that each
subject required by regulation was addressed in policy. The on-site inspection consisted of a review of
documentation, verif"ication that your practices follow your written procedures and regulation, and
concluded with a walk-through of the physical plan!.
Lieutenant Don Redmond and his staff assisted by answering questions and clarifying procedural issues.
Their involvement in the inspection process was extremely valuable. The professionalism and courtesy
extended during the inspection was appreciated.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; Inspection Cycle
Information sheet identifying the facility and listing any areas of non-compliance; the Procedures
Checklist outlining applicable Title · 15 sections; The Physical Plant Evaluation outlining title 24
requirements for design;2 and, the Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the detention facility's
physical plant contiguration.
I BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures. We only review those policies related specifically to the applicable
regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non-compliance. We do not
"approve" YOLlr policies nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek policy review
through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate.
2 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel to the jail area.
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Local Inspections
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County
Health Otlicer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety
Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the rep0l1s from the
County Health Officer and the Chula Vista Fire Department for a comprehensive perspective of your
facility.
Fire Inspection:
A lire/life safety inspection was conducted on December 22, 2016 by the Chula Vista Fire Department.
No deficiencies were noted and the facility was granted a fire clearance.
Health Inspections:
The local health authority conducted the annual inspections on January 22, and April 27, of 2018. No
non-compliances issues were noted.
BSCC Inspection
Physical Plant:
Completed in 2004, the Chula Vista City .Jail is inspected as a Type [ facility and evaluated using the 2001
Title 24 physical plant standards. Rated for 46, the depat1ment contracts with the US Marshal to hold
federal inmates. By practice, local inmates are rarely held or booked into the facility. They are transported
to the county jail from the field. No issues of non-compliance with applicable physical plant standards
were identified.
Police, Procedures and Practices:
The agency has a comprehensive policy manual applicable to both federal and local inmates. We reviewed
the relevant sections of the existing policy and reconciled the contents against regulations to ensure that
each subject required by regulation was addressed in policy. We reviewed the facility's documentation
related to jail operations including security logs, shift schedules, local inspection results, classification
documents, incident reports and other records which give insight to the facility's operations. We
interviewed statTto ensure that practices matched written procedures and that written documents reflected
actual events. No items of non-compliance were noted concerning the agency policy.
Juvenile Inspection:
We reviewed policy, procedures, practice and supporting documentation related Minors in Custody in a
Law Enforcement Facility. Minors are held in an area adjacent to the of[icer's report writing room. BSCC
is the designated compliance monitoring agency for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
(.I.JDPA), and is authorized by Welfare and Institutions Code §209(f) to inspect facilities that may detain
minors in secure detention. There were no violations noted.
We strongly encourage continued management oversight related to the detention of minors as compliance
with WIC Section 207.I(d) and Title 15, Article 9 regulations is required to maintain suitability for the
secure confinement of minors in law enforcement facility.
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This concludes our inspection report for the 2016-2018 inspection cycle. We would like to thank all staff
involved in the inspection process for the hospitality and courtesy extended during the inspection. If you
should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 324-9861 or email at michael.bushlalbscc.ca.gov.
P K
MICHAEL.I. BUSH
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: City Manager, City of Chula Vista'
Chair, City Council, City of Chula Vista'
Presiding .Judge, Superior Court, County of San Diego'
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of San Diego'
Lieutenant Don Redmond, Lieutenant, Chula Vista Police Department
'Copies of the complete inspection report are available on the BSCC website.
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4618
FACILITY NAME: Chula Vista PD City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Phil Cullum
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The Chula Vista Police Department is a
Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
In addition to provisions of Penal Code Section 831.5, all participating agency. Compliance with
custodial personnel have successfully completed the sections related to training (with the exception
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section of 1021) is determined by an annual audit of
179 of Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. X training records.
Custodial personnel may substitute 832.3 PC training and
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180, Title 15, CCR as an
alternative.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
X
All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the STC
or POST supervisory training within one year of assignment.
All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the Police personnel assigned as jail supervisors
“Corrections Officer Core Course” identified in Section are only required to complete the 56-hour
1020. (The intent is that core training be completed prior to X Supplemental Core Course.
assuming supervisory responsibilities.)
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
All jail management personnel have completed either the
X
STC or the POST management course specified in Section
182, Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators,
X
managers, supervisors and custody personnel have
successfully completed the annual required training specified
in Section 184, Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division.
Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL In addition to the implementation and
operation of all programs and activities
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever required by the regulations, another predicator
there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation for compliance with this section is the
and operation of all programs and activities required by X availability of staff to complete and document
these regulations. at least hourly safety checks.
A review of safety check logs coupled with the
totality of the inspection process was the basis
for the finding with this section.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 1.08 & 2.06 III. Policy requires hourly checks
hourly safety checks. X with documentation. Hourly safety checks are
in order with the regulation.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall 1.08
be immediately available and accessible with the ability to X
respond to any inmate in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Female personnel are on duty 24/7.
is at least one female employee immediately available and
X
accessible.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
assigned and their duties. X
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one X
person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training
standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and 3.17
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of Org Chart
X
communications;
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X 1.02 I. B.
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 3.01
pregnant inmates; X
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f);
Screening newly received inmates for release In practice. This is a normal procedure.
X
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6
Security and control, including: 1.06
X
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X 3.16
Searches of inmates; X 2.01 IV. & 3.08
Contraband control; and, X 3.16
Key control. X
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews,
evaluates and documents internal and external security X
measures.
Emergency procedures, including: X 3.19
Escape; X 3.19
Disturbances; 3.19
X
Taking of hostages; 3.18 VII.
X
Civil disturbance; 2.01 III.
X
Natural disasters; 4.02
X
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; 2.06 & 3.04
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, X Hard copy and Intranet
chemical agents; and, X
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X
Suicide prevention; and,
X
Segregation of inmates.
X
The manual is available to all employees. X In progress.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at 3.17 & 3.18
least every two years. X
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.17 V.
Verified.
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in X
consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Completed 12/16/2016 by the Chula Vista Fire
X
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; Department.
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; 3.18
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, 3.18
X A San Diego County Jail would be used in this
event.
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event 1.09
of a fire. X
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Verified.
The facility maintains an inmate demographics accounting
X
system, which reflects the monthly average daily population
of sentenced and unsentenced inmates by categories of male,
female, and juvenile.
The Jail Profile Survey information is provided to the BSCC.
X
1041 INMATE RECORDS 1.10
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual inmate records which include
intake information, personal property receipts, commitment
X
papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary action taken,
medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff
response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities
and other limitations.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 3.13
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents
X
that result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical
harm, to an employee, inmate or other person. Such records
include names of persons involved, a description of the
incident, actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted
to the facility manager or his/her designee. X
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 1.11
The facility has suitable written policies and procedures for X
the dissemination of information to the public, government
agencies and news media.
Title 15, CCR, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
X
Facilities is available for review by the public and inmates.
Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified
in this section are available to the public and inmates. X
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 4.15 V.
X
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of
each in-custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician;
X
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to
the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the 6.01 XIII.
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code X
Section 12525, within 10 days after the death.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 2.06
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained We reviewed 10 completed receiving
X
personnel. screenings.
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's Housing Assignments are maintained in
classification level, housing restrictions and housing Offender Trak “JIM”.
X
assignments.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 4.11
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a
medical evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had 2.04 & 4.01
any communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of
communicable diseases, including but not limited to X
tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other special
medical problems identified by the health authority.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or screening
device. X
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 4.02
There are written policies and procedures for the X
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered
inmates.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of Mentally disordered inmates are transferred to
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X an appropriate facility.
earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of
X
the inmate or others.
There are provisions for transfer of such inmates to a
medical facility for diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of
such suspected mental disorder, pursuant to Section 1209, X
Title 15, CCR.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 3.04
There are written policies and procedures, which provide for
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to X
be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt
operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from
other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates X
and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No Safety Cell
The remainder of the text of this regulation has
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 been deleted.
X
2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that
results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to self or others.
3.05
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Local inmates requiring sobering cell
placement are transported to the County Jail.
The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 X
2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat to their
own safety or the safety of others due to their state of
intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
INMATES
X
There are written procedures for identification and
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates.
A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours when
an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be developmentally
X
disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Local inmates will not be placed in restraints.
X
There are written policies and procedures for the use of
restraint devices that include:
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acceptable restraint devices; X
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
X
medical/mental health referral;
availability of CPR equipment; X
protective housing of restrained persons; X
provisions for hydration and sanitation needs; and X
exercising of extremities. X
Restraints are used only to hold inmates who display
behavior that results in the destruction of property or reveals X
an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraints are not used as discipline or as a substitute for
X
treatment.
Inmates are placed in restraints only with approval of the
facility manager, watch commander, or the designated X
physician.
All inmates in restraints are housed alone or in a specified
X
area for restrained inmates.
Direct visual observation is conducted and documented at
X
least twice every 30 minutes.
Continued retention in such restraints is reviewed every two Policy requires hourly evaluations.
X
hours.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be Per policy the inmate would be transported to
secured as soon as possible but no later than four hours from X the County Jail at 2 hours.
the time of placement.
Medical review for continued retention in restraint devices
X
occurs at a minimum of every six hours.
A mental health consultation is secured as soon as possible,
but no later than eight hours from the time of placement. X
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 3.01
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Force is not used to obtain samples. Inmates
IMPRESSIONS would be transported to the County Jail in this
event.
Policy and procedures describe the use of reasonable force to
X
collect blood specimens, salvia samples, or thumb/palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide such
and refuse written or oral requests to do so. Policies and
procedures address:
Note: Reference PC § 296
The use of reasonable force is preceded by documented
efforts to secure voluntary compliance, including
advisement of the legal obligation to provide the X
specimen, sample or impression and the consequences
of failing to do so.
Facility watch commander authorization is obtained
X
prior to use of reasonable force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction,
the extraction is audio and videotaped and retained by
X
the department, as required by statute.
1062 VISITING 5.05
X
Facility administrator has developed and implemented
written policies and procedures for inmate visiting.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Sentenced inmates are allowed at least two visits totaling at Local sentenced inmates are not housed at this
X
least one hour per week. facility.
Visitation procedures include provisions for visitation by
X
minor children of the inmate.
The plan includes a schedule that assures non-sentenced
detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar
X
day following arrest.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 5.02
The facility administrator has developed written policies and X
procedures for inmate correspondence. The policy and
procedures provide that:
There is no limitation placed on the volume of mail an
X
inmate may send or receive.
Correspondence may be read where there is a valid security
X
reason and the facility manager or designee approves.
Jail staff does not review inmate correspondence to or from
state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or
holder of public office, and the Board of State and
X
Community Corrections; however, jail staff may open and
inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash,
checks, or money orders in the presence of the inmate.
Confidential correspondence with the facility administrator
X
and/or manager is permitted.
Inmates without funds are permitted at least two postage-
X
paid letters each week to family and friends.
Inmates without funds are permitted unlimited postage-paid
correspondence with his/her attorney and the courts. X
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION
X
Table games and/or television are available to inmates.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, AND 5.05.03
PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS
There is a written plan to make available a daily newspaper
X
in general circulation, including a non-English language
publication, to assure reasonable access to interested
inmates.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 5.01
There are written policies and procedures that allow
X
reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone
calls required by Section 851.5 PC.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 5.07
There are written policies and procedures to ensure that X
inmates have access to the courts. Such access shall consist
of the following:
Unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063(f) of these 5.02
X
regulations.
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Confidential consultation with attorneys. 5.07
X
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 2.09 Inmates are provided a copy of the inmate
orientation guide.
There are written policies and procedures for the
X
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
non-sentenced inmates to orient a newly received inmate at
the time of placement in a living area.
The program shall be published. We reviewed the orientation guide and found it
X
contains all required elements.
The program shall include, but not be limited to: X
Rules and disciplinary proceedings; X
Visiting rules; X
Availability of personal care items; X
Availability of reading and recreational materials;
X
and,
Medical/mental health procedures; and, X
Voting, including registration. 5.04
X
1071 VOTING (Applicable to sentenced inmate workers.) 5.03
Facilities holding sentenced inmate workers have written
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar allows X
qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections
pursuant to the elections code.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES While the jail does not house local sentenced
inmates, it does house US Marshal inmates
There are written policies and procedures to provide under contract.
X
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE While the jail does not house local sentenced
(Applicable to facilities having inmate workers and/or inmates it does house US Marshal inmates
prisoners who are held for “safekeeping.”) under contract. A grievance system is in place
X for US Marshal inmates.
Any inmate may appeal and resolve grievances relating to
any condition of confinement. There are written policies and
procedures that include:
A grievance form or instructions for registering a
X
grievance.
Resolution at lowest appropriate staff level. X
Provisions for resolving questions of jurisdiction within
X
the facility.
Provisions for appeal to next level of review. X
Written reasons for denial at each level of review. X
Provisions for response in a reasonable time limit.
X
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) Discipline is not administered at this facility
for local inmates. Section 3.20 contains a
There are written policies and procedures for inmate disciplinary policy.
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy stating
X
that discipline is not administered in the facility. If
discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 and
1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.)
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x
DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A
Are minors held in this facility? All required policies are located in Section
6.01 unless otherwise noted.
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X
provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a
Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION
N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11)
DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS
OFFENDERS
Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type X
juveniles are not to be held in secure detention.
Reference: WIC 206 & 207
Number of violations:0
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners. X
Reference: WIC 208
Number of violations:0
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL
(SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION)
During the previous calendar year, minors are securely
X
detained for a period not to exceed six hours.
Number of violations:0
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B)
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1142 WRITTEN
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
X
Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in
temporary custody address:
Suicide risk and prevention; X
Use of restraints; X
Emergency medical assistance and services; and, X
Prohibiting use of discipline.
X
1143 CARE OF MINORS
IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The following are made available to all minors held in X
temporary custody:
access to toilets and washing facilities;
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one snack upon request during term of temporary custody if
the minor has not eaten within the past (4) hours or is X
otherwise in need of nourishment;
access to drinking water; and, X
privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or
X
lawyer.
Minors placed in locked rooms are:
provided blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the X
comfort of the minor; and,
permitted to retain and wear his or her personal clothing
unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety
problem, or is required to be utilized as evidence of an X
offense.
1144 CONTACT
BETWEEN MINORS AND ADULT PRISONERS
Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or
X
sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles in
detention and incarcerated adults.
Reference: WIC 208
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained
in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant,
X
side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent
sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON
SECURE DETENTION
Minors are held in secure detention in a law enforcement
facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense X
described by WIC § 602, is at least 14 years of age, and
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others.
Reference: WIC 207.1 (d) 1
Factors to be considered when determining if the minor
presents a serious security risk to self or others are: age,
maturity and delinquent history; severity of offense for
which taken into custody; minor’s behavior; availability of
X
staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the
minor; and, age, type and number of other individuals
detained at the facility.
1146 CONDITIONS OF
SECURE DETENTION
While in secure detention, a minor may be locked in a
X
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or
otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent
escape and protect the minor and others from harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF
MINORS HELD INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
X
Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes:
Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and,
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documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at least
once every 30 minutes.
X
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E)
Males and females are not placed in the same locked room
unless they are under constant direct visual observation by
X
staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF
MINORS IN SECURE DETENTION OUTSIDE OF A
LOCKED ENCLOSURE
X
Minors held in secure detention outside of a locked
enclosure are not secured to a stationary object for more
than 60 minutes unless no locked enclosure is available.
A staff person from the facility is present at all times to
assure the minor’s safety while secured to a stationary X
object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter is approved by a X
supervisor and documented.
The decision to secure a minor to a stationary object for
longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter is
X
based on the best interests of the minor.
1150 SUPERVISION OF
MINORS IN NON-SECURE CUSTODY
X
Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct
visual observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic
X
devices does not replace direct visual observation.
Entry and release times are documented and available for
review. X
1151 INTOXICATED
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSING MINORS
Facility administrators shall develop policies and X
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be
obtained for minors who are intoxicated by any substance,
to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves.
Supervision of minors in secure detention includes safety
checks no less than once every 15 minutes until resolution
X
of the intoxicated state, with the actual time of each
personal observation documented.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure detention who display
outward signs of intoxication shall be supervised in X
accordance with Section 1150.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS
OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT
DETENTION FACILITY
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court
X
and the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death or a minor in custody.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Corrections Standards Authority
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4618
FACILITY NAME: Chula Vista City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: X OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X Have three non-rated room with telephones.
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable Two sobering cells.
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X No safety cells.
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X Property locker in laundry room.
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X In non-rated rooms.
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) 3 non-rated holding rooms.
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling Ceiling height at least 9'.
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
X
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
X
fountains as specified by these regulations
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Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
01: Name change to “sobering cell.” X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling Ceiling height at least 9'.
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells. Text of the regulation deleted.
X
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to
inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No single occupancy cells. Text of the regulation
X deleted.
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) Sleeping cells are for US Marshall’s prisoners.
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a Ceiling height at least 9'.
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), washbasin and drinking
X
fountain
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not Desk not required.
required in Type I facilities.) X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dormitories (2.8) Dormitories are for US Marshall’s prisoners.
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision
for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.”)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for
single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per
inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for X
triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by
2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70
square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90
square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35
square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for nor fewer than 4 and no more than 64 inmates X
Provide access to toilets separate from washbasins and
X
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA
Type I) X
Dayrooms (2.9) Inmate workers not housed at this facility.
X
Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities - excluding
"special use" cells - and inmate workers in Type I facilities)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of
3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms X
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note
2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time X
and are the least restrictive standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10) Not required for a Type I facility.
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X
must have a recreation area or provide community access to
one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate
capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of
X
one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required
surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, washbasin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) Not required for this facility; health care not
(NA Type I) provided on-site.
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X
the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of
applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12) Not required for a Type I facility.
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every
Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health
care.
Located within the security area and provide for privacy of
X
inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single
X
dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) Not stored at this facility.
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14) Not required for a Type I facility.
X
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility
program indicates special medical care housing is needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible to
both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X
either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the
community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) Not required for a Type I facility.
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X
within the security perimeter.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) Not required for a Type I facility.
X
There is 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, washbasins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
X
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for washbasins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located
within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II).
It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and, Types I,
X
III & IV.
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(NA Type III and IV housing only minimum security
inmates)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic X
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X
personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X
more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site
health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male and
X
female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single
dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
(NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in
every single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio
See regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double X
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates
in dayrooms and exercise areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the
outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
X
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas
must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability
to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
X
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is
sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal
vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and
in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for
X
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design in areas higher than minimum security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows
X
that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in
on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with an tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
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Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X
cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
X
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 4618
FACILITY: Chula Vista City Jail TYPE: IJ RC: 46
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Non-
Holding 1-3 3
Rated
Holding Cells 1-3 are non-rated and each have telephones.
1 & 2 Dorm 2001 2 8 8 16 14'7" x 18'3" 1 1 1 1
Notes: Two triple bunks, one double bunk. Cell approximately 263 sq. ft. (chase 3 sq. ft.).
2008-2010 – Only Dorm 1 used for city inmates. During the 2010-2012 cycle Dorm 1 was sued for contract inmates.
3 & 4 Double 2001 2 2 2 4 10' x 8' 1 1 1
1 & 2 Sobering 2001 2 0 (6) (12) 10' x 12'4" 1 1 1
Notes: Cell approximately 123 sq. ft. Double cells 3 & 4 are currently used for contract inmates (2006-2008 & 2008-2010). Sobering
cell #2 was converted to housing for contract inmates. (2006-2008)
5, 6, 7 Double 2001 3 2 2 6 10' x 8' 1 1 1
8 & 9 Dorm 2001 2 8 8 16 14' x 19'1" 1 1 1 1
Notes: Two triple bunks, one double bunk. Cell approximately 264 (chase sq. ft.). Cells 5-9 are used for contract inmates.
10 Double 2001 1 2 2 2 9'11" x 9'5" 1 1 1
Note: Used to hold local inmates. May be used for juvenile holding. 89 sq. ft. (chase 4 sq. ft.) Seating for 4. Capacity limited by
seating.
11 Double 2001 1 2 2 2 9'11" x 8'7" 1 1 1
Note: Used to hold local inmates. May be used for juvenile holding. 81 sq. ft. (chase 4 sq. ft.) Seating for 4. Capacity limited by
seating.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
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