BSCC
Santa Clara County (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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December 3, 2021
Laura Garnette, Chief Probation Officer
Santa Clara County Probation Department
840 Guadalupe Parkway
San Jose, CA 95110
SANTA CLARA COUNTY JUVENILE HALL AND WILLIAM F. JAMES RANCH
BSCC # 7587 AND 7593
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO WIC 209 and 885
Dear Chief Garnette:
On October 25-29, 2021, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code sections 209 and 885, BSCC staff
completed the 2020-2022 Biennial Inspection of the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall and James
Ranch facilities. To prepare for this inspection, a pre‐inspection briefing was held on July 27, 2021.
This inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local
Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, BSCC
staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the
federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) for the separation requirements of
juveniles from incarcerated adults.
BSCC worked with Deputy Chief Nick Birchard; Program Managers Carl Tademaru and Ashanti Hayes
from Juvenile Hall; Probation Managers Jill Ugalde and Marc Utsey from James Ranch; Omar Ventura
and Trina Gauthier from the Juvenile Hall and James Ranch Quality Systems Units; as well as all their
staff and your collaborative partners. Your administrators facilitated a coordinated and organized
process to complete all elements of the inspection process, representing the facility and their respective
agencies in an exemplary manner. We appreciate the time and energy spent preparing for and
participating in the inspection, especially given the amount of documentation requested.
We reviewed your Policy and Procedures Manual1; all Local Inspections; annual reviews of Security
and Emergency practices; and, documents and forms used by the agency. The documentation specific
to your high-risk incidents were assessed to ensure compliance with regulation and policy. Because
of the pandemic and our hybrid inspection for the 2018-2020 Inspection cycle, we expected and were
provided many reports, completed forms and audit reviews of incidents and operational practices
related to youth care and treatment.
1 BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures. We do not “approve” your policies and procedures nor do we
review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk
manager and other persons deemed appropriate.
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The BSCC inspection report consists of this transmittal letter; the attached Title 15 Procedures
checklist, the Title 24 Physical Plant Checklist (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation, documenting
the physical space in the facilities. Please refer to the Title 15 and 24 Procedures Checklist for a
summary of all relevant minimum standards, indication of compliance, and information used to
determine compliance.
Mandatory Local Inspections
In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, Section 1313 and its authorizing statute require local
inspections conducted by the following authorities: County Building Inspection by agency designated
by the Board of Supervisors; Fire authority having jurisdiction; Local health officer; County
superintendent of schools; Juvenile Court; and, Juvenile Justice Commission. Results of these
inspections are considered as part of this report. The dates of the local inspections may be found in
the Title 15 Procedures Checklist.
Inspection Results
Operations
The inspection process includes substantial reviews of incident reports, grievances, admission and
classification reports, case plans and counseling notes, and disciplinary reports and findings to ensure
compliance with Title 15 Regulations and to ensure procedures and process are consistent with your
policies. The regulation revisions made in 2019 required agencies to develop, modify and enhance
policies and procedures. The 2018-2020 Inspection for Santa Clara was a hybrid of on-site
documentation review and a desk audit of policy and procedures due to Covid-19. Although we
experienced challenges in the significant updates you made due to the changes in regulations, overall,
the agency was successful in developing a pattern of compliance.
Our review this cycle included an enhanced inspection of documents and procedures to ensure the
agency continued those processes. We found operations remain consistent and compliant, and there
are no policy related concerns at either facility. We especially appreciate your utilization of the Quality
Systems Unit, ensuring the practice and procedural components were reflected in the Policy Manual.
This extra step ensures your staff are trained to expected operational procedures that align with the
intent and specific elements of regulation.
There has been movement of administrative staff since the last inspection, which increased oversight
and consistency with reports and documentation. The agency places a great deal of emphasis on
managing high risk incidents and youth behavior, with an audit of response by staff. This was evident
in our review of use of force, use of restraints, discipline due process and grievance reports. The factual
narratives, clarity in timelines and subsequent youth involvement in the process was fair and inclusive
of all required elements. Administrators and supervisors review these incidents to ensure all
operational and procedural components are included in the final report. This process allows for a
productive evaluation of facility operations and revealed youth supervision expectations are compliant
with regulation.
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With decreasing populations and your policy requirements for compliance to PREA staffing levels,
youth supervision is intensive. Because of this, we focused on safety checks and program schedules
to ensure adequate staffing to coincide with your intent to provide high levels of service for your youth
populations. Checks were timely and mostly compliant with the ‘random and varied’ requirement and
we noticed improvement post pre-inspection. The day-to-day schedule was inclusive of the
programming expectations that staff are constantly engaging in activities for youth. We observed unit
activities while onsite as well as finding via our audit of unit logs compared to the schedule that staff
did a good job of keeping youth involved while out of their room for much of the day.
It is significant to point out the coordination of your Facilities Manager, Mr. Cooper, and the Medical
and Behavior staff at each facility. The pandemic created many obstacles to ensure youth safety in
their daily living as well as meeting their medical and mental health needs during this trying time. Your
staff and agency partners work together to provide and promote a safe and healthy environment.
Education
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) provides education services for both facilities,
the Osbourne School at Juvenile Hall and the Blue Ridge School at James Ranch. A change this cycle
is having a new principal at each facility rather than one Principal sharing their time between each
facility. Our initial observation was this would silo the systems, however, we found both principals work
together to create a combined curriculum and seamless transition between programs. The energy for
both settings and amount of extra services promoted by Mr. Santillan at Juvenile Hall and Mr. Camilleri
at James Ranch are much improved from cycles past. The integration of PBIS, use of Ingenuity in the
classroom, the enhanced vocational services, and level of post-secondary opportunities allows for a
personalized education opportunity for all students at either school.
Common core remains the subject objective and teachers at each site promote positive and active
classroom instruction. An example of the new technology includes a virtual forklift program at Juvenile
Hall followed by a real forklift program at James Ranch. The Office of Education has implemented a
Horticulture Program and secured an Aquaponics Grant to support a curriculum and teachers to bring
pods for growing greens on site. The post-secondary component is high level as the facilities have
seen more youth graduate in custody and in need of these services.
Both facilities have a college and career specialist to assist youth as they transition out of the facility
back into their community. We look forward to seeing the new and enhanced resources from both sites
as they integrate the new Secure Track population into the school design.
Programming
Juvenile Hall houses pre-adjudicated youth and the new Secure Track population while James Ranch
houses youth committed to the program by the Court. Both facilities continue to provide an advanced
level of services offered through collaborative partnerships, outside volunteers and probation staff. The
agency has enhanced their individualized case plans to align these services based on specific goals
and objectives identified upon entry. All youth participate in programming that includes social
awareness programs with a focus on making positive behavior changes to address the behaviors
leading to their incarceration.
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Both programs place a great deal of emphasis on school, work and unit behavior through their
structured behavior management system, schedule and programming options. Each focus on
reinforcing positive and consistent responses to negative behavior with Positive Behavior Incentive and
Supports (PBIS). This provides for clear expectations, supported by staff with natural consequences so
that youth may learn from mistakes. The structure in operations and daily schedules, including the
classroom, support this. The incidents involving high risk behaviors are addressed consistently and
quickly. This use of the PBIS model provides clear messaging and positive responses for good
behaviors.
Your commitment to providing an individualized and constructive system for youth is revealed in the
daily programming schedule, assessments and counseling Chrono’s, and dedication of staff tasked
with providing these services. Youth were involved in all aspects of the program and genuinely
appreciative of the opportunities provided during their stay. Your staff were observed in conversations
and activities to promote this process and validated in our interviews with youth at each facility.
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
During our visit, we observed a well-rounded, efficient operation with opportunities for youth growth in
all aspects of their program to ensure successful re-entry into their communities. The attached
Procedures Checklist provides a detailed overview of the inspection findings. Upon final review of all
documentation and upon the conclusion of this report, we find the Santa Clara County facilities have
no issues of non-compliance with Title 15 Regulations and there is no corrective action required.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant at Juvenile Hall or James Ranch. The rated capacity
at Juvenile Hall remains at 330, with two 30-bed units are designated for SB 1004 participants (even
with the stall on that program due to Covid) and the rated capacity for James Ranch is 108. On the
day of the inspection, the population was 47 in at the Juvenile Hall and 22 at James Ranch.
Training
The most recent Standards and Training for Corrections audit reports that the Santa Clara County
Probation Department is in compliance with all relevant regulations and mandates.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
There have been no violations of JJDPA this inspection cycle and no areas of noncompliance were
noted.
We continue to be excited with the programming and operation of Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall
and James Ranch facilities. We would again like to thank you and compliment your staff for their
dedication, thoroughness and responsiveness. You have every reason to be proud of your managers
and their staff as they continue to do an outstanding job in caring for the youth in their care. This
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concludes our 2020-2022 inspection report. We are available to assist as needed and are always
happy to provide technical assistance when requested.
Please do not hesitate to email me at Elizabeth.gong@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 324-9153 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Gong
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court, Santa Clara County*
Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Santa Clara County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County*
County Administrator, Santa Clara County*
Nick Birchard, Deputy Chief Probation Officer-Santa Clara County Probation
Carl Tademaru, Probation Manager-Juvenile Hall
Ashanti Hayes, Probation Manager-Juvenile Hall
Jill Ugalde, Probation Manager-James Ranch
Marc Utsey, Probation Manager-James Ranch
*Copies of full inspection are available upon request and at BSCC.CA.Gov
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7587 7593
FACILITY NAME: Santa Clara Juvenile Hall (JH) FACILITY TYPE: JH and Camp
William F. James Ranch (JR)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Nick Birchard, Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Carl Tademaru, Manager - Juvenile Hall;
Ashanti Hayes, Manager - Juvenile Hall; Jill Ugalde, Manager - James Ranch; Marc Utsey, Manager - James Ranch; Greg
Sanchez, Living Unit Supervisor JH; Omar Ventura, Supervisor Quality Systems Unit – JH; Trina Gauthier, Supervisor Quality
Systems Unit - JR; Sal Heredia, Program Supervisor JR; Christine Wong, Group Counselor – JH; Raymond Ramirez, Group
Counselor – JH; Dr. Aggarwal, Physician; Luengfaong Le, RN-Clinical Supervisor; Ruby Collado, RN; Veronica Robles,
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Manager II; Eugene Santillan, Principal - Osborne School (JH); Mark Camilleri,
Principal – Blue Ridge School (JR); Kevin Cooper, JH Facilities and Fleet Manager; Tom Cella, Starlight (Behavior Health
Services for JR); Youth – Santos, age 20 (SYTF); Eli, age 19 (SYTF); Alexa, age 16 (only female in custody JH/declined to
speak with BSCC); Cameron, age 17 - JR.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: October 25-29, 2021
An “X” designation indicates compliance with the specific regulation.
TITLE 15 SECTION JH JR N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND
EVALUATION OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS
On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each
juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented
inspection and evaluation from the following:
(A) County building inspection by agency designated by
the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; JH
2020: April 9, 2020
☐ 2021: October 20, 2021
☒ ☒
JR
2020: October 9, 2020
2021: September 10, 2021
1
This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code JH
Section 13146.1 (a) and (b); 2020: July 1, 2020
☒ ☐ 2021: May 17, 2021
☒
JR
2020: June 23, 2020
2021: May 19, 2021
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; JH
2020:
Environmental Health November 19, 2020
Medical/Mental Health November 19, 2020
Nutritional Health November 19, 2020
2021:
Environmental Health October 21, 2021
Medical/Mental Health October 21, 2021
Nutritional Health October 21, 2021
JR
2019:
☒ ☐
☒ Environmental Health November 19, 2019
Medical/Mental Health November 19, 2019
Nutritional Health November 19, 2019
2020:
Environmental Health November 2, 2020
Medical/Mental Health November 2, 2020
Nutritional Health November 2, 2020
**It should be noted the Public Health
Inspections for 2021 at James Ranch were
conducted while BSCC was on-site. The
reports will be included if completed prior to
the writing of the report.
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy
of educational services and facilities as required in JH
Section 1370; 2019: May 29, 2019/September 16, 2019
2021: June 20, 2021
☒ ☐ JR
☒
2019: May 29, 2019/September 16, 2019
2021: June 20, 2021
There was no Educational Assessment in
2020 due to COVID.
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(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the
Welfare and Institutions Code JH
2019: May 2019
2020: June 2020
JR
2020: November 2019
2021: June 2021
☒ ☐
☒
The Court delegates their required inspection
of James Ranch to the JJC. The Commission
did complete an inspection in 2020. We
noted the Juvenile Court Judge did go to JR a
few weeks prior to the Inspection with some
new Judge’s but did not complete a report.
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section
229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or JH
Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of 2020: June 2020
the Welfare and Institutions Code. ☒ ☒ ☐ 2021: May 2021
JR
2020: September 2020
2021: November 2021
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS
BSCC Note: Compliance with this section is The elements of this regulation are addressed
determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s in a memorandum completed by Chief
Probation Officer Laura Garnette dated
certification letter confirming that all elements of
September 23, 2021.
regulation are met.
(a)Appointment All elements of this regulation are self-
☒ ☐
☒ reported by the agency, demonstrated by
In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent,
hiring practices and training records.
director or facility manager in charge of its program and
employees. Such superintendent, director, facility
manager and other employees of the facility shall be
appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to
applicable provisions of law.
(b)Employee Qualifications
Each facility shall:
(1) recruit and hire employees who possess
knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to
CPO Letter #1
their job classification and duties in accordance ☒ ☒ ☐
with applicable civil service or merit system
rules;
(2) require a medical evaluation and physical
examination including tuberculosis screening
CPO Letter #2
test and evaluation for immunity to contagious ☒ ☒ ☐
illnesses of childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola,
rubella, and mumps);
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(3) adhere to the minimum standards for the
selection and training requirements adopted by
☒ ☒ ☐ CPO Letter #4
the Board pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal
Code; and
(4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new
employee, and psychological examination in CPO Letter #3
☒ ☒ ☐
accordance with Section 1031 et seq. of the
Government Code.
(c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non-
employees of the facility, who may be present at the The agency conducts Live scan for all
facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications ancillary personnel on site. All persons are
☒ ☒ ☐
also required to complete and sign off for
as may be required by law, and their presence at the
PREA training.
facility shall be subject to the approval and control of
the facility manager.
1321 STAFFING
Each juvenile facility shall:
a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to
carry out the overall facility operation and its
JH: 1.08, II-B, 1
programming, to provide for safety and security of
youth and staff, and meet established standards and JR: 2.04, I-A
regulations;
JR requires two staff in each pod during
waking hours and one staff at night.
☒ ☒ ☐
Both facilities staff the facilities to PREA
staffing patterns. We reviewed the
schedules for each facility and found there
is sufficient staff for youth supervision,
programming, staff breaks, recreation and
float duties to allow staff time for case
management.
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b) ensure that no required services shall be denied
because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty
JH: 1.08, II-B, 1
absent exigent circumstances;
JR: 2.04, II-A, 1
JH has a minimum of two staff in each
living unit during waking hours, often three
☒ ☒ ☐ staff on the afternoon shift. There were 4
unoccupied units at JH the day of the
inspection.
JR has two staff per pod, with a ratio of 1:6.
There were 4 occupied pods at JR during
the inspection.
c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members;
JH: 1.08, II-B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR:2.04, II-A, 2
d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times
who is responsible for operations and activities and
JH: 1,08, II-B
has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core
Course and PC 832 training; JR: 2.04, II-A, 3
☒ ☒ ☐
Both facilities have a supervisor on duty at
all times who meets the minimum
qualifications of the position.
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e) have at least one staff member present on each living
unit whenever there are youth in the living unit;
JH: 1.08, II-B, 2; 1.08, II-C, 4
JR: 2.04, II-A, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
The agency has met all requirements of
PREA Certification (last report February
27, 2020), requiring two staff in the
presence of any youth during waking hours,
one staff during sleeping hours.
f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the
number and security of living units, including staff
JH: 10.05, I-E
qualified and available to: plan menus meeting
nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen JR: 2.04, II-A, 5
supervision; direct food preparation and servings;
conduct related training programs for culinary staff;
and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may
The Juvenile Facilities and Fleet Manager
serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared
of Administrator Services is responsible for
by an outside source;
staffing the kitchen at Juvenile Hall and
James Ranch. There is a Food Service
Manager for both facilities, 14 cooks or
food services workers at JH and 6 cooks or
food services workers at James Ranch. Mr.
☒ ☒ ☐
Cooper’s span of control includes fleet,
laundry, maintenance and
Inventory/warehouse services for both
facilities.
We noted the agency, in coordination with
Medical and Food Services, is compliance
with all regulations relating to dietary and
nutritional needs of all youth as noted in the
Diet Manual review by Public Health on
October 21, 2021 and BSCC while on site.
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g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational,
medical, dental, mental health, building
JH: 1.08, II-B, 3
maintenance, transportation, control room, facility
security and other support staff for the efficient JR: 2.04, II-A, 6
management of the facility, and to ensure that youth
supervision staff shall not be diverted from
supervising youth; and, ☒ ☒ ☐
Both facilities have sufficient staffing in
Support Services, Behavior Health, Medical
Services, and Office of Education staff.
This also includes an array of services as
noted in 1320 (f) above.
h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth,
JH: 1.08, II-B, 1
subject to temporary variations in staff assignments
to meet special program needs. Staffing shall be in JR: 2.04, II-A, 7
compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the
12.01, VI-D
following facility types:
☒ ☒ ☐
Both facilities staff per PREA with a 1:8
ratio during waking hours and a 1:16 ratio
during sleeping hours.
(1) Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio)
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide- JH: 1.08, II-B, 2-a
awake youth supervision staff member on duty for
each 10 youth in detention; ☒ ☐ ☐
The JH staffs per PREA with a 1:8 ratio
during waking hours.
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake
JH: 1.08, II-B, 2-b
youth supervision staff member on duty for each
30 youth in detention;
☒ ☐ ☐
The JH staffs per PREA with a 1:16 ratio
during sleeping hours
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(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
JH: 1.08, II-B, 1
number of youth in detention, unless an
☒ ☐ ☐
arrangement has been made for backup support
services which allow for immediate response to
emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
who is the same gender as youth housed in the ☒ ☐ ☐
JH: 1.08, II-B, 2-c
facility.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of
JH: 1.08, II-B, 3
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical,
kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as
youth supervision staff positions.
The Department’s Facility Organization
☒ ☐ ☐
Chart for both facilities as well as contracted
service personnel, reveal sufficient
operational staff to maintain youth
supervision and provide required services.
(2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-
staff ratio)
☐ ☐ ☒
(A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each
10 youth in detention;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room
for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth
☐ ☐ ☒
supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth
in detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement ☐ ☐ ☒
has been made for backup support services which
allow for immediate response to emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
who is the same gender as youth housed in the ☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒
kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as
youth supervision staff positions.
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(3) Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio)
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide- JR: 2.04, II-B, 1
awake youth supervision staff member on duty for
each 15 youth in the camp population; ☐ ☒ ☐
JR staffs the facility per PREA with a 1:6
ratio in each living unit.
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake
JR: 2.04, II-B, 2
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30
youth present in the facility;
☐ ☒ ☐
JR staffs the facility per PREA with a 1:12
ratio in each living unit.
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
JR: 2.04, II-B, 3
number of youth in residence, unless arrangements ☐ ☒ ☐
have been made for backup support services which
allow for immediate response to emergencies;
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
who is the same gender as youth housed in the ☐ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.04, II-B, 4
facility;
(E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio
required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be JR: 2.04, II-B, 5
given to the size, design, and location of the camp;
types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☒ ☐
☐
function of the camp in determining the level of
supervision necessary to maintain the safety and
welfare of youth and staff;
(F) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of JR: 2.04, II-b, 6
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐
☐
farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be
classified as youth supervision staff positions.
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1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
JH: 1.08, III-B
(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth JR: 2.19
supervision staff member shall be properly oriented
to their duties, including: ☒ ☒ ☐
The sections noted above and throughout
regulation include staff training, PREA, and
the role of the Probation Counselor (PC).
(1) youth supervision duties;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, II-A, 1
(2) scope of decisions they shall make;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, II-A, 2
(3) the identity of their supervisor;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 3
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, II-A, 3
(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to
them;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, II-A, 4
(5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond
their responsibility; and
JH: 1.08, III-B, 5
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, II-A, 5
(6) ethical responsibilities.
JH: 1.08, III-B, 6
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, II-A, 6
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(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the
supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff
JH: 1.08, III-B
member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of
facility-specific orientation, including: JR: 2.19, III-A through C
All youth supervision staff meet and/or
exceed training upon hire.
☒ ☒ ☐
Additionally, the facility orientation and
training component for James Ranch staff
includes an 8-day (64 hour) Staff Training
Guide where the staff member shadows a
Supervisor to learn all responsibilities of the
program. Staff are trained to facility
specific policy requirements of the position
and must sign off that they understand
related policy and operational procedures.
(1) individual and group supervision techniques;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 7
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 1
(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and
rights of youth pursuant to law and the
JH: 1.08, III-B, 8
provisions of this chapter;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 2
(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 9
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 3
(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide
attempts
JH: 1.08, III-B, 10
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 4
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(5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation
techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and
JH: 1.08, III-B, 11
physical restraints;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 5
(6) review of policies and procedures referencing
trauma and trauma-informed approaches;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 12
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 6
(7) procedures to follow in the event of
emergencies;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 13
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 7
(8) routine security measures, including facility
perimeter and grounds;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 14
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 8
(9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to
mental health services;
JH: 1.08, III-B, 15
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 9
(10) documentation; and
JH: 1.08, III-B, 16
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 10
(11) fire/life safety training
JH: 1.08, III-B, 17
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 11
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(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each
youth supervision staff member shall successfully
JH: 1.08, III-A
complete the requirements of the Juvenile
Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal JR: 2.19, IV-A
Code Section 6035.
☒ ☒ ☐
All staff complete 176 hours of Core
Training, 40 hours of PC 832 Training and
40 hours of initial Facility Specific
Orientation Training at JH and 64 at JR.
(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer
youth supervision staff shall successfully complete
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 1.08, III-A
training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal
Code. JR: 2.19, IV-B
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there JH: 1.08, III-D
shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.19, III-A, 11-a
times who meets the training standards established by the
Board for general fire and life safety which relate
specifically to the facility.
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1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
JH: 1.01, II-A
All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and
implement a manual of written policies and procedures
The Juvenile Hall policy states the manual
that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are
will be reviewed every two years. We
applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made
noted the JH Manual was last updated in
available to all employees, reviewed by all employees,
September 2021 and is ongoing.
and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum
every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those
records relating to the standards and requirements set
JR: 1.01, I-A and II-A, 1-3
forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board
on request.
☒ ☒ ☐
The manual shall include:
James Ranch requires a biennial review of
all policies and procedures. We note the JR
Facility Manual has been in updated and
review status since the end of the 2018-
2020 Inspection Cycle with revisions that
better meet the needs of the agency and
compliance to regulation. The new
administrators prioritized the manual
elements to guide staff to updated
regulations, which occurred in 2021. Many
updates remain in draft pending Chief
approvals.
(a) table of organization, including channels of
communications and a description of job
JH: 1.01; 1.09 Chain of Command and
classifications;
Duties
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 1
(b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose
of programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the
JH: 1.03, I-C (JJC); 1.03, II-B (Juvenile
Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention
Court)
Commission or Probation Committee, probation ☒ ☒ ☐
staff, school personnel and other agencies that are JR: 1.01, II-C, 2
involved in juvenile facility programs;
(c) responsibilities of all employees;
JH: 1.04 Juvenile Hall Group Counselor
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 3
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(d) initial orientation and training program for
employees;
JH: 1.08, III Staff Training
JR: 1.01, II-C, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
All new employees are required to complete
176 hours of Core, 40 hours of PC 832 and
40 hours of facility specific Orientation.
(e) initial orientation, including safety and security
issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support
JH: 12.02, III-A, 3
staff, contract employees, school, mental/behavioral ☒ ☒ ☐
health and medical staff, program providers and JR: 1.01, II-C, 5
volunteers;
(f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and
communication system to ensure:
Both facilities have processes to ensure all
components of this regulations are met. Each
☒ ☒ ☐ facility has a Quality Systems Unit that
reviews and audits all policy and operational
procedures in the department.
(1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility;
JH: 1.03, III-B, 1-3
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 6-a
(2) legal and proper care of youth;
JH: 1.01, I
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 6-b
(3) maintenance of individual youth's records;
JH: 7.07, III-A through C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 6-c
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(4) supply of information to the juvenile court and
those authorized by the court or by the law; and,
JH: 9.03, II-K, 1-a
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 6-d
(5) release of information regarding youth.
JH: 9.03, VII-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 6-e
(g) ethical responsibilities;
JH: 1.05 Code of Ethical Conduct
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 7
(h) trauma-informed approaches;
JH: 1.01, I-B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 8
(i) culturally responsive approaches;
JH: 1.01, I-B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 8
(j) gender responsive approaches;
JH: 1.01, I-B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.01, II-C, 8
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(k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal
JH: 8.01, II-8 and 9
access to all available services, placement, care,
treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person JR: 1.01, II-C, 9
shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on
the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group
☒ ☒ ☐
identification, ancestry, national origin, immigration
status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or
physical disability, or HIV status, including
restrictive housing or classification decisions based
solely on any of the above mentioned categories;
(l) storage and maintenance requirements for any
chemical agents related security devices, and
JR: 1.01, II-C, 10
weapons and ammunition, where applicable;
The only staff authorized to carry OC Spray
are transportation staff and Aftercare
Probation Officers. If they are on site, they
must store their OC spray prior to entering
☒ ☒ ☐ the facility secure perimeter.
Armed staff must store their weapon in the
secure lockers prior to secure perimeter
entry at JH. There are 8 weapons storage
lockers in place in the Administration area
at James Ranch.
(m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi-
Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible
JH:12.10, II-6, d
youth; and,
JR: 1.01, II-C, 11
☒ ☒ ☐
Medical staff facilitate the information for
continuing or dis-continuing Medi-Cal for
in custody youth.
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(n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of
sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
JH: 13.01 PREA
The policy shall include an approach to preventing,
detecting and responding to such conduct and any JR: 1.01, II-C, 12
retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a
provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff
☒ ☒ ☐
or a third party.
Both facilities have a detailed and specific
PREA policy that addresses all forms of
sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual
harassment for staff and youth.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN
JH: 3.03 Fire
The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 11.05 Fire Plan
department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with
the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety
which shall include, but not be limited to:
a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the
manual of policy and procedures;
JH: 3.03
The facility conducts a walk-through of the
facility with the State Fire Marshal’s Office
and the San Jose Fire Department to ensure
the plan for response to a fire emergency is
current. The facility requires staff to review
Emergency Procedures annually.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 11.05, I-A, 1
The facility conducts a walk-through of the
facility with the State Fire Marshal’s Office
to ensure the plan for response to a fire
emergency is current. The facility requires
staff to review all Emergency Procedures
annually. A Safety Committee also meets
monthly.
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b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility JH: 3.03, III-C, 1
staff with two- year retention of the inspection
record;
We reviewed the Monthly Fire and Life
Safety Inspections at JH and found every
space within the facility and administrative
perimeter are inspected in the first week of
every month.
JR: 11.05, I-A, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
11.05, VI Equipment Inspection
This outlines monthly fire and life safety
inspections throughout the entire facility
plant, including outside the vast space as
well as inside each structure on site. The
Monthly Inspections are 25 pages in length
and comprehensive for each space.
c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health
and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b);
JH: The last fire inspection at JH was
completed on May 17, 2021.
☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 11.05, I-A, 3
The last fire inspection was completed on
May 17, 2021.
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d) an evacuation plan;
JH: 3.01 Evacuation Plans for entire Facility
3.02 Evacuation of the Building
JR: 11.05, I-A, 4
11.05, IV-A Evacuation Map
☒ ☒ ☐
11.05, V-A Monthly Fire Drills
It should be noted full evacuation of the
occupied buildings at JR is conducted
during each monthly fire drill. There are
evacuation maps posted throughout the
facility.
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e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly;
JH: 3.03, III-A
The facility conducts mock fire drills
monthly and documented physical fire drills
quarterly with partner agencies. It should
be noted the facility conducts an annual
evacuation drill of the entire facility
annually.
We reviewed the drills for this cycle and
found them to be randomly conducted in
☒ ☒ ☐
different units and different times.
JR: 11.05, I-A, 5 Fire Drills
11.05, V-A, 1
Policy articulates drills are conducted each
month, including evacuation of the facility.
The agency has modified policy to state a
sunset drill will be conducted biennially.
We reviewed all drills this cycle and noted
they occur per policy.
f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in
the case of fire; and,
JH: 3.07 Emergency Housing
In case of facility evacuation, youth will be
housed at James Ranch or the main jail
(exigent circumstances).
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 11.05, I-A, 6
11.05, V-A, 1
JR staff and youth would evacuate to Santa
Clara Juvenile Hall.
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g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in
cooperation with the local fire department.
JH: 3.03, II
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 11.05, I-A, 7
1326 SECURITY REVIEW
Each facility administrator shall develop policies and JH: 1.03, III-A
procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document
security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security, including, but not
A Security Review memorandum was
limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training.
completed in October 2021 outlining
Security practices were reviewed.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 1.02, VII
A Security Review memorandum was
completed by Probation Manager Jill
Ugalde on October 12, 2021.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific ☒ ☒ ☐ JH: Section 3 Emergency Procedures
policies and procedures for emergencies that shall
JR: 11.01 Emergency Preparedness
include, but not be limited to:
(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;
JH: 3.06 II Dangerous Person(s)
3.06, IV Hostages
9.16 Escapes
☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 11.01, I-A, 1
6.08 Escape
11.09 VI Dangerous Person
11.09 VIII Hostage Incident
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(b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack;
JH: 3.06, III Civilian Disturbances
3.06, II-G Active Shooter
3.06 V Terrorist Attack
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 11.09 V Civilian Disturbances
11.09 VII Active Shooter
11.09 IX Terrorist Attack
(c) fire and natural disasters;
JH:3.03 Fire; 3.04 Natural Disasters
JR: 11.01, I-A, 3
☒ ☒ ☐
11.05 Fire
11.07 Earthquake, Flood, Natural
Disaster
(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment;
JH: 3.03, II-A, 5
JR: 11.01, I-A, 4
☒ ☒ ☐ 11.05, XI-A, 5
Policy calls for weekly tests.
(e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and
JH: 3.02 Evacuation
☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 11.01, I-A, 5
11.03 Evacuation
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(f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff
with an annual review of emergency procedures.
JH: 3.02, I-C
The agency competed an Emergency
Procedures memo on October 19, 2021, as
well as providing an updated list of all
supervision staff and their annual progress
to read the Facility Manual, including
Emergency Procedures.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 11.01, I-A, 6
11.01 V Staff Familiarity
These sections require staff annually review
all emergency procedures. The emergency
procedures were reviewed and/or updated in
October 2021, verified by a memo from
Manager jill Ugalde dated October 27,
2021.
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1328 SAFETY CHECKS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 6.02, VI-F, 1-4
policy and procedures that provide for direct visual
observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes,
at random or varied intervals during hours when youth JH has 5-minute checks, Tier checks and
are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in safety checks, all depending on unit
holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. activities and youth
Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented supervision/classification status. JH
by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system counselors are required to do 5 checks an
designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive hour with a minimum every 15-minute
behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks for standard checks, and more
checks shall be documented with the actual time the restrictive checks based on status.
check is completed.
We provided technical assistance at the Pre-
Inspection to ensure random, varied checks
with legible documentation to ensure this
was occurring. The facility updated their
form to prompt and remind staff of the
random and varied language. Since the PI,
unit staff have documented the safety check
tier sheet to include more varied checks and
better designations for all out. Our review
found compliance with regulation.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 2.09, I-A and B
We reviewed safety checks at JR for the
months of March, July, August and
September 2021. For March and July,
many of the safety checks were on the 14 or
15- minute mark. After our Pre-Inspection,
the facility worked hard to provide more
training, oversight and audit of all safety
checks with the Guard 1 System during the
graveyard shifts. There was noticeable
improvement and other than being a staff
specific issue, we are comfortable with the
mechanism in place to continue the audit
function.
The facility documents manual checks
during waking hours. Almost all checks
reflect the activity and if a youth is on their
bunk, requiring a safety check.
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We provided technical assistance
recommendations for the check to indicate a
‘return to program’ when the youth comes
off their bunk rather than relying on a
separate log.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN
JH: 2.07 Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention
The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Plan
healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators,
JR: 10.12, I-A through D
shall plan and implement written policies and
procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan.
The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing
There has been no suicide or attempts this
past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses
cycle at either facility. We note the
shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner
☒ ☒ ☐
coordinated effort between Probation,
consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall
Behavior Health and Medical and their
include the following elements:
dedication to frequent communication and
follow-up. Youth identified by any partner,
including facility staff, are involved in
immediate and ongoing discussions to
address any identified issues that merit
concern.
(a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section
1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and
JH: 2.07, IV Staff Training in Suicide
Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core
Prevention
Course.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, III-A Staff Training in Suicide
Prevention
(b) Screening, Identification Assessment and
Precautionary Protocols
JH: 2.07, V Assessment
(1) All youth shall be screened for risk of ☒ ☒ ☐
suicide at intake and as needed during JR: 10.12, IV-A, 1-3
detention.
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(2) All youth supervision staff who perform
intake processes shall be trained in
JH: 2.07, III-A, 1 and 2
screening youth for risk of suicide.
JR: 10.12, I-D, 1-2
☒ ☒ ☐
The Treatment Supervising Probation
Officer is responsible to review case
histories for all youth entering the facility.
(3) All youth who have been identified during
the intake screening process to be at risk of
JH: 2.07, III-A, 2-6
suicide shall be referred to ☒ ☒ ☐
behavioral/mental health staff for a suicide JR:10.12, IV-A, 1-3
risk assessment.
(4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed
to ensure the youth’s safety pending the
JH: 2.07, III-A, 1
behavioral/mental health assessment.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, IV-C, 1-a and b
(c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff
for assessment and/or services.
JH: 2.07, III-A, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, IV-A, 1
(d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at
risk for suicide.
JH: 2.07, III-A, 4 and 5
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, IV-A, 2
(e) Safety Interventions
(1) Procedures to address intervention
☒ ☒ ☐
protocols for youth identified at risk for
JH: 2.07, V-A, 5
suicide which may include, but are not
limited to: JR: 10.12, IV-B
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A. Housing consideration
JH: 2.07, V-A, 5
Determination of risk is criteria for housing
☒ ☒ ☐
decisions by BH and JH staff.
JR: 10.12, IV-B, 3-a
B. Treatment strategies including
trauma-informed approaches
JH: 2.07, II-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, II-A
(2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision
staff how to respond to youth who exhibit
JH: 2.07, II-A, 6; 2.07, V-A, 4 and 5
suicidal behaviors.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, IV-B, 3-b
(f) Communication
(1) The intake process shall include
JH: 9.03, II, 10
communication with the arresting officer
☒ ☒ ☐
and family guardians regarding the youth’s JR: 10.12, VII
past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors
or attempts.
(2) Procedures for clear and current
information sharing about youth at risk for
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 2.07, V-A, 5; 2.07, VII
suicide with youth supervision, healthcare,
and behavioral/mental health staff. JR: 10.12, VII-B
(g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides
or Attempts
JH: 2.07, VIII-A
(1) Process for administrative review of the
☒ ☒ ☐
circumstances and responses proceeding, JR: 10.12, VIII-A
during and after the critical incident.
(2) Process for a debriefing event with affected
staff.
JH: 3.06, VI-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, VIII-A, 1
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(3) Process for a debriefing event with affected
youth.
JH: 3.06, VI-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 10.12, VIII-A, 3
(h) Documentation
(1) Documentation processes shall be
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 7.01, II-A, 1-15, a-h
developed to ensure compliance with this
regulation JR: 10.12, IX
Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied
the opportunity to participate in facility programs,
JH: 8.01, II-A, 9
services and activities which are available to other non-
suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety JR: 10.12, VI-B, 3-b, i-d), iii)
☒ ☒ ☐
of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation
of programs, services or activities for youth at risk of
suicide shall be documented and approved by the
facility manager.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS
Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of JH: 7.07, II-A
notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions
of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities ☒ ☒ ☐
responsible for juvenile facility operation.
There are no legal actions pending at JH or
JR.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR
INJURY OF A YOUTH WHILE
JH: 3.08, II-D, 1
DETAINED
JR: 10.06, I-A
(1) Death of a Youth.
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☒ ☐
health administrator and the behavioral/mental
health director, shall develop written policies and
procedures in the event of the death of a youth while
detained, which include notifications to necessary
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the
parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis
and the youth’s attorney of record.
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(b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies
JH: 3.08, II-D, 1-a
and procedures to assure there is a medical and
operational review of every in-custody death of a JR: 10.06, I-A, 1
youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☒ ☐
administrator and/or facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other
The Deputy Chief of Institutions
health care and supervision staff who are relevant
Responsibilities section includes all
to the incident.
components of this regulation.
(c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
JH: 3.08, II-D, 5
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☒ ☐
copy of the report shall be submitted to the Board JR: 10.06, I-A, II-E, 5
within 10 calendar days after the death.
(d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
JH: 3.08, II-D, 4
days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail,
lockup or court holding facility pursuant to the JR: 10.06, I-A, 3
☒ ☒ ☐
provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by
the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
The facilities are aware of the elements
required in this regulation.
(2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the JH: 2.01, VII-H and J (Parent and Court)
health administrator, shall develop written policies
JR: 10.06, II-D, 1-3
and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ ☒ ☐
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the
parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis
and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a
serious illness or injury of a youth.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING
Each juvenile facility shall submit required population ☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 7.07, III-C, 2
and profile survey reports to the Board within 10
JR: 9.02, I-C
working days after the end of each reporting period, in
a format to be provided by the Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY
When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a JH: 7.07, II-B
juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 9.01, I-B and C
fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility
administrator shall provide a crowding report to the
Board in a format provided by the Board.
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1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES
JH: 9.02, Admission and Detention
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 902, I-B and C
written policies and procedures for admittance of youth
9.03 Admission Procedures
that emphasize respectful and humane engagement with
youth, and reflect that the admission process may be
traumatic to youth who may have already experienced
JH has a streamlined and intensive intake
trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, culturally
process, including input from medical and
relevant, and responsive to the language and literacy
behavior health staff. We reviewed
needs of youth. In addition to the requirements of
numerous admission forms and validated
Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations:
with medical the procedure in place. It
includes checks and balances with all
facility personnel and the youth’s family to
ensure a direct communication process.
The Admit Sheet includes the basic
information for each youth and the
remaining forms are specific to medical,
victimization, behavior health,
classification, risk assessment, and gender
identity.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.07, I-A
3.07, II-A
Youth entering JR are screened by Medical
personnel upon admittance, by Starlight
Behavior Health upon admittance or within
48 hours and complete a PREA screening
within 72 hours by facility staff. It should
be noted medical at JH must authorize the
transfer to JR.
Once at the facility, staff complete and
Admission Orientation and intensive follow
up of Orientation to the specific elements of
James Ranch.
(a) the admittance process shall include:
(1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 8.02, I
of admittance in accordance with the provisions
of Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; JR: 3.07, III-A, 1
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(2) Offer of a shower;
JH: 9.06, II-A, 1-e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.07, III-A, 2
(3) Documented secure storage of personal
belongings;
JH: 9.03, II-D; 9.06, II-A, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.07, III-A, 3
(4) Offer of food upon arrival;
JH: 9.06, II-C, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.07, III-A, 4
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(5) Screening for physical and behavioral health
and safety issues, intellectual or developmental
JH: 2.01, III Medical Screening
disabilities;
2.03, III BH Referral
6.01, II-D MAAC Counselor Screening
On-site medical staff conduct a Pre-
Admission screening to determine if the
youth is fit for incarceration. Once
accepted, medical staff complete an
Admission Medical Screening Evaluation.
Behavior Health conducts assessments and
screenings of youth typically within 24-
hours of admission, but no longer than 72
hours after booking, per regulation.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-B Case Classification
3.07, III-A, 5-c
10.01, II-A Medical Screening
Youth entering the JR program come from
JH and have had screenings with medical
and behavior health staff prior to delivery to
the Ranch. JR staff are responsible to
review all screenings as well as conduct
their own PREA Assessment. While at JR,
facility staff facilitate and MDT to assist in
the process of classification and placement
if any issues of JR placement occur.
(6) Screening for physical and developmental
disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329,
JH: 6.03, II-A, 10
1413, and 1430 of these regulations;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.07, III-A, 6
(7) Contact with Regional Center for the
Developmentally Disabled for youth that are
JH: 9.03, II-A, 10
suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☒ ☐
developmental disability, pursuant to Section JR: 3.07, III-A, 7
1413; and,
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(8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5.
JH: 6.03, VI
☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 3.07, III-A, 8
3.09 Transgender and Intersex Youth
(b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written
criteria for detention that considers the least
JH: 9.02
restrictive environment.
This section articulates a process for
☒ ☐ ☐ determining if a youth stays at admission or
is released.
JR: 3.03, I-A, 1
(c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in
juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures
JH: 9.03, II-K, 1-b
that advise the youth of the estimated length of
☒ ☒ ☐
stay, inform them of program guidelines and JR: 3.07, IV-A
provide written screening criteria for inclusion and
exclusion from the program.
(d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures
that advise any committed youth of the estimated
JH: 9.03, II-K, 1-a
length of his/her stay.
☒ ☐ ☐
JR: 3.07, IV-A, 1
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1350.5. SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL
ABUSE
JH: 2.03, IV-A; 6.01, II-D
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
All admitted youth are screened with the
written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of
PREA-Victim Vulnerability Screening
sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require
Instrument. The tool reveals the likelihood
facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of
of victimizing or being victimized,
admission based on the following information:
including social bullying behavior or
sexually aggressive behavior.
We reviewed a sampling of the assessments
☒ ☒ ☐ as well as ‘No Roommate’ list for 2021
which is based on the assessment tool.
JR: 3.03, VII-B, 1
Although youth are screened for this at JH,
JR completes their own PREA Assessment
and Multi-Agency Assessment Center
(MAAC) Interview to ensure all youth are
evaluated and screened for appropriate
services.
(a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness;
JH: 6.01, IV-D
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 1
(b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or
identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual,
JH: 6.01, IV-D
transgender, queer or intersex, and whether the
☒ ☒ ☐
youth may, therefore, be vulnerable to sexual abuse; JR: 3.03, VII-A, 2
(c) Current charges and offense history;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 2-a and b
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 3
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(d) Age;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 1-a
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 4
(e) Level of emotional and cognitive development;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 1-d
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 5
(f) Physical size and stature;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 2-d
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 6
(g) Mental illness or mental disabilities;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 2-e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 7
(h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 2-f
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 8
(i) Physical disabilities;
JH: 6.01, III-A, 1-h
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 9
(j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and,
JH: 6.01, III-A, 2-g
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.03, VII-A, 10
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(k) Any other specific information about the individual
youth that may indicate heightened needs for
JH: 6.01, III-A through E
supervision, additional safety precautions, or
☒ ☒ ☐
separation from certain other youth. JR: 3.03, VII-A, 11
Staff shall ascertain this information through
conversations with the youth during the admittance
JH: 6.01 Risk Classification System
process, medical and behavioral health screenings;
during classification assessments; and by reviewing JR: 3.03, VII-B Assessment
court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and
☒ ☒ ☐
other relevant documentation from the youth’s files.
Results determine unit placement, program,
education level and work assignment.
The facility administrator shall implement appropriate
controls on the dissemination of information within the
JH: 1.05, I-C, 4
facility relative to responses received pursuant to this
☒ ☒ ☐
assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information JR: 3.04, IV Confidentiality
is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other
12.01, XXI-A through C PREA
youth.
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1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 9.14 Release Procedures
written policies and procedures for release of youth
from custody which provide for:
Releases from JH are facilitated by the
Police Admissions/Release Counselor who
is responsible to ensure all facets of release
are met before the youth leaves. The
process is inclusive of the youth’s
parent/guardian and notice to all agency
partners is made before the youth leaves for
re-entry services.
Also, the County Juvenile Justice
Commission created and implemented a
☒ ☒ ☐ Juvenile Hall Youth Survey, an anonymous
questionnaire regarding the youth’s stay.
The information is shared with facility
administrators.
JR: 3.06, I-A Ranch Release Procedures
The JR Release process has become
systematic and involves communication
with all agency partners, allowing each to
prepare for the youth’s re-entry to school,
continued BH involvement or suggestions
for any medical related issues. All elements
are compliant with regulation.
(a) verification of identity/release papers;
JH: 9.14, III-A, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.06, I-A, 1
(b) return of personal clothing and valuables;
JH: 9.03, II-B, 5
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.06, I-A, 2
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(c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian;
JH: 9.14, III-A, 3
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.06, I-A, 3
(d) notification to the facility health care provider in
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 9.14, III-A, 5
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies;
and, JR: 3.06, I-A, 4
(e) notification of school staff;
JH: 9.14, III-A, 5-d, vii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.06, I-A, 5
(f) notification of facility mental health personnel.
JH: 9.14, III-A, 5-d, vii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.06, I-A, 6
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to
JH: 9.02, III
coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry
☒ ☒ ☐
services including, but not limited to, medical and JR: 3.06, I-B
behavioral health, education, probation supervision and
community-based services.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the furlough of ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.05, I and II Furlough Policy
youth from custody.
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1352 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 6.01 Risk Classification System
written policies and procedures on classification of
youth for the purpose of determining housing placement
in the facility. JH has a form to document specific risk
factors identified for youth based on offense
Such procedures shall:
and response to admission information
obtained by intake staff, medical and/or
behavior health. Classification designations
or changes must be authorized by the
Supervising Counselor Behavior Health.
We reviewed completed classification
documents and noted BH has a stamp and
☒ ☒ ☐ requires BH staff signature for removing a
youth from a designated classification status
when initiated by them.
JR: 3.03 Classification and Consideration
The JR Facility Screening document for
new admissions considers all factors in
regulation and has a process for assignment
based on the assessment. Low population
has created a broad classification process
which aligns with an appropriate
assignment of youth.
(a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth,
facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the
JH: 6.01, I-B; 6.01, III-A; 6.01, IV
appropriate, least restrictive housing and program
☒ ☒ ☐
settings. Housing assignments shall consider the JR: 3.03, I-A, 1
need for single, double or dormitory assignment or
location within the dormitory;
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(b) consider facility populations and physical design of
the facility;
JH: 6.01, IV
This policy articulates the security or
behavior concerns which would or could
lead to a no roommate status designation.
JR: 3.03, I-A, 2
3.03, IV-B, 1-4
☒ ☒ ☐
3.03, VII-B, 1-a, ii
The facility provides alternatives for
placement of youth in specific areas of the
pod and in front of the line for movements
to address population and design.
Currently, JR has a young offender pod,
graduate pod, and female pod, as well one
or two operational general population pods
based on numbers of committed youth.
(c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon
admittance to the facility; classification factors
JH: 6.01, III-A
shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity,
sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 3.03, IV-A, 1 through 9
legal status, public safety considerations,
medical/mental health considerations, gender and
gender identity of the youth;
(d) provide for periodic classification reviews,
including provisions that consider the level of
JH: 6.01, III-C
supervision and the youth's behavior while in
custody; and, JR: 3.03, V-A
☒ ☒ ☐
The facility conducts weekly classification
reviews.
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(e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth
from the general population or assign youth to a
JH: 6.01, II-A
single occupancy room based solely on the youth's
actual or perceived race, ethnic group JR: 3.03, I-A, 5
identification, ancestry, national origin, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ☒ ☒ ☐
gender expression, mental or physical disability, or
HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from
placing youth in a single occupancy room at the
youth's specific request or in accordance with Title
15 regulations regarding separation.
(f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 6.01, II-D, 1
identification or status as an indicator of likelihood
of being sexually abusive. JR: 3.03, I-A, 6
1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies JH: 9.03, VI Admission Procedures for
and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ ☒ ☐ Transgender and Intersex Youth
treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The
JR: 3.09, I-A Transgender and Intersex
policies shall provide that:
Youth
(a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender
identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s
JH: 9.03, VI-B, 9-a and b
preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of
the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the
use of gang or slang names or names that otherwise
compromise facility operations as determined by We reviewed blank and completed
the facility manager or designee, and shall Transgender Preference Forms for youth
document any decision made on this basis. identifying as Transgender upon admission.
The form allows youth to identify their
preferred housing, search, name designation
and pronoun preferences.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.09, II-A and B
Information obtained from admission at JH
is passed along to JR. The form can be
modified, updated, or changed based on the
youth’s request to do so.
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(b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present
themselves in a manner consistent with their gender
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 9.06, II-A, 4-a
identity and shall provide youth with the
institution’s clothing and undergarments consistent JR: 3.09, III-A, 1 through 6
with their gender identity.
(c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room
that best meets their individual needs and promotes
JH: 9.03, VI-B, 9-c
their safety and well-being. Staff may not
automatically house youth according to their JR: 3.09, IV
external anatomy and shall document the reasons ☒ ☒ ☐
for any decision to house youth in a unit that does
not match their gender identity. In making a
housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s
preferences, as well as any recommendations from
the youth’s health or behavioral health provider.
(d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender
and intersex youth have access to medical and
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 8.01, II-A, 4
behavioral health providers qualified to provide
care and treatment to transgender and intersex JR: 3.09, V
youth.
(e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and
necessary security considerations and physical
JH: 9.03, VI-C, 2-a
plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure ☒ ☒ ☐
the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex JR: 3.09, VI
youth when the youth are using the bathroom or
shower, or dressing or undressing.
Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any
youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s
JH: 9.03, VI-B, 9-d
anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☒ ☐
respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of JR: 3.09, VII-A
the staff member who conducts any search of the youth.
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1353 ORIENTATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 9.03, II-L Orientation
written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior
Youth Handbook
to placement in a living area. Both written and verbal
information shall be provided and supplemented with
video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to
JH has a comprehensive process to orient
provide accessible orientation information to all
youth to the facility, including that the
detained youth including those with disabilities, limited
youth has: read the youth handbook; signed
literacy, or English language learners. Orientation shall
an Orientation Contract, with indications
include information that addresses:
the youth has been advised of all elements
of regulation, including PREA and COVID
protocols; watched the Orientation video;
and, signed a document confirming the
above has taken place. The updated Youth
Handbook responds specific to all elements
of regulation.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, II Orientation
3.04, II-A, 1-3
JR has their own facility specific
Orientation to ensure youth understand the
expectations and responsibilities as they
enter the program. The checklist assures
youth receive all elements of regulation.
The facility also provides a Parent
Orientation regarding COVID, visiting and
ongoing procedure components of their
child’s program. The Youth Guidebook
provides ongoing support of facility
expectations throughout their stay.
(a) facility rules including contraband and searches and
disciplinary procedures;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-b and e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 1
(b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions
and supports, including behavior expectations,
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-a and b
incentives that youth will receive for complying ☒ ☒ ☐
with facility rules, and consequences that may JR: 3.04, IV-C, 2
result when youth violate the rules of the facility;
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(c) age appropriate information that explains the
facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-p
harassment and how to report incidents or
suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual harassment;
The JH Orientation Video contains all
information related to PREA.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 3-a
3.04, II-9 and 12 (PREA)
The PREA Pamphlet and Zero Tolerance
advisement indicated above are provided to
incoming youth at intake.
(d) identification of key staff and their roles;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-c
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 4-a through f
(e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps
that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-n
free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the ☒ ☒ ☐
name of the person or position designated to resolve JR: 3.04, IV-C, 5
the issue;
(f) access to legal services and information on the court
process;
JH: 8.01, II-A, 15-16
☒ ☒ ☐ 9.03, II-L, 3-k
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 6
(g) access to routine and emergency health and mental
health care;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-l
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 7
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(h) access to education, religious services, and
recreational activities;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-q, r and s
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 8
(i) housing assignments;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-d
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 9
(j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers
including the availability of personal care items
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-i
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 10
(k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and
telephone use;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-f, h, j and k
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 11,
(l) availability of reading materials, programming, and
other activities;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-w
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 12
(m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints,
chemical agents and room confinement;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-o, t and u
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 13-a through c
☒ ☒ ☐
James Ranch does not use Room
Confinement.
(n) immigration legal services;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-k
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 14
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(o) emergencies including evacuation procedures;
JH: 3.03, II and III
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 15
(p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free
from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and
JH:8.01, II-A.
harassment by other youth and staff;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 16
(q) availability of services and programs in a language
other than English if appropriate;
JH: 9.03, II-L, 4-a and b
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 17
(r) the process for requesting different housing,
education, programming and work assignments;
JH: 9.01, II-A, 9
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 18
(s) a process for which parents/guardians receive
information regarding the youth’s stay in the
JH: 8.01, II-A, 7
facility that at a minimum includes answers to
☒ ☒ ☐
frequently asked questions and provides contact JR: 3.04, IV-C, 19
information for the facility, medical, school and
mental health; and,
(t) a process by which youth may request access to
Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.
JH: 9.03, II-L, 3-x
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.04, IV-C, 20
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1354 SEPARATION JH: 4.04 Separation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed incidents resulting in
written policies and procedures that address: separation and found the circumstances for
removing a youth from the group were
justified in the documentation and
articulated well in the incident report.
The facility is adjusting to the technical
assistance recommendation regarding
semantics in policy. The staff continue to
use the words ‘time out’ with reference to
Separation, and Voluntary Room
Confinement for self-separation. The
operational process and procedure are
compliant with regulation; but the language
reference suggests otherwise. The IT
department has changed the language in the
report and documentation required fields to
use language to meet the standard.
Additionally, Quality Assurance staff
created a flow chart for staff to understand
the differences in separation, voluntary
separation and room confinement.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.05 Separation
It is noted James Ranch has had one
incident of separating a youth from July
2020 to May 2021. The incident involved a
youth who was involved in a behavior
violation and needed to be removed from
his pod for a short period of time. He was
returned to the pod after staff redirection
and counsel.
Although JR does not have RC, they
remove youth from the facility to JH on an
Administrative Ranch Review (ARR) in
lieu of JR Failure to redirect behavior. So
far this cycle, the 9 incidents of ARR did
not occur until May 2021. Each involved a
removal to JH for a period of 1-4 days for
readjustment of program expectations.
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(a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are
not be limited to, medical and mental health
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.04, I-B; 4.04, III
conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary
consequences and protective custody. JR: 6.05, I-A,
(b) consideration of positive youth development and
trauma-informed care.
JH: 4.04, III-B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.05, I-C, 1 and 2
(c) separated youth shall not be denied normal
privileges available at the facility, except when
JH: 4.04, III-C
necessary to accomplish the objective of separation.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.05, I-D
(d) when the objective of the separation is discipline,
Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply.
JH: 4.04, III-D
☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 6.05, I-E Discipline
6.06 Administrative Ranch Review
(e) when separation results in room confinement, the
separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare
JH: 4.04, III-E
and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and
Section1354.5 of these regulations.
Youth requiring room confinement at JH
are moved to a Holding Room in Boys/Girls
Receiving/Intake Unit. We discussed the
need to evaluate the movement and not
automatically move youth, however, facility
administration moves the youth as to not
☒ ☒ ☐ cause disruption of unit activities for the
remainder of youth in the unit.
JR: There is no room confinement at JR.
Youth are returned to JH on an
Administrative Ranch Review (ARR) and
the policies at JH become effective.
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(f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review
of separated youth to determine if separation
JH: 4.04, III-E, 4
remains necessary.
JR: 6.05, I-C, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
6.06, IV-A
6.06, V-A, 1
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1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT
(a) The facility administrator shall develop and JH: 4.09 Room Confinement
implement written policies and procedures
addressing the confinement of youth in their room
that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions We reviewed incidents of room
Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in confinement from JH and noted if a youth
room confinement shall be accomplished in poses a safety or security risk, the youth is
accordance with the following guidelines: moved to the Separation Room at Intake
(referred to as Boy’s or Girl’s Receiving).
This allows a more removed location for
staff to supervise and work with the youth
to promote reintegration. The agency
continues to use this a as a last resort; and
we noted the documentation for these
incidents is compliant with both policy and
regulation. There were 17 incidents of
Room Confinement from January 2021 to
☒ ☒ ☐
date of inspection.
We provided technical assistance regarding
the semantics used in incident reports of a
“time out” versus use of the words Room
Confinement. The agency is making
changes to the internal system changing the
verbiage. Also, we reviewed Re-integration
plans completed by staff and found them
compliant with regulation with the changes
made on site to the form.
JR: There is no RC at James Ranch, youth
are never placed behind a locked door.
(1) Room confinement shall not be used before
other, less restrictive, options have been
JH: 4.09, I-A; 4.09, II-B, 1
attempted and exhausted, unless attempting ☒ ☒ ☐
those options poses a threat to the safety or
security of any youth or staff.
(2) Room confinement shall not be used for the
purposes of punishment, coercion, ☒ ☒ ☐
JH: 4.09, II-B, 2
convenience, or retaliation by staff.
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(3) Room confinement shall not be used to the
extent that it compromises the mental and
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, II-B, 3
physical health of the youth.
(b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room
confinement. After the youth has been held in room
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4
confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall
do one or more of the following:
(1) Return the youth to general population.
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-a
(2) Consult with mental health or medical staff.
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-b
(3) Develop an individualized plan that includes
the goals and objectives to be met in order to
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-c
reintegrate the youth to general population.
(4) If room confinement must be extended beyond
four hours, staff shall do each of the following:
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-d
(A) Document the reasons for room
confinement and the basis for the
JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-d, ii-1 through 3
extension, the date and time the youth was
☒ ☒ ☐
first placed in room confinement, and when
he or she is eventually released from room
confinement.
(B) Develop an individualized plan that
includes the goals and objectives to be met
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-d, iii
in order to integrate the youth to general
population.
(C) Obtain documented authorization by the
facility superintendent or his or her
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, V-A, 4-d, i-3
designee every four hours thereafter.
(5) This section is not intended to limit the use of
single-person rooms or cells for the housing of
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, II-C
youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply
to normal sleeping hours.
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(6) This section does not apply to youth or wards
in court holding facilities or adult facilities.
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.09, II-D, 2
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to
conflict with any law providing greater or ☒ ☒ ☐
additional protections to youth.
(8) This section does not apply during an
extraordinary emergency circumstance that
JH: 4.09, II-D, 3
requires a significant departure from normal
institutional operations, including a natural
disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an
☒ ☒ ☐
imminent and substantial risk of harm to
multiple staff or youth. This exception shall
apply for the shortest amount of time needed to
address this imminent and substantial risk of
harm.
(9) This section does not apply when a youth is
placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat
JH: 4.09, II-D, 1
and protect against the spread of a
communicable disease for the shortest amount
of time required to reduce the risk of infection,
with the written approval of a licensed
physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth
is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☒ ☐
illness. Additionally, this section does not
apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or
sleeping room for required extended care after
medical treatment with the written approval of
a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when
the youth is not required to be in an infirmary
for illness.
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1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND
PLAN
JH: 12.01, II-C Multi-Agency Assessment
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Center
written policies and procedures for assessment and case
planning.
We reviewed nine comprehensive
Institutional Assessments for youth
including information from the initial
assessments completed at intake by all
agency partners, the formal Case Plan, any
and ongoing MDT plans, Transition Plans
and the MAAC (Multi-Agency Assessment
Center) Service Treatment Plan. The
agency includes the youth’s historical in
custody and out of custody needs and
progress. The articulable risks and needs
are updated based on progress. The BH
notes and case chrono notes from the
counselor are recorded and inclusive in the
plan.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 4.03, I-B Individual Service Plan
We reviewed 10 ISP’s from JR and found
the process in place articulates the identified
needs and the coordinated responsive
program components to meet those needs.
Staff use case notes to identify the daily
activities or progress to meet the risk and
need factors. The ISP’s are done within 30
days of admission, at the 60-day mark and
again within 30 days of exiting the program.
However, an Aftercare Treatment Plan is
conducted to ensure appropriate services are
provide with a multi-disciplinary approach
reentry.
We provided technical assistance to ensure
the plans are individualized and include a
realistic setting of objectives and goals.
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(a) Assessment:
The assessment is based on information collected
JH: 12.01, I-B
during the admission process with periodic review,
which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and JR: 4.03, I-A, 1-8
strengths including, but not limited to, ☒ ☒ ☐
identification of substance abuse history,
educational, vocational, counseling, behavioral
health, consideration of known history of trauma,
and family strengths and needs.
(b) Institutional Case Plan:
(1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth
JH: 12.01, II-C
held for at least 30 days or more and created
within 40 days of admission. JR: 4.03, III-A and B ISP
4.02 JAIS Assessment
☒ ☒ ☐
The ISP is completed by facility staff within
21 days per policy. These plans are
reviewed and updated throughout the
youth’s stay and prior to release.
(2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be
☒ ☒ ☐
limited to, written documentation that provides:
(A) objectives and time frame for the resolution
of problems identified in the assessment;
JH: 12.01, II-A, 1-3
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 4.03, III-C, 1 through 5
(B) a plan for meeting the objectives that
includes a description of program resources
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 12.01, II-E, 1-5
needed and individuals responsible for
assuring that the plan is implemented; JR: 4.03 II-C, 2
(3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting
the objectives, including periodic review and
JH: 12.01, II-3, c-2
discussion of the plan with the youth;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 4.03, III-C, 3
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(4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be
subject to existing resources, shall be developed
JH: 12.01, II-3, c-7
for post dispositional youth in accordance with
☒ ☒ ☐
Section 1351; and, JR: 4.03, III-C, 4
(5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the
plan, including the transition plan, shall be
JH: 12.01, II-3, c-7
developed with input from the family, ☒ ☒ ☐
supportive adults, youth, and Regional Center JR: 4.03, III-C, 5
for the Developmentally Disabled.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK
SERVICES
JH: 12.01, I-B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures ensuring the availability
of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Facility staff meet weekly with their
youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: assigned youth. The agency provided
Chrono Notes/history for youth in custody
and we found any staff or agency partner
has the ability to make an entry based on
communication or observations of youth.
Entries are informative and individualized.
The PO assigned also reviews and makes
☒ ☒ ☐ notes based on their contact with the youth.
JR: 4.05, I-A Counseling Services
The Chrono-notes are frequent, informative
and representative of the youth’s active
behavior, with a time stamp. Agency
partners supply information as well to ensure
an all-encompassing approach to meeting the
youth’s needs.
(a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns
that may arise;
JH: 12.01, C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 4.05, I-A, 1
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(b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact
with parents, other supportive adults, attorney,
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 1.09, II-E, 9
clergy, probation officer, or other public official;
and, JR: 4.05, I-A, 2
(c) youth will be provided access to available resources
to meet the youth’s needs.
JH: 12.01, I-C, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 4.05, I-A, 3
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1357 USE OF FORCE
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the JH: 5.01 Use of Force (UF)
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of force,
which may include chemical agents. Force shall never The agency provided 15 incident reports
be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or involving use of force and we found the
treatment. documentation was compliant with
regulation. Most involved youth on youth
(a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies
assault or staff and aggressive behavior to
and procedures which:
youth or staff. The circumstances pre- and
post-incident were clearly stated. For JH,
the agency has had 94 UF incidents in from
January to October 2021. This aligns with
2020 incidents to date. Specifically, JH had
26 incidents with physical force, 8 with the
use of mechanical restraints, and 60 with
both.
The agency tracks and reviews all UF
incidents. Our review revealed the type of
force was appropriate given the nature of
the incident and staff documented efforts to
avoid force.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03 Use of Force
6.09 Use of Physical Restraints
We reviewed 14 of the 51 UF incidents for
2021. The incident reports revealed the
actions of staff were well documented and
included the efforts to pre-empt the force by
verbal de-escalation attempts. All UF
incidents at JR are reviewed for return to
JH, depending on the severity of the
behavior. Six of the ARR incidents
involved force and resulted in a removal
from the program to redirect the youth’s
behavior and review the expectations of the
JR commitment.
In total, 4 of the UF issues resulted in
mechanical restraint only application, 25
included physical force only and 22
included both mechanical and physical
restraint.
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(1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed
reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section
JH: 5.01, II-G Objectively Reasonable
1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth,
Force
staff, others and the facility. ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, II-A through G
(2) outline the force options available to staff
including both physical and non-physical
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 5.01, IV-C
options and define when those force options are
appropriate. JR: 6.03, III-F through H
(3) describe force options or techniques that are
expressly prohibited by the facility.
JH: 5.01, IV-B, 1-a
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, IV-A, 1-9
(4) describe the requirements of staff to report any
inappropriate use of force, and to take
JH: 5.01, VII
affirmative action to immediately stop it.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, V-A, 1-3
(5) define a standardized reporting format that
includes time period and procedure for
JH: 5.01, V-B
documenting and reporting the use of force,
including reporting requirements of JR: 6.03, IV-A through J Documentation for
management and line staff and procedures for Use of Force
reviewing and tracking use of force incidents by
☒ ☒ ☐
supervisory and or management staff, which
include procedures for debriefing a particular
incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes
of training as well as mitigating the effects of
trauma that may have been experienced by staff
and /or the youth involved.
(6) Include an administrative review and a system
for investigating unreasonable use of force.
JH: 5.01, V-D; 5.01, VI-VIII
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, VII-A and B
6.03, VIII-A through C
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(7) define the role, notification, and follow-up
procedures required after use of force incidents
JH: 5.01, V-A, 1-c Medical
for medical, mental health staff and parents or
legal guardians. ☒ ☒ ☐ 5.01, V-C, 2 Behavior Health
JR: 6.03, VIII-A through C
(8) describe the limitations of use of force on
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code
JH: 5.01, IV-B, 10
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions
Code Section 222. ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 6.03, IX, A-E
6.03, X-B
(b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force
☐ ☐ ☒
option shall include policies and procedures that:
(1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize
chemical agents in the facility and the type, size
JH: 5.01, IV-B, 9; 5.03 Use and
and the approved method of deployment for
Deployment of OC Spray
those chemical agents.
JR: 6.04, II-A
Chemical agents are not allowed inside the
☐ ☐ ☒ perimeters of either facility or carried by
facility staff. The following policies apply
to the staff during transport out of the
facility or in the field as only Group
Counselors or Probation Counselors
assigned to Transportation and the Pre-
Release Program are authorized to carry OC
Spray.
(2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when
there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety
☐ ☐ ☒ JH: 5.03, III_A, 2; 9.11, III-C
or the safety of others and only when de-
escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are JR: 6.04, III-A, 3-a through c
not reasonably possible.
(3) outline the facility’s approved methods and
timelines for decontamination from chemical
JH: 5.03, III Decontamination Process
agents. This shall include that youth who have
☐ ☐ ☒
been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left JR: 6.04, IV Decontamination
unattended until that youth is fully
decontaminated or is no longer suffering the
effects of the chemical agent.
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(4) define the role, notification, and follow-up
procedures required after use of force incidents
JH: 5.03, IV-D
involving chemical agents for medical, mental
health staff and parents or legal guardians. ☐ ☐ ☒ JR: 6.04, VI-B
6.03, VIII-C
(5) provide for the documentation of each incident
of use of chemical agents, including the reasons
JH: 5.03, VI Documentation Process
for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate
prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, ☐ ☐ ☒ JR: 6.04, VI Documentation Process
time and location of use, decontamination
procedures applied and identification of any
injuries sustained as a result of such use.
(c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure
which require that agencies provide initial and
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 5.03, II-A
regular training in use of force and chemical agents
when appropriate that address: JR: 6.04, II-A, 1 and 2
(1) known medical and behavioral health
conditions that would contraindicate certain
JH: 5.01, I-C; 5.01, IV; 5.02, I-F;
types of force;
☒ ☒ ☐ 6.01, IV-E
JR: 6.03, X-B, 1
(2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of
application.
JH: 5.01, IV-C, 9; 5.03; 9.11, III-C, 1 and 2
☐ ☐ ☒
JR: 6.03, X-B, 2
(3) signs or symptoms that should result in
immediate referral to medical or behavioral
JH: 2.07, V-A, 1-4
health. ☒ ☒ ☐
JR:6.03, X-B, 3
(4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of
Use of Force.
JH: 5.01, II-G
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, X-B, 4
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(5) physical training force options that may require
the use of perishable skills.
JH: 5.01, I-A
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, X-B, 5
(6) timelines the facility uses to define regular
training.
JH: 5.03, II-A, 1 and 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.03, X-B, 6
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1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the JH: 5.02 Use of Mechanical Restraints (UR)
responsible physician and mental health director, shall
develop and implement written policies and procedures
for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices We reviewed 15 incidents involving the UR
include any devices which immobilize a youth's and found incidents involving restraint use
are for transportation and movement rather
extremities and/or prevent the youth from being
than the UR for a mental health reason to
ambulatory.
protect the youth from themselves or others.
Of the 68 uses of restraints from January to
October 2021, some involved UR for
transportation or movement from a UF
incident. Staff document the need for
restraints in those situations. All reports of
force are reviewed by facility
administration. The agency medical staff,
available 24 hours each day, respond to all
UR incidents.
JR: 6.09 Use of Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☒ ☐
The facility had 51 incidents of the use of
restraints so far in 2021. In total, 4 were
only mechanical restraint application, 25
included physical restraint only and 22
included both mechanical and physical
restraint.
We reviewed 16 incidents which resulted in
mechanical restraint use. Each were for use
to gain compliance and move the youth to a
location in or out of the pod. There were no
incidents of the use of restraints for mental
health reasons or to protect the youth, others
or the facility. Restraints were removed
when the youth was transported to the dorm
or administration area, except for incidents
when the youth was taken to JH, off-site
UR, for ARR.
We found the documentation in line with
regulation, noting all were in reference to
1358.5.
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Physical restraints may be used only for those youth
who present an immediate danger to themselves or
JH: 5.02, II-B, 1-a
others, who exhibit behavior which results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause JR: 6.09, II-A and B
☒ ☒ ☐
self-inflicted physical harm. Physical restraints should
be utilized only when it appears less restrictive
alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the
youth’s behavior.
In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or
discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of
JH: 5.02, I-D, E; 5.02, II-A, 5; 5.02, II-A. 6
restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or
Pregnant Youth
other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through
affixing of hands and feet together behind the back ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 6.09, III-A through C
(hogtying) is prohibited. The use of restraints on
pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 222.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used
JH: 5.02, II-C
to restrain youth for movement or transportation within
☒ ☒ ☐
the facility. Movement within the facility shall be JR: 6.09, VIII-A
governed by Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices
for Movement Within the Facility.
Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager
JH: 5.02, II-B, 1-b
may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a
☒ ☒ ☐
physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints JR: 6.09, IV-A through C
shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of
every hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and
retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later
JH: 5.02, II-A, 9
than two hours from the time of placement. The youth ☒ ☒ ☐
shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least JR: 6.09, V-A and B
every three hours thereafter.
A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as
possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 5.02, II-A, 10
time of placement, to assess the need for mental health
treatment. JR: 6.09, V-A through C
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Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted
to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and
JH:5.02, II-B, 1-d
to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth.
☒ ☒ ☐
Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff 5.02, II-B, 1-f, i
interventions shall be documented at least every 15
JR: 6.09, I-H, 1
minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded.
In addition to the requirements above, policies and
procedures shall address:
(a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an
application of restraints.
JH: 5.02, II-B, 1-e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VII-A, 1 and 2
(b) known medical conditions that would
contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 5.02, I-A, F
techniques.
JR: 6.09, VII-B, 1 and 2
(c) acceptable restraint devices.
JH: 5.02, I-A, I
JR: 6.09, VII-C, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
The acceptable devices are handcuffs,
shackles, belly chains and plastic handcuffs.
JH also allows “Tuff Ties.”
(d) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral.
JH: 5.02, I-A, F
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VII-D, 1
(e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment.
JH: 5.02, I-E, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VII-E, 1-3
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(f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in
restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or
JH: 502, II-A
in a specified housing area for restrained youth
which makes provision to protect the youth from
abuse.
All youth needing restraints for self-safety
☒ ☒ ☐
or movement are transported to the
Receiving Separation Room.
JR: 6.09, VII-F, 1-2
(g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs.
JH: 5.02, II-B, 2-e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VII-G, 1-2
(h) exercising of extremities.
JH: 5.02, II-B, 1-f, iii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VII-H, 1
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1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR
MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN
JH: 5.02, II-C Use of Mechanical Restraints
THE FACILITY.
for Movement or Transportation within the
facility.
The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician and behavioral/mental health
director, shall develop and implement written policies All 68 restraint applications for 2021 are for
and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the the use of restraints identified in this
purpose is for movement or transportation within the regulation. Officers were descriptive in
facility that shall include the following: their reports and provided adequate
justification for their application.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR:6.09, VIII
All 26 mechanical restraint applications this
cycle involved the elements in this
regulation. Documentation was in line with
expectations and provided a clear
description of the incident.
(a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff
approved to utilize restraint devices and the
JH: JH: 5.02, I-A, I Devices
required training.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VIII-A, 1-a through c
(b) the circumstances leading to the application of
restraints must be documented.
JH: 5.02, II-B, 1-e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VIII-A, 2
(c) an individual assessment of the need to apply
restraints for movement or transportation that
JH: 5.02, II-B, 1-a and b
includes consideration of less restrictive
alternatives, consideration of a youth’s known ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 6.09, VIII-A, 3-a through c
medical or mental health conditions, trauma
informed approaches, and a process for
documentation and supervisor review and approval.
(d) consideration of safety and security of the facility,
with a clearly defined expectation that restraint
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 5.02, I-A, E
devices shall not be used for the purposes of
discipline or retaliation. JR: 6.09, VIII-A, 4
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(e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in
accordance with Penal Code Section6030(f) and
JH: 5.02, II-A, 6
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.09, VIII-A, 5
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES
(a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in There is no safety room at either facility.
cooperation with the responsible physician, shall
develop and implement written policies and
procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as
described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The
room shall be used to hold only those youth who ☐ ☐ ☒
present an immediate danger to themselves or
others, who exhibit behavior which results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to
cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room
shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as
a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures
shall:
(1) include provisions for administration of
necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, ☐ ☐ ☒
and suitable clothing to provide for privacy;
(2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or
designee, before a youth is placed into a safety ☐ ☐ ☒
room;
(3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision
and documentation of the youth's behavior and
☐ ☐ ☒
any staff interventions every 15 minutes, with
actual time recorded;
(4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility manager, or designee, every four hours;
(5) provide for immediate medical assessment,
where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒
daily sick call; and,
(6) provide a process for documenting the reason for
placement, including attempts to use less
☐ ☐ ☒
restrictive means of control, and decisions to
continue and end placement.
(b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
accomplished in accordance with the following:
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(1) safety room shall not be used before other less
restrictive options have been attempted and
exhausted, unless attempting those options poses ☐ ☐ ☒
a threat to the safety or security of any youth or
staff.
(2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of
punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☐ ☐ ☒
retaliation by staff.
(3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it
compromises the mental and physical health of ☐ ☐ ☒
the youth.
(c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety
room. After the youth has been held in the safety
☐ ☐ ☒
room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one
or more of the following:
(1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) develop an individualized plan that includes the
☐ ☐ ☒
goals and objectives to be met in order to
reintegrate the youth to general population.
(d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended
beyond four hours, staff shall develop an
individualized plan that includes the requirements
☐ ☐ ☒
of Section 1354.5 and the goals and objectives to be
met in order to integrate the youth to general
population.
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1360 SEARCHES
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 9.05 Searches
written policies and procedures governing the search of
youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures
shall provide that: JH has significant procedures on conducting
Metal Detector, Pat, Strip, Visual Body
Cavity, Physical Body Cavity, Unit, Facility
and Area Searches.
The agency does not track strip searches for
youth based on contraband or articulable
suspicion to conduct a search of this
magnitude. Technical assistance was
provided alerting the need to have data and
ensure practice reflects policy and
regulation. Room, unit and facility searches
☒ ☒ ☐
are conducted each Saturday. Youth
searches are per policy based on the finding
or suspicion of contraband.
JR: 5.08 Search Policy
JR conducts random searches in the pod
daily, facility searches regularly, and
incident driven or ‘upgraded’ searches when
necessary. There have been no strip
searches this cycle, mainly due to the lack
of on-site visitation and the youth are not
participating in furlough because of
COVID.
(a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety and
security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and
JH: 9.05, I-A, 1
staff.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.08, I-A, 1-a
(b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that
preserves the privacy and dignity of the person
JH: 9.05, I-A, 2
being searched and shall not be conducted for
☒ ☒ ☐
harassment or as a form of discipline or JR: 5.08, I-A, 2
punishment.
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(c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity
searches shall comply with Penal Code Section
JH: 9.05, I-A, 3
4030.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.08, I-A, 3
(d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be
conducted by a medical professional.
JH: 9.05, I-A, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.08, I-A, 4
(e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only
be strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor
JH: 9.05, I-A, 5
when there is reasonable suspicion based on
☒ ☒ ☐
specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is JR: 5.08, I-A, 5
concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion
shall be documented.
(f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall
comply with Section 1352.5.
JH: 9.05, I-A, 6
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.08, I-A, 6
(g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches
are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or
JH: 9.05, I-A, 7
when conducted by a medical professional. Such ☒ ☒ ☐
searches must be justified and documented in JR: 5.08, I-A, 7
writing.
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1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 4.07 Grievances
written policies and procedures whereby any youth may
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any
condition of confinement, including but not limited to We reviewed 24 of the 27 grievances filed
health care services, classification decisions, program thus far in 2021. They were handled by
participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, staff timely and responses were forwarded
food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or to the next level per policy if the youth
violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall wished to appeal to the manager. We noted
be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and a significant number were regarding unit
procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility climate and food. Responses were referred
manager ensures: or handled by Food Services or Facility
Maintenance.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.03 Grievance Policy and Procedure
We reviewed all grievances submitted (38)
thus far in 2021. The timely response and
resolution were documented in the
Grievance Log and the actual form. Of the
total: 12 involved food or water issues, 7
were related to haircuts, 10 were from 2
separate individuals and 6 were
Confidential with no youth name. The
supervisor or manager response was fair,
and the documented conversations were
clear.
(a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a
grievance, which includes provisions for the youth
JH: 4.07, II-B, 1 and 2
to have free access to the form;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.03, IV-A, 1
(b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file
the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth
JH: 4.07, II-B, 4
supervision staff working in the facility;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.03, IV-A, 2
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(c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate
staff level;
JH: 4.07, I-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.03, IV-A, 3
(d) provision for a prompt review and initial response
to grievances within three (3) business days,
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.07, I-A, 1
grievances that relate to health and safety issues
must be addressed immediately; JR: 8.03, IV-A, 4
(1) The youth may elect to be present to explain
his/her version of the grievance to a person not
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.07, III-C, 2
directly involved in the circumstances which
led to the grievance. JR: 8.03, IV-A, 4-b
(2) Provision for a staff representative approved by
the facility administrator to assist the youth.
JH: 4.07, III-C, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.03, IV-A, C-i
(e) provision for a written response to the grievance
which includes the reasons for the decisions;
JH: 4.07, III-C, 5
The policy states a response within 48
☒ ☒ ☐
hours.
JR: 8.03, IV-A, 5-a
(f) a system which provides that any appeal of a
grievance shall be heard by a person not directly
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.07, IV Appeal to the Manager
involved in the circumstances which led to the
grievance; JR: 8.03, IV-A, 6-a and b
(g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten
(10) business days unless circumstances dictate a
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 4.07, III-C, 8
longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of
any delay; and, JR: 8.03, IV-A, 7-a
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(h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and
external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual
JH: 13.01 PREA
harassment.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.03, VI-A, 8-a (Grievance for sexual
abuse, assault and harassment)
Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of
parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be
JH: 7.05; 9.01, III-P, 7 and 9
addressed and documented in accordance with written
☒ ☒ ☐
policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. JR: 8.03, IV-A, 1 through 5
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS
A written report of all incidents which result in physical JH: 7.01 Incident Reports/Reviews
harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or
JR: 7.02 Incident Reports
death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☒ ☐
maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the
staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of
the shift, unless additional time is necessary and
authorized by the facility manager or designee.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
JH: 9.13, I-B, 1
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections The facility will refer the youth to his or her
personnel including peace officers, may employ assigned Probation Officer for return to
reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva Court for failing to provide DNA as
☒ ☐ ☐
samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from ordered.
individuals who are required to provide such
samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to
Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following
JR: James Ranch does not collect DNA
written or oral request.
samples, this is accomplished at JH prior to
delivery to the ranch.
(1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force
JH: 9.13, I-B
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts ☒ ☐ ☐
and circumstances, would consider necessary
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
section.
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(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts
JH: 9.13, I-B, a
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
authorization of the supervising officer on duty.
JH: 9.13, I-B, a
The authorization shall include information that
☒ ☐ ☐
reflects the fact that the offender was asked to
provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped.
JH: 9.13, I-B, a
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 court proceeding, the tape shall be
retained administratively.
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1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM
(a) School Programs JH: 12.03 Education Services-Osbourne
School
The County Board of Education shall provide for the
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in JR: 5.02, I-A through E Education Program-
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Blue Ridge School
pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility
administrators shall develop and implement written
policy and procedures to ensure communication and The Santa Clara Office of Education
coordination between educators and probation staff. operates the Osbourne School at JH and the
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Blue Ridge School at JR. There are two
should be applied when providing instruction. Education Principal, 9 teachers, 4 Special Ed Teachers,
staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to and 2 General Ed Para-Educators. One
use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe College Liaison, 1 Counselor and 2 office
technology practices. The facility administrator shall coordinators are shared between JH and JR.
request an annual review of each required element of the Shared amongst the Alternative Ed
program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report Department, there is a Librarian-Literacy
or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and Teacher, Program Specialist, Psychologist,
corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this CTE Teacher and Transition Coordinator.
section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be
delegated to the principal or any other staff of any
juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools
The Santa Clara Office of Education
shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified
provides a full curriculum for youth,
outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review,
including graduates. The current program
the facility administrator or designee shall review each
☒ ☒ ☐ schedule and curriculum provided includes
item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take
all necessary components of Title 15 and in
whatever corrective action is necessary to address each
some areas, exceeds regulation. Traditional
deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests
and minimum requirements for graduation
of all youth in the facility.
(AB 167), as well as online college
enrollment are offered. Career Technical
Education Pathways are provided in
Building and Culinary fields of study as
well. Pre-apprenticeship courses are
provided through the Lyuna Program,
which offers a welding curriculum.
COVID put a stop to on-site services until
October 2020, wherein services began part-
time with Odyssey-ware as a supplement to
servicing youth in the classroom. Youth
have been receiving a diverse in classroom
curriculum, including Ingenuity, a program
that aligned students with their current level
of instruction when teachers returned to the
classroom in the beginning of 2021.
Ingenuity and Zoom instruction were
available to all students during an outbreak
in the summer but have again resumed
normal classroom instruction. Although
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challenging, the SCCOE has traversed the
obstacles and has provided youth in both
settings with a high level of services.
The new Principal’s at JH and JR work
together to promote a consistent and
forward-thinking curriculum to benefit the
individual student. We observed youth in
the classroom at each site and found the
teachers engaging in the classroom and
responsive to youth needs. Personnel with
the Office of Ed work with youth to develop
individual needs plans as it relates to further
education or vocational aptitude. This
progressive team of transition specialists,
Post-Secondary skill building and follow up
services is well documented in the youth’s
transition planning assessments. Both
Principals are ready for the Secure Track
population and will continue to work
together as the program is developed at each
facility.
(b) Required Elements
The facility school program shall comply with the State JH: 12.03, I-A
Education Code and County Board of Education policies,
JR: 5.02, II-A, 1-3
all applicable federal education statutes and regulations
and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational
program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California
☒ ☒ ☐
Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall
establish and maintain learning environments that are
physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth
shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program
that responds to the different learning styles and abilities
of students and prepares them for high school graduation,
career entry, and post-secondary education.
All youth shall be treated equally, and the education
program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff
JH: 12.03, I-A
shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☒ ☐
nonconforming youth by their preferred name and JR:5.02, II-A, 4
gender.
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(1) The course of study shall comply with the State
Education Code and include, but not be limited
JH:12.03, I-E, 6-e
to, courses required for high school graduation.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, II-A, 4-a, i-vii
(2) Information and preparation for the High School
Equivalency Test as approved by the California
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 12.03, I-E, 6-b
Department of Education shall be made
available to eligible youth. JR: 5.02, II-A, 4-b
(3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary
education and vocational opportunities.
JH: 12.03, I-G, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, II-A, 4-c
(4) Administration of the High School Equivalency
Tests as approved by the California Department
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 12.03, I-E, 6-b
of Education, shall be made available when
possible. JR: 5.02, II-A, 4-d
(5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to
youth who do not demonstrate sufficient
JH: 12.03, I-B
progress towards grade level standards.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, II-A, 4-e, i-iii
(6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with
State Education Code Requirements for juvenile
JH: 12.03, I-D, 5
court schools. The facility administrator, in
conjunction with education staff, must ensure JR:5.02, II-A, 4-f, i-vi
that operational procedures do not interfere with ☒ ☒ ☐
the time afforded for the minimum instructional
day. Absences, time out of class or educational
The school day includes 240 educational
instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall
minutes each day.
be documented.
(7) Education shall be provided to all youth
regardless of classification, housing, security
JH: 12.03, I-D, 1 and 2; 12.03, II-A, B
status, disciplinary or separation status,
including room confinement, except when and C
providing education poses an immediate threat ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, II-A, 4-g, i-iii
to the safety of self or others. Education
includes, but is not limited to, related services as
provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or
Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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(c) School Discipline
(1) Positive behavior management will be JH: 12.03, I-E, 7-a
implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary
JR: 5.02, III-A
action in the school setting and be integrated into
☒ ☒ ☐
the facility's overall behavioral management
plan and security system.
(2) School staff shall be advised of administrative
decisions made by probation staff that may
JH: 12.03, I-E, 7-b
affect the educational programming of students.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, III-B
(3) Except as otherwise provided by the State
Education Code, expulsion/suspension from
JH: 12.03, I-E, 7-c
school shall be imposed only when other means
of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. JR: 5.02, III-C
School staff shall follow the appropriate due
process safeguards as set forth in the State ☒ ☒ ☐
Education Code including the rights of students
with special needs. School staff shall document
the other means of correction used prior to
imposing expulsion/ suspension if an
expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed.
(4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with
education staff will develop policies and
JH: 12.03, I-E, 8-b
procedures that address the rights of any student ☒ ☒ ☐
who has continuing difficulty completing a JR: 5.02, III-D, 1
school day.
(d) Provisions for Special Populations
JH: 12.03, I-E, 8-b
(1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be
observed for all individuals with disabilities or
JR: 5.02, IV-A
suspected disabilities. This includes but is not ☒ ☒ ☐
limited to child find, assessment, continuum of
alternative placements, manifestation
determination reviews, and implementation of
Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education
Programs.
(2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall
be afforded an educational program that
☒ ☒ ☐ JH:12.03, I-E, 8-c
addresses their language needs pursuant to all
applicable state and federal laws and regulations
JR: 5.02, IV-B
governing programs for EL students.
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(e) Educational Screening and Admission
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 12.03, I-F, 2-a through d
(1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and
a record maintained that documents a youth's
JR: 5.02, V-A
educational history, including but not limited to:
(A) School progress/school history;
JH: 12.03, I-F, 4
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, V-A, 1
(B) Home Language Survey and the results of
the State Test used for English language
JH: 12.03, I-E, 4
proficiency;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR 5.02, V-A, 2
(C) Needs and services of special populations as
defined by the State Education Code,
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 12.03, I-E, 8-a and b
including but not limited to, students with
special needs.
JR: 5.02, V-A, 3
(D) Discipline problems.
JH: 12.03, II-A and B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, V-A, 4
(2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school.
Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 12.03, I-F, 3
determine the youth's general academic
functioning levels to enable placement in core
JR: 5.02, V-B
curriculum courses.
(3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary
education plan shall be developed for each youth
JH: 12.03, I-F, 3
within five school days.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, V-C
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(4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply
with the State Education Code and request the
JH: 12.03, I-F, 4 and 5
youth's records from his/her prior school(s),
including, but not limited to, transcripts,
JR: 5.02, V-D, 1-6
Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan,
☒ ☒ ☐
state language assessment scores, immunization 5.02, V-E
records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon
receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational
plan shall be reviewed with the youth and
modified as needed. Youth should be informed
of the credits they need to graduate.
(f) Educational Reporting
JH: 12.03, I-E, 9-a
(1) The complete facility educational record of the ☒ ☒ ☐
youth shall be forwarded to the next educational
JR: 5.02, IV-A, 1
placement in accordance with the State
Education Code.
(2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall
provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for
☒ ☒ ☐ JH:12.03, I-E, 9-b
course work completed while in juvenile court
school in accordance with the State Education
JR: 5.02, IV-B, 1
Code.
(g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning
JH: 12.03, I-E, 1 and 3
(1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief
Probation Officer or designee, shall develop
JR: 5.02, VII-A
policies and procedures to meet the transition ☒ ☒ ☐
needs of youth, including the development of an
education transition plan, in accordance with the
State Education Code and in alignment with
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile
Facilities, Section 1355.
(h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
JH: 12.03, I-G, 1
(1) The school and facility administrator should,
whenever possible, collaborate with local post- ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.02, VIII-A, 1 and 2
secondary education providers to facilitate
access to educational and vocational
opportunities for youth that considers the use of
technology to implement these programs.
1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND
EXERCISE.
JH: 10.02, VII-D Programs, Recreation and
Exercise
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.01, 1-A Program Purpose
written policies and procedures for programs,
recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to
minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms
or their bed area.
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Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for JH: 10.02, VII-D-4
programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three
JR: 5.01, I-A, 1 and 2
hours a day during the week and five hours a day each
☒ ☒ ☐
Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which
one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather
permitting.
A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and JH: 10.02, VII-D, 5-b
exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding
JR: 5.01, I-C
by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☒ ☐
represents a threat to the safety and security of the
facility.
Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall
be posted in the living units.
JH:10.02, VII-D, 6
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.01, II-A through C
There will be a written annual review of the programs,
recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to
JH:12.03, I-D, 2
ensure content offered is current, consistent, and
relevant to the population. ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 5.01, I-A, 4
5.01, II-A, 1-c
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(a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the
opportunity for at least one hour of daily
JH: 10.02, VII-D, 4-d
programming to include, but not be limited to,
trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best
practice interventions that are culturally relevant and
A Programs memo was submitted by the
linguistically appropriate, or pro-social interventions
Juvenile Hall Quality Systems Team, dated
and activities designed to reduce recidivism. These
October 4, 2021, indicating the Programs
programs should be based on the youth’s individual
provided to youth remain current and
needs as required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such
relevant to the population.
programs may be provided under the direction of the
Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of
Education and can be administered by county
partners such as mental health agencies, community Juvenile Hall has programs provided by
based organizations, faith-based organizations or CBO’s, Santa Clara Behavior Health and
Probation staff. Probation Staff, including the following:
Catholic Charities; Fresh Lightness for
Programs may include but are not limited to:
Youth; HealthRIGHT 360/AARS; New
Hope for Youth; Pater of Legends; Young
Woman’s Freedom Center; CIC Ministries;
The Beat Within ((creative writing and
drawing); YWCA; Girl Scouts of Northern
California; Art of Yoga; International
Association of Human Values; Loustyles
Hair Studio; Garden Program (on hold);
Furry Friends (on hold); Unchained (on
☒ ☒ ☐ hold); Planned Parenthood (on Hold);
Behavior Health Individual, Crisis and
Group Counseling; and, Religious Services.
JR: 5.01 Programs
A Program memo completed by the James
Ranch Quality Systems Unit on October 5,
2021, detailed the available programs
offered at JR, including a wide array of
programs provided by CBO’s, Starlight
(Mental Health) and facility staff. Starlight
facilitates Seeking Safety, CBT’s,
Motivational Interviewing and Substance
Abuse Services.
Programs include: Restorative Justice; New
Hope for Youth-Gang Intervention; Victim
Offender Mediation; Peace it Together;
Clean Slate Tattoo Removal; YWCA; El
Joven Noble; Got Choices (Girl Scouts);
Xinatchti (Female Right of Passage
Program); San Jose Digital Arts Program;
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FLY-Youth Advisory Council; The Beat
Within; Teaching Important Pro-Social
Skills (TIPS); International Human
Association for Human Values; Unchained;
Enterprise, Ranch Sports League; JR
Aftercare and Re-entry; and, Individual,
Group and Family Counseling.
We note some programming provided by
outside vendors continue to be facilitated
virtually, awaiting clearance from Public
Health to resume in person.
(1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions;
(2) Management of Stress and Trauma;
(3) Anger Management;
(4) Conflict Resolution;
(5) Juvenile Justice System;
(6) Trauma-related interventions;
(7) Victim Awareness;
(8) Self-Improvement;
(9) Parenting Skills and support;
☒ ☒ ☐
(10) Tolerance and Diversity;
(11) Healing Informed Approaches;
(12) Interventions by Credible Messengers;
(13) Gender Specific Programming;
(14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression;
(15) CPR and First Aid training;
(16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement;
(17) Career and leadership opportunities; and,
(18) Other topics suitable to the youth population.
(b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the
opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to
JH: 10.02, VII-D, 4-c
unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter
☒ ☒ ☐
writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be JR: 5.01, III-C, 1-i
supervised and include orientation and may include
coaching of youth.
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(c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the
opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle
JH: 10.02, VII-D, 4-b
activity each day.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.01, III-C, 1-j
The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not
to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs.
☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 10.02, VII-D, 5
The administrator/manager shall document the reasons
why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. JR: 5.01, IV-B, 1-a and b
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM
The facility administrator shall provide access to JH: 12.04 Chaplain and Religious Services
religious services and/or religious counseling at least
once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth
shall be allowed to participate in an activity outside of JR: 5.01, III-C, 3
their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious
programs.
☒ ☒ ☐
Although policy is compliant with
Religious programs shall provide for:
regulation, the agency has suspended on-
site religious programming due to COVID.
Youth are able to contact religious
providers directly for counsel or watch live
streamed services; but no direct services are
occurring.
(a) opportunity for religious services and practices;
JH: 12.04, I-A
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.01, III-C, 3-a, i
(b) availability of clergy; and,
JH: 12.04, I-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.01, III-C, 3-a, ii
(c) availability of religious diets.
JH: 12.04, II-C
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.01, III-C, 3-a, iv
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1373 WORK PROGRAM
The facility administrator shall develop policies and JH: 9.12 Work Program (Inside the facility
procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment only)
of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth ☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.03
shall be meaningful, constructive and related to
vocational training or increasing a youth's sense of James Ranch offers an on-site and off-site
responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a work program (Enterprise).
disciplinary measure
1374 VISITING JH: 9.10 Visiting; 9.10, I-A, 3; 91.0, I-M, 6
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JR: 5.04 Visiting
written policies and procedures for visiting, that include
5.04, I-A
provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to
receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing 5.04, II-A through C
☒ ☒ ☐
in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family
5.04, IV-D, 4-a through d
members, such as grandparents and siblings, and
supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the
approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in
conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best
interest of the youth.
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All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to
the limitations necessary to maintain order and security.
JH: 9.10, I-A
Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s
criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case,
whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to
Although policy allows for visiting six days
the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of
each week, COVID has changed the
visitation or limitation on visitations shall be
opportunities for parents. At the time of
communicated to the youth, person denied and facility
inspection, youth are able to have on-site
administrator.
visits for 45 minutes each week with an
additional hour every other week. All youth
can participate in Zoom calls with family
and special visits continue to occur as
scheduled. For all visits, parents call the
visiting coordinator to schedule.
☒ ☒ ☐
This regulation is currently suspended with
the above mitigation.
JR: 5.04, III
5.04, IV-A
Visiting occurs at JR on Saturdays and
Sundays. Youth are supplemented with
phone and FaceTime calls to family during
evening program and free time.
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Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two
hours per week. Visits may be supervised, but
JH: 9.10, II-A, 2
conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a
security or safety need.
This policy allows for six 30-minute visits
each week for a total of 3 hours per week
available to youth. As noted above, COVID
has limited the schedule.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.04, IV-B
5.04, IV-D, 1-a
Visitation occurs on Saturdays and
Sunday’s from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour
minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours,
JH: 9.10, IV Special Visits
shall be accommodated as necessary and within the
discretion of the facility administrator or designee. 9.10, VII Professional Visits
Family therapy and professional visits shall be
JR: 5.04, IV-D, 4-a through c Professional
accommodated outside the provisions of this regulation.
☒ ☒ ☐ visits
Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of
normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits.
Special Visits occur outside of normal
visiting hours.
The facility may provide access to technology as an
alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person
JH: 9.10, I-A, 4
visiting.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 5.04, IV-D, 5-a
1375 CORRESPONDENCE
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☒ ☐ JH: 8.05 Youth’s Mail and Correspondence
written policies and procedures for correspondence
JR: 8.05 Mail and Correspondence
which provide that:
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(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth
may send or receive;
JH: 8.05, I-B
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.05, I-C
(b) youth may send two letters per week postage free;
JH: 8.05, I-C (unlimited)
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.05, I-D
(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder
JH: 8.05, I-B, 1 and III
of public office, and the Board; however, authorized
☒ ☒ ☐
facility staff may open and inspect such mail only to JR: 8.05, II-G
search for contraband and in the presence of the
youth; and,
(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described
in (c), may be read by staff only when there is
JH: 8.05, II-A, 4
reasonable cause to believe facility safety and
☒ ☒ ☐
security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. JR: 38.05, II-E Definition of Reading Mail
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS
JH: 8.02 Access to Telephone at Admission;
The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☒ ☐
10.02, VII-F, 4-a and b
and implement written policies and procedures to
provide youth with access to telephone communications.
JR: 8.06 Telephone Access Policy
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES
JH: 8.03 Legal Representatives of Youth
☒ ☒ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written JR: 8.01 Access to Legal Services and
procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to Advocates
the courts and legal services. Such access shall include:
(a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed
attorneys and their authorized representatives;
JH: 8.03, I-A
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.01, I-A
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(b) provision for confidential consultation with
attorneys; and,
JH: 8.03, I-F
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.01, I-I
(c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and
cost-free telephone access as appropriate.
JH: 8.05, I-B, 1-c
10.02, VII-F, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.01, II-I and J
8.01, IV-C
1390 DISCIPLINE
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 4.02, II Rules of Conduct for Youth
written policies and procedures for the discipline of 4.03, IV-C, 2
youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including
JR: 6.02 Discipline and PBI
the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. ☒ ☒ ☐
Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level 6.02, I-A through C
which promotes the desired behavior and shall not
6.02, II-A and B
include corporal punishment, group punishment,
physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of
6.02, IV-A, 1 through 3
the following is not permitted:
(a) bed and bedding;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-a (no bedding)
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 1
(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-b
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 2
(c) full nutrition;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-c
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 3
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(d) contact with parent or attorney;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-d
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 4
(e) exercise;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-e
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 5
(f) medical services and counseling;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-f
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 6
(g) religious services;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-g
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 7
(h) clean and sanitary living conditions;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-h
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 8
(i) the right to send and receive mail;
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-i
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 9
(j) education; and,
JH: 4.03, IV-C, 2-j
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, II-B, 10
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(k) rehabilitative programming.
JH: 1.04, I-B, 2-a through d
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 6.02, IV-B, 11
The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct
and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth.
JH: 4.02 Rules of Conduct; 4.03 Behavior
Such rules and penalties shall include both major
Modification Program (Sanctions and
violations and minor violations, be stated simply and
Incentives)
affirmatively, and be made available to all youth.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible JR: 6.02, V and VI Grading System
☒ ☒ ☐
information to youth with disabilities, limited English
proficiency, or limited literacy.
JR youth are provided a handbook with the
rules, which are also posted in each pod.
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1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JH: 4.06 Due Process
written policies and procedures for the administration
of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to:
We reviewed 36 incidents of Due Process at
Juvenile Hall and found the process was
well documented and in line with policy and
regulation. Staff provided great detail to the
violation and sanction. There were very
few incidents of youth requesting a hearing
or subsequent appeal. The form used
prompts staff through the operational
aspects and the use of PBIS and discussion
tools to work with youth are realized in the
proposed sanction and outcome.
We provided technical assistance
recommendations to include a sanction grid
to assure the process was consistent.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04 Disciplinary and Due Process
In total, JR has had 91 Due Process
incidents in 2021. We reviewed 13
incidents involving Due Process, plus those
included with UF and UR incident reports,
each involving a violation of a posted major
rule violation. The process and form were
in line with regulation.
We provided technical assistance to remind
staff to follow the required process when
youth are transported to JH for an ARR.
Youth are upset/emotional during an ARR
return, therefore, to meet the intent of the
regulation, the Due Process should follow
the youth in order to allow for a meaningful
response to a sanction facilitated by JR
staff.
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(a) designation of personnel authorized to impose
discipline for violation of rules;
JH: 4.06, I-D, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, I-A
(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth;
JH: 4.03, III-E, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, II-B
(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and
their consequences, and due process requirements;
JH: 4.03, III-E, a-c; 4.03, III-E, 3-a
☒ ☒ ☐ through f; 4.06, II-A
JR: 8.04, II-C, 1-3
(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior
interventions;
JH: 4.06, I-E
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, III-A and B
(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct
JH:4.06, I-A through C
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☒ ☐
accompanied by written documentation and a JR: 8.04, IV-A, 1-3
policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and,
(f) major rule violations and the discipline process
shall be documented and require the following:
JH: 4.06 Due Process
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-B, 2
(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing;
JH: 4.06, I-A, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-C, 1
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(2) accommodations provided to youth with
disabilities, limited literacy, and English
JH:4.06, I-A, 4
language learners;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-C, 2
(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the
incident;
JH: 4.06, I-A, 3
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-C, 3
(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present
evidence and testimony;
JH: 4.06, I-A, 2
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-C, 4
(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the
hearing process;
JH: 4.06, II-A, 1-m, iv
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-C, 5
(6) provision for administrative review.
JH: 4.06, II-A, 1-n
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 8.04, IV-C, 6-a
(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or
commitment program, but not a return to court, will
JR: 8.04, V-A
follow the due process provisions in subsection (e)
above. ☒ ☒ ☐ Youth are reviewed for Administrative
Ranch Review and/or petition.
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1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES.
Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital
System Juvenile Custody Health Services
The health administrator/responsible physician, in
(SCVHHSJCHS): Standardized Procedure
cooperation with the facility administrator and the local
for Infection Prevention and Control for
health officer, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☒ ☐ COVID-19: I-Policy
procedures to address the identification, treatment,
control and follow-up management of communicable
County of Santa Clara Health System:
diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but
Custody Health Services COVID-19
not be limited to:
Prevention and Control Plan
(a) Intake health screening procedures;
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan Intervention
III-D: Patient Screening upon entry and In
House
☒ ☒ ☐
SCVHHSJCHS III-D: Plan
This operational procedure addresses new
admission screening and existing ('in-
house') youth presentation of symptoms or
sick call evaluation.
(b) Identification of relevant symptoms;
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan III-D, 5
Symptoms
☒ ☒ ☐
SCVHHSJCHS III-A Clinical Features
SCVHHSJCHS III-B, 1 Signs and
Symptoms
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(c) Referral for medical evaluation;
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan III-F, 2
☒ ☒ ☐ This prompts the evaluation for newly
admitted youth to JH. All medical
evaluations are completed at JH prior to
transfer to James Ranch (JR) and in-house
youth are transferred to JH for suspected
COVID-19 cases.
(d) Treatment responsibilities during detention;
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan III-D, 3 RN
Assessment and treatment for youth
detained.
County of Santa Clara Health System:
☒ ☒ ☐
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan Attachment U
This chart provides Management
recommendations based on presentation at
admission or sick call.
SCVHHSJCHS III-D: Plan 1-12
(e) Coordination with public and private community-
based resources for follow-up treatment;
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
☒ ☒ ☐
Prevention and Control Plan III-J Discharge
Planning
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(f) Applicable reporting requirements; and,
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan III-A
Command Center Committee
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
☒ ☒ ☐
Prevention and Control Plan III-I
Notification and Communication
This process calls for notification to the
County Infection Prevention and Control
Coordinator
(g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks.
County of Santa Clara Health System:
Custody Health Services COVID-19
Prevention and Control Plan
☒ ☒ ☐
This plan addressees all facets of COVID-
19 from entry to the facility, detention and
release including housing, PPE, Supervision
and Treatment.
The policies and procedures shall be updated as
necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities
The County agencies work together with
identified by the local health officer and currently
Public Health and CDC Guidelines to
recommended public health interventions. ☒ ☒ ☐
regularly review and update specific medical
policies.
1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE
SERVICES (EXCERPT)
JH: 2.01, I-A and B
The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop policy and
procedures to establish a daily routine for youth to ☒ ☒ ☐ Youth are screened at admission and have
the opportunity to see a nurse by putting in a
convey requests for emergency and non-emergency
call slip or notifying staff.
medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care
services.
JR: 10.01, I-C
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1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE
JH: 10.02, VII-H
The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and
footwear may be substituted for the institutional JR: 3.08, II-A
☒ ☒ ☐
clothing and footwear specified in this regulation. The
facility has the primary responsibility to provide
clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure
that:
(a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1
tears.
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-a
(b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing
for youth shall consist of but not be limited to:
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-b
(1) Socks and serviceable footwear;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1-g and h
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-b, i
(2) Outer garments;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1-i
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-b, ii
(3) New non-disposable underwear which shall
remain with the youth throughout their stay,
JH: 9.04, II-A, 1-d
and;
☒ ☒ ☐ 10.02, VII-H, 1-d through f
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-b, iii
(4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and
free of stains, including tee shirts and bras.
JH: 9.04, II-A, 1-d, i and ii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-b, iv
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(c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by
local ordinances for the commercial laundries and
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1-s
dried completely in a mechanical dryer or other ☒ ☒ ☐
laundry method approved by the local health JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-c
officer.
(d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth.
JH: 2.06, II-B, 4 Pregnant Youth
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, II-A, 1-d
1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and site-specific procedures for the JR: 3.08, II-A
cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless
☒ ☒ ☐
work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more
frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear,
shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts,
bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth
shall receive their own underwear back at exchange.
1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S
PERSONAL CLOTHING
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1-p
There shall be written policies and site-specific JR: 3.08, I-A
procedures developed and implemented by the facility
☒ ☒ ☐
administrator to control the contamination and/or
spread of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or
stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the
spread of the vermin.
1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a
There shall be written policies and site-specific
procedures developed and implemented by the facility JR: 3.08, III-A, 1
administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☒ ☐
items. Each female youth shall be provided with
sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested.
Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided
with the following personal care items;
(a) Toothbrush;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, i
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-a
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(b) Toothpaste;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, ii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-b
(c) Soap;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, iii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-c
(d) Comb;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, iv
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-d
(e) Shaving implements;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, v
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-e
(f) Deodorant;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, vi
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-f
(g) Lotion;
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, vii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-g
(h) Shampoo; and,
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, viii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-h
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(i) Post-shower conditioning hair products.
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-a, viii
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 1-i.
Youth shall not be required to share any personal care
items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap
JH:10.02, VII-H, 2-b
provided through a common dispenser is permitted.
Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged 10.02, VII-H, 2-c-i
safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, III-A, 2
instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared
among youth, shall be disinfected between individual
3.08, III-C
uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of
Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980,
Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations.
1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-d
There shall be written policies and site specific
procedures developed and implemented by the facility JR: 3.08, III-B
administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☒ ☐
teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on
assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis
thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth
after each meal.
1487 SHAVING
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-c
Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their
appearance must be maintained for reasons of JR: 3.08, III-C
identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☒ ☐
opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility
administrator may suspend this requirement in relation
to youth who are considered to be a danger to
themselves or others.
1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES (Excerpt)
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 2-f
Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile
facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services ☒ ☒ ☐ JR: 3.08, III-D
monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected
after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved
by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
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1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE
JH: 10.02, VII-H
Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good
☒ ☒ ☐
repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living JR: 3.08, IV-A, 1-a
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which
meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these
JH:10.02, VII-H, 1-a,1
regulations;
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, IV-A, 1-a, i
(b) One pillow and a pillowcase unless provided for in
(a) above;
JH: 9.04, II-A, 3-f
☒ ☒ ☐ 10.02, VII-H, 1-a, 2
JR: 3.08, IV-A, 1-a, ii
(c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets;
JH: 9.04, II-A, 3-f
☒ ☒ ☐ 10.02, VII-H, 1-k
JR: 3.08, IV-A, 1-a, iii
(d) One towel; and,
JH: 9.04, II-A, 3-f
☒ ☒ ☐ 10.02, VII-H, 1-j
JR: 3.08, IV-A, 1-a, iv
(e) One blanket or more, up on request
JH: 9.04, II-A, 3-f
☒ ☒ ☐ 10.02, VII-H, 1-l
JR: 3.08, IV-A, 1-a, v
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1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
site specific written policies and procedures for the JR: 3.08, IV-B, 1 and 1-a
scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☒ ☐
issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as
sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be
exchanged for clean replacement at least once each
week.
The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once
a month.
JH: 10.02, VII-H, 1-l
☒ ☒ ☐
JR: 3.08, IV-B, 1-b
1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND
MAINTENANCE
JH: 10.02, XII
The facility administrator shall develop and implement JR: 9.10
written policies and site-specific procedures for the
maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair
and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall
provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☒ ☐
equipment, including restraint devices, and physical
plant maintenance and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work
practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall
be done in accordance to the product label and Safety
Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE).
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REVIEW OF NON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. (Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement,
Attachment B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE
FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of
☒ ☐ ☐
age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under
☒ ☐ ☐
the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements
of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of ☒ ☐ ☐
the facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC
300 MINORS
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under ☐ ☐ ☒
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code Violation
(WIC) are held only in non-secure, separate and
segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC
601) AND FEDERAL MINORS
☐ ☒ ☐
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from
☐ ☐ ☒
Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Violation
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held
☐ ☒ ☐
in the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is ☐ ☐ ☒
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND
ADULT INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC
5633, Sec 223, State Plans (a)[12])
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person ☐ ☒ ☐
in detention is proceeding through the adult court,
AND that person is 18 years of age or older that
person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately
☐ ☐ ☒
separated from minors. Violation
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate
workers or “Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed
☐ ☐ ☒
in the facility in a manner that allows contact with Violation
minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018
BSCC Code:
FACILITY NAME: Santa Clara Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
Pre-1998
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE:
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission.
In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of youth
pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following
space and equipment:
1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9;
X Secure firearm storage is in the vehicle sallyport.
2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending
admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2;
In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used for the X
reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall
have the following space and equipment:
3. Access to a shower; X
4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; X
5. Telephone accessible to youth; and X
6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. X
1230.1.2 Locked holding room.
The holding rooms at this facility are Pre-1998.
A locked holding room shall: Youth have access to the toilet, drinking fountain,
X sink and shower in the intake area. Boys and
Girls Receiving are equipped to address youth
needs as defined in regulation.
1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per
X
youth;
2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space and have
X
a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more;
3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified in
X
Section 1230.2.8;
4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking
fountain unless as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a
X
procedure is in effect to give the youth access to a toilet,
wash basin and drinking fountain;
5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and X
6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door.
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1230.1.3 Natural light.
Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not
at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single
occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy sleeping X
rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural light may be
provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in
dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and
in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories.
1230.1.4 Corridors
X
Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet wide.
1230.1.5 Living unit.
A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping X
rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the
number of youth housed.
A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct
access, supervision, immediate intervention or other action
X
if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of youth housed in a
living unit shall not exceed 30.
1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms.
Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an individual X
or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking
fountain.
Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or slide
X
laterally.
1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms.
Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the X
following:
1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area;
2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, X
3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide
laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of X
144 square inches, constructed of security glazing.
4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. X
1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms.
Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the X
following:
1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area;
2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 7 feet; and,
3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide
laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of X
144 square inches, constructed of security glazing.
4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. X
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1230.1.9 Dormitories
The last unit which falls under the Pre-1998
Dormitories shall provide the following: regulations is B-7. There are no dorms at this
1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per youth X facility.
with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square
feet of floor area and a minimum 8-foot clear ceiling
height;
2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; X
3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for no
X
more than 30 youth;
4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. X
1230.1.10 Dayrooms
Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per X
youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time.
Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking
X
fountains and showers as specified in Section 1230.2.
1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas.
Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall
be designed as follows:
1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for facility
X
capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; 41-274 is 225
square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or
more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each
youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square
feet]
1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor
X
space shall be a paved or like surface.
1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no single
X
dimension less than 40 feet.
2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity
and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size Each unit has an outdoor recreation area off of the
and equipped in such a manner to allow compliance with living unit but is not considered as part of the total
X
Title 15, Section 1371, which requires at least one hour per outdoor recreation space available for all youth in
day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. the facility.
3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided
X
to allow for evening activities and to provide security.
4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2.
1230.1.12 Academic classrooms.
X
There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every
juvenile in every facility.
The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall be
X
for education.
Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160
square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk and work
X
area and a minimum of 28 square feet of floor space per
minor.
A communication system shall be provided in each
X
classroom to allow for immediate response to emergencies.
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The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20
X
minors.
There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that
may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small group X
educational purposes.
1230.1.13 Safety room.
There are no safety rooms at this facility.
A safety room shall: X
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area and
a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet;
2. Be limited to one youth; X
3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; X
4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of
security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4
X
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which shall
provide a view of the entire room;
5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified in
X
Section 1230.1.22;
6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid
waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls for which X
must be located outside of the room;
7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-type
X
lighting fixture with controls located outside the room;
8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed
X
to prohibit access to the youth occupant; and,
9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than
4 inches high, and located between 26 inches and 32 inches X
as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor.
1230.1.14 Medical examination room.
X
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical
examination room in every juvenile facility.
Medical examination rooms shall provide the following:
X
1. Space for carrying out routine medical examinations
and emergency care and used for no other purpose;
2. Privacy for youth; X
3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; X
4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet;
5. Hot and cold running water; X
6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; X
7. A medical exam table; and, X
8. Adequate lighting. X
1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15,
Section 1438.
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1230.1.16 Dining areas.
A new kitchen was completed in 2018, allowing
Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a minimum for up to 6 units to dine together. The facility
X
of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and limits total youth in this area to 3 living units at
seating for each person being fed. any given time.
Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. X
Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the same
X
room without appropriate visual barrier.
1230.1.17 Visiting space.
Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in-person X
visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but
not limited to, security glazing for mesh.
1230.1.18 Institutional storage.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to X
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space
per minor.
Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, bedding,
X
supplies and activity equipment.
1230.1.19 Personal storage.
Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with a X
minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal
clothing and belongings.
1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage.
In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided for
X
the storage of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers,
self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1230.1.21 Janitorial closet.
In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable
X
janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient area
for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided
within a security area of the facility.
1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system.
The agency completed significant audio and video
In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping upgrades in 2020, with all 240 camera/video
X
rooms, single and double occupancy rooms and dormitories, views available for real-time and post incident
there must be an audio monitoring system capable of review.
actuation by the minor that alerts personnel.
1230.1.23 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all living
X
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2,
Chapter 27).
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, X
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
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1230.1.24 Confidential interview room.
X
Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum of 60
square feet of floor area.
In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one suitably
X
furnished interview room for each 30 youth.
In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished
X
interview room for each facility.
This interview room shall provide for confidential
X
consultations with youth.
1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls.
This is not a SPJH.
Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all minimum X
standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with
the following exceptions:
1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified in
X
Section 1230.1.11;
2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section
X
1230.1.12;
3. Medical examination room as specified in Section
X
1230.1.14; and,
4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. X
1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth.
There are no Court Holding Rooms at this facility.
A court holding room shall: X
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per
youth;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; X
3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area and
X
have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified
X
in Section 1230.2.8;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
X
specified in Section 1230.2;
6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, X
7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security
X
shall be provided as specified in Section 1230.2.11.
1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas.
All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for X
specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise
areas.
1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals.
All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help X
reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s
ability to supervise.
Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows:
X
1. Juvenile halls 1:6;
2. Camps 1:10; and X
3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: X
One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15
X
males.
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1230.2.2 Wash basins.
In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio to X
youth as follows:
1. Juvenile halls 1:6;
2. Camps 1:10; and X
3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: X
Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
X
water.
1230.2.3 Drinking fountains.
X
In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation areas,
drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff.
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle
which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking X
bubbler; and,
2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical
X
means.
1230.2.4 Showers.
Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help X
reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s
ability to supervise.
Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least
one shower or bathtub to every six youth. Showers shall be X
provided with tempered water.
1230.2.5 Beds.
X
Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long and
be of the solid bottom type.
Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and spaced no
X
less than 36 inches apart
Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically
X
between the solid bottoms.
In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely anchored and
X
flushed against the floor and/or wall.
1230.2.6 Lighting.
Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy rooms,
X
double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day rooms and
activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of
illumination at desk level.
Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good
X
visibility for supervision and be conducive to sleep.
1230.2.7 Padding.
There are no safety rooms at this facility.
Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the entire X
floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height
of eight feet.
Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor of this
X
room.
All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant
X
fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal.
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All padding must be:
X
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal;
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; X
3. At least 112 inch thick; X
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its
X
destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent tearing
X
or ripping; and,
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing or
X
ripping.
1230.2.8 Seating.
X
Seating shall be designed for the level of security.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is seating
X
for one person.
1230.2.9 Weapons lockers.
The weapons locker is located off of the sallyport
X
Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile facilities in the booking area of the facility.
and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility.
Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
X
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
1230.2.10 Security glazing.
Security glazing shall comply with the minimum
requirements of one of the following test standards:
X
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-
98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections,
CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory,
Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.
1230.2.11 Mirrors.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security X
must be provided near each wash basin specified in these
regulations.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 7587
FACILITY: Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall TYPE: Juvenile Hall RC: 390 (330)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: October 26, 2021
ROOMS EACH ROOM COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Square/Cubic Feet FIXTURES*
Designation Type standards Roo RC
ms # RC T U W F S
Beds
Receiving Male Holding Pre 98 1 #117: 63.10 sq. ft.
General #118: 60.94 sq. ft. The ceilings in each room is 7'10".
Pre 98 2 1 (1) (4) 1 1 1
Holding
#119: 61.84 sq. ft.
Female
Pre 98 1 #120: 61.47 sq. ft.
Holding
Male
Pre 98 1 1 1 1 1
Shower room
Female
Pre 98 1 2 1 1
Shower room
Intake Holding Pre 98 2 0 0 0 67.62 sq. ft. Each of these holding rooms contains a bench.
Infirmary Medical 122 sq. ft. 1 1 This room has reverse air and access to a shower.
Pre 98 1 1 1 (1)
Male Isolation
Medical 432 sq. ft. 2 1 1 1 This room has a bathtub and the washbasins were
Isolation: Pre 98 1 6 6 (6) reduced by one to accommodate a sink exclusively for
Dorm hair washing.
Infirmary Medical 122 sq. ft. 1 1 This room has reverse air and access to a shower in the
Pre 98 1 1 1 (1)
Female Isolation dorm.
Restrooms Pre 98 2 1 1
ALPHA WING: First Floor
A-1 SYTF Male Unit (These youth will move to Unit A-3 upon completion of Construction)
3, 4, 17, 18 Single 1998 4 1 1 4 92’2” 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
5-16 Double 1998 12 2 2 24 93’5” (9 and 10) These rooms are varied sizes due ti the layout of the
unit.
128’9”
1, 2 Single 1998 2 1 1 2 67’2”
Interview 1998 2 110’9”
Classroom 1998 1 (20) 834’ 6”
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Dayroom 1998 1 843’8” 5 8 9 5
Outdoor Rec 1998 1 827 Sq. Ft.
A-2 This is an overflow unit for Male youth Admissions Unit/Quarantine. It was unoccupied during the inspection.
1, 2, 15, 16 Single 1998 4 1 1 4 88’7” 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
3-14 Double 1998 12 2 2 24 104’3” (7-14)
108’6” (3-6)
17, 18 Single 1998 2 1 1 2 69’4”
Interview 1998 2
Classroom 1998 1 (20) 844’3”
Dayroom 1998 1 788’5” 4 8 2 5
Outdoor Rec 1998 1 1061 Sq. Ft.
NOTE: The agency removed a bed from each of rooms 5-16 making all rooms single rooms to account for SB 823 youth.
A-3 SYTF (pending completion of construction)
3, 4, 17, 18 Single 1998 4 1 1 4 92’2” 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
5-16 Single 1998 12 2 2 24 93’5” (9 and 10)
128’9”
1, 2 Single 1998 2 1 1 2 67’2”
Interview 1998 2 110’9”
Classroom 1998 1 (20) 834’ 6”
Dayroom 1998 1 843’8” 5 8 9 5
Outdoor Rec 1998 1 827 Sq. Ft.
NOTE: The agency removed a bed from each of rooms 5-16 making all rooms single rooms to account for SB 823 youth.
A 4 Training
1, 2, 15, 16 Single 1998 4 1 1 4 88’7” 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
3-14 Double 1998 12 2 2 24 104’3” (7-14)
108’6” (3-6)
17, 18 Single 1998 2 1 1 2 69’4”
Interview 1998 2 110’9”
Dayroom 1998 844’3” 5 8 9 5
Outdoor Rec 1998 1 788’5”
NOTE: The unit uses the dayroom for a classroom.
A 5 Unoccupied
1, 2, 15, 16 Single 4 1 1 4 88’7” 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
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3-14 Double 12 2 2 24 104’3” (7-14)
108’6” (3-6)
17, 18 Single 2 1 1 2 69’4”
Interview 2 110’9”
Dayroom 1 844’3” 5 8 9 5
Outdoor Rec 1998 1 788’5”
NOTE: The unit uses the dayroom for a classroom.
A 6 Unoccupied
1, 2, 15, 16 Single 4 1 1 4 88’7” 1 1 1 Wet rooms.
3-14 Double 12 2 2 24 104’3” (7-14)
108’6” (3-6)
17, 18 Single 2 1 1 2 69’4”
Interview 2 110’9”
Dayroom 844’3” 4 5 9 5
Outdoor Rec 1998 1 788’5”
NOTE: The unit uses the dayroom for a classroom.
BETA WING: First Floor
B-1 Security Unit Male Age 14-16
Dayroom 2001 4 1 5 .
Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 116.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 86.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 105 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom A 2001 1 (20) 762 sq. ft.
Classroom B 2001 1 (20) 796 sq. ft.
B 2 Security Unit Male Age 16-18
Dayroom 2001 1 4 1 5
Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 116.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 86.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 105 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom A 2001 1 (20) 762 sq. ft.
Classroom B 2001 1 (20) 796 sq. ft.
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B-3 Security Unit Male Age 16-18
Dayroom 2001 4 1 5
Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1 ADA rooms on lower level.
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Ll6.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Corner rooms.
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 86.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 105 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom 3C 2001 1 (20) 810 sq. ft. Including storage.
B-4 Transition/Assessment Unit and General Population Unit Younger Male
Dayroom 2001 4 1 5
Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1 ADA rooms on lower level.
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 116.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Corner rooms.
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 86.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 105 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom 4B 2001 1 (20) 810 sq. ft. Including storage.
BETA WING: Second Floor
B-5 19 and over Unit Male
Dayroom 2001 4 1 5 .
Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 116.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 86.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 105 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom A 2001 1 (20) 762 sq. ft.
Classroom B 2001 1 (20) 796 sq. ft.
B 6 Female Unit
Dayroom 2001 4 1 5
Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 116.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 86.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 105 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom A 2001 1 (20) 762 sq. ft.
Classroom B 2001 1 (20) 796 sq. ft.
B- 7 General Population Males
Dayroom 2001 1 4 1 5
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Double 2001 2 2 2 4 130.8 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 4 2 2 8 116.4 sq. ft. 1 1 1 ADA rooms on lower level.
Single 2001 2 1 1 2 88 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Double 2001 8 2 2 16 131.7 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Classroom 7B 2001 1 (20) 823.9 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classroom 7C 2001 1 (20) 806 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classrooms Located Outside of the Units (Adjacent to their respective living unit with entrance off the main hallway)
Classroom 3A 2001 1 (20) 798 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classroom 3B 2001 1 (20) 805 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classroom 4A 2001 1 (20) 805 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classroom 7A 2001 1 798 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classroom 7D 2001 1 (20) 824.8 sq. ft. Including storage.
Classroom 7E 2001 1 (20) 844 sq. ft. Including storage.
Common Areas
Dining Pre 98 2,771.3 sq. ft.
Gym Pre 98 9,122.9 sq. ft. 2
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018
BSCC Code:
FACILITY NAME: William F. James Ranch FACILITY TYPE: Camp
4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
Pre-1998 X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE:
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission.
In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of youth
pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following
space and equipment:
1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9;
2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending
admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2;
In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used for the
reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall
have the following space and equipment:
3. Access to a shower;
4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables;
5. Telephone accessible to youth; and
6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use.
1230.1.2 Locked holding room. There is not a locked holding room at the facility.
X
A locked holding room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per
X
youth;
2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space and have
X
a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more;
3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified in
X
Section 1230.2.8;
4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking
fountain unless as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a
X
procedure is in effect to give the youth access to a toilet,
wash basin and drinking fountain;
5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and X
6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. X
1230.1.3 Natural light.
Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not
at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single
occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy sleeping X
rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural light may be
provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in
dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and
in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories.
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1230.1.4 Corridors
X
Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet wide.
1230.1.5 Living unit.
A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping X
rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the
number of youth housed.
A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct
access, supervision, immediate intervention or other action
X
if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of youth housed in a
living unit shall not exceed 30.
1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. There are no locked sleeping rooms at the facility.
Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an individual X
or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking
fountain.
Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or slide
X
laterally.
1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. There are no single occupancy rooms at the
facility.
Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the X
following:
1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area;
2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, X
3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide
laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of X
144 square inches, constructed of security glazing.
4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. X
1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. There are no double occupancy rooms at the
facility.
Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the X
following:
1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area;
2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 7 feet; and,
3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide
laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of X
144 square inches, constructed of security glazing.
4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. X
1230.1.9 Dormitories There are 9 Pods that can hold up to 12 youth
each, for a total rated capacity of 108 youth.
Dormitories shall provide the following:
1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per youth X
with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square
feet of floor area and a minimum 8-foot clear ceiling
height;
2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; X
3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for no
X
more than 30 youth;
4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. X
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1230.1.10 Dayrooms
Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per X
youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time.
Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking
X
fountains and showers as specified in Section 1230.2.
1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas.
Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall
be designed as follows:
1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for facility
X
capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; 41-274 is 225
square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or
more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each
youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square
feet]
1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor
X
space shall be a paved or like surface.
1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no single
X
dimension less than 40 feet.
2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity
and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size
and equipped in such a manner to allow compliance with X
Title 15, Section 1371, which requires at least one hour per
day of outdoor activity for each detained youth.
3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided
X
to allow for evening activities and to provide security.
4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2.
1230.1.12 Academic classrooms.
X
There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every
juvenile in every facility.
The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall be
X
for education.
Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160
square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk and work
X
area and a minimum of 28 square feet of floor space per
minor.
A communication system shall be provided in each
X
classroom to allow for immediate response to emergencies.
The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20
X
minors.
There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that
may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small group X
educational purposes.
1230.1.13 Safety room. There is no safety room at the facility.
A safety room shall: X
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area and
a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet;
2. Be limited to one youth; X
3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; X
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4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of
security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4
X
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which shall
provide a view of the entire room;
5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified in
X
Section 1230.1.22;
6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid
waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls for which X
must be located outside of the room;
7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-type
X
lighting fixture with controls located outside the room;
8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed
X
to prohibit access to the youth occupant; and,
9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than
4 inches high, and located between 26 inches and 32 inches X
as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor.
1230.1.14 Medical examination room.
X
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical
examination room in every juvenile facility.
Medical examination rooms shall provide the following:
X
1. Space for carrying out routine medical examinations
and emergency care and used for no other purpose;
2. Privacy for youth; X
3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; X
4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet;
5. Hot and cold running water; X
6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; X
7. A medical exam table; and, X
8. Adequate lighting. X
1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15,
Section 1438.
1230.1.16 Dining areas.
Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a minimum X
of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and
seating for each person being fed.
Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. X
Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the same
X
room without appropriate visual barrier.
1230.1.17 Visiting space.
Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in-person X
visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but
not limited to, security glazing for mesh.
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1230.1.18 Institutional storage.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to X
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space
per minor.
Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, bedding,
X
supplies and activity equipment.
1230.1.19 Personal storage.
Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with a X
minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal
clothing and belongings.
1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage.
In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided for
X
the storage of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers,
self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1230.1.21 Janitorial closet.
In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable
X
janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient area
for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided
within a security area of the facility.
1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system.
In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping
X
rooms, single and double occupancy rooms and dormitories,
there must be an audio monitoring system capable of
actuation by the minor that alerts personnel.
1230.1.23 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all living
X
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2,
Chapter 27).
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, X
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1230.1.24 Confidential interview room.
X
Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum of 60
square feet of floor area.
In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one suitably
X
furnished interview room for each 30 youth.
In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished
X
interview room for each facility.
This interview room shall provide for confidential
X
consultations with youth.
1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. This is not a SPJH.
Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all minimum X
standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with
the following exceptions:
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1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified in
X
Section 1230.1.11;
2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section
X
1230.1.12;
3. Medical examination room as specified in Section
X
1230.1.14; and,
4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. X
1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. There are not Court Holding rooms at this facility.
A court holding room shall: X
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per
youth;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; X
3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area and
X
have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified
X
in Section 1230.2.8;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
X
specified in Section 1230.2;
6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, X
7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security
X
shall be provided as specified in Section 1230.2.11.
1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas.
All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for X
specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise
areas.
1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals.
All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help X
reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s
ability to supervise.
Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows:
X
1. Juvenile halls 1:6;
2. Camps 1:10; and X
3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: X
One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15
X
males.
1230.2.2 Wash basins.
In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio to X
youth as follows:
1. Juvenile halls 1:6;
2. Camps 1:10; and X
3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: X
Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
X
water.
1230.2.3 Drinking fountains.
X
In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation areas,
drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff.
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle
which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking X
bubbler; and,
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2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical
X
means.
1230.2.4 Showers.
Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help X
reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s
ability to supervise.
Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least There are to showers in each pod.
one shower or bathtub to every six youth. Showers shall be X
provided with tempered water.
1230.2.5 Beds.
X
Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long and
be of the solid bottom type.
Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and spaced no
X
less than 36 inches apart
Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically
X
between the solid bottoms.
In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely anchored and
X
flushed against the floor and/or wall.
1230.2.6 Lighting.
Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy rooms,
X
double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day rooms and
activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of
illumination at desk level.
Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good
X
visibility for supervision and be conducive to sleep.
1230.2.7 Padding. There are no safety rooms at the facility.
Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the entire X
floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height
of eight feet.
Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor of this
X
room.
All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant
X
fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal.
All padding must be:
X
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal;
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; X
3. At least 112 inch thick; X
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its
X
destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent tearing
X
or ripping; and,
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing or
X
ripping.
1230.2.8 Seating.
X
Seating shall be designed for the level of security.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is seating
X
for one person.
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1230.2.9 Weapons lockers.
Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile facilities
and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility.
Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
1230.2.10 Security glazing. The agency was allowed to forego required
Security Glazed windows based on their
Security glazing shall comply with the minimum modification to the OPS in July 2018 indicating
requirements of one of the following test standards: the youth at the facility would house medium
X
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233- secure youth rather than high risk youth.
98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections,
CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory,
Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.
1230.2.11 Mirrors.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security X
must be provided near each wash basin specified in these
regulations.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COUMMUITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 7593
FACILITY: William James Ranch TYPE: Camp RC: 108
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: 10-28-21
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Ro Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
om
Designation Typ Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
e
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod A D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’11” x 39’3” x 10’ 2 2 1 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
space. The counseling space is 17’6” x 18’11”.
There is no classroom for this unit. There are 2 storage areas for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod B D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’8” x 39’ x 10’ 2 2 2 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
space. The counseling space is 17’4” x 19’.
This Pod is an ADA Unit. There is a shared classroom between Pod B and D – 22’9” x 30’1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There is one storage closet for youth storage,
equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod C D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’6” x 39’3” x 10’ 2 2 1 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
space. The counseling space is 17’5” x 19’1”.
There is a shared classroom between Pod C and E – 22’11” x 30’1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There are 2 storage areas for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’” x 39’1” x 10’ 2 2 1 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
Pod D
space. The counseling space is 17’4” x 18’11”.
There is a shared classroom between Pod B and D – 22’9” x 30’1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There is one storage closet for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’11” x 39’1” x 10’ 2 2 1 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
Pod E
space. The counseling space is 17’5” x 19’.
There is a shared classroom between Pod C and E – 22’11” x 30’1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There are 2 storage areas for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod F D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’10” x 39’1” x 10’ 2 2 1 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
space. The counseling space is 17’5” x 19’.
There is a shared classroom between Pod F and G – 22’11” x 30’ 1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There are 2 storage areas, for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod G D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’9” x 39’5” x 10’ 2 2 1 2
room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total BRC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Ro Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
om
Designation Typ Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
e
Female space. The counseling space is 17’5” x 19’.
There is a shared classroom between Pod F and G – 22’11” x 30’ 1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There are 2 storage areas, for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod H D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’5” x 39’2” x 10’ 2 2 1 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
space. The counseling space is 17’5” x 19’.
There is no classroom for this unit. There are 2 storage areas for youth storage, equipment and unit supplies.
There are 6 double bunks in the pod and a counseling
Pod I D 2009 1 12 12 12 28’6” x 39’1” x 10’ 2 2 2 2 room on the exterior portion of the dayroom/living
space. The counseling space is 17’6” x 19’.
This Pod is an ADA Unit. There is a classroom attached to this unit – 22’10” x 30’1” which can accommodate 18 youth. There is one storge closet for youth storage, equipment
and unit supplies.
Interview Rooms: There are two designated Interview Rooms close to the entry or the building, along the corridor. The large counseling rooms can be used for this purpose as well.
Classrooms associated with Pod #’s: Pod 5, Female Pod, and Pod I have a classroom designated to this space alone. Pods B/D, C/E and F/G have a shared classroom, accessible to
the Pod or by the Corridor.
Gymnasium 2020 square feet .
Classrooms Pre-1997 8 589 Square Ft
Recreation Pre-1997 1 4521 Square Ft Divided into individual activity areas.
Lockers Pre-1997 12.4 cu. ft. Personal Storage
Dining (Old) 2001 1824 square feet
Dining (New) 2020 The new kitchen is not being used due to equipment
issues unresolved from the completion of the project.
Medical Exam 2001 163 square feet
Notes: JR will continue to utilize old classrooms, rec space and dining areas at the facility even with new areas.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total BRC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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