BSCC
Santa Clara County, Detention Facilities (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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Date: July 14, 2021
Laurie Smith, Sheriff
Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff
55 West Younger Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-1721
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION – PENAL CODE SECTION 6031
Dear Sheriff Smith:
On May 17-21, 2021, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the
2020-2022 biennial inspection of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department Type II, III and
Court Holding Detention Facilities for compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention
Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR).
Detention Facility BSCC # Courthouse Facility BSCC #
Main Jail 5120 Hall of Justice 5206
Elmwood (Men) 5140 Family Justice Center 5200
Elmwood (Female) 5180
Prior to the on-site inspection, I conducted a pre-inspection briefing on April 8, 2021 to assist your
staff in their preparation and what to except during the inspection process.
I would like to acknowledge each facility Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeants, and custody staff that
were actively involved in the inspection of their respective facilities and to assured that advance
preparations were completed as requested. I would also like to thank Assistant Sheriff Tim Davis
for participating in an exit conference at the close of our on-site review. Each staff provided
technical assistance to their respective facility in preparation of the inspection. They also assisted
in providing advance materials and clarifying procedural issues. Due to their efforts, all facilities
were well prepared for our on-site review of each facility. Inspections of this nature create
significant demands on resources already overburdened by the day-to-day jail operations. Each
member was a pleasure to work with and their assistance and dedication allowed me to conduct
and complete the inspection process. The inspection process would not have proceeded
smoothly without their dedication and his professionalism throughout the entire process. I
appreciated their focus and availability during the entire process.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter;
informational sheets identifying the facilities and listing any areas of non-compliance; two
“Procedures checklist” outlining applicable Title 15 sections for all facilities (one for Type II&III
and one for Court Detention); the Physical Plant Evaluations outlining Title 24 requirements for
each design, and the Living Area Space Evaluations that summarize each detention facility's
configuration.
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Local Inspections
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, annual inspections are required by the County
Health Officer and the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.2 and Health and Safety
Code §101045 and § 13146.1 respectively.
Fire Inspections
Each facility received a fire clearance by the county Fire Marshal. Main Jail and both, Elmwood
facilities, received fire clearances after deficiencies was discovered during the first inspection. It
is very common for older facilities to required additional fire inspection to correct deficiencies. The
courts detention facilities received a fire clearance on Feb 20, 2020.
Health Inspections
The San Santa Clara County Department of Public Health conducted inspections of the
environmental, nutritional, and medical/mental health policies and procedures of all detention
facilities. These reports are critical for monitoring health-related issues in detention facilities, as
they review your current medical/mental health policies and procedures, evaluate the condition of
your facilities, and assess nutritional related issues. These reports are current for each facility.
BSCC Inspection
Title 15, CCR; Policy, Procedures, Practice, & Technical Assistance
System Wide
This report addresses compliance issues with Title 15 and 24, CCR for the Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s Department. I will address the Type II, III and Court Services detention facilities under
separate heading. Prior to my on-site inspection, I received and reviewed a subset of the agency’s
policy manual specific to the facility operations and compared the contents against relevant
regulations to ensure that each subject required by regulation was addressed in policy.
I visited each facility and while on site, performed a review to verify your practices follow your
written procedures. These evaluations include an in-depth review of documentation related to jail
operations including security logs, shift schedules, local inspection results, classification/housing
assignments, incident reports, disciplinary actions, grievance actions and other records which
give insight to the facility’s operations. When applicable, special attention was given to those low-
incidence but high-liability practices involving inebriates (sobering cells), high-risk inmates and
use of restraints and safety cells placement (if applicable). All documents reviewed were
completed and well organized.
Staff have successfully completed the training required by the standards. BSCC is pleased to
find that your agency has recognized the need for training above the minimal levels and identified
additional areas to add to the curriculum. Deputies indicated that they are well trained and feel
like the agency encourage and support their interest.
Both staff and inmates were interviewed at each facility to ensure the program and service
requirements of Title 15 are consistently being met. Deputies were professional in their
appearance and knowledgeable as to their duties and responsibilities.
We continue to offer technical assistance related to staffing and completion of safety checks. The
ability to consistently complete hourly safety checks is one measure that the BSCC uses to
determine if there are sufficient personnel assigned to a facility. As in past inspections, deputies
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stated that working overtime can be exhausting; excess amounts of overtime can be an indication
of the lack of adequate staffing.
“Red books” Paper logs are used to document hourly safety checks. Our past concern of
patterned checks with exact times has been corrected. Few, if any logs still included checks on
or around one hour. Refresher training has increased staff awareness to avoid such patterns.
We found that staff now log the actual time the check was completed rather than rounding off
times to the nearest five or ten minutes.
As the regulations do not particularly inform agencies on how to conduct safety checks, deputies
assigned to the barracks (Elmwood-Men) continue to write down their safety check times on a 3
x 5 card and at the end of their shift will enter those times in the computer. However, deputies
did state that there are times when they had forgot to log their hourly safety checks once their
shift was over. During this time, deputies would phone in their safety checks. A new procedure
would be beneficial and should be developed to immediately record the checks as they are
completed.
Based on the verification of safety checks and the provision of services required by the
regulations, we found no issues of non-compliance with staffing requirements at any of the
detention facilities. Do not assume that the minimal level of services required by the standards
indicate that sufficient staff are assigned and present in the jails. We do suggest a dedicated
staffing analysis be performed to identify or dispel any concerns regarding staffing levels during
times of peak facility activity such as court pull, meals, visiting, outdoor recreation, and medical
treatments/appointments as those are the times most vulnerable for late checks. Unfortunately,
such a global examination of facility operational schedules, staff duties, and personnel schedules
is beyond the scope of this inspection.
We spent time interviewing inmates about the level of services available and the methods by
which to request them. When asked about each of the services required by the regulations, such
as access to the legal system, access to the recreation yard and dayroom facilities, ability to
maintain clean living conditions and personal hygiene, and the ability to maintain community and
family ties through visits, phone calls, mail services, and religious services; inmates stated all
were being provided. The only service they would like to have is the ability to use a tablet, which
to my understanding will be available soon.
We are very pleased to see that there are many programs that are available to meet the goal of
reducing recidivism. Although, this past year many programs were suspended due to COVID-19,
I understand that once the agency is clear and free to open back up, all programs will resume.
We encourage every effort to continue to provide and further pursue evidence-based practices
and programs where an emphasis is placed on achieving measurable outcomes to ensure that
the services provided, and the resources used are effective.
Many inmates complimented the level of medical/mental health treatment and the responsiveness
of the providers and that emergency treatment or relief of severe pain is provided without delay
and non-emergency services were provided within a few days.
We heard several inmates comment on the overall cleanliness of the facilities compared to their
previous times in custody. Overall, we observed improved cleanliness in the facilities. During
past inspections, all detention facilities general conditions were lacking cleanliness, unsanitary or
unsafe conditions. Inmates cells and dormitories where full of unused meal boxes, extra bedding,
and clothing, cells doors viewing panel being covered and lots of unnecessary garbage. Although
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there are still graffiti in individual cells, each facility has formulated a plan to re-paint each housing
pod cell.
We applaud the efforts your agency has taken to address the needs of inmates who are held in
your custody. Santa Clara County has embraced the Community Corrections model and makes
every attempt to provide the needed tools to inmates to ensure a successful re-entry into the
community. Relationships that have been developed with your partners and local service
providers have resulted in programs that serve as models for others. We look forward to further
achievements.
We identified two areas of noncompliance for the Main Jail, Elmwood Male Jail and Elmwood
Female Jail:
We reviewed disciplinary reports and found the process provided ample review by appropriate
staff. An avenue for appeal to the inmate, and sanctions that were consistent with the severity of
the rule violation. The regulations require that the hearing shall be acted on no later than 72 hours
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in writing:
Title 15, Section 1081 Plan for Inmate Discipline. The noncompliance exists when an inmate
disagrees with staff response or sanction and request for a hearing. An inmate will be given a
copy of the infraction and the on-duty supervisor will receive a copy. The Sgt will meet with the
inmate within 72 hours. If the inmate denies the infraction, a hearing will be conducted within 10
judicial days of writing the infraction. During the hearing, if the inmate is guilty, the hearing officer
will determine disciplinary sanctions within 3 days. Also, this section prohibits staff from
participating in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges. Documentation revealed
that staff involved in the charges participate in the disciplinary process by making
recommendations on the sanction of the inmate.
1058 Use of Restraint Devices. The second noncompliance issue requires the approval of the
facility manager, watch commander or the responsible health care staff to place an inmate in
restraints. Documentation revealed that the on-duty Sergeant will approve the placement and will
notify the watch commander (Lieutenant) after the incident.
Court Security Services Division Inspections:
Prior to the on-site portion of the inspection we reviewed relevant policy and procedures and
supporting documentation where necessary. The Court Holding facilities have a consolidated
manual applicable to all facilities. Post orders, specifically designed for the various facilities,
provide guidance to staff at those facilities. There were no items of noncompliance with Title 15.
Due to COVID-19 only 2 court detention were operating. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist
for further comments/discussion.
During the on-site portion of the inspections, we compared the manuals against the practices of
staff at each facility. Staff we interviewed were well prepared and engaged in the inspection
process. We also reviewed samples of safety checks logs, inmate records, classification records,
and incident reports, among other documentation. All forms were complete and conformed with
the department’s policies and procedures including operational requirements as set forth in Title
15.
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Physical Plant Inspections:
Main Jail
The Main Jail was evaluated as a Type II Facility under the 1963, 1980, 1988 and 2015 Standards
that were in effect at the time of the original construction and when various areas were remodeled
or added to the facility. The “Living Area Space Evaluation” continues to be a work in progress.
The facility continues to remodel, renovate, and close several livings during the process. With
the demolish of the South jail, Rated Capacity (RC) from 1350 to 767. The facility has eight floors
and utilizes “direct supervision” inmate management. Each living unit is supervised by one, two
or three custody staff depending on the classification of the unit. The infirmary, which is located
on the second floor, is staffed by nurses and doctors employed through the Valley Medical Center
as well as custody staff. Additionally, the jail houses acute mental health inmates, on the eighth
floor, which is staffed with specially trained officers and Valley Medical Center staff. The physical
plant complies with applicable standards with the exceptions:
Title 24, Section 1231.2.6 Single Occupancy Cells: Several Housing cells, 4th, 5th, and 7th floors
were renovated were combined to meet ADA requirements. This causes the facility to combine
two housing cells into one. Due to the jail being a high rise a structure beam had to be put in
place in all ADA cells. This caused the middle of the cell ceiling height to drop to from the required
8 ft. to 7 ft .6 inches:
Elmwood Complex – Men’s Facility
The facility was evaluated as a Type II Facility under the 1963, 1980, and 1991 standards that
were in effect at the time of original construction, and when various areas were remodeled or
added to the facility. As with the main jail, the “Living Area Space Evaluation” continues to be a
work in progress. The facility continues to remodel, renovate, and close several living areas.
Barracks 9 and 10 were closed due to maintenance. The Rated Capacity was increased from
2176 with an overall 2989 beds available. On the date of the inspection, there were 2048 inmates
in custody. The following noncompliance issue was noted:
1231.2.8 Dormitories contain a minimum of floor area per inmate for a double-bed unit:
M2 (B) (C) (D) are all rated for 60, day of inspection each had 64, 68, and 67 respectfully.
M8 (A) (B) (C) (D) (F) (G) (H) rated for 48, day of inspection each had 68, 64,66, 61, 62, 62 and
63 respectfully.
Elmwood Complex – Women’s Facility:
This facility was evaluated as a Type II Facility under the 1963, 1980, and 1986 standards that
were in effect at the time of the original construction and when various areas were remodeled or
added to the facility. The rated capacity is 634; however, there are 720 beds available. The
physical plant complies with applicable standards.
Hall of Justice
Completed in 1991, the Hall of Justice Court Holding is evaluated using 1980 physical plant
standards in place at the time of original construction. No issues of non-compliance with Title 24
standards were identified.
Juveniles who are attending adult court will be held in a holding cell in the basement detention
area. The Sheriff’s deputies ensure separation between adults and juveniles. We reiterated the
federal and state laws and regulations regarding separation of adults and minors.
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Family Justice Center
The new Family Justice Center Courthouse opened to the public on August 15, 2016. The facility
is evaluated using 2010 physical plant standards. At the time of the inspection there were 21
inmates in custody. No issues of non-compliance with Title 24 standards were identified.
Originally, Youth who were to appear in adult court were to be held in the juvenile holding area,
separate from adult prisoners. However, practice does not occur. No youth are assigned to
attend court proceeding the family justice center.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
On May 21, 2021, I provided the agency with the Initial Inspection report, which outlined both Title
15 and 24 standards noncompliance. On June 21, 2021, BSCC received a Corrective Action Plan
response from your Custody Bureau, which outlined the agency’s plans for corrective action for
each noncompliance issue.
Title 15, Section 1081 Plan for Inmate Discipline
Response
• The department will continue to review their policy. (continues to be noncompliant).
• The department will eliminate reporting staff making any decision/involvement in the
discipline process to include making any recommendations. (noncompliance removed).
Title 15, section 1058 Use of Restraint Devices
Response
• Policy Language was revised to states “absent exigent circumstances staff must obtain
authorization from a supervisor (Watch Commander or Designee) to use the restraint,
chair. If the person is housed in the acute psychiatric unit, staff shall also consult mental
health staff before using the restraint chair. When possible, staff shall consult with mental
health staff before placing a person in an SMU in a restraint chair. (noncompliance
removed).
MAIN JAIL
Title 24, Section 1231.2.6 Single Occupancy Cells:
Response
• Santa Clara County requests an exemption for this regulation. Jails in Santa Clara County
have been impacted by Consent Decrees, specifically the “Cole” Remedial plan. This
Consent Decree requires several housing units to undergo ADA upgrades to comply with
inmates who have disability/mobility needs. These upgrades require housing units to be
closed during construction. While BSCC understands and applaud the department’s
reasoning for the overcrowded dormitories, unfortunately, we are unable to issue
exemption of non-compliance with Title 15/24 standards. (continues to be
noncompliant).
ELMWOOD MALE JAIL
Title 24, Section 1231.2.8 Dormitories.
Response
• Santa Clara County requests an exemption for this regulation. Jails in Santa Clara County
have been impacted by Consent Decrees, specifically the “Cole” Remedial plan. This
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Consent Decree requires several housing units to undergo ADA upgrades to comply with
inmates who have disability/mobility needs. These upgrades require housing units to be
closed during construction. While BSCC understands and applaud the department’s
reasoning for the overcrowded dormitories, unfortunately, we are unable to issue
exemption of non-compliance with Title 15/24 standards. (continues to be
noncompliant).
This concludes our inspection report for the 2020-2022 inspection cycle. I would like to thank you
and your staff for the hospitality and courtesy extended during this inspection. If you have any
questions, or concerns, please contact our office at any time.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. BUSH
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Santa Clara *
Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, County of Santa Clara*
Timothy Davis, Assistant Sheriff, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department
James Kirkland, Captain, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department
Mark Padget, Captain, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department
*Copies of the complete reports are available on BSCC website.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
FACILITY NAME: Santa Clara Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II BSCC Code: 5120
FACILITY NAME: Elmwood Men Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II BSCC Code: 5140
FACILITY NAME: Elmwood Female Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II BSCC Code: 5180
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain James Kirkland and Captain Mark Padget, Sergeant Jose Quintero and Deputy John Boy
Palarca
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/17/2021
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 6.03 II.
Compliance with training sections 1020, 1023
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code and 1025 is based upon the most recent annual
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Standards Training for Corrections (STC) audit.
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed 6.03 II.
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 6.03 II, A, 1, b, 1, 2
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 6.03 II, A, 1, C 1, 2
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST
management course within one year from date of
assignment.
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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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 6.03 B, 1
With the exception of any year that a core training module
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I,
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 6.03 B, 1
9.39 I, B
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each Compliance with this section is predicated on the
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and ability of staff to complete and document at least
operation of the programs and activities required by these hourly inmate safety checks in addition to
regulations. ensuring the implementation and operation of all
programs and activities required by these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
All three facilities continue to improve on their
“random” safety checks. We suggest continuous
training and reminding staff the importance of
random checks. Also, we suggest comparing
video tapes against the safety checks logs.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 1.25 III. D. 1.
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☐ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 1.25 III. D. 2.
shall be at least one female employee who shall be 9.39 II. D.
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 9.37 I. A. 8. “Security/Welfare Checks” are
recorded in a Post Logbook. Supervisors must
sign the log once per shift ensuring accuracy and
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
completeness.
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
9.39 I. E. Requires observation of inmates “at
least once every 60 minutes.”
9.39 I. F. 4. Requires that a Sergeant be notified
if the welfare check cannot be completed.
☒ ☐ ☐ 9.39 IV. Rounds are to be made in the minimum-
security unit “on an irregular basis every 60
minutes.”
EMF: Safety check documentation was found to
be compliant. Officers working in the barracks
continue to write down their safety check times
on a 3 x 5 card and at the end of the shift enter
those times in the computer. While not
noncompliant, we do not encourage this practice
and recommend that a process be developed to
immediately record the checks after they are
completed.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of Reviewed multiply months of safety checks
routine safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ from each facility. All facilities are in
compliance.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 10.31
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 1.25 III. D. 3.
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Unless otherwise indicated, all policy
references are cited from the Santa Clara
County Sheriff’s Custody Bureau Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
Procedure Manual.
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed Each facility has Post Orders. Any new or
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be revised PO is forwarded to the Professional
made available to all employees. Compliance and Audit Unit (PCAU).
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
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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(1) Table of organization, including channels of 1.09
☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1.29 III. Watch Commanders
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.01
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 9.01 Use of Restraints (general)
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code 9.01 IV. D. Restraint of pregnant inmates.
Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.31 II. Also addresses restraint of pregnant
inmates.
9.49 Use of Restraint Chair
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 11.15 & 11.31
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and PC 849(b)(2)
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility
Releases are not allowed. If booked those
administrator is empowered to use.
charged with PC 647(f) are filed upon.
(6) Security and control including: 9.33
Conducted at the beginning of each shift and at
☒ ☐ ☐
2300 hours.
Post Orders
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.03, 9.05 & Post Orders
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.05
(C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.05 & 9.09
(D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ Post Orders
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, As a practical matter, this is an ongoing process.
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 10.11
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 29: There are
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations; written emergency plans to cover disasters that
may occur in the jail facility.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10.25 10.15 10.17
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10.05
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10.31 IV.
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.19
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 9.19
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 12.05
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 13.01, 13.03
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 14.15
sexual harassment.
During the intake process, prisoners will view a
PREA video along with pamphlets on Sexual
Assault and Sexual Harassment.
The PREA video is also played in all housing
units at various times during the day. Posters are
☒ ☐ ☐ available in all housing units in English, Spanish
and Vietnamese.
Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 9: has a zero
tolerance for sexual misconduct and will not
tolerate any form of sexual misconduct by
anyone in the jail. This includes inmates, staff,
or visitors. They have the right to be free from
sexual abuse and harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 14.15 Training - How to fulfill the
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting responsibilities under agency sexual abuse,
any abuse. sexual assault, sexual misconduct and sexual
harassment prevention, detection, reporting, and
☒ ☐ ☐ response policies and procedures.
Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 9: inmates
also have the right to be free from retaliation for
reporting sexual abuse and harassment
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 14.15 Employee Sexual Abuse Reporting A.
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be All staff are required to report immediately any
limited to, the following: knowledge, suspicion, or information regarding
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report an incident of sexual abuse, sexual assault,
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment against
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual inmates.
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 10: If you
incidents,
see or hear of others engaging in any
uncomfortable behavior or sexual misconduct,
you should report it. This can be done verbally
by telling any staff member, including an officer,
☒ ☐ ☐
civilian employee, medical, chaplain, counselor,
or volunteer.
Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 10: All
reports of sexual misconduct and the
investigations are deemed confidential. You
may also report, in writing, by using the
Grievance process or Medical Request form
(white card), or a note to the unit officer.
Each facility, public lobbies, and in each housing
dorm, includes posted signs.
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 14.15 Inmate sexual abuse reporting
community members, and other interested third-parties The Department will maintain a process to
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The receive third-party reports of sexual abuse and
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the sexual harassment and shall publicly distribute
facility. information on how to report sexual abuse,
sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and sexual
harassment on behalf of an inmate.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 10:
Inmates may use the Rape Crisis Center YWCA
speed dial *99 (this line is not recorded and does
not require inmates pin number), Jail Observer
Program #37 (this line is not recorded) or
Internal Affairs #39. You may report in
confidence or anonymously.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 12.05
It is the policy of the Department of Corrections
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, those inmates displaying suicidal or self-
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ destructive behavior or mentally ill inmates
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those exhibiting psychotic or homicidal behavior.
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following: These inmates shall be immediately referred to
Mental Health Services.
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct Suicide Prevention shall be in the form of staff
contact with inmates. training, Mental Health Services referrals, intake
☒ ☐ ☐ screening and identification, and supervision of
inmates who are high risk for self-harm or
suicidal behavior
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon During the Intake process, the inmates shall be
intake and prior to housing assignment. medically screened and shall be referred to
Mental Health Services if there is an indication
of any suicidal, self-destructive, psychotic,
homicidal behavior, or a history of suicide
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. All inmates are screened when they are
booked in at the Main Jail. No inmate will be
sent to Elmwood or Elmwood Women's Facility
for housing if they are demonstrating suicidal or
self-harming behavior.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. 15-minute welfare checks of inmates at risk for
☒ ☐ ☐
self-harm or suicide.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. All potentially suicidal inmates will be referred
to Mental Health Services. Any inmates
exhibiting suicidal, self-destructive, psychotic,
or homicidal behavior will be moved to a readily
☒ ☐ ☐ observable area and placed on a suicide watch.
Correctional staff shall immediately complete a
Med/Psych Referral form and document.
Welfare checks at least every fifteen (15)
minutes on an Inmate Observation Record.
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(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Suicide Prevention Training
procedures. A. staff responsible for supervising inmates shall
be provided the following training in suicide
prevention:
1. The pre-service academy shall provide
training in suicide prevention to correctional
cadets. The training shall include lecture and
practical training.
☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Correctional staff shall receive in-service
suicide prevention training to update their skills.
3. The Central Training Unit shall make
available an alternative professional
development course entitled 'Principles of
Suicide Prevention' to any staff member.
4. Correctional Officers going through their
initial facility training program are briefed on the
procedures for handling suicidal inmates.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. In all cases involving inmates exhibiting suicidal
and/or self-destructive, psychotic, or homicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ behavior, an Employee's Report will be
completed by the involved custody staff
outlining the facts and course of action taken.
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 10.03
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 10.31
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures We reviewed the monthly fire and life safety
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section inspection documentation and found that the
1029); facilities maintain facility-specific fire
☒ ☐ ☐ suppression pre-plans and emergency operations
manuals that were developed in cooperation
with the local fire authority. The procedures
appeared comprehensive, well documented, and
we found no issues of non-compliance.
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 10.31 III.
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐
record;
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 10.31 IV.
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 10.09
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 10.33
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
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1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Section 2.4
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS 7.03
Administrative Booking Unit will maintain a
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV case records management procedure. These
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the written procedures will cover, at a minimum, the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall establishment, use and content of inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal records; right to privacy; secure placement and
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports preservation of records; and a schedule for
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the retiring or destroying inactive records.
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 14.15 Inmate sexual abuse reporting
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities The Department will maintain a process to
under its direct control and from other facilities with which receive third-party reports of sexual abuse and
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment and shall publicly distribute
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to information on how to report sexual abuse,
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and sexual
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). harassment on behalf of an inmate.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 9.27
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 9.27 I. B.
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 15.15
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Reports are due at the end of shift.
manager or his/her designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 1.41 VII.
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Maintained in the front lobbies.
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as Maintained in the front lobbies.
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1.41V
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 18.03
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(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 17.01
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 17.13
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 18.05
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ 18.07
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ 17.13 VIII
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 14.01 17.11
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 62-66:
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 18.11
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 14.11
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 18.09
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 14.05
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ 13.15 15.01
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.01
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.01
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 13.15 15.01
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 12.09
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 12.09 VII. & VIII.
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor 13.13 IV, G, 1
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are not held in these facilities.
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 13.01
The Department will maintain enough different
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or types of cells and housing areas appropriate for
III facility shall develop and implement a written all categories of inmates held in the jail.
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, Classification is an on-going assessment process
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, that reoccurs on a regularly scheduled, or as
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive needed, basis during the incarceration of the
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate. Input from staff supervising inmates is
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the essential to the management of inmate housing.
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the
BSCC staff reviewed classification form on-site.
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish There is a guide/matrix that lists the housing
and implement a classification system which will include the units within each facility, along with the
use of classification officers or a classification committee in designated classification profiles, of the inmates
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, assigned to each respective housing unit.
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
shall include the use of as much information as is available
Classification is an on-going assessment process
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
that reoccurs on a regularly scheduled, or as
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
needed, basis during the incarceration of the
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
inmate. Input from staff supervising inmates is
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
essential to the management of inmate housing.
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 14.14
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and Classification shall properly assign inmates to
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a housing units and activities according to the
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the categories of sex/gender, age, criminal
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
present management or security problems. An inmate's own physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given assaultive behavior and other criteria which will
serious consideration. provide for the safety of the inmates and staff.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 11.01, Inmate Admission
11.05 I. B. 6.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is
completed.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 11.03 A Medical screening process
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Upon entrance to the facility, the
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as arresting/transporting officer must escort the
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or arrestee to the nurse's station, located at the
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical booking counter, for a medical screening. The
problem identified by the health authority. The response intake-booking nurse completes a medical
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. ☒ ☐ ☐ interview and either clears the inmate to
continue with the booking process or refuses
acceptance until the inmate is medically cleared
at the hospital.
We reviewed several completed medical
screening forms.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 11.01 Mental Health Referrals
12.03 II, A, I, b. 13.03, 13.17,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mental Health Manual 4140
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The Main Jail has an Acute Psychiatric Care
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered Unit.
inmates, and may include telehealth.
Arrestee mental health referrals will be made in
☒ ☐ ☐
accordance with the Department’s medical
screening policy. In addition, Booking/Intake
staff will be responsible for initiating a mental
health referral for any arrestee who displays
behavior consistent with psychological
problems, or is known to have a history of
psychological problems.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Will occur during the booking process. Booking
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally officers will identify and monitor, those inmates
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears displaying suicidal or self-destructive behavior
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she or mentally ill inmates exhibiting psychotic or
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ homicidal behavior. These inmates shall be
immediately referred to Mental Health Services.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily 11.043A Medical screening process
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 11.01
the inmate or others. Some arrestees may require segregation from
☒ ☐ ☐ other arrestees due to such factors as
suspected/confirmed communicable disease
infectivity
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 13.03
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall
develop written policies and procedures which provide for
the administrative segregation of inmates who are
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 13.03 I. D.
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 9.47 I. A
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section MJ: Booking area has three safety cells, none of
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who which are used. The female booking area has a
display behavior which results in the destruction of property single safety cell which is rarely used.
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
EMF: Two safety cells are located in the inmate
processing area and are never used.
EWF: No inmate was held during the past 2
years.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 9.47
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 9.47 IV C
a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff shall not use safety cells or safety devices
to punish, discipline, or retaliate against inmates.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 9.47 I. B.
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible Approval from a supervisor is required before an
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a inmate is placed in the safety cell. The Watch
minimum of every four hours. Commander shall be notified as soon as practical
after the safety cell is used and shall determine
☒ ☐ ☐ whether to continue the use of the safety cell.
9.47 III B. 2. Supervisory continued retention
review is required a minimum of once every
hour.
9.47 III C. The watch commander must approve
the continued retention every 8 hours thereafter.
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A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 9.47 III. C. Documentation is required on the
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily log.
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Unless time and circumstance do not permit,
☒ ☐ ☐ staff shall consult the on-duty nurse to identify
any reasons the use of the safety cell would not
be advisable. If it is not possible to consult with
the nurse prior to use of the safety cell, they will
be consulted as soon as possible.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 9.47 III. B.
retention every 24 hours thereafter. Medical staff must assess at placement and
☒ ☐ ☐ observe an inmate once every hour thereafter.
Medical clearance for continued retention is
required every 24 hours thereafter.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care If an inmate is housed in a Special Management
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with Unit - Mental Health, the supervisor or designee,
responsible health care staff on placement and retention, will contact the on-duty mental health clinician
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. and request that they respond to assess the
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate before the inmate is placed into the safety
cell. If time circumstance does not permit
consultation with the clinician, the supervisor
will ensure that the clinician is notified of the use
of the safety cell as soon as possible.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 9.47 III. A. An observation log is posted outside
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. the Safety Cell.
☒ ☐ ☐
9.47 II B. 1. Inmate checks must occur at a
minimum of 4 times per hour with such
observations at least 10 minutes apart.
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of
☒ ☐ ☐
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 9.47 I. G
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to Unless clothing is determined by a mental health
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable clinician to represent a risk of self-harm, harm to
☒ ☐ ☐
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility others, or interference with monitoring, staff
are documented. shall not remove most or all an inmate's clothing
when using safety cells.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 11.05 I. B. 2.
At the main jail, inmates requiring sobering are
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section seated in the common booking area and are
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a under constant supervision by custody and
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their medical staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
procedures developed by the facility administrator. There are no sobering cells at either Elmwood
Men/Women facilities.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as 11.05 II. A. 2.
they are able to continue in the processing.
☒ ☐ ☐
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In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 11.05 II. A. 2.
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an Sobering Cell more than six hours, booking staff
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical shall contact medical staff to evaluate the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these and determine if there may be other medical
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent considerations that need to be addressed.
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 11.05 II. 2.
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Newly booked inmates are placed in a Sobering
Cell, Holding Cell or Intake Lobby Chair
pending their booking and classification process.
☒ ☐ ☐
If it becomes necessary to keep an inmate longer
than 12 hours due to his or her condition or
behavior, medical staff shall conduct a medical
evaluation and the booking supervisor shall be
notified.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 9.39 I E. 2. Requires inmate observation
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. (Welfare Check) “every 30 minutes.”
Such observation shall be documented.
☒ ☐ ☐
11.05 II. B. Requires direct visual observation
are to be conducted every 15 minutes and
documented on a 'Sobering Cell' Observation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 12.01, 12.03
INMATES
11.043A Medical screening process
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Upon entrance to the facility, the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and arresting/transporting officer must escort the
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐ arrestee to the nurse's station, located at the
classification and housing, protection, and booking counter, for a medical screening. The
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. intake-booking nurse completes a medical
interview and either clears the inmate to
continue with the booking process or refuses
acceptance until the inmate is medically cleared
at the hospital.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 18.11
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 12.05
We reviewed 20 Use of Restraints with the
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the departments medical director.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate If an inmate exhibits suicidal, self-destructive,
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible psychotic, or homicidal behavior at the time of
health care staff. intake, the Processing Officer shall immediately
notify Mental Health Services and complete a
Med/Psych Referral form.
1. If an inmate is actively exhibiting suicidal,
self-destructive behavior (i.e., banging his/her
☒ ☐ ☐
head on the wall, or using clothes to strangulate
themselves, etc.), he/she shall be placed in the
safety cell or restraint chair as determined by the
Duty Sergeant. The inmate's condition shall be
evaluated by the Intake Nurse prior to placement
in the safety cell or restraint chair.
The use of four (4) point restraints in the restraint
room for inmates who cannot be secured in the
safety cell, i.e., inmates who are conserved or
under W&I 5150 or 5250 must be authorized by
Mental Health staff who will obtain a doctor's
order for any inmate placed in the restraint room.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this 9.01
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the A. Staff shall use only safety devices issued by
following areas: the Sheriff's Office and shall use these devices
acceptable restraint devices; only after receiving training on the proper use
☒ ☐ ☐
of the device.
B. Staff shall use safety devices in a manner
consistent with department training on the use
of the device.
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate E. All straps shall be physically checked to
medical/mental health referral; ensure they are properly secured and present no
☒ ☐ ☐
obvious physical signs of circulatory restriction
to the inmate's extremities.
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐
protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 11. Inmates secured in the Restraint Chair shall
not be denied beverages, or access to a
☒ ☐ ☐ bathroom (unless deemed unsafe and approved
by the on-scene supervisor) and any of these
occurrences shall be documented.
exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a C. Staff shall not use safety cells or safety
substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ devices to punish, discipline, or retaliate against
inmates.
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Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 901 XIV. Use of Restraints
behavior which results in the destruction of property or l. Security Restraint devices shall be used
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. when there is a potential threat of physical
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an harm, destruction of property, escape, or to
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being escort or transport inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Policy Language was revised to state “absent
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, exigent circumstances staff must obtain
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be authorization from a supervisor (Watch
reviewed a minimum of every hour. Commander or Designee) to use the Restraint
Chair. If the person is housed in the acute
☒ ☐ ☐
psychiatric unit, staff shall also consult mental
health staff before using the restraint chair.
When possible, staff shall consult with mental
health staff before placing a person in an SMU
in a restraint chair.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be f. When the Restraint Chair is ordered, a
secured within one hour from the time of placement. medical staff member must check the individual
prior to placement or as soon after placement as
possible to make sure that the restraint straps are
not interfering with blood flow or breathing, and
must also check the person's vital signs. This
☒ ☐ ☐ assessment shall be documented and shall be
repeated at least once per hour if the individual
remains in the chair. Medical assistance shall
also be summoned immediately whenever an
inmate complains of pain, has visual signs of an
injury, appears to be experiencing medical
distress, or complains of difficulty breathing.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 8. The maximum time an inmate shall be secured
of placement. in the Restraint Chair is two hours.
9. The removal process should allow enough
☒ ☐ ☐
time to ensure the inmate is completely removed
from the Restraint Chair within the two-hour
time limit.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 8. The maximum time an inmate shall be
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate secured in the Restraint Chair is two hours.
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, 9. The removal process should allow enough
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further time to ensure the inmate is completely removed
evaluation. from the Restraint Chair within the two-hour
time limit.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice e. At least once every fifteen (15) minutes, staff
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly shall check the inmate and document any
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the comments regarding the health and physical
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. condition of the inmate. All straps shall be
physically checked to ensure they are properly
☒ ☐ ☐ secured and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restriction to the inmate's
extremities. All observations and actions taken
shall be documented on the "15 Minute Check
Observation Log" and the Daily Logbook.
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While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 6. The use of restraints does constitute a use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to force within the meaning of this policy, except
restrain inmates for security reasons. for the situations in which handcuff, leg shackles
and/or other security restraints are used for
☒ ☐ ☐
routine escort or transportation of inmates, or in
other situations where security restraints are
used as standard procedure and in which no
resistance is encountered.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 9.01 H Use of Restraints for Pregnant Inmates
1. An inmate known to be pregnant or in
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the recovery after delivery shall not be restrained
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and using leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant behind the back.
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following: 9.31
An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery
☒ ☐ ☐ after delivery shall not be restrained using leg
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the
body. Pregnant inmates will not be shackled or
daisy-chained to other inmates. In situations
where the movement/transport of a pregnant
inmate requires the use of restraints, handcuffs
will be used. The pregnant inmate will be
handcuffed in the front so that if she falls, she
will be able to break the fall with her hands.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 9.01 H Use of Restraints for Pregnant Inmates
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist 4. Pregnant inmates may not be handcuffed to
chains, or handcuffs behind the body. other inmates for transportation or for any other
☒ ☐ ☐
purpose.
5. The use of Electronic Control Devices (ECO)
is prohibited with pregnant inmates.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 9.01 H Use of Restraints for Pregnant Inmates
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and 2. A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery,
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. or in recovery after delivery, shall not be
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless
deemed necessary for the safety and security of
the inmate, staff, or the public and requires the
approval of the Watch Commander.
9.31
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Any pregnant inmate during any phase of
labor (including during transport to the hospital,
delivery, and while in recovery after giving
birth) shall not be secured in any type of restraint
(including shackles by the wrists, ankles or
both), unless deemed necessary for the safety
and security of the inmate, medical staff, or the
public. If a pregnant inmate in labor is secured
with any type of restraint, a Watch Commander
is to be notified at the earliest opportunity.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 9.01 H Use of Restraints for Pregnant Inmates
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
9.31 3a.
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
Restraints shall be removed when a professional
restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐
who is currently responsible for the medical care
of the pregnant inmate during the medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 9.01 H Use of Restraints for Pregnant Inmates
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies
governing pregnant inmates.
9019.31 3d
d. Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
☒ ☐ ☐
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 13.05 IV.
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 13.05 IV
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 13.05 IV
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 9.01, 9.55
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction,
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
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1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 18.03 Educational
18.04 Vocational
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
inmate education program.
When such services are not made available by the
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 17.01
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 17.01 I. A.
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) 17.01 II. B. 4.
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two Each inmate will be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. visits totaling at least one hour per week, absent
exigent circumstances.
(TYPE III ONLY) Each inmate will be allowed no fewer than two
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per week, absent
visits, totaling at least one hour per week. exigent circumstances.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section In person only. All visitors must be approved for
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate visiting prior to signing up for visits.
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: In person only. All visitors must be approved for
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) inmate visiting prior to signing up for visits.
Mode of visitation; Non-contact
Visitation hours; 0700-1130
1400-1720
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each inmate will be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per week, absent
exigent circumstances
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Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Inmates will not be denied visitation with
persons of their choice except where there is
evidence that such visitation would jeopardize
the safety and security of the facility, inmate, or
visitor; however, inmates may refuse a visit.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 17.13
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 17.13 I. C.
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive;
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 17.13 I. G.
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 14.01 I. C. 4.17.
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 13 I. F., 17.13 III. C.,
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 17.13 IV.
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper
each week to permit correspondence with family members
☒ ☐ ☐
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 18.05
Jail Programs (chaplain) operates a library cart.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Private vendor provides legal reference for pro
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV per inmates. No legal reference services for
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by represented inmates.
the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 18.07
18.07 I. C.
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Computerized system. Every inmate will have
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and access to exercise and recreation in an outdoor
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ yard. Each Pod has its own yard. Inmates will
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise be allowed a minimum of three hours of such
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as activity distributed over a period of seven days.
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 17.13 VII.
AND WRITINGS
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper,
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 17.05
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest;
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 14.01
containing information concerning where, how, or from
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 14.01, 17.13
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 14.01 I. B. 4., 17.11 I. G.
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her ☒ ☐ ☐
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1.21 I. C.
Agency provides an inmate handbook to all
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and inmates at housing.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 1.21 I. C.
Agency provides an inmate handbook to all
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator inmates at housing.
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 35-45
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 66-81
(3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 81-83
(4) programs and activities available and method of Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 57-58
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
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(5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 47-54
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 14- 15
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 62-66
(8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 57-58
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and Inmate’s orientation handbook, pg. 9
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 18.11
PROGRAMS
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING 14.11 & Corresponding Policy Amendment
Inmates are informed in orientation about the
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced ability to register.
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 18.09
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
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1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 14.05
Inmates who are unable to complete a written or
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and electronic form due to a disability, language
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop barrier, or illiteracy may raise grievances
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may verbally.
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: BSCC staff reviewed several grievances from
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; each facility.
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 14.05 I. D.
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance;
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 14.05 I. F. & II. A.
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level;
(3) appeal to the next level of review; 14.05 III. A. 2.
Inmates may only submit one (1) appeal per
grievance. An appeal by an inmate must be
☒ ☐ ☐
submitted within thirty (30) calendar days of
receiving the written result or the appeal will be
denied.
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 14.05 V.
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance;
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time 14.05 V. D.
limit; and, Inmate Grievances will be investigated,
resolved, and an attempt will be made to respond
☒ ☐ ☐ within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the
grievance was received.
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 14.05 IV. A. 3. (30 days)
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 14.04 VIII Grievance System Abuse
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 15.01, 13.15, 11.21
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply 15.01, 13.15, 11.21
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units
☒ ☐ ☐
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
Rules are listed in the orientation handbook and
repeated on the electronic tablets.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties.
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1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 15.01
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but
not be limited to, the following elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 15.01 I. A. 3. Designated Hearing Officer
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may (DHO)
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
The facility lieutenant is the hearing officer.
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or 15.01 I. D. 2.
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.01 I. D. 2. b.
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.01 I. D. 1.
3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.01 II. A. 3.
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. 15.01 II. C. 1. b.
☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 15.01 II. C. 1. b.
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 15.01 II C. 1. & 15.01 II. E.
involved in the charges.
☐ ☒ ☐
Custody staff who writes the infraction will
recommend discipline action for the inmate.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on 15.01
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 13.01 B. 3. 15.01 I. A. 5.
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 15.01
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
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4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 15.01 I. A. 3. Designated Hearing Officer
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in (DHO)s
writing.
Documentation revealed:
1. Inmates will be given a copy of the
infraction and the on-duty supervisor
will receive a copy.
2. The Sgt will meet and conduct an
interview with the inmates within 72
☐ ☒ ☐
hours.
3. If the inmate denies the infraction, a
hearing will be conducted within 10
judicial days of writing the infraction.
4. During the hearing, if the inmate is
guilty or plead, the hearing officer will
determine discipline sanctions within 3
days.
A 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 15.01 I. D. 2.
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
The facility lieutenant is the hearing officer.
or designee.
☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed sampling of disciplinary cases
suitable for major disciplinary outcomes. In all
cases, all regulated events were timely, and
inmates had been served with written
notifications in time to prepare their case.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 15.01 I. D. 2. b.
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 15.01 II C. 1.
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action. 15.01 II. E.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 15.01
from administratively segregating any inmate from the
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 13.01 B. 3. 15.01 I. A. 5.
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 13.15 I. D. b.
ACTIONS 15.01 IV. C. 2.
BSCC reviewed a sampling of disciplinary
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly outcomes and noted them to be consistent,
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, within the limitations imposed by policy and
there shall be the following limitations: proportional to the offense.
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30
☒ ☐ ☐
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility
manager before the disciplinary separation status is
continued. This review shall include a consultation with
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the 15.01 I. D. 2.
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2,
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of 15.01 I. D. 2. b.
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 9.47 IV C
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary Staff shall not use safety cells or safety devices
☒ ☐ ☐
purposes. to punish, discipline, or retaliate against
inmates.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 15.01 IV. C. 5.
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.01 IV. C. 6.
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 13.15 IV. C.
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐ No disciplinary diets were imposed during our
violations of institutional rules. inspections.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 13.15 IV. C. 2.
the facility manager shall approve the initial
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the 13.15 IV. C. 3.
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 13.15 IV. A. 2., 15.01 IV. C. 8.
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 13.15 IV. A. 2., 3., 15.01 IV. C. 9.
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 15.01 V.
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☐ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Youth are not held in any of the three facilities.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
(Minors in Jails). ☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 5120
FACILITY NAME: Santa Clara Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 1963,
2005, 2015
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE :
05/19/21
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible
X
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with individual X
compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) No cells of this type in the facility. Remainder of
checklist deleted from this regulation.
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and § 1053
Sobering Cells (2.4) See additional comments under sobering cell.
X LASE updated to reflect conversion of cells.
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
provide support
X
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
X
Padding on the floor
X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) 2 showers located in dress in/out area.
Available in reception/booking
X
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables
X
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5)
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6
feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the
X
cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible
X
to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least
X
24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) Some Double cells on the 4th and 5th floor was
X remodel into ADA single cells (2018)
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I Cells in “south jail” meet the 1963 physical plant
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities requirements.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet Remodel cells on 4th, 5th 7th floors ceiling heights
X
7’.6”.
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Some cells with desks do not have seats. This was
Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards) X for cells in the main (newer portion) jail.
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) Old South jail was demolished (2020)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
X
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) No cells of this type in the facility. The remainder
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms of the regulation was deleted from this checklist.
X
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and
workers in Type I and II facilities
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type
X
I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) X
Dormitories (2.8) Old jail (south) dorms were demolished 2020.
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
X
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less,
X
may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and
X
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items
X
Dayrooms (2.9)
X
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front
of cells-rooms
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
X
number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
X
Available on a ratio of 1:16
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting (3.6)
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in
grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5
foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
A comfortable living environment is maintained through an X
adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900
square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area
meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated
X
inmate population and number of one-hour exercise
periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the X
facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room
or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18)
X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates X
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20) Each floor and each Mod has closet space.
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink X
and storage space
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Rooms (2.21)
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding X
and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and
programs or activity areas X
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a
central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
(Deleted 2/99)
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5120
FACILITY: Santa Clara County Main Jail TYPE: II RC: 793
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 05/18/2021
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Court Movement Area - see notes under individual cells. Changed applicable standards from 1980 to 1988 to reconcile RC with space
and/or facility requirements.
T1, 2 Holding 1988 2 - (16) (32) 19.0' x 9.5' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Less 15 sq. ft.; two 14’ benches (c 28 feet of bench) “T” denotes transportation room. Prior LASE listed applicable standards of
1980. Unclear how RC was established, as 1980 standard for toilets is 1:8. However, by applying 1988, later less restrictive standards, it
allows for a 1:16 toilet ratio.
T3, 4 Holding 1988 2 - (16) (32) 18.5' x 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Two 13.8’ benches (c 27.67 feet of bench) – (prior LASE said 30 – re-measured 98-00). Prior LASE listed applicable standards
of 1980. Unclear how RC was established, as 1980 standard for toilets is 1:8. However, by applying 1988, later less restrictive
standards, it allows for a 1:16 toilet ratio. Changed applicable standards this inspection cycle so consistent with RC.
T5, 6, 7 Holding 1988 3 - (8) (24) 10.0' x 9.6' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Each cell has two – 6 foot benches (total 12’ feet of bench per cell) - seating and facilities limit RC.
Cells 6 and 7 temporarily used as storage during 2004/06 inspection.
T8, 9,10 Holding 1988 3 - (4) (12) 8.5’ x 7.2’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Cells 8 – 10 each have one 7.2’ bench (prior LASE listed 8 feet – re-measured 98-00); seating limits RC.
T11 Holding 1988 1 - (3) (3) 8.5’ x 7.2’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5 foot bench (prior LASE listed bench space of 8’ > re-measured 98-00). On prior LASE, this cell was grouped with T8-14, each
listed as having RC of 4. After re-measuring, RC changed to 3. Seating limits RC.
INTAKE A – Male Booking//Receiving Area - see notes under individual cells. Changed applicable standards from 1980 to 1988 to
reconcile RC with space and/or facility requirements. No impact on other cells.
A-B-C Safety 1988 3 - (1) (3) 5.8' x 8.8' 1 - - - -
Notes: Three safety cells. Variable light (switch located in pipe chase adjacent to cell). Grates in A, B &C to be replaced due to grid size.
During the 2012-2014 cycle we found that cells A and C were converted to storage and C is not used.
I-1 Holding 1988 1 - (8) (8) 15.6’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Dimensions are irregular; 12 foot bench. – cell slightly larger, dimensions reflect depth to partition of alcove containing W/F and
T units. Seating limits capacity. Outside security.
I-2 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 15.5' x 9.5' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Irregular room. One 8 foot bench, and one ten foot-eleven inch bench (approx. 19 ft bench) Bench limits capacity (last LASE
appears to have used sq. ft to establish RC of 14, changed to 12). Prior LASE listed applicable standards of 1980. Unclear how RC was
established, as 1980 standard for toilets/wash basins is 1:8. However, by applying 1988, later less restrictive standards, it allows for a
1:16 toilet ratio. Footage requirements the same. Changed applicable standards this inspection cycle so consistent with RC.
I-3 Sobering 1988 1 - (7) (7) 15.4' x 9.6' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Padded floor; three wall-mounted phones; seating added; they have been using it as a holding cell; depth of 15’4” to back wall,
however, it is 11.8’ to the padded partition that separates the room from the alcove with W/F and T facilities in it.
I-4 Holding 1988 1 - (14) (14) 15.4' x 9.8' 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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: Approx. 22’ of bench (two benches, each 10’11”). Padded floor. Seating limits capacity. Prior LASE listed 24’ bench, re-
measured 98-00. Prior LASE listed applicable standards of 1980. Unclear how RC was established, as 1980 standard for toilets/wash
basins is 1:8. However, by applying 1988, later less restrictive standards, it allows for a 1:16 toilet ratio. Footage requirements the same.
Changed applicable standards this inspection cycle so consistent with RC.
I-6 Holding 1988 1 - (5) (5) 8.8' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 8’ bench; less 8 square feet; prior LASE listed 9’ bench, re-measured 98-00.
I-7 Holding 1988 1 - (4) (4) 8.6' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6.4’ bench, irregular shaped room; prior LASE listed 9 ft bench, re-measured 98-00
I-8 to I-10 Holding 1988 3 - (4) (12) 8.8' x 6.9' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6.6’ bench in each cell (prior LASE listed 9’, re-measured 98-00)
I-11 Holding 1988 1 - (2) (2) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Irregular shape (not measured); 4’ bench Dimensions are irregular.
INTAKE B – Female Booking/Receiving Area
Note: Restroom available in lobby area for inmate use
I-12 Holding 1988 1 - * * 10.3’ x 7.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Two wall-mounted phones; partition was padded since last inspection; floor padded, grates’ grid space large suggested
replacement if use as Sobering (same as with Intake A safety cells); round pillar extends into room about 2.3’ making square footage
slightly less than calculated from dimensions. Prior LASE listed RC as (4) – was based on fact there was a 6’ bench in cell. Listed as
Holding Cell on last LASE, however does not meet the physical plant standards for one. Does meet those for Sobering Cell > changed
this cycle. If department wishes to utilize this as a holding cell, will need to install seating. If used as Sobering, RC would be (4).
During the 2012-2014 cycle this cell was closed for restroom use only.
I-13 Holding 1988 1 - * * 10.3’ x 7.6’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Same as I-12 except no pillar in room. Prior LASE listed RC as (7), as room used to contain a 12’ bench. If used as Sobering, RC
would be (4).
I-14 Holding 1988 1 - (7) (7) 10.3' X 7.3' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 12’ bench, partition (not padded), two wall-mounted phones, sq. ft limits capacity
D Safety 1988 1 - (1) (1) 8.3' X 6.3' 1 - - - -
Notes: Has dimmer switch; less 10 square feet
CLASSIFICATION – see notes under individual cells. Changed applicable standards from 1980 to 1988 to reconcile RC with space
and/or facility requirements. No impact on other cells.
C-A Holding 1988 1 (8) (8) (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 8 chairs (not fixed seating); Irregular dimensions; approximately 234 square; 2 phones; RC appears based on the number of seats
not footage (2010). Prior LASE listed applicable standards of 1980. 1980 standard for toilets/wash basins are 1:8. By applying 1988,
later less restrictive standards, it allows for a 1:16 toilet ratio. Footage requirements the same. Changed applicable standards this
inspection cycle so consistent with RC.
C-B Holding 1988 1 (7) (7) (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 7 chairs (not fixed seating); Irregular dimensions; approximately 131 square feet. RC appears based on Seat not footage (2010).
Prior LASE listed applicable standards of 1980. 1980 standard for toilets/wash basins are 1:8. By applying 1988, later less restrictive
standards, it allows for a 1:16 toilet ratio. Footage requirements the same. Changed applicable standards this inspection cycle so
consistent with RC.
C-1 Holding 1988 1 - (3) (3) (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6’ bench; Irregular dimensions; approximately 50 square feet.
C-2, 3 Holding 1988 2 - (4) (8) 8.9’ x 6.0’ 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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: 6’ bench; seating limits capacity
H-1 Holding 1988 1 - (4) (4) 8.8' x 7.2' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6’ bench; seating limits capacity (prior LASE listed RC of 5)
H-2 Holding 1988 1 - (4) (4) (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6’ bench; Irregular dimensions; seating limits capacity (prior LASE listed RC of 5)
C-4 Holding 1988 1 - (15) (15) 17.5’ x 10.0 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: One 14.1’ bench and one 8.75’ bench = 22.85 feet of bench (prior LASE listed bench as 16’); seating limits capacity. Prior LASE
listed applicable standards of 1980. Appears RC was established using bench space; however, 1980 standard for toilets/wash basins are
1:8. By applying 1988, later less restrictive standards, it allows for a 1:16 toilet ratio. Footage requirements the same. Changed
applicable standards this inspection cycle so consistent with RC.
C5 – 9 Holding 1988 5 - (4) (20) 10.0’ x 7.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6’ bench; seating limits capacity.
NOTE: Two (2) showers for receiving area are located in dress-out room. There are two more in a second room that was also used for
dress-out but was converted to a SRT tactical room, these showers are not accessible to inmates (prior LASE indicated 4 showers,
however, now there are only 2).
2nd MEDICAL FLOOR - consists of 3 housing areas
2-C - Infirmary - contains a bathroom area with 1-tub, and 2-showers for all 2D inmates
M-1 Multiple 1980 1 4 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Primarily used for female inmates.
M-2, 3 Single 1980 2 1 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Negative pressure rooms
M4-7 Single 1980 4 1 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
M8 Single 1980 1 - - - (not measured) - - - - -
Notes: Isolation room
M9-10 Single 1980 2 1 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
M-11 Multiple 1980 1 10 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
2 -C – contains a bath area with 1-tub and 2-showers for 2C inmates
M – 12 Multiple 1980 1 4 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
M 13 - 19 Single 1980 7 1 - Not rated (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
2–B Special. Housing - contains a bath area with 1-tub and 2-showers for all 2B inmates; this is special housing for inmates using
crutches, wheelchairs, artificial limbs, etc.
S – 1 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.5' x 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handicap cell, handrails by commode.
S 2 – 5 Single 1980 4 1 1 4 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 -
S – 6 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3' x 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handicap cell; handrails by commode.
S 7 – 11 Single 1980 5 1 1 5 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 -
S 12 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3’ x 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handicap cell; handrails by commode.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
S 13 - 16 Single 1980 4 1 1 4 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 -
S 17 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3' x 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handicap cell; handrails by commode.
S 18 – 20 Single 1980 3 1 1 3 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 -
S 21 – 22 Single 1980 2 1 1 2 (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Minimum 70 square feet. Handicap cell; handrails by commode.
S 23 – 25 Single 1980 3 1 1 3 12.3' x 6.1' 1 - 1 1 -
S 26 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handicap cell; handrails by commode.
S 27 – 29 Single 1980 3 1 1 3 12.3’ x 6.1’ 1 - 1 1 -
S30 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 (not measured) 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handicap cell; irregular dimensions; handrails by commode.
4th FLOOR
4A Pod A was divided into three separate pods 2018 (MJB)
A1 Single 2015 7 1 1 7 12.3’ x 6.0 x 7.6 1 - 1 1 2
Double 2015 8 2 2 16 12.3’ x 6.0
A2 Single 2015 7 1 1 7 12.3’ x 6.0 x 7.6 1 - 1 1 2
Double 2015 8 2 2 16 12.3’ x 6.0
A3 Single 2015 7 1 1 7 12.3’ x 6.0 x. 7.6 1 - 1 1 2
Double 2015 8 2 2 16 12.3’ x 6.0 1 - 1 1
4B – Housing area consists of three distinct pods (Special Management)
Pod 1 Single 1980 16 1 1 15 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2*
Pod 2 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2
Pod 3 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2
4C – housing unit consists of three distinct pods
Pod 1 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2
Pod 2 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2
Pod 3 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2*
5th FLOOR Pod A was divided into three separate pods 2018 (MJB)
A1 Single 2015 6 1 1 6 12.3’ x 6.0 x 7.6 1 - 1 1 2
Double 2015 8 2 2 16 12.3’ x 6.0”
A2 Double 2005 16 2 2 32 12.3’ x 6.0’ 1 - 1 1 2
A3 Single 2005 16 1 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0’ 1 1 1
5B
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1
Double 1980 46 2 92 92 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 4
5C
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Single 1980 16 16 1 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 2
Double 1980 8 2 2 16 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1
6th FLOOR –There is a total of 2475 sq. ft. of dayroom space which limits the rated capacity in each pod to 70. (Pod A & B have 95
beds). MJB 10/12
A Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
Double 1980 47 2 68 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1
B Single 1980 32 32 1 32 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
Double 1980 16 2 2 32 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1
C Single 1980 1 1 1 1 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
Double 1980 47 2 68 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1
7th FLOOR – There is a total of 2475 sq. ft. of dayroom space which limits the rated capacity in each pod to 70. (All Pod have been
double bunk). MJB 10/12
A Double 1980 16 16 1 16 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
B Double 1980 16 32 2 32 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
C Double 1980 48 96 2 70 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
8th Floor Acute Psychiatric Unit – Special use cell type. 8A2 Office Acute Mental Health Unit. Originally 48 beds, it now contains 43
actual beds with 5 cells converted to office space. Combine cell41 & 43 for ADA Cell 2020-2022 cycle MJB
A Special 1980 43 1 1 (43) 12.3’ x 6.0” 1 - 1 1 3
Use 2013
S1 Safety 1980 1 1 1 (1) 10.5’ x 6.0’ 1 - - - -
S2 Seclusio 1980 1 1 1 (1) 10.5’ x 6.0’ 1 - - - -
n Room
Notes: Safety cell converted to a ‘seclusion room” in acute psychiatric care unit.
Restraint Special 1980 1 - - - Not measured - - - - -
Rm #1 Use
Restraint Special 1980 1 - - - Not measured - - - - -
Rm #2 Use
Combine cell 8B27 & 29 for ADA Cell 2020-2022 cycle MJB
B Single 1980 47 1 1 47 12.3' x 6.0' 1 - 1 1 4
2013
2018
Combine cell 11 & 13 for ADA Cell 2020-2022 cycle MJB
8C 1- 48 Single 1980 48 1 1 47 11.5' x 12.2' 1 - 1 1 4
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC: 5140
FACILITY NAME: Elmwood Complex – Men’s Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: 1/91: X OTHER: 1963
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/18/2021
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible X
Weapons Locker (3.12) X
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and has a X
ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking fountain X
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff X
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) X No cells of this type in the facility.
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Safety Cells (2.5) X Was previous marked as N/A. There are two
safety cells in receiving. However, they are used
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 for storage.
feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the X
cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible X
to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least X
24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 X
inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
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 ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in X
Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X No cells of this type.
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
No smaller than 100 square feet
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) X
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and
workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and X
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type X
I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor X
dimension at least 6 feet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not X
required in Type I facilities)
Dormitories (2.8) X M2 housing Pod B C & D were over the rated
8-86: Provision for dormitories added capacity. M8 housing Pod A B C D E were over
the rated capacity
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, X
may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and X M2 housing Pod B C & D was over the rated
drinking fountains capacity.
01: Ratio changed to 1:10 M8 housing Pod A B C D E was over the rated
capacity.
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items X
Dayrooms (2.9) X
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front
of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum X
number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities X
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
facilities
Shower (3.4) X M2 housing Pod B C & D and M8 housing Pod A
B C D E was over the rated capacity, which
Available on a ratio of 1:16 caused showers standards to be noncompliance.
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6) X
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision.
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in
grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5
foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5) X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] X
A comfortable living environment is maintained through an
adequate heating and cooling system.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900
square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area X
meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated
inmate population and number of one-hour exercise
periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) X
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the
facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17) X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room X
or not in view of inmate dining
Visiting (2.18) X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security X
inmates
Attorney Interviews (2.26) X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20) X
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink
and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21) X
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding
and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and X
programs or activity areas
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a
central control point
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (2.24) X
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for: X
Barber/beauty shop(2.15)
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16) X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) X
8-86: Added for Type II facilities
x
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5140
FACILITY: Elmwood Complex – Men’s Facility TYPE: III RC: 2307
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/18/2021
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
INMATE PROCESSING
206 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 55 sq. ft. 1 1 1
207 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 55 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Notes: Benches in 206 and 207 measure 78 inches limiting capacity to 4.
Room 4 Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 72 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Notes: Two benches totaling 109 inches limit capacity to 6.
223, 224 Safety 1991 2 (1) (2) 6.0' x 8.11' x 9.1' 1
Notes: Safety Cells use for storage
225 Holding 1991 1 (5) (5) 60 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Notes: Two benches totaling 106 inches limit capacity to 5.
Unit Note: Although this inmate processing area was completed in 1991 it was not added to the LASE until the 2012-14 inspection cycle.
The area is operated 24/7 exclusively for receiving inmates transferred from the Main Jail.
BARRACKS HOUSING
Barracks 1 Dorm 1963 1 120 56 56 44.0' x 38.0’ x 11.0' 5 3 8 1 4
Notes: Building with two housing areas (one on each end) and central/common dayroom and bathroom areas. 60 beds each side.
Dimensions reflect that of only one of the housing areas. Formerly A & 1A. Dayroom has five tables (4 seats each), extra plastic chairs
and a long picnic-style table. It appears the RC was established using the cubic feet requirement. Toilet/urinal fixtures only support a
total of 56 for the barracks, as we can only count the urinals as one using the 1/3 formula. Over capacity space and facilities.
Barracks 2 Dorm 1963 1 120 56 56 44.0' x 38.0’ x 11.0' 5 3 8 1 5
Notes: Building with two housing areas (one on each end) and central/common dayroom and bathroom areas. 74 beds each side (14
triple-bunks and 16 double-bunks on each side). Dimensions reflect that of only one of the housing areas. Dayroom has five tables (4
seats each) and a long picnic-style table. It appears the RC was established using the cubic feet requirement. Toilets and wash basins
only support a total of 48 for the barracks, as we can only count the urinals as one using the 1/3 formula. Over capacity space and
facilities.
Barracks 3 Dorm 1963 1 50 40 40 29.0' x 65.7' x 12.0’ 4 2 5 1 6
Notes: Prior LASE indicated this housing area was being held in reserve, and only utilized when the facility population increased. It is in
use this inspection cycle. Barracks consists of a single housing area. Bathroom urinal is five feet in length (prior LASE listed it as six).
Urinal counted as one, as it can only represent 1/3 of the total toilets required. It appears the RC was established using the cubic feet
requirement, however, the T/U only support 40. Over capacity (space and facilities).
Barracks 4 Dorm 1963 1 60 48 48 27.0' x 90.0’ x 12.0' 5 2 8 1 4
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: Dorm housing with 28-double bunks & 4 singles. Dorms 4 & 5 are in a two-story building. Dorm 4 is downstairs with Dorm 5
upstairs. Toilet/urinal fixtures limit the RC to 56. Over capacity (space and facilities). Footage (cubic) supports 58. If requested the RC
can be increased from 48 to 56.jm
Barracks 5 Dorm 1963 1 66 48 48 27.0' x 90.0’ x 12.0' 6 2 8 1 4
Notes: Dorm housing with 30-double bunks & 4 singles. Dorms 4 & 5 are in a two-story building. Dorm 4 is downstairs with Dorm 5
upstairs. Prior LASE listed only 5 toilets, this inspection reflects the addition of a 6th toilet. Footage (cubic) supports 58. If requested
the RC can be increased from 48 to 58. Over capacity (space and facilities).jm
Barracks 6 Dorm 1963 1 62 56 56 120.0' x 27.0’ x 12.0' 6 2 8 1 4
Notes: Dorm housing. Dorms 6 & 7 are in a two-story building. Dorm 6 is downstairs with Dorm 7 upstairs. Toilets/wash
basins/showers limit space for 64. Contains 19-double and 12-triple bunks. Prior LASE indicated there were only 4T, 3U and 7W.
Increased toilets and additional wash basin can support 64, if agency requested re-evaluation. Over capacity (facilities). Footage would
support RC of 77. Over capacity (facilities).jm
Barracks 7 Dorm 1963 1 62 56 56 120.0' x 27.0’ x 12.0' 6 2 8 1 4
Notes: Dorm housing. Dorms 6 & 7 are in a two-story building. Dorm 6 is downstairs with Dorm 7 upstairs. Toilets/wash
basins/showers limit space for 64. Contains 30-double and 5-single bunks. Prior LASE indicated there were only 4T and 3U. Increased
toilets can support 64, if agency requested re-evaluation. Over capacity (facilities). Footage would support RC of 77. Over capacity
(facilities).jm
Barracks 8 Dorm 1963 1 120 56 56 44.0' x 38.0’ x 11.0' 5 3 8 1 5
Notes: Building with two housing areas (one on each end) and central/common dayroom and bathroom areas. 60 beds each side.
Dimensions reflect that of only one of the housing areas. Formerly 8 & 8A. It appears the RC was established using the cubic feet
requirement. Toilet/urinal fixtures only support a total of 56 for the barracks, as we can only count the urinals as one using the 1/3
formula. Over capacity space and facilities. RC from 72 to 56 98/00 cycle. If replace one urinal with a toilet, RC could be increased to
64.jm.
Dorm closed during the 2020/2022 cycle (MJB).
Barracks 9 Dorm 1963 1 120 56 56 44.0' x 38.0’ x 11.0' 5 3 8 1 5
Notes: Building with two housing areas (one on each end) and central/common dayroom and bathroom areas. 60 beds each side.
Dimensions reflect that of only one of the housing areas. Formerly 9 & 9A. It appears the RC was established using the cubic feet
requirement. Toilet/urinal fixtures only support a total of 56 for the barracks, as we can only count the urinals as one using the 1/3
formula. Over capacity space and facilities. RC from 72 to 56 98/00 cycle. If replace one urinal with a toilet, RC could be increased to
64.jm. Dorm closed during the 2020/2022 cycle (MJB).
Barracks 10 Dorm 1963 1 57 32 32 26.0' x 79.0’ x 11.0' 4 2 4 1 6
Notes: Barracks 10 & 11 are in the same building. They share the same central/common bathroom area. Prior LASE indicated these
barracks would be replaced with new M-8, however they remain in use. Contains 26-triple and 5 single bunks. Prior LASE listed
separate toilet facilities for each Barracks 10 & 11 instead of the combined area. Footage would support RC of 45, limited by facilities.
Over capacity (space and facilities). Wash basin/shower fixtures support 64 – split between the two makes for 32 each barrack.
Barracks 11 Dorm 1963 1 57 32 32 26.0' x 79.0’ x 11.0' 4 2 4 1 6
Notes: Barracks 10 & 11 are in the same building. They share the same central/common bathroom area. Contains 26-triples and 5
singles bunks. Prior LASE listed plumbing fixtures for this unit separate from bldg. 10, however, bathroom is common/shared area.
Footage would support RC of 45, limited by facilities. Over capacity (space and facilities). Wash basin/shower fixtures support 64 – split
between the two makes for 32 each barrack. Jm
Barracks 12 Dorm 1963 1 120 56 56 20.0' x 44.0’ x 12.0' 5 3 8 1 5
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: Prior LASE listed “12 & 13 were formerly the medium security dorm (north & south) now divided. A & B rooms as dimensioned
plus 20’ x 30’ x 12’ in C-room. Remainder (40 x 44) minus (20 x 30) is dayroom.” Building 12 has two housing areas (one on each end)
and central/common dayroom and bathroom areas. 60 beds each side. Prior LASE listed RC as 60+, unclear how this was established as
fixtures and footage (based on prior LASE language) support 56. Over capacity (space and facilities). RC changed from 60+ to 56 98/00
cycle. (Unclear what C-room refers to. Jm)
Barracks 13 Dorm 1963 1 120 56 56 20.0' x 44.0’ x 12.0' 5 3 8 1 5
Notes: Prior LASE listed “12 & 13 were formerly the medium security dorm (north & south) now divided. A & B rooms as dimensioned
plus 20’ x 30’ x 12’ in C-room. Remainder (40 x 44) minus (20 x 30) is dayroom.” Building 13 has two housing areas (one on each end)
and central/common dayroom and bathroom areas. 60 beds each side. Prior LASE listed RC as 60+, unclear how this was established as
fixtures and footage (based on prior LASE) support 56. RC changed from 60+ to 56 98/00 cycle. (Unclear what C-room refers to. Jm)
Notes: Transition barracks. Closed by fire department. Not in use this inspection cycle. Due to the fact it is off-line, it is not being
included in the RC.jm. reaffirmed during 10/12 (MJB)
Note: Two dayrooms (A) for General Population (B) for Medical – 476 sq. ft = 952 Total sq ft. RC 27.2 Used for medical inmates due to
dayroom space. 529 sq. ft. Will be opened later this year (2018) MJB
BUILDING M-1 – Medical and Discipline Housing
313-316 Dorm 1980 4 10 (10) (40) 20.6 x 18.0 x 9 1 1
318-319 S 1980 2 1 (1) (1) 105 sq ft. 1 1 1
321-222 S 1980 2 1 (1) (1) 105 sq ft. 1 1 1
324-325 S 1980 2 1 (1) (1) 105 sq ft. 1 1 1
327-328 S 1980 2 1 (1) (1) 105 sq ft. 1 1 1
General Population
330-331- S 1980 2 1 1 2 105 sq ft. 1 1 1
333-337 Dorm 1980 4 8 8 32 20.6 x 18.0 x 9 1 1
338-339 Dorm 1980 2 8 8 16 20.6 x 18.0 x 9 1 1
BUILDING M-2
Consists of four separate housing areas designated as units A, B, C & D.) Prior LASE states, “Variance 9-16-81 for 1/20 shower ratio.
Excess housing space allocated to dayrooms.” M-2 is a rectangular-shaped bldg. with two housing areas at each end, for a total of four.
(During 10/12 cycle, each housing unit will be counted as one living space, meaning cubicle reference does not apply). For historical
reference please refer to previous LASE. Dorms appears to have enough space to house 64 inmates, however, each unit only has 3
showers, which will limit RC to 60. (MJB) – 5/2012. During the 2016-18 cycle, “A” only had 5 toilets. RC is limited to 50. BCD RC
60. Building remodel during 2020-2022 MJB
A Multiple 1980 3 68 48 50 6 6 1 3
B Multiple 1980 3 68 48 60 6 6 1 3
C Multiple 1980 3 68 48 60 6 6 1 3
D Multiple 1980 3 70 48 60 6 6 1 3
BUILDING M-3
Consists of four separate housing areas designated as units A, B, C & D.) Prior LASE states, “Variance 9-16-81 for 1/20 shower ratio.
Excess housing space allocated to dayrooms.” M-3 is a rectangular-shaped bldg. with two housing areas at each end, for a total of four.
(During 10/12 cycle, each housing unit will be counted as one living space, meaning cubicle reference does not apply). By using the
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
current dormitory measurements each dorm has enough space to house 64 inmates; however, each unit only has 3 showers, which will
limits there RC to 60. (MJB) – 5/2012. For historical reference please refer to previous LASE.
A Multiple 1980 3 68 60 60 4080 sq. ft 6 6 1 3
B Multiple 1980 3 68 60 60 4080 sq. ft 6 6 1 3
C Multiple 1980 3 68 60 60 4080 sq. ft 6 6 1 3
D Multiple 1980 3 68 60 60 4080 sq. ft. 6 6 1 3
M-4 HOUSING
Podular housing design. Bldg. has 4 pods titled A-D. Each pod has two tiers with 24 cells on each tier, for a total of 48 cells per pod.
Visiting facilities located inside the bldg. Four holding cells in the bldg. Dayroom space 3,648 for each pod. For historical reference
please refer to previous LASE. MJB 10/12 cycle. Cell 10, 11 18 & 19 cells ADA remodel MJB 2020.
A Single 1980 7 1 1 5 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 1 1 5
Double 1980 31 2 2 62 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 1 1
Notes: During 2016-18 inspections 17 single bunks was turned into double bunks + added a shower. (MJB)
B Double 1980 24 2 2 48 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
Double 1980 24 2 2 48 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 1 1
Notes: During 2016-18 inspections 17 single bunks was turned into double bunks + added a shower. (MJB)
C Double 1980 24 2 2 48 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
Double 1980 24 2 2 48 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 1 1
Notes: During 2016-18 inspections 17 single bunks was turned into double bunks + added a shower. (MJB)
D Double 1980 48 2 2 48 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
Double 1980 24 2 2 48 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 1 1
Notes: During 2016-18 inspections 17 single bunks was turned into double bunks + added a shower. (MJB)
Holding Holding 1980 4 - (6) (24) 11.0’ x 7.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: two 5.6’ benches in cell for c11’ bench space; footage minus 8.48’.
M-5 HOUSING
Podular housing design. Bldg. has 4 pods titled A-D. Each pod has two tiers with 24 cells each on tier 48 in pod. Four holding cells in
bldg. Dayroom space 3,648 for each pod. For historical reference please refer to previous LASE. MJB 10/12 cycle.
A Double 1980 48 2 2 96 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
B Double 1980 48 2 2 96 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
C Double 1980 48 2 2 96 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
D Double 1980 48 2 2 96 6.9’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 5
Holding Holding 1980 4 - (6) (24) 11.0’ x 7.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: two 5.6’ benches in cell for c11’ bench space; footage minus 8.48’
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
SPECIAL HOUSING
The following housing units are located in the same bldg. and have a common/shared bath area. Prior LASE listed “Four isolation cells
7’ x 12.25’ not counted in capacity.” Not included on facility count sheet during 2012-2014 inspection.
Multiple 1980 2 8 8 16 17.5’ x 18.5’ 2 2 1 1
Notes: “Variance granted 5/18/83 to permit 16 capacity.” Housing consists of two cubicles with 8 beds each.
M-8 HOUSING
Consists of four housing pods; East has Pods A-D; West has Pods E-H
POD A: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
POD B: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
POD C: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
POD D: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
A-D 1991 1 7.1 x 8.1 x 9.0 1 1
Note: Otherwise a holding cell this is considered non-rated space as no fountain is installed on the porcelain sink. Bench space of 85
inches would limit capacity to 4 in the event a fountain is added.
POD E: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
POD F: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
POD G: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
POD H: Irregular shaped housing unit with upper and lower tiers; top tier has four cubicles numbered 1-4; 5-8 are downstairs;
dimensions are for each cubicle; there is a centralized dayroom in addition to cubicles 7 & 8 being used as dayroom space for a total of
3312.4 sq ft. A Total of 68 beds in this pod but space limits RC to 48. Exercise area attached to pod. For historical reference please
refer to previous LASE. (MJB) – 5/2012.
Dorm 1991 4 9 8 32 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’ 4 3 6 1 3
Dorm 1991 2 16 8 16 24.5’ x 16.9’ x 9.6’
E-H 1991 1 7.1 x 8.1 x 9.0 1 1
Notes: Otherwise a holding cell, this is considered non-rated space as no fountain is installed on the porcelain sink. Bench space of 85
inches would limit capacity to 4 in the event a fountain is added. Space added to LASE during 2012-2014 inspection cycle.
M-8 COURT STAGING
1 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 10.11 x 7.5 x 9.1 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space of 74 inches limits capacity to 4.
2 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 10.11 x 8.11 x 9.1 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space of 74 inches limits capacity to 4.
3 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 10.11 x 7.4 x 9.1 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space of 74 inches limits capacity to 4.
4 1991 (Not measure) 1 1 1
Notes:: This area was originally intended as a holding cell; however, the area is instead used for storage.
5 1991 Approx. 270 sq. ft. 1 2 1
Notes: Intended as a staging area it is considered non-rated space as no benches are present in this cell.
6-8 1991 1991 3 (4) (12) 10.10 x 7.4 x 9.1 1 1 1
Notes: These cells each contain 74 inches of bench space limiting capacity to 4 each.
Area Note: In existence since 1991, the Court Staging area was added to LASE during the 2012-2014 inspection cycle.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 5180
FACILITY NAME: Elmwood Complex Women’s Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: X 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: 1963
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ron Bertrand DATE:
05/18/2021
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible X
Weapons Locker (3.12) X
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X A Court Staging Cell has existed for years;
however, it was added to the LASE during 2010-
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms 2014 inspection cycle.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and has a X
ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking fountain X
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff X
Sobering Cells (2.4) X
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) X Two safety cells in W3/ Intake area are under
1980 standards: two safety cells in W-1 are under
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 1963 Standards.
feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the X
cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible X Applies to W3 cells only.
to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least X Applies to W3 cells only.
24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 X Applies to W3 cells only.
inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
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 ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in X This does not apply to the old cells.
Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking fountain X
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) X
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and
workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type X
I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not X
required in Type I facilities)
Dormitories (2.8) X
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, X
may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and x .
drinking fountains
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items X
Dayrooms (2.9) X Requirement deleted in 1999.
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front
of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum X
number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
facilities
Shower (3.4) X .
Available on a ratio of 1:16
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting (3.6) X
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision.
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in
grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5
foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5) X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] X
A comfortable living environment is maintained through an
adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900
square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area X
meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated
inmate population and number of one-hour exercise
periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) X
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the
facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17) X Inmates eat in their housing units.
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room X
or not in view of inmate dining
Visiting (2.18) X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security X
inmates
Attorney Interviews (2.26) X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20) X
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink
and storage space
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Rooms (2.21) X
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding
and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and X
programs or activity areas
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a
central control point
Emergency Power (2.24) X
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for: X
Barber/beauty shop(2.15)
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16) X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) X
8-86: Added for Type II facilities
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5180
FACILITY: Elmwood Complex – Women’s Facility TYPE: II RC: 633
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/18/2021
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
W-3 INTAKE – (not currently utilized)
Facility process transfers from main jail and commitments. Holding areas 6 & 7 are lobby-style seating areas.
1 & 2 Safety 1980 2 - (1) (2) 6.5’ x 8.5’ 1 - - - -
3 Sobering 1980 1 - (4) (4) 10.2’ x 8.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Prior LASE listed RC as 5, however, footage limits is to (4) – changed 98/00 inspection.
4 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 7.9’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes:
5 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 7.1’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Prior LASE states 7’ bench limits capacity.
8 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 7.0’ x 11.7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 7-foot bench limits capacity.
W-1 – (not currently utilized)
Used for minimum security housing
Safety 1963 1 - 1 (1) 7.0' X 8.0' 1 - - - -
Dorm 1 Dorm 1963 1 42 26 26 18.5' X 66.0 X 11.0' 6 - 7 1 4
Notes: Unclear how RC was established, cubic foot requirement limits capacity to 26.
Dorm 2 Dorm 1963 1 40 26 26 18.5' X 66.0 X 11.0' 6 - 7 1 4
Notes: Unclear how RC was established, cubic foot requirement limits capacity to 26. jm
SPECIAL USE SOUTH – (not currently utilized) enclosed area
C 1-6 Single 1963 6 1 1 6 7.5' X 8.5’ X 11.0' 1 - 1 1 *
Notes: Single occupancy cells. One shower in unit for these six cells’ use. Prior LASE indicated these cells were double bunked. They
were single bunked 98/00 cycle.
SPECIAL USE (Felony West)
Safety 1963 1 - (1) (1) 7.0' X 8.0' 1 - - - -
Notes: Flush ring toilet.
C 1-14 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 7.5' X 8.5’ X 11.0' 1 - 1 1 *
Notes: Variance for double-occupancy denied 9-13-78. P.C. Housing. Cell #s duplicates the C1-6 above. Two showers available in
unit for occupants. Prior LASE listed these cells as being double bunked. They were single bunked 98/00 cycle.
WDD OBSERVATION (not currently utilized)
Obs Single 1963 3 1 (1) (3) 7.4' X 8.5’ X 10.0' 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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: Prior LASE listed there being 4 single observation cells. There are only 3 in this area.
Holding 1963 1 - 5 (5) 7.3' X 7.4’ X 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Prior LASE listed 18’`bench – no bench in cell; did contain 6 plastic chairs
Holding 1963 1 - 5 (5) 8.2' X 7.6’ X 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 20 foot bench; verify seating next cycle – currently used for storage.
Holding 1963 1 - 5 (5) 8.2' X 6.4’ X 10.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 20 foot bench; verify seating next cycle – currently used for storage.
WOMEN’S MINIMUM
MW- Dorm 1986 1 30 11 11 17.3' X 33.0' 6 - 6 1 3
South
Notes: Prior LASE indicated it was used as a classroom but had included it as part of the rated capacity. 98/00 cycle used for housing.
Unclear how RC was established. Under either 1980 multiple occupancy room or 1986 dorm-housing standards, required footage per
inmate is 50 sq. ft. Based on dimensions above, RC should be 11. The footage does not address dayroom requirements. Additionally,
1980 standards did not provide for dorm housing. As housing footage requirement is the same per inmate under 1980 Multiple and
1986 Dorm, changed listing from 1980 Dorm to 1986 Dorm this cycle. This is based on the maximum capacity for multiple (16) versus
dorm (64), and the previously assigned RC. jm
MW- Dorm 1986 1 30 11 11 17.3' X 33.0' 6 - 6 1 3
North
Notes: Unclear how RC was established. Under either 1980 multiple occupancy room or 1986 dorm-housing standards, required
footage per inmate is 50 sq. ft. Based on dimensions above, RC should be 11. The footage does not address dayroom requirements.
Additionally, 1980 standards did not provide for dorm housing. As housing footage requirement is the same per inmate under 1980
Multiple and 1986 Dorm, changed listing from 1980 Dorm to 1986 Dorm this cycle. This is based on the maximum capacity for
multiple (16) versus dorm (64), and the previously assigned RC. jm
W4 – building consists of 3 housing areas: A-C
W4 A-Housing – exercise yard adjacent to unit
A Single 1980 31 1 1 31 7.0' X 11.0' 1 - 1 1 2
Double 1980 16 2 2 32 7.0' X 11.0'
A-Iso Single 1980 2 1 1 2 7.0' X 11.9' 1 - 1 1 2
Notes: Can use showers in general A-Housing area. Single rooms 10/11 was combing for ADA
B Single 1980 48 1 1 32 7.0' X 11.0' 1 - 1 1 4
Double 1980 16 2 2 32 7.0' X 11.0' 1 - 1 1
B-Iso Single 1980 2 1 1 2 7.0' X 11.9' 1 - 1 1 4
Notes: Can use showers in general A-Housing area.
W4 C-Housing – contains 3 separate and distinct housing areas (1-3)
C1 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 6.9’ X 10.3’ 1 - 1 1 2
Notes: Dayroom has 1 shower upstairs; 1 shower downstairs.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F =// Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
//the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
C2 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 6.9’ X 10.3’ 1 - 1 1 2
C3 Single 1980 16 1 1 16 6.9’ X 10.3’ 1 - 1 1 2
COURT STAGING
Staging 1980 1 (16) (16) 410 sq ft 1 1 1
Notes: Add to the LASE during 2012-2014 cycle, this Court staging cell has 2 exits and contains of 6 benches at 108 inches each. The
single toilet limits capacity to 16.
W-2 HOUSING
Notes: Building has 2 sides for housing; each side contains 3 pods each. Side 1 contains pods A-C; Side 2 contains pods D-F. RC
raised by adding living area to dayroom space. Each dormitory measure 5,716 sq ft. Although each dormitory can house up to
64, RC is limited to 60 due to shower ratio.
STATION 1
A Dorm 1986 1 72 60 60 5716 sq ft 6 - 7 1 3
B Dorm 1986 1 74 60 60 5716 sq ft 6 - 7 1 3
C Dorm 1986 1 62 60 60 5716 sq ft 6 - 7 1 3
STATION 2
D Dorm 1986 1 84 60 60 5716 sq ft 6 - 7 1 3
E Dorm 1986 1 84 60 60 5716 sq ft 6 - 7 1 3
F Dorm 1986 1 84 60 60 5716 sq ft 6 - 7 1 3
SPECIAL USE – cells located in the W2 building
Holding 1980 2 - 3 (6) 8.5' X 5.7' 2 - 2 2 -
Notes: One located near each housing workstation. 5.6’ bench. Seating limits capacity. Prior LASE listed RC as (4) per cell, changed
to (3) 98/00 cycle.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F =// Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
//the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:5200 5206
FACILITY NAME: Family Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
FACILITY NAME: Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain James Helms, Lieutenant Steven Hernandez & Sergeant Terrance Helem
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/17/2021
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY C1.10 B. 2. Training includes the use of Court
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Training Officers (CTO).
C6.00
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Jail Operations is a Basic Academy subject and
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such refresher training is conducted within two years
training shall include, but not be limited to: of graduation from the Basic Academy or within
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; six months upon return to the Court Security
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ Division from other divisions of the department.
(c) inmate segregation;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once Agency refers to this refresher training as the
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements Title 15 Class.
☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this section is predicated on the
ability of staff to complete and document hourly
safety checks and to ensure the implementation
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
of operation and all other activities required by
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
Title 15
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at C5.10 D.1.a
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which C5.10 D. 1. a.
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there C3.50 A. 2.
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note:
Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Compliance with this section is predicated on the
ability of staff to complete and document hourly
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks and to ensure the implementation
of operation and all other activities required by
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
Title 15
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation Reviewed safety checks for both facilities.
of routine safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks are documented on the Jail
Custody Log.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All sworn staff has received this training during
the Supplemental CORE training.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Unless otherwise indicated, all references noted
are contained within the County of Santa Clara -
Office of the Sheriff - Court Security Division
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
Procedures Manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
made available to all employees.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the C2.00
following: Organizational Chart Page 4
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility C3.15
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Department General Order 12.00
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the C5.00
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ C5.00.E.1.C
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section C9.60
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ C9.10, C9.40, C9.70
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ C9.40
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ C9.12
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, This occurs during the monthly fire/life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, C3.50
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ C5.40
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ C3.50
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and Department General Order 11.02
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment. (in accordance with County Policy)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐
confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report Department General Order 11.02
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other (in accordance with County Policy)
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Department General Order 11.02
community members, and other interested third-parties (in accordance with County Policy)
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM C5.40
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Critical Incident Training (CIT) is provided to all
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, recruits during the Basic Academy as part of
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health their core training. Additionally, the training is
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those ☒ ☐ ☐ offered several times throughout the year.
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
Suicide prevention program will occur back at
inmates housing facility.
The remainder of section is completed.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING C9.60
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a These inspections are documented on the
monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly facility inspection.
record;
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Conducted 2/20/2020 for each facility.
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ C9.10
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of County Jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS C6.30
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned C6.35
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility These incidents are documented on the
manager or his/her designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incident/Crime Report.
Reports are due at the end of shifts.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY C5.40.1
Jail Policy #12.09.VII.A: PRELIMINARY
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. DEATH REVIEW COMMITTEE prevails in
the event of an in custody death.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death
within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility
administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health care
and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor C5.40.2.C.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐
Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN C3.50 C. 5. C5.50 D.
If the remanded individual has never been
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall booked, he or she will be treated as a “walk-
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide alone” and kept segregated from all other in-
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The custody defendants/prisoners until the booking
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information paperwork and medical questionnaire has been
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard finished. The remand will be moved to Jail or
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such Juvenile Hall as soon as possible.
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES C5.50 Processing Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is
completed
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Processing Deputies complete a Pre-booking
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Information Sheet
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ #435.19 and Confidential Medical Information
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical Form #F435.19A.
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES C5.50.C2.C
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Any inmate classified as being developmentally
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disabled will be segregated for the safety of the
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears inmate.
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☐ ☐ ☒
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION C3.50 C. 5. f.
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall
develop written policies and procedures which provide for
the administrative segregation of inmates who are
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
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Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED C3.50
INMATES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES C5.00 (Addresses the use of security restraints,
not safety restraints as required by this section.)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and We were informed that, in practice, any inmate
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate requiring this type of restraint is immediately
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible transported from the court to the jail.
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined
☐ ☐ ☒
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
Remainder of section deleted.
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES C5.00.E.1.C
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Remainder of section deleted.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS C3.50
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☒ ☐ ☐
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Jail Policy #12.27 is the prevailing policy
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☒ ☐ ☐
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☒ ☐ ☐
policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION C3.50 C. 5. f.
C5.15 C.
X
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established C5.15
☒ ☐ ☐
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress.
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☐ ☐ ☐
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☒ ☐ ☐
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS C3.50 B. 1. a.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☒ ☐ ☐
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION C5.13 C. 3.
Deputies are responsible for the transportation
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and supervision of “Direct File” minors. Security
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the information is verbally transmitted to the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall responsible Deputy from the Juvenile Hall.
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
While the process is compliant, we recommend
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
that this process be documented.
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult ☒ ☐ ☐
The Probation Department is responsible for the
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
transportation and supervision of all other minors.
Institutions Code.
Excellent separation exists at SCC. HOJ, a facility
never built with the intent of holding minors,
presents challenges to staff well aware of the
separation requirements. Unrated interview
rooms are often used in order to accomplish the
necessary separation.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A CF.30
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010
BSCC Code: 5200
FACILITY NAME: Santa Clara County Family Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/20/2021
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
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
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
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more Court Facility.
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
X
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Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
X
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
X
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits. X
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
10: Deleted language referring to central control point.
10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
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.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
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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
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
X
inches in on dimension.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
X
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
BSCC Code: 5200
FACILITY: Santa Clara Family Justice Center TYPE: CHJ RC: (202)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE
06/03/2016
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Basement (Juvenile Area)
A1 H 2010 1 (5) 9.5 x7.8 x8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 91”
A2 H 2010 1 (3) 9.5 x 9.5 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 69 “
A3 H 2010 1 (3) 9.5 x 9.2 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 70”
A4 H 2010 1 (3) 9.5 x 9.5 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 62”
B1 H 2010 1 (8) 7.9 x 11.3 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 93” + 72” =165”
B2 H 2010 1 (8) 7.11 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 95” + 72 =167”
B3 H 2010 1 (8) 7.11 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 95” + 72 =167”
B4 H 2010 1 (8) 7.11 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 95” + 72 =167”
B5 H 2010 1 (8) 7.11 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 95” + 72 =167”
B6 H 2010 1 (2) 9.01 x 7.3 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space –43 “
B7 H 2010 1 (9) 9.1 x 9.9 x 8.6 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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Bench Space – 46” + 117 = 163”
B8 H 2010 1 (3) 9.1 x 6.5 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 66”
B9 H 2010 1 (3) 7.11 x 10.6 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 61”
C1 H 2010 1 (9) 11.3 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space –94” + 72” =166”
C2 H 2010 1 (9) 11.3 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 94” + 72” =166”
C3 H 2010 1 (4) 11.4 x 9.8 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 75”
C4 H 2010 1 (9) 10.5 x 8.8 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 61 “ + 104” = 165”
C5 H 2010 1 (5) 10.5 x 7.7 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 91”
C6 H 2010 1 (9) 7.7 x 12.1 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 70 “ + 91” = 161”
C7 H 2010 1 (9) 10.5 x 8.8 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 61 “ + 104” = 165”
C8 H 2010 1 (5) 10.5 x 7.7 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 91”
2nd floor (South)
2A H 2010 1 (11) 12.9 x 9.0 8.6 1 1 1
227Bench Space –31” + 108” + 88” =227”
2B H 2010 1 (9) 12.9 x 7.5 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 157 + 118” = 275”
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
3rd floor(South)
3A H 2010 1 (11) 10.8 x 11.10 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space –105” + 98” = 203
3rd Floor (North)
3B H 2010 1 (11) 10.8 x 11.2 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 99” + 115” = 214
4th Floor (South)
4A H 2010 1 (6) 9.7 x 10.7 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space –118
4th Floor (North)
4B H 2010 1 (10) 11.10 x 9.1 x 8.6 1 1 1
Bench Space – 133 + 109 + 102 + 64 =408
5th Floor
5A H 2010 1 (10) 10.6 x 10.8 8.61 1 1 1
NOTE: Interview Room on each floor.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 5206
FACILITY NAME: Santa Clara County Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: X OTHER: 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/20/2021
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) Inmates are moved either in the AM or PM based
X on scheduled court time.
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Drinking fountain accessible X
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and
0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a
X
bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) There also are gun lockers located immediately
adjacent to each courtroom.
External to the security area and equipped with individual X
compartments, locks and keys
Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the court holding
X facilities. Text of this regulation is deleted from
this checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the court holding
facilities. Text of this regulation is deleted from
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 this checklist.
feet
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
X
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Individuals remanded to jail are searched and
property removed, inventoried and placed in a
X
Available for inmate valuables locked container for transport to the Jail with the
inmate.
Telephone (2.1) Inmates will use phone when they return back to
jail.
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22) Cameras are in the hallways and monitors are
located in the workstations. There are call buttons
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 X located in the attorney rooms. Each bailiff has a
video-monitor that looks into the hallway of his or
her holding area.
Janitor Closet (2.20) X
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
X
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5206
FACILITY: Santa Clara County Hall of Justice TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
05/20/2022
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
WORKSTATION #1
Basement (Workstation 1) – no cell labeled I; no 2nd floor – the first accessible floor from the basement elevator is the 3rd floor
A Holding 1980 1 - 12 (12) 8.8’ x 13.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 18’ bench
B Holding 1980 1 - 1 (1) 6.0’ x 6.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2.5’ bench
C Holding 1980 1 - 1 (1) 5.9’ x 6.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2.5’ bench
D Holding 1980 1 - 1 (1) 5.8’ x 6.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2.5’ bench
E Holding 1980 1 - 1 (1) 5.8’ x 6.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2.5’ bench
F Holding 1980 1 - 1 (1) 6.1’ x 6.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2.5’ bench
G Holding 1980 1 - 0 (0) 7.8’ x 19.1’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 20.2’ bench. During the 2006-2008 cycle the LASE was adjusted to reflect that cell G is now used for storage. Originally
rated for 13
H Holding 1980 1 - 22 (22) 15.7’ x 15.8’ 2 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6.4’ x 5.1’ cutout; 34.3’ bench
J Holding 1980 1 - 22 (22) 15.4 X 15.6 2 - 1 1 -
Notes: used for females; 33’ bench
K Holding 1980 1 - 22 (22) 15.6’ x 14.8’ 2 - 1 1 -
Notes: 33’ bench
Third Floor (Workstation 1)
Holding 1978 1 - 5 (5) 8.7’ x 5.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 4.5’ + 3.3’ bench
Fourth Floor (Workstation 1)
Holding 1978 1 - 5 (5) 8.7’ x 5.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 4.5’ + 3.3’ bench
Fifth Floor (Workstation 1)
Holding 1978 1 - 5 (5) 8.7’ x 5.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 4.5’ + 3.3’ bench
Sixth Floor (Workstation 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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Holding 1978 1 - 5 (5) 8.7’ x 5.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 4.5’ + 3.3’ bench
WORKSTATION #2 – basement and 4 floors with holding cells
Basement (Workstation 2) – six cells
WBH1 Holding 1980 1 - 8 (8) 9.3’ x 12.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: handicap accessible, 9.3’ + 3.6’ bench
WBH2 Holding 1980 1 - 8 (8) 9.3’ x 8.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 12’ bench
WBH3 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 19.5’ x 8.6’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular; 12’ + 15.3’ bench; prior LASE listed RC of (17), changed this cycle to (16) due to holding cell capacity limit and
facilities ratio
WBH4 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 17.6’ x 9.7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: cutout 3.4’ x 4.5’; 11.3’ + 4.8’ + 9’ bench
WBH5 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 17.6’ x 10.2’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: outcropping – subtract 8.5’ from square footage; 16.1’ + 12.7 + 2.8’ bench; prior LASE listed RC as (14), changed to (16) this
cycle
WBH6 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 17.7’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6’ + 10.3 + 4.3’ + 3.8’ bench
Third Floor (Workstation 2) – one holding cell
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 9.8’ x 8.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: handicap accessible cell; 7.3’ bench and one stool
Fourth Floor (Workstation 2) – two holding cells
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 8.8’ x 7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shape; 7.3’ bench and one stool; seating limits RC
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 8.8’ x 7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shape; 7.3’ bench and one stool; seating limits RC
Fifth Floor (Workstation 2) – two holding cells
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 8.8’ x 7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shape; 7.3’ bench and one stool; seating limits RC
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 8.8’ x 7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shape; 7.3’ bench and one stool; seating limits RC
Sixth Floor (Workstation 2) – two holding cells
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 8.8’ x 7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shape; 7.3’ bench and one stool; seating limits RC
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 8.8’ x 7’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shape; 7.3’ bench and one stool; seating limits RC
WORKSTATION #3 – basement and 5 floors with holding cells
Basement (Workstation 3)
EBH1 Holding 1980 1 - 8 (8) 9’ x 10.3’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 8.9’ + 3.5’ bench
EBH2 Holding 1980 1 - 8 (8) 9.8’ x 9’ 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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: irregular shaped; 8.9’ + 3.1’ bench
EBH3 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 19.3’ x 8.6’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: irregular shaped; used for females; 15’ and 12.6’ bench
EBH4 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 17.3’ x 9.3’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 9’ + 13.1’ + 4.4’ bench
EBH5 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 21.4’ x 10.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 15.4’ + 11.5’ + 4.1’ + 3.1’ bench
EBH6 Holding 1980 1 - 16 (16) 17.3’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 13.8’ x 8.7’ + 4’ bench
Second Floor (Workstation 3) – 4 holding cells and 2 interview rooms (2EI1 and 2EI2)
2EH1 Holding 1980 1 - 2 (2) 7.2’ x 5.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2’ bench and one stool
2EH2 Holding 1980 1 - 6 (6) 11.7’ x 8.3’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 3.6’ + 6.4’ bench
2EH3 Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 11.7’ x 8.3’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 4.8’ + 1.5’ bench and one stool
2EH4 Holding 1980 1 - 2 (2) 7.2’ x 5.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2’ bench and one stool
Third Floor (Workstation 3) – 2 holding cells and 2 interview rooms
3EHC Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
3EHD Holding 1980 1 - 3 (3) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench (no stool)
Fourth Floor (Workstation 3) – 2 holding cells and 2 interview rooms
4EHC Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
4EHD Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
Fifth Floor (Workstation 3) – 2 holding cells and 2 interview rooms
5EHC Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
5EHD Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
Sixth Floor (Workstation 3) – 2 holding cells and 2 interview rooms
6EHC Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
6EHD Holding 1980 1 - 4 (4) 8.4’ x 6.9’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 5.8’ bench and one stool
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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