Santa Cruz County, Sheriff Adult Jails CH (2020-2022 inspection cycle)

June 14, 2022 Sheriff Jim Hart Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office 5200 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, Ca 95062 RE: 2020/2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTION CODE209SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TYPE II, JAIL COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Hart: The 2020/2022 biennial inspection of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Office’s Type II Jail Facilities and Court Holding Facilities has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on December 14, 2021 and the facilities were inspected on February 9-11, 2022. The following facilities were inspected: Santa Cruz County Jail Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility Santa Cruz County Blaine Street Women’s Facility Santa Cruz County Court Holding Watsonville Court Holding Facility Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, these inspections were 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. The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed and consists of the following: this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures checklist, outlining applicable minimum standards foradultdetention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation, outlining applicable Title 24 minimum standards; and the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE), summarizing the physical plant configuration and outlining the rated capacity of each facility. Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information used to determine compliance. Jim Hart Sheriff Page 2 MANDATORY LOCAL INSPECTIONS In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The dates of the local inspections are listed below. We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections including documentation of corrections made following the inspection. FACILITY NAME FIRE INSP. MEDICAL/MENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITIONAL HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH Santa Cruz County Jail 01/26/2022 05/14/2021 09/14/2021 09/14/2021 Rountree Jail Facility 01/26/2022 05/19/2021 09/14/2021 09/14/2021 Blaine St. Women’s Facility 01/26/2022 05/19/2021 04/05/2021 09/14/2021 Santa Cruz County CH 01/26/2022 N/A 04/05/2021 N/A Watsonville Court Holding 01/27/2022 N/A 04/05/2021 N/A SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION The inspection consisted of a review of the Santa Cruz County Policy and Procedures Manual1, a site visit to review operations, physical plant, relevant documentation, and interviews with administration, facility staff, inmates, and collaborative partners. BSCC INSPECTION RESULTS Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards Upon final review of all documentation and the physical plant inspection, there were no areas of Title 15 noncompliance. There is no corrective action required for Title 15 compliance. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no changes made to the physical plant of each facility inspected. The rated capacity remains at: Santa Cruz County Jail: 319 Rountree Facility: 96 Blaine Street Facility: 32 (Currently unoccupied for refurbishment) On the date of inspection,there were two Title 24 areas of noncomplianceat the Main Jail facility listed below that have been or are in the process of being corrected. 1BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not “approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation. 5280+ Santa Cruz County T2 20-22 LTR Jim Hart Sheriff Page 3 1231.3.5 Beds On the date of inspection, triple bunks were located and being utilized in the main jail facility. Triple bunks are not supported by the square footage of the housing unit dormitories or individual double cells located in the main jail. 1231.3.11 Table/seat On the date of inspection, many cells at the main jail were absent desks and seats that are required inside of the double cells. Please see the Physical Plant Evaluation for more information. Training According to the most recent Standards and Training for Corrections audit, the Santa Cruz CountySheriff’s Office and court holding facilities are compliant with all relevant regulations and mandates and mitigating circumstances, if applicable. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring We reviewed the Santa Cruz County Jail and Court Holding facilities and found no violations of the JJDPA. Please refer to Title 15 Procedures checklist for detailed information. On February 11, 2022, BSCC staff held an Exit Briefing with your staff. During that briefing, BSCC staff provided an overview of the biennial inspection and provided technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed your agency’s noncompliance issues found during the desk audit and onsite inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) addressing these issues on March 17, 2022; we will respond to the CAP under a separate cover letter. -- I would like to thank your staff for their assistance and prompt attention to areas that were of concern. We will continue to work with you as progress is made regarding the outstanding area of noncompliance. This concludes the 2020/2022 biennial inspection report. I am available to assist as needed and happy to provide technical assistance when requested. I look forward to continuing to work together. Please do not hesitate to email me at Kim.Moule@BSCC.Ca.Gov or call (916) 322-8081 if you have any questions. Sincerely, KIMBERLY MOULE, CJM Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures 5280+ Santa Cruz County T2 20-22 LTR Jim Hart Sheriff Page 4 cc: Presiding Judge, Santa Cruz County* Grand Jury, Santa Cruz County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Santa Cruz County* County Administrator, Santa Cruz County* Paul Ramos, Chief, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Christopher Shearer, Lieutenant, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office John Leonetti, Lieutenant, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Michael Savage, Sergeant, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of full inspection are available at www.bscc.ca.gov 5280+ Santa Cruz County T2 20-22 LTR TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5280 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Christopher Shearer, Lieutenant John Leonetti, Sergeants Savage, Martinez, Deputy Reed. Nurse Lina and multiple inmates FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 9-11, 2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 301 Required Training Verified through STC that all staff are (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code CORE trained. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed All custody staff are trained prior to the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section assignment. 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 301 Training for Managers and Supervisors Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall 302.4 Training for New Managers and ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section Supervisors 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. All supervisors are CORE trained and have completed the POST Supervisors Training. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 302 Training for Managers and Supervisors Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be All managers have received POST required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Training. described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 1 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 301.3 Required Training All staff receive regular training updates, With the exception of any year that a core training module and annual training in addition to attending is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, national, statewide, regional, and local managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, training symposiums, conferences, and II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual ☒ ☐ ☐ meetings. required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. Due to limited training opportunities during the pandemic, the agency has incorporated training bulletins and online training into their staff training menu. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL During the inspection process, BSCC staff reviewed a variety of records including A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each booking and screening logs, floor logs, local detention facility to ensure the implementation and ☒ ☐ ☐ classification documents, disciplinary and operation of the programs and activities required by these extraordinary housing logs. regulations. Based on records reviewed, BSCC noted no evidence of insufficient staffing. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at A sampling of 12 shift rosters was least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention reviewed, all shifts have staffing to allow facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ for emergency response from a non-fixed facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to post position. inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Shift rosters indicate both, fixed and non- would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ fixed post positions. the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Shift rosters reflect that there is female shall be at least one female employee who shall be staffing assigned to each shift. ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A staffing plan was reviewed and, although a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and there are vacancies, the agency is able to retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the maintain minimum staffing on each shift. facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS The agency uses Guardian RFID electronic tracking devices. A sampling of 20 24- Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through hour periods of safety checks was reviewed direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐ and reflected that safety checks are being more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. conducted and are electronically documented within the required timeframes. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 503 Inmate Safety Checks routine safety checks. It is the policy of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff ☒ ☐ ☐ shall conduct safety checks at least every 60 minutes on all inmates, or more frequently as determined by inmate custody status and/or housing classification 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 2 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 400 Facility Emergencies 401 Emergency Staffing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is ☒ ☐ ☐ 402 Fire Safety an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on 403 Emergency Power Communications duty at all times who meets the training standards 404 Evacuation Plan established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel are trained in fire and life person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ safety. that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 102 Custody Manual The Custody Manual is a statement of the Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual current policies, rules, and guidelines of of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and this office's jails. procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and All custody policies were reviewed and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed contain all applicable Title 15 regulations. and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. On the date of inspection, there were areas of Title 24 that were noncompliant, however at the time of this writing, the The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) ☒ ☐ ☐ agency has completed a corrective action and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have plan and have updated policy to reflect the been deleted. necessary changes. The agency Custody manual is reviewed and updated at a (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III minimum of annually. In practice, this facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the process is ongoing and occurs more following: frequently than annually. The most recent review and update occurred in February of 2022. (1) Table of organization, including channels of The agency organizational chart was communications. reviewed onsite and contains a flow of ☒ ☐ ☐ command, assignment, and contacts by name. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 212 Administrative Supervisory administrator/manager. Inspections Tours and inspections shall be conducted by administrative and supervisory staff throughout the correctional facility at least ☒ ☐ ☐ weekly to facilitate and encourage communication among administrators, managers, supervisors, staff employees, inmates, and the visiting public. In practice, this occurs daily. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 509 Use of Force 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 3 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 511.9 Pregnant Inmates restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code Restraints will not be used on inmates who Section 3407. are known to be pregnant unless based on an individualized determination that restraints are reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate, the staff, or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. There were no pregnant females in custody on the date of the physical plant inspection. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 502 Inmate Reception inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and All incoming arrestees are screened at the 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ time of intake. Booking only occurs at the administrator is empowered to use. main jail. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 501 Inmate Counts (B) searches of the facility and inmates, 502 Inmate Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ 512 Searches (C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512 Searches (D) key control. 211 Key Control A shift roster will be maintained for the accounting and security of all keysets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each shift is responsible for reporting any key malfunctions or missing keysets. Keys are inventoried and accounted for at the beginning and end of each shift. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 400 Facility Emergencies evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review 400.11 Review of Emergency Procedures and evaluation shall include internal and external security The Chief Deputy shall ensure that there is measures of the facility including security measures specific ☒ ☐ ☐ a review of emergency response plans at to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. least annually. In practice, this occurs biannually and was last completed in January of 2022. (7) Emergency procedures include: 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the 1032 of these regulations; Chief Deputy shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 400.8 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.9 Escapes 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 4 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) mass arrests; 400.10 Civil Disturbance and mass ☒ ☐ ☐ arrests (D) natural disasters; 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 4003.3 Periodic testing of emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment This occurs weekly. (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 4003.3 Storage, issues and use of chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ weapons ammunition chemical agents and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Segregation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual harassment. 606.2 This office has zero tolerance with ☒ ☐ ☐ regard to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in this facility. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 606.5 Retaliation to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment and Retaliation limited to, the following: Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report harassment incidents anonymously or to sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other any staff member they choose. Staff shall inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual accommodate all inmate requests to report harassment, and staff neglect or violation of allegations of sexual abuse or harassment. responsibilities that may have contributed to such Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in incidents, writing, anonymously or from third parties ☒ ☐ ☐ and shall promptly document all verbal reports. Inmates were interviewed during the onsite physical plant inspection and reported that they were aware of how to report any type of abuse. Inmates demonstrated methods of reporting by use of their tablets. Tablets are provided to all inmates and are located in each housing area. (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Third party reporting instructions are community members, and other interested third-parties posted in the public lobby of each facility, to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ on the agency website and are included in method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the the Citizens Complaint Form. facility. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 5 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention It is the policy of this office to minimize The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide the incidence of suicide by establishing and prevention program developed by the facility administrator, maintaining a comprehensive suicide in conjunction with the health authority and mental health prevention and intervention program director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those designed to identify inmates who are at risk inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall of suicide and to intervene appropriately include the following: whenever possible. 709.3 Suicide Prevention Team The suicide prevention team shall ensure that the facility is evaluated annually to identify any physical plant characteristics ☒ ☐ ☐ or operational procedures that might be modified to reduce the risk of inmate suicide. 709.4 Staff Training All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention. Verified that all staff receive suicide prevention training and annual updates during in-service training. (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 709.5 Screening and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. All inmates are screened at intake. Intake and booking occur at the main jail. All staff ☒ ☐ ☐ are trained, and suicide monitoring is ongoing for inmates that are housed in each facility. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among Face to face communication occurs arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ between the arresting agency and booking mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. staff at the time of intake at the main jail. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. This is a classification decision, however; ☒ ☐ ☐ these decisions are made in collaboration with medical or mental health staff. (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6 Suicide Watch (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 709.6.1 Suicide Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6.2 Suicide Notification (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 709.7.1 Suicide Debrief attempted suicides as defined by the facility These reviews are performed when any administrator. suicide attempt or death occurs. The ☒ ☐ ☐ review team is comprised of sheriff’s office command staff, medica and mental health staff. Generally, a medical physician is included. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 6 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Chief Deputy shall, in cooperation with the administrator shall consult with the local fire department local fire department or other qualified having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire entity, develop a plan for responding to a Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. which shall include, but not be limited to: The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Verified and reviewed the Fire Suppression department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ plan. manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a Fire Prevention Inspection records were monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection reviewed for each facility. All inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ record; have occurred and were documented for a two-year period. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Reviewed and verified Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ Santa Cruz County Main Jail: 01/26/2022 inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of In the event of an emergency evacuation, fire. inmates would be transported to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Rountree Facility or to a neighboring county for maximum security inmates. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management System It is the policy that an inmate population Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate management system should be established demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly and maintained to account for the ☒ ☐ ☐ average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced admission, processing, and release of inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. inmates All inmates are screened at the time of intake at the main jail. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Verified that the Jail Profile Survey is up to applicable inmate demographic information as described in date and all information required is being the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ self-reported by the agency. This includes all requested COVID and pandemic response information. 1041 INMATE RECORDS 209 Inmate Records It is the policy of this office that all records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV shall be complete and comprehensive, facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the resulting in reliable data that provides maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ information about each inmate's period of include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal confinement, as well as histories of property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports previous confinement in this facility. of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the Inmate records are maintained responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. electronically and in hard copy. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 7 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, All allegations, investigations and uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities disposition are maintained in agency under its direct control and from other facilities with which electronic records and crime reports. it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 240 Report Preparation Employees should ensure that reports are Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and sufficiently detailed for their purpose and procedures for the maintenance of written records and free from errors prior to submission. reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or Reports shall be prepared by the staff serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of assigned to investigate or document an a detention facility or other person. incident, approved by a supervisor, and ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee in a timely manner. A sampling of 20 incident reports was reviewed. Of the sampling reviewed, all were submitted on the date of incident, prior to the end of shift and were reviewed by a supervisor. Such records shall include the names of the persons Verified during review. involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned Verified during review. to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 215 Community Relations and Public Information Plan Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Verified content for all listed below shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements, dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and inmates shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections The most current iteration of the Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found Minimum Standards for Local Detention in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Facilities is accessible on the agency ☒ ☐ ☐ website, the inmate tablets. Hard copies are available upon request by inmates, and the public. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as Verified that the below listed requirements specified in sections: are easily accessible in the inmate orientation book and on the inmate tablet. ☒ ☐ ☐ In addition, these are available to the public by request or they can be located in the public lobby of each facility. (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 8 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths In-custody death - The death of any person, (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. for whatever reason (natural, suicide, The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health homicide, accident), who is in the process administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures of being booked or is incarcerated at any to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody facility of this office. death within 30 days. The review team shall include the 513.5 In-Custody Death Review facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. team of qualified staff to conduct an administrative review of every in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team ☒ ☐ ☐ should include the following (15 CCR 1046(a)): (a) Sheriff and/or the Chief Deputy (b) County Counsel (c) Investigative staff (d) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors or other staff who are relevant to the incident. These reviews are conducted at the conclusion of any, and all in-custody deaths. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 9 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☐ ☐ ☒ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 506 Inmate Classification It is the policy of this office to properly (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or classify inmates according to security and III facility shall develop and implement a written health risks so that appropriate supervision, classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to temporary holding, and housing housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, assignments may be made. age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, A sampling of 20 classification physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive assessments was reviewed and were found behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the to be appropriate. All inmates are inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be interviewed and assigned an initial accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the classification status after booking, and available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. prior to housing. Inmate classification is The written classification plan shall be based on objective reviewed monthly and after sentencing. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 506.7 Reviews and Appeals and implement a classification system which will include the Once an inmate is classified and housed, use of classification officers or a classification committee in he/she may appeal the decision of the order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, classification correctional officer. rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available 506.13 Staff Training in Classification about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for Classification corrections officers should a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility receive training specific to inmate administrator or designee. An inmate who has been classification before being assigned sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his primary classification duties. classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last Of the sampling reviewed, there were no review. appeals. Inmates were interviewed during Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. ☒ ☐ ☐ the onsite physical plant inspection and advised that if they are not in agreement with their classification status, they can request a review by using an inmate request form or by requesting a classification review on the inmate tablet. Inmate requests for increased levels of classification are generally approved immediately pending an investigation for the validity of concern. Of the sampling reviewed, there were few overrides of the original classification assessment and decision. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 10 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 506 Inmate Response to Screening for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and 506.5 Initial Classification programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Inmates at the Main Jail were interviewed case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the during the onsite physical plant inspection inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own and all advised that they were present and views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed to share concerns during their serious consideration. initial classification assessment. In addition, inmates advised that if there is a concern for their wellbeing or safekeeping, they can immediately and without obstacle, notify an officer verbally, in writing, or by using the inmate tablet. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 706 Communicable Diseases It is the policy of this office to maintain an The facility administrator, in cooperation with the effective program that focuses on the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is medical isolation (when indicated), completed. treatment, follow-up, and proper reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ to local, state and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The agency Communicable Diseases Policy was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive, including all elements for identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating, reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic related disease. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she at the time of intake at booking. Medical has or has had any communicable diseases, such as staff is on-duty and available 24-hours per tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or day. Medical staff was interviewed during any other communicable diseases, or other special medical the onsite physical plant inspection. problem identified by the health authority. The response Medical staff advised that all inmates are shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. ☒ ☐ ☐ tested for COVID at the time of intake and are triaged for COVID symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Inmates are also offered and encouraged to accept a vaccination while in custody and at the time of release. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 504 Special Management Inmates All incoming arrestees are screened at the The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ time of intake in booking. Booking only responsible physician, shall develop written policies and occurs at the Main Jail. procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 11 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Please see above. readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 504.3 Special Management Inmates the inmate or others. Housing Criteria 504.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate Segregation Inmates will generally be assigned to ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation through the classification process. The Chief Deputy or Sergeant has the authority to immediately place any inmate into segregation when it reasonably appears necessary to protect the inmate or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 600.4.3 Administrative Segregation 504 Special Management Inmates Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Administrative segregation - The physical develop written policies and procedures which provide for separation of an inmate who is prone to the administrative segregation of inmates who are escape or assault staff or other inmates, or determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that one who is mentally deficient, in need of is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; medical isolation or infirmary status. This demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ is a non-punitive classification process. criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of 506.9 Classification other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation 506.10 Single Occupancy cells of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or Single-occupancy cells may be used to participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates house Maximum security and or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other Administrative segregation inmates. inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and During the onsite physical plant inspection, secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of BSCC staff observed single cells in the privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ main jail that are used for administratively protecting the inmates and staff. separating inmates. All single cells are designed, equipped, and furnished alike. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 12 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 516 Safety and Sobering Cells Safety cells are limited to one inmate and The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section shall be used to hold only those inmates 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who who display behavior which results in the display behavior which results in the destruction of property destruction of property or reveals intent to or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. cause physical harm to self or others. A random sampling of 20 Safety Cell logs ☒ ☐ ☐ from the Main Jail was reviewed. The logs reviewed contained all necessary justification for placement, approvals for placement, medical/mental health assessments and safety checks. All inmates placed into a safety cell are provided with a safety vest. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Placement of an inmate into a safety cell procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ requires approval of a supervisor or the authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. responsible Physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as Inmates are not placed into a safety cell as ☒ ☐ ☐ a substitute for treatment. the result of a disciplinary sanction. An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible Placement of an inmate into a safety cell health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a requires approval of a supervisor or the minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible Physician. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily A medical assessment of the inmate in the sick call, whichever is earliest. safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, ☒ ☐ ☐ whichever is earliest. Medical staff is present during placement and make an initial assessment immediately upon placement. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures retention every 24 hours thereafter. A medical assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Continued assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall be conducted by a qualified health ☒ ☐ ☐ care professional and shall occur at least every 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. Of the safety cell logs reviewed, all inmates that remained in a safety cell for more than 24 hours were assessed by mental health staff and medical staff. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 13 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with A mental health assessment shall be responsible health care staff on placement and retention, conducted within 24 hours of an inmate's which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the safety cell. The mental health professionals' recommendations shall be documented. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice A safety check consisting of direct visual every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. observation that is sufficient to assess the inmate's well-being and behavior shall ☒ ☐ ☐ occur every 15 minutes. A sampling of 20 safety cell logs was reviewed and reflected that these checks are occurring and are documented. Procedures shall be established to assure administration of The offering of nutrition and fluids is noted ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary nutrition and fluids. on the safety cell logs that were reviewed. Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be Inmates placed into a safety cell are provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provided with a modesty garment (safety provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ vest). risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 516 Sobering Cell Procedures A sobering cell shall only be used for the The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section holding of inmates who are a threat to their 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a own safety or the safety of others due to threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their their state of intoxication. state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ A sampling of 20 sobering cell logs was procedures developed by the facility administrator. reviewed and contained excellent documentation in articulating observed behaviors, placement, approvals, medical assessments, and safety checks. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as Of the sampling of sobering cell logs they are able to continue in the processing. reviewed, removal from the sobering cell ☒ ☐ ☐ to continue with the booking or release process was well documented. In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six Qualified health care professionals shall hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an assess the medical condition of the inmate evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical in the sobering cell at least every six hours procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these in accordance with the office regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ Detoxification and Withdrawal Policy. medical problem. Of the sampling reviewed, there was no instance of an inmate remaining in a sobering cell for more than six hours. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will There was no instance of an inmate receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. remaining in a sobering cell for 12 hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ All inmates are evaluated by medical at the time of placement. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 14 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the A safety check consisting of direct visual sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. observation that is sufficient to assess the Such observation shall be documented. inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur at least every 15 minutes. ☒ ☐ ☐ A sampling of 20 sobering cell logs were reviewed, and documentation reflects that these checks are being made as required by policy and this regulation. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 Inmates with Disabilities INMATES This office will take all reasonable steps to accommodate inmates with disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the while they are in custody and will comply responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ with the ADA and any related state laws. procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate All inmates are screened for developmental classification and housing, protection, and disabilities at the time of intake at the Main nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. Jail. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional San Andreas Regional Center is used for center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be referrals of persons with developmental developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511 Use of Restraints It is the policy of this office that restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the shall be used only to prevent self-injury, responsible physician, shall develop written policies and injury to others, or property damage. procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Restraints may also be applied according to authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible inmate classification, such as maximum health care staff. security, to control the behavior of a high- risk inmate while he/she is being moved outside the cell or housing unit. 511.3 Use of Restraints-Control Supervisors shall proactively oversee the ☒ ☐ ☐ use of restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible, the use of restraints, other than routine use during transfer, shall require the approval of a Supervisor prior to application. A sampling of 20 Observation Logs was reviewed for restraint chair placement. Documentation was thorough, sign offs were timely, and observed behavior requiring placement was well articulated. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate A medical assessment is obtained at the ☒ ☐ ☐ medical/mental health referral; time of placement. availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; During the physical plant inspection, ☒ ☐ ☐ cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment was observed throughout all three facilities. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 15 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS protective housing of restrained persons; Inmates placed into a restraint chair are ☒ ☐ ☐ stationed in a holding cell under constant supervision. provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and A sampling of 20 observation logs was reviewed and reflected that hydration, ☒ ☐ ☐ sanitation, and exercising of extremities is occurring and is documented. exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a Restraints shall never be used for substitute for treatment. retaliation or as punishment. Restraints shall not be applied for more time than is necessary to control the inmate. Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ methods of controlling the dangerous behavior of an inmate have failed or appear likely to fail. Of the documentation reviewed, there was no instance of restraints being used as a form of inmate discipline. Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display It is the policy of this office that restraints behavior which results in the destruction of property or shall be used only to prevent self-injury, reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. injury to others, or property damage. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an Restraints may also be applied according to inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate classification, such as maximum ambulatory. security, to control the behavior of a high- risk inmate while he/she is being moved Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears outside the cell or housing unit. less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Supervisors shall proactively oversee the of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, use of restraints on any inmate. responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Of the sampling of observation logs reviewed a minimum of every hour. reviewed, all contained the appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐ approvals, articulated behavior requiring the use of restraints, a medical assessment, and timely safety checks that were well documented. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be This occurs at the onset of any placement secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ into restraints other than mechanical restraints. A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with There was no instance of an inmate responsible health care staff determines that an inmate remaining in restraints for more than eight cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐ hours during this inspection cycle. the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice Staff members shall conduct direct face-to- every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly face observation at least twice every 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the minutes to check the inmate's physical inmate. Such observation shall be documented. well-being and behavior. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 16 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone Any person placed into restraints is or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ stationed in a holding cell under constant makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. observation. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Restraint chair is the only restraint device handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ used other than mechanical restraints. restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 511.9 Pregnant Inmates Restraints will not be used on inmates who The facility administrator, in cooperation with the are known to be pregnant unless based on responsible physician, shall develop written policies and an individualized determination that procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant restraints are reasonably necessary for the inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy legitimate safety and security needs of the shall include reference to the following: inmate, the staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ Known or suspected pregnant women will not be placed in the restraint chair. A sampling of 20 random observation logs was reviewed for restraint chair placement and there were no instances of a pregnant inmate being placed into a restraint device. (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after In no event will an inmate who is known to delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg chains, or handcuffs behind the body. restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffs behind the body. There were no pregnant inmates in custody on the date of inspection. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 511.9.1 Inmates in labor recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, No inmate who is in labor, delivery or ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and recovery from a birth shall be otherwise security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. restrained except when all of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407): (a) There is a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the inmate, the staff of this or the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, other inmates, or the public. (b) A supervisor has made an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary to prevent escape or injury. (c) There is no objection from the treating medical care provider. (d) The restraints used are the least restrictive type and are used in the least restrictive manner. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is Restraints shall be removed when medical currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant staff responsible for the medical care of the inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant inmate determines that the recovery after delivery determines that the removal of removal of restraints is medically restraints is medically necessary. necessary (Penal Code § 3407). 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 17 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 702.2.1 Advisement and Counseling be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies Inmates who are pregnant shall be advised governing pregnant inmates. of the provisions of this policy manual, the ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code, and standards established by Board of State and Community Corrections related to pregnant inmates (Penal Code § 3407(e)). 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 517 Biological Samples COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office IMPRESSIONS will assist in the expeditious collection of required biological samples from arrestees (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law and offenders in accordance with the laws enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐ of this state and with as little reliance on peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood force as practicable. specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print In practice, any inmate requiring force for impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal the collection of samples is transported to Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral the hospital. request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 517.5 Biological Samples reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an If an inmate refuses to cooperate with the objective, trained and competent correctional sample collection process, corrections employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, officers should attempt to identify the would consider necessary and reasonable to gain reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance with this regulation. compliance without resorting to using force. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Sergeant shall review and approve any calculated use of force. The supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. In practice, any inmate requiring force for the collection of samples is transported to the hospital. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Please see above. efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Please see above. authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 517.5.1 Video Recording the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video A video recording should be made any time shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape force is used to obtain a biological sample. shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐ required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 18 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide inmate The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall education for all facilities. plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Although programming has been modified inmate education program. ☒ ☐ ☐ during the COVID Pandemic, education has continued with inmate tablets that are available in all inmate housing areas. Written inmate education materials are available upon request. When such services are not made available by the Please see above. appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or The Main Jail has limited vocational vocational education of housed inmates. training due to the facility design, ☒ ☐ ☐ classification, and availability of providers due to the COVID Pandemic. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Programs are available to all inmates. established and an inmate may be excluded or removed During the onsite physical plant inspection, based on sound security practices or failure to abide by inmates were interviewed and stated that facility rules and regulations. during the pandemic, they were unable to ☒ ☐ ☐ participate in in-person led instruction however, educational materials and college block lessons are available in written form and are accessible on the inmate tablets. 1062 VISITING 1006 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (TYPE II ONLY) All inmates are allowed two completed All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two visits of 30 minutes each per week. The visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ agency has incorporated video visitation to supplement in person visitation that is accessible on the inmate tablets. (TYPE III ONLY) Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒ visits, totaling at least one hour per week. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section Minor children are allowed to visit when shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by an adult parent, the inmate. grandparent, or a legal guardian. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on inmate visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ tablets to supplement existing in person requirements of this section if in-person visitation is visitation. requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are Visitation occurring onsite is at no cost to onsite and participating in either in-person or video ☒ ☐ ☐ the visitor or to the inmate. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is defined as the location where the inmate is housed. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 19 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; In person/barrier Video visitation/tablet Visitation hours; Main Jail: Saturday & Sunday Video visitation is available Sunday- Saturday Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. There is no limit for video visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1004 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate Inmates may, at their own expense, send may send or receive; and receive mail without restrictions on quantity. There is no limitation on the volume of incoming or outgoing mail. During the onsite physical plant inspection, inmates were interviewed and advised that ☒ ☐ ☐ during the height of the pandemic, in- person visitation was modified and writing implements were supplied without limitation. During this period of modification, inmates advised that free phone calls were provided along with free video visitation. (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her During the onsite physical plant inspection, designee approves; inmates and staff were interviewed. Both stated that mail is not intercepted and read ☒ ☐ ☐ unless a security concern exists. In addition, inmates stated that their legal mail is never withheld and if it is screened, it is opened in their presence. (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Facility staff shall not review inmate or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and correspondence to or from state and federal Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ courts, any member of the State Bar or open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, holder of public office, and the Board of cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the State and Community Corrections. inmate; 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 20 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the Inmates may correspond confidentially facility manager or the facility administrator; and, with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, the Department of Corrections, jail inspectors, government officials or officers of the court. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite physical plant inspection, inmates reported that they have access to correspond with counsel, courts, and sheriff’s office officials. This was not interrupted during the pandemic. (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 607.6 Indigent Inmate Requests for at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Writing Materials each week to permit correspondence with family members Indigent inmates shall receive an amount of and friends but without limitation on the number of postage pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney sufficient to maintain communication with and to the courts. ☒ ☐ ☐ an elected official, officials of the Board of State and Community Corrections, attorneys, and other officers of the court. Inmates reported that writing implements were readily available without limitation during the pandemic. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1003 Library Services This facility operates library services that The facility administrator shall develop written policies and provide leisure and legal reading materials procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV to inmates. facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by All inmates have access to library services the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ including law library material. access to legal reference materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 601.4.7 Exercise (Disciplinary) Inmates in the most restrictive housing (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall (Disciplinary) receive no less than three develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and hours per week of exercise. All other recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, inmates receive from 1-12 hours of free which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise access to dayrooms or yards daily. distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as Inmates housed at the Rountree facility are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security have unlimited access to exercise and and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation. A random sampling of 20 administratively separated inmate movement logs was reviewed for 10 24-hour periods. These logs reflect that exercise and recreation is occurring at a minimum of 3 hours per week. In practice, exercise and recreation exceed 3 hours. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 21 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1004.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers AND WRITINGS and Periodicals All books, newspapers, and periodicals are The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall acceptable if sent from the publisher. develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Publications that are considered obscene, legitimate penological interest; depicting violence, nudity, gang activity and criminal behavior are not allowable. ☒ ☐ ☐ If these publications are received at the Sheriff’s Office, the items are inventoried and stored in the inmate’s personal property. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail Please see above. containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages and publications are opened received by an inmate; and ☒ ☐ ☐ and inspected for appropriateness prior to delivery to the inmate. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. maintain is not limited unless a fire concern exists. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1005 Inmate Telephone Access All inmates have access to telephones. The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 22 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Access to courts and legal counsel may procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to occur through court-appointed counsel, legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: attorney or legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, or written communication. To facilitate access, this facility will minimally provide: • Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and the inmate can share legal documents. • Telephones that enable confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney-client calls. • Reasonable access to legal materials. • A means of providing assistance through the court process by individuals trained in the law. This assistance will be available to illiterate inmates and those who cannot speak or read English or who have disabilities that would impair their ability to access. • Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for indigent inmates for legal communications and correspondence. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these The volume of privileged mail is not ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, restricted. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available ☒ ☐ ☐ in the main jail facility. 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION All inmates receive information prior to housing or inter-facility transfer. In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Rules were observed to be posted in all shall develop written policies and procedures for the inmate housing areas. implementation of a program reasonably understandable to Policy references inmate orientation in inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the multiple delivery methods to include, time of placement in a living area. verbally, issuance of an inmate Orientation Handbook, orientation video, and ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation is accessible on the inmate tablets. During the onsite physical plant inspection, inmates were interviewed and confirmed that they receive orientation including facility rules. Inmates were able to demonstrate their ability to access facility information and rules on the inmate tablet. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be The inmate Orientation Handbook and limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation accessible on the inmate tablet was reviewed and contain the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 23 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE The agency provides a wide variety of PROGRAMS social and educational programs for inmates. Many of them link social The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall services, community-based organizations, develop written policies and procedures which facilitate community college, and veteran’s services cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for for transition to community. individual and/or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐ Although modified during the COVID inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and Pandemic, services are connected for resources available in the community and may be in the form inmates being released from custody. of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery. The agency is encouraged to develop and include a separate policy specifically addressing this regulation. The range and source of such services shall be at the These services are provided by outside discretion of the facility administrator and may include: community-based providers and, although (a) risk and needs assessments; modified due to the COVID Pandemic, (b) best practices in: they are occurring on a limited basis. (1) individual, group and/or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 611 Inmate Voting This policy establishes the requirement for The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced providing eligible inmates the opportunity inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written to vote during elections, pursuant to policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of ☒ ☐ ☐ election statutes. voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and During the physical plant inspection, federal elections, pursuant to election codes. inmates were interviewed and stated that they are aware of voting and voter registration accessibility. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 24 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1007 Religious Services This policy provides guidance regarding The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility the right of inmates to exercise their shall develop written policies and procedures to provide religion and for evaluating accommodation opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, requests for faith-based religious practices practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ of inmates. In-person religious providers have been limited due to the COVID Pandemic. Religious diets have continued without interruption. Religious materials are available upon request. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 610 Inmate Grievance It is the policy of this office that any (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and inmate may file a grievance relating to Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop conditions of confinement, which includes written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may release date, housing, medical care, food appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any services, hygiene and sanitation needs, conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: recreation opportunities, classification medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; actions, disciplinary actions, program program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting participation, telephone and mail use procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: allegations of sexual abuse. A random sampling of 20 grievances from the Main Jail was reviewed and were found to be responded to appropriately and within the timelines required in policy. Of the inmates interviewed, all advised that they were aware of how to access, complete, and submit a grievance. (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a Instructions appear on the grievance form ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; and are accessible on the inmate tablet. (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate During the onsite physical plant inspection, staff level; inmates and staff were interviewed. Both ☒ ☐ ☐ stated that, often times, staff are able to resolve grievances without navigating the formal grievance process. (3) appeal to the next level of review; Of the grievance sampling reviewed, there were no appeals. When a grievance is ☒ ☐ ☐ appealed, it is responded to by a lieutenant and, in some cases, the Chief. (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level Of the grievance sampling reviewed, there of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ was no instance of a grievance being denied. (5) provision for response within a reasonable time Agency policy dictates grievance response limit; and, time requirements. Of the sampling ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed from each facility, all were responded to within the timelines listed in policy. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 25 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction If the grievance cannot be resolved within within the facility. the facility, the agency will forward to the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate entity. Medical/food service contracted providers. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Although agency policy addresses The facility may establish written policy and procedure to grievance abuse, there were no instances of ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of this during this inspection cycle. grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 600 Inmate Discipline The inmate orientation handbook addresses Wherever discipline is administered, each facility inmate rules and sanctions that are administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary commiserate with the violation. A process penalties to guide inmate conduct. for resolving minor infractions has been ☒ ☐ ☐ developed as a citation. If the inmate disagrees with the minor rule violation sanction, the decision can be appealed to a lieutenant or go through the discipline hearing process. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply During the onsite physical plant inspection, and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units rules were observed to be posted in all and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. inmate housing areas. Inmate rules and ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary sanctions are located in the inmate orientation handbook and are accessible on the inmate tablets located in all housing areas. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read English and Spanish English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 600 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- The agency has a newly developed conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may “Citation” form that shall be issued at the impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to time of the infraction and does not require television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less a formal discipline hearing for minor than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and infractions or violations of minor rules. supervisory approval. ☒ ☐ ☐ A random sampling of 20 minor rule violation citations was reviewed and were found to contain all pertinent information, they were issued timely, and sanctions were commensurate to the rule violation. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 26 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or Major rule violations require a crime repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor report. violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the The process for an inmate accused of a staff member observing the act and submitted to the major rule violation includes: disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: (a) A fair hearing in which the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee presents factual evidence supporting the rule violation and the disciplinary action. (b) Advance notice to the inmate of the disciplinary hearing, to allow the inmate time to prepare a defense. (c) An impartial hearing officer. (d) The limited right to call witnesses and/or present evidence on his/her behalf. (e) The appointment of an assistant or representative in cases where the inmate may be incapable of self-representation. (f) A formal written decision that shows ☒ ☐ ☐ the evidence used by the hearing officer, the reasons for any sanctions and an explanation of the appeal process. (g) Reasonable sanctions for violating rules that relate to the severity of the violation. (h) The opportunity to appeal the finding. A random sampling of 20 formal discipline packets was reviewed and were found to be appropriate, containing all information required in the agency policy and in this regulation. Inmates were interviewed during the onsite physical plant inspection and advised that when formal discipline occurs, they were notified, able to appear and make statements, call on witnesses, and appeal the decision if they were in opposition of the proposed sanction recommended by the hearing officer. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Disciplinary separation diet. The Disciplinary Diet is not used as a ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary sanction. 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 600.7 Hearing Officer shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ The disciplinary hearing officer is a consequences. sergeant or above. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 600.8 Hearing Procedure involved in the charges. Involved staff do not participate in ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary review if they were involved in the charge of the violation or imposition of sanctions. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 27 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐ timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice A random sampling of 20 formal discipline of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. packets was reviewed and were found to be ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate, containing all information required in the agency policy and in this regulation. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 600.6 Notifications provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has An inmate charged with a major rule been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate violation shall be given a written has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ description of the incident and the rules may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time violated at least 24 hours prior to a through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good disciplinary hearing. cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her Of the inmates interviewed, all stated that own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses they receive notice, appear at their and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary hearing, and could call a access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is witness to their hearing if they chose to do illiterate or the issues are complex. so. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours Confirmed during review of after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation, that this is occurring. writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Confirmed during review of charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation, that this is occurring. action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 600.8.5 Report Findings the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the The hearing officer shall write a report reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record regarding the decision and detailing the shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the report shall be provided to the inmate. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Discipline Appeals supervisor on all disciplinary action. Inmates wishing to appeal the decision of the hearing officer must do so in writing within five days of the decision. All appeals will be forwarded to the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee for ☒ ☐ ☐ review. Although there were no appeals to review during the review of documentation, inmates that were interviewed stated that, if they were unsatisfied with the discipline decision or process, they were aware of how to appeal a disciplinary decision. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 28 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of Disciplinary decisions that are appealed conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ may be upheld once the review process and legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. appeal hearing is completed. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary A random sampling of 20 discipline officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule packets was reviewed and were found to be infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, appropriate. Sanctions are commensurate but not be limited to, the following: with violations. Time frames are (a) Loss of privileges. consistently adhered to and due process is (b) Extra work detail. afforded. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. Citation (d) Removal from work details. Minor Rule Violation/Infraction (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Major Code Section 4019. Criminal (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary ACTIONS Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Of the sampling reviewed, the disciplinary prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, hearing outcomes were consistently there shall be the following limitations: commensurate with violations and within (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ the limitations imposed by regulation and consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility policy. manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the During the physical plant inspection, single minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, cells that are sometimes used for 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and disciplinary separation are designed, bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these equipped, and furnished as those that are regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any ☒ ☐ ☐ not used for disciplinary purposes. portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of This does not occur. inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part Safety cells are not used for disciplinary 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes. purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary The loss of personal hygiene implements is to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. specified in Section 1265 of these regulations 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 29 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. The loss or withholding of food items is never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. ☒ ☐ ☐ The only exception to this is the loss of commissary privileges. (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section The Disciplinary Diet is not used. 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☐ ☐ ☒ violations of institutional rules. (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the facility manager shall approve the initial ☐ ☐ ☒ placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☐ ☐ ☒ that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except Correspondence privileges are not withheld in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence as a disciplinary sanction. regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Access to courts and legal counsel are ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.8.5 Report Findings All disciplinary reports, hearing Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of documents, appeals, and disposition all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ records are entered and are stored in the therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining agency JMS system. copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 706 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The Communicable Disease Policy was updated in collaboration with the county (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the public health authority, WellPath, and facility administrator and the county health officer, shall strictly follow the California State Public develop a written plan to address the identification, Health Guidelines. treatment, control and follow-up management of ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy reviewed was found to be tuberculosis symptoms, referral for a medical comprehensive and contained the evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health identification of symptoms, protocols for officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The containment, testing, treatment, quarantine, plan shall reflect the current local incidence of reporting, vaccination, and follow-up care communicable diseases which threaten the health of specific to the COVID Pandemic. inmates and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; ☒ 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 30 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Sharing of medical information with inmates and In general, medical information is custody staff: protected and private. For those inmates exhibiting signs or symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease, they are separated and quarantined from the general population inmates. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ medical needs and safety of the affected inmates; (7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the ☒ ☐ ☐ limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease. 1211 SICK CALL 700.3 Access to Care Inmate medical requests will be evaluated There shall be written policies and procedures developed by by qualified health care professionals or the facility administrator, in cooperation with the health health-trained custody staff. Health care authority, which provides for a daily sick call conducted for services will be made available to inmates all inmates or provision made that any inmate requesting from the time of admission until they are medical/mental health attention be given such attention. ☒ ☐ ☐ released. Inmates were interviewed during the physical plant inspection and advised that after requesting sick call, they are generally seen within 24-48 hours depending on the type of medical request and the day of the week. 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 806.3.2 Clothing Issue An inmate admitted to the facility shall be The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to issued a set of facility clothing. The ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, clothing shall be appropriate to the climate, Temporary Holding and Type IV facilities shall include, but reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, not be limited to: and repaired. (a) Clean socks and footwear; Two pair of clean socks & footwear ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal footwear may be maintained at the direction of the healthcare provider. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Two inmate uniforms (c) Clean undergarments; Two sets of undergarments for male inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Two bras and three pair of panties for female inmates (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 31 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear may be Additional clothing may be issued as substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear necessary for changing weather conditions specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the or as seasonally appropriate. An inmate's facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear may personal undergarments and footwear. ☒ ☐ ☐ be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear, provided there is a legitimate medical necessity for the requested items, and they are approved by the medical staff. Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ and repaired. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ 804 Vermin and Pest Control PERSONAL CLOTHING The purpose of this policy is to establish inspection, identification, and eradication There shall be written policies and procedures developed by processes designed to keep vermin and the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or pests controlled in accordance with the spread of vermin in all inmates’ personal clothing. Infested requirements established by all applicable clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed laws, ordinances, and regulations of the container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. local public health entity. Clothing, bedding, and other property that is suspected of being infested shall either ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from the facility or cleaned and treated. The inmate's clothing and linen shall be removed from his/her cell, placed in a plastic bag, and sent to the laundry. These items are considered contaminated and must be disinfected. During the physical plant inspection, the inmate personal property storage room was observed to contain all inmate personal property including clothing in sealed plastic bags. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 32 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 608.8 Personal Care Items Inmates are expected to maintain their There shall be written policies and procedures developed by hygiene using approved personal care the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Personal care items, including items. Each female inmate shall be provided with sanitary toothbrushes, combs, and soap, are napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested. Each available through the inmate commissary inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply and will be charged to the inmate's account. himself/herself with the following personal care items, Indigent inmates shall receive hygiene because of either indigency or the absence of an inmate items necessary to maintain an appropriate canteen, shall be issued: level of personal hygiene. No inmate will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared (15 ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR 1265 et seq.). During the physical plant inspection, inmates were interviewed and stated that personal hygiene items are readily available. It was also stated that during the COVID Pandemic, personal hygiene and showering was highly encouraged, cleaning supplies were freely supplied and were present in all housing areas. In areas where female inmates were housed, BSCC staff were able to verify that tampons and feminine care products were readily available in toilet areas and did not require issuance. (a) Toothbrush, Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and are readily available thereafter. (b) Dentifrice, Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and is readily available thereafter. (c) Soap, Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and is readily available thereafter. (d) Comb, and Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and are readily available thereafter. (e) Shaving implements. 608.4 Shaving Inmates may shave daily. Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and are readily available thereafter. Razors are issued only upon request and are collected after use. Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care The only personal care item that is shared items listed in the items “a” through “d”. ☒ ☐ ☐ are hair clippers/shavers that are cleaned and sanitized after each use. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 33 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING 809.9 Inmate Showers Inmates will be allowed to shower upon There shall be written policies and procedures developed by assignment to a housing unit and at least the facility administrator for inmate showering/bathing. every other day thereafter, or more often if Inmates shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment possible (15 CCR 1266). to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often During the onsite physical plant inspection, if possible. BSCC staff observed showers that are, located in common areas that are available ☒ ☐ ☐ for inmate use throughout the day. During the COVID Pandemic, showers were not limited for general population housing areas. Special housing inmates were interviewed and stated that they are allowed to shower every other day, but during the COVID Pandemic, they were allowed additional showers and cleaning supplies. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES (EXCERPT) 608.6 Grooming Equipment Grooming equipment is to be inventoried (a) Hair care services shall be available. and inspected by the staff at the beginning of each shift and prior to being issued to inmates. The staff shall ensure that all equipment is returned by the end of the ☒ ☐ ☐ shift and is not damaged or missing parts. Grooming equipment will be disinfected before and after each use by the methods approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979, 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c). (b) Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of 608.3 Hair cuts identification in court, shall be allowed to shave daily 608.3.1 Hair Care Services and receive hair care services at least once a month. The Inmates will be provided haircuts and hair- facility administrator may suspend this requirement in cutting tools subject to established facility relation to inmates who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. rules. If hair length, style or condition presents a security or sanitation concern, haircuts may be mandatory. Inmates who significantly alter their appearance may be required to submit to additional booking photos. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates shall generally be permitted to receive hair care services once per month after being in custody for at least 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair care services if an inmate appears to be a danger to him/herself or others or to the safety and security of the facility. During the COVID Pandemic, har care implements were provided without interruption. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 34 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 806.3.1 Bedding Issue Upon entering a living area of the Santa The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for Cruz County Sheriff's Office correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ each inmate entering a living area who is expected to remain facility, every inmate who is expected to overnight, shall include, but not limited to: remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens including, but not limited to: (a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements One clean, firm, fire-retardant mattress. of Section 1272 of these regulations; Mattresses are serviceable, fire-retardant and are enclosed in an easily cleanable, ☒ ☐ ☐ non-absorbable material. Mattresses are cleaned and disinfected between use and prior to issue. (b) One mattress cover or one sheet; Two sheets or one sheet and a clean ☒ ☐ ☐ mattress cover. (c) One towel; and, One clean wash cloth, hand towel, and bath ☒ ☐ ☐ towel. (d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic One pillow and pillowcase. ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Two blankets or sleeping bag may be issued in place of one Two sufficient freshly laundered blankets mattress cover or one sheet. to provide comfort under existing ☒ ☐ ☐ temperature conditions. Blankets shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with facility operational laundry rules. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 803 Physical Plant/Maintenance MAINTENANCE The Chief Deputy shall be responsible for establishing and monitoring the facility The facility administrator shall develop written policies and maintenance schedule, the inspection procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of schedules of the Sergeants and corrections cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a officers, and ensuring that any deficiencies plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping discovered are corrected in a timely tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or ☒ ☐ ☐ manner. unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. During the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff were able to observe and verify that cleaning/disinfecting protocols are being followed, cleaning supplies are accessible in large quantities, and readily available in all housing areas. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are never held in this facility. sections including those summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply ☐ ☒ ☐ (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. ☐ ☐ ☒ Reference: WIC 208 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 35 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH ADULT PRISONERS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such ☐ ☐ ☒ as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others ☐ ☐ ☒ while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except ☐ ☐ ☒ as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the ☐ ☐ ☒ release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with ☐ ☐ ☒ assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 36 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect ☐ ☐ ☒ the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population ☐ ☐ ☒ or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. (a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) loss of privileges; and, (2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed ☐ ☐ ☒ in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours. (e) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 37 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 5280 Santa Cruz County Main Jail II PRO 20-22 38 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 BSCC Code: 5280 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: 6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1980 ☒ 1986 ☒ 1976 ☒ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 9, 2022 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the ☒ ☐ ☐ following space and equipment: 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending ☒ ☐ ☐ their booking, complying with Section 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female ☒ ☐ ☐ intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage space for ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate valuables. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. There are six holding cells located in the booking A temporary holding cell or room shall: area. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a ☒ ☐ ☐ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Section 1231.3; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☒ ☐ ☐ be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. There are no temporary staging cells or rooms in A temporary staging cell or room shall: this facility. 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates who ☐ ☐ ☒ have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒ (2438 mm) or more. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☐ ☐ ☒ required in Section 1231.3. 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1231.3. 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4 Sobering cell. There are two sobering cells in this facility. One A sobering cell shall: sobering cell is not being used. Sobering cells ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor were designed in 1976. area per inmate; 2. Be limited to eight inmates; Limited to no more than 16 inmates required by ☐ ☐ ☒ 1976 standards. In practice there are never more than eight inmates placed into one sobering cell. 3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a ☒ ☐ ☐ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; 5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in ☒ ☐ ☐ such a manner that they provide support to the user; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. There are two safety cells in this facility. A safety cell shall: One safety cell is designated for placement of the 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of floor restraint chair. Both safety cells are serviceable ☒ ☐ ☐ area with no one floor dimension being less than 6 feet and meet all Title 24 requirements for safety cell (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) placement and use. or more; 2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls for ☒ ☐ ☐ which must be located outside of the cell; 4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ occupant, control of which is located outside of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 inches (610 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) long which shall provide a view of the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 ☒ ☐ ☐ inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. 1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. Single-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor When triple bunks are used, the agency is area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐ noncompliant with Title 24 Regulations. floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. When triple bunks are used, the agency is Double-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ noncompliant with Title 24 Regulations. 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐ floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.8 Dormitories. Dormitories shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a minimum of 70 ☒ ☐ ☐ square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no fewer ☒ ☐ ☐ than four inmates; 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space ☒ ☐ ☐ for personal items and clothing for each occupant. 1231.2.9 Dayrooms. Dayroom spaces contains triple bunks that are not Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: supported by the square footage. Dayroom space ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per was found to be insufficient in Units A, D, F, G, inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; H, J, L, M and N 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates; 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking fountains as specified in Section 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as specified in ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1231.3; and 5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of a single ☒ ☐ ☐ occupancy cell used for administrative segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.10 Exercise area. An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum number of square ☒ ☐ ☐ feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as provided in ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 Variance granted by Board of Corrections action square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall facilitate security and ☐ ☐ ☒ 2/9/93. supervision appropriate to the level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area or ☒ ☐ ☐ access to community recreation facilities. 1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose space. An area for correctional programming must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and ☒ ☐ ☐ furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and quiet space ☒ ☐ ☐ for study and reading, such that activities do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 Medical examination room. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which provides on-site health care. The examination room shall be designed in ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy of the inmates; 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet (2134 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided ☒ ☐ ☐ must be equipped with hot and cold running water 1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies and ☒ ☐ ☐ pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 1231.2.14 Medical care housing. During the 20-22 inspection cycle, COVID There shall be some means to provide medical care and Pandemic protocols have been put into place to housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. designate specific quarantine areas of inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ housing. These units may change as the number of confirmed infection changes. Housing areas are vacated and sanitized between quarantine use. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 4 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS When the program statement for a Type II or Type III facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, such housing must provide lockable storage space for medical instruments ☒ ☐ ☐ and must be located within the security area of the facility accessible to both female and male inmates, but not in the living area of either. The medical care housing unit shall be designed in ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the health authority. Medical/mental health areas may contain other than single ☒ ☐ ☐ occupancy cells. If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, they ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be designed to recognized industry standards. 1231.2.16 Commissary. In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where community access is available, there shall be provisions made for inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ to purchase items (such as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books, newspapers and magazines, etc.). An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the stock ☒ ☐ ☐ for such inmate canteen items. 1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Inmate dining occurs in the housing unit. In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, dining ☒ ☐ ☐ areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or ☒ ☐ ☐ showers in the same room without appropriate visual barrier. Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐ of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. 1231.2.18 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ for in-person visiting. 1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐ breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc.. 1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐ implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III ☒ ☐ ☐ and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. 1231.2.21 Storage rooms. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded ☒ ☐ ☐ from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 5 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.23 Laundry facilities. In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for washing ☒ ☐ ☐ and drying personal clothing by machines, either in the facility or in the community, if access is permitted for same. 1231.2.24 Emergency power. Emergency power is tested bi-monthly. There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1231.2.25 Confidential interview rooms. There are two confidential interview rooms There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished located in this facility. interview room for confidential interviews in every facility which provides onsite health care. The interview room shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to both ☒ ☐ ☐ female and male inmates; and 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm). 1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. There are two confidential interview rooms All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include located in this facility that are used for attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential interview space. consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in a ☒ ☐ ☐ ratio to inmates of 1:10. 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the occupants of ☒ ☐ ☐ day-rooms and exercise areas. 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 6 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐ portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ ☐ ☐ staff being able to visually supervise. 1231.3.2 Wash basins. 1. Wash basins must be provided in single occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in a ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ to inmates of 1:10. 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the occupants of ☒ ☐ ☐ day-rooms and exercise areas 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided in a ☒ ☐ ☐ ratio to inmates of 1:8. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or ☒ ☐ ☐ tempered water. 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ ☐ ☐ substituted for each basin required. 1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, ☒ ☐ ☐ temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum Some drinking fountains remain equipped with a health requirements: slanted edge hood as per 1976 standards. The 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☐ ☐ ☒ agency is encouraged to remove and replace these which prevents waste water from flowing over the as a form of suicide prevention. drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 Showers Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least one ☒ ☐ ☐ shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water and soap so they ☒ ☐ ☐ may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff ☒ ☐ ☐ being able to visually supervise. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 7 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.5 Beds Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and a ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 mm) ☒ ☐ ☐ between bed pans. Except in minimum security areas, beds must be securely ☒ ☐ ☐ fastened to the floor or the wall. 1231.3.6 Lighting. Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐ vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ controlled in housing cells or rooms. Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good ☒ ☐ ☐ visibility for purposes of supervision In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐ light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.7 Windows. In housing areas of higher than minimum security, exterior windows which are constantly accessible to inmates for ☒ ☐ ☐ escape must be designed and constructed so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension. 1231.3.8 Cell padding. ☒ ☐ ☐ In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded. In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear height of 8 feet (2438 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm). All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal. ☒ ☐ ☐ All padding must be: 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☒ ☐ ☐ tearing or ripping; and 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing or ☒ ☐ ☐ ripping. 1231.3.9 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐ must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 1231.3.10 Seating. In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐ must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is ☒ ☐ ☐ seating for one person. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 8 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.11 Table/seat. In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a seat. 1231.3.12 Weapons locker. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ ☐ ☐ compartments, each with an individual locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security. Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was designed and built in 1976. Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 Some Title 24 fixtures remain in place from that are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐ era. areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II PHY 20-22 - 9 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5280 FACILITY: Santa Cruz County Jail TYPE: II RC: 319 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 9, 2022 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Booking 1 Holding 1980 1 14 (14) 11.8 X 14.7 1 1 1 Notes: Fixed Chairs Replace Benches 2 Holding 1980 1 10 (10) 15.2 X 11.8 X 9.0 1 1 1 Notes: 16' bench 3 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 6.7 X 8.1 X 9.0 1 1 1 Notes: 4.4' bench; minus 7 square feet. 4 Sobering 1976 1 3 (3) 6.2 X 8.1 X 9.0 1 1 1 Holding Sobering 1976 1 12 (12) 16.9 X 11.2 X 8.1 1 1 1 Holding 1980 1 TBD 11.1 X 6.3 X 8.1 1 Safety Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.8 X 5.8 X 8.1 1 Note: One safety cell (Holding 5) has been converted to a holding cell dedicated to housing an inmate in a restraint chair. High security slider door with windows top and bottom replaced safety cell padded door. Padded door retained to revert to safety cell if utilization rate does not justify a solely dedicated restraint holding cell. Drinking water and sink available. 2018: One sobering cell (capacity 3) converted to Holding Cell 4 per agency’s request. One holding cell (capacity 1) returned to Safety Cell. Court Holding Holding 1980 2 8 (16) 12.1 X 7.1 X 9.0 Notes: 12.1' bench; toilet available. Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 14.1 X 7.1 X 9.0 Notes: 20' bench; toilet available. North Housing Module A Single 1994 5 2 2 10 1 1 1 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 Single 1994 7 2 2 14 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 15 2 Notes: (5) triple bunks in the dayroom. 1,024 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module B Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 3 2 Notes: (1) triple bunk in the dayroom. 630 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Module C Single 1994 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 6 1 Notes: 16 beds; (2) triple bunks in the dayroom. 414 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module D Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Single 1994 12 2 2 24 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 24 2 Notes: (8) triple bunks in the dayroom. 1,190 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. A control station is operational, and it is located outside the main doors to the pods. New dayroom area has been added for North Housing outside of pods adjacent to the control station. The square footage is 444 s.f. (outside of A & B) and 384 s.f. (outside of C & D). North Housing RC has been increased from 62 to 100 (+38 beds). South Housing Module E Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 9 2 Notes: (3) triple bunks in the dayroom. 630 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module F Single 1994 6 2 2 12 1 1 1 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 Single 1994 6 2 2 12 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 18 2 Notes: (6) triple bunks in the dayroom. 1,024 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module G Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 12 1 Notes: Female Module (4) triple bunks in the dayroom. 514 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. 2014-2016 – Inmates on bunks in dayroom are moved to holding cells when single/double occupancy cells are released for program time. Module H Single 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 Dayroom 1994 6 1 Notes: Female Module; 14 beds; (2) triple bunks in dayroom. 328 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. A control station is operational, and it is located outside the main doors to the pods. New dayroom area has been added for South Housing outside of pods adjacent to the control station. The square footage is 444 s.f. (outside of E & F) and 384 s.f. (outside of G & H). South Housing RC has been increased from 60 to 84 (+24 beds). West Housing Module J Single 1980 8 1 1 8 1 1 1 MH Multiple 1980 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 Multiple 1980 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 Dayroom 1980 1 Notes: 614 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module K Single 1980 18 1 1 18 1 1 1 Dayroom 1980 2 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II LASE 20-22 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Notes: 23 beds; 5 rooms are double bunked. 863 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module L Single 1980 16 1 1 16 1 1 1 Multiple 1980 2 4 4 8 1 1 1 Dayroom 1980 2 Notes: 863 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module M Single 1980 16 1 1 16 1 1 1 Multiple 1980 2 4 4 8 1 1 1 Dayroom 1980 2 Notes: 863 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Module N Single 1980 16 1 1 16 1 1 1 Multiple 1980 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 Multiple 1980 1 5 5 5 1 1 1 Multiple 1980 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 Dayroom 1980 2 Notes: 863 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. Outpatient Housing Module O 1980 6 1 1 (6) 1 1 1 1980 4 1 1 (4) 1 1 1 1980 1 3 3 (3) 1 1 1 1980 1 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 1980 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.0' X 10.0' 1 1 1 Notes: Separate, secured toilet area for safety cell; has front and back entrance. Used primarily as an observation cell under direct supervision of medical staff. No food pass. There are two inmate showers in the module. Inmate Worker Dorm Module P Dorm 1988 1 23 20 20 Dayroom 1980 2 2 1 Notes: 12 dry cells house inmate workers and area is treated as a dorm; 997 square feet dayroom space estimated from architectural plans. RC has been increased from 16 to 20 based upon change to 20:1 shower ratio and 10:1 toilet/washbasin ratio. Disciplinary Isolation Administrative Segregation Module Q Single 1980 8 1 1 (8) 8 1 1 Dayroom 1980 1 Notes: Originally intended as administrative segregation, these cells are now used exclusively for disciplinary isolation. 2018: Agency elects to convert unit to Admin Seg and rate the beds. RC raised from 311 to 319 2018: Number of dayroom bunks confirmed during this cycle. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5280 Santa Cruz Co Main Jail II LASE 20-22 - 3 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5300 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Rountree Medium Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Christopher Shearer, Lieutenant John Leonetti, Sergeants Savage, Martinez, Deputy Reed. Nurse Lina and multiple inmates FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 9-11, 2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 301 Required Training Verified through STC that all staff are (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code CORE trained. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed All custody staff are trained prior to the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section assignment. 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 301 Training for Managers and Supervisors Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall 302.4 Training for New Managers and ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section Supervisors 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. All supervisors are CORE trained and have completed the POST Supervisors Training. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 302 Training for Managers and Supervisors Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be All managers have received POST required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Training. described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 1 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 301.3 Required Training All staff receive regular training updates, With the exception of any year that a core training module and annual training in addition to attending is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, national, statewide, regional, and local managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, training symposiums, conferences, and II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual ☒ ☐ ☐ meetings. required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. Due to limited training opportunities during the pandemic, the agency has incorporated training bulletins and online training into their staff training menu. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL During the inspection process, BSCC staff reviewed a variety of records including A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each floor logs, safety checks, facility inspection local detention facility to ensure the implementation and forms, classification documents, ☒ ☐ ☐ operation of the programs and activities required by these disciplinary and extraordinary housing regulations. logs. Based on records reviewed, BSCC noted no evidence of insufficient staffing. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at A sampling of 12 shift rosters from varying least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention shifts were reviewed, all shifts have facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing to allow for emergency response facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to from a non-fixed post position. inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Shift rosters indicate both, fixed and non- would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ fixed post positions. the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Shift rosters reflect that there is female shall be at least one female employee who shall be staffing assigned to each shift. ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A staffing plan was reviewed and, although a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and there are vacancies, the agency is retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the maintaining agency set minimum staffing facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ with the use of overtime. reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS The agency uses Guardian RFID electronic tracking devices. A sampling of 20 24- Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through hour periods of safety checks was reviewed direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐ and reflected that safety checks are being more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. conducted and are electronically documented within the required timeframes. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 2 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 503 Inmate Safety Checks routine safety checks. It is the policy of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff shall conduct safety checks at least every 60 minutes on all inmates, or more frequently as determined by inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ custody status and/or housing classification. The minimum requirement for safety checks at the Rountree facility are at least once every 60 minutes. In practice, safety checks occur more frequently due to the direct supervision design of the facility. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 400 Facility Emergencies 401 Emergency Staffing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is ☒ ☐ ☐ 402 Fire Safety an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on 403 Emergency Power Communications duty at all times who meets the training standards 404 Evacuation Plan established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel are trained in fire and life person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ safety. that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 102 Custody Manual The Custody Manual is a statement of the Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual current policies, rules, and guidelines of of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and this office's jails. procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and All custody policies were reviewed and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed contain all applicable Title 15 regulations. and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. On the date of inspection, there were areas of Title 24 that were noncompliant, however at the time of this writing, the The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) ☒ ☐ ☐ agency has completed a corrective action and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have plan and have updated policy to reflect the been deleted. necessary changes. The agency Custody manual is reviewed (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III and updated at a minimum of annually. In facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the practice, this process is ongoing and occurs following: more frequently than annually. The most recent review and update occurred in February of 2022. (1) Table of organization, including channels of The agency organizational chart was communications. reviewed onsite and contains a flow of ☒ ☐ ☐ command, assignment, and contacts by name. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 3 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 212 Administrative Supervisory administrator/manager. Inspections Tours and inspections shall be conducted by administrative and supervisory staff throughout the correctional facility at least ☒ ☐ ☐ weekly to facilitate and encourage communication among administrators, managers, supervisors, staff employees, inmates, and the visiting public. In practice, this occurs daily. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 509 Use of Force (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 511.9 Pregnant Inmates restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code Restraints will not be used on inmates who Section 3407. are known to be pregnant unless based on an individualized determination that restraints are reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate, the staff, or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. Female inmates are not housed in this facility. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 502 Inmate Reception inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and All incoming arrestees are screened at the 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ time of intake. Booking only occurs at the administrator is empowered to use. main jail. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 501 Inmate Counts (B) searches of the facility and inmates, 502 Inmate Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ 512 Searches (C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512 Searches (D) key control. 211 Key Control A shift roster will be maintained for the ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting and security of all keysets. Each shift is responsible for reporting any key malfunctions or missing keysets. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 400 Facility Emergencies evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review 400.11 Review of Emergency Procedures and evaluation shall include internal and external security The Chief Deputy shall ensure that there is measures of the facility including security measures specific ☒ ☐ ☐ a review of emergency response plans at to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. least annually. In practice, this occurs biannually and was last completed in January of 2022. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 4 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Emergency procedures include: 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the 1032 of these regulations; Chief Deputy shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 400.8 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.9 Escapes (C) mass arrests; 400.10 Civil Disturbance and mass ☒ ☐ ☐ arrests (D) natural disasters; 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 4003.3 Periodic testing of emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment This occurs weekly. (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 4003.3 Storage, issues and use of chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ weapons ammunition chemical agents and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Segregation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual harassment. 606.2 This office has zero tolerance with ☒ ☐ ☐ regard to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in this facility. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 606.5 Retaliation to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 5 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment and Retaliation limited to, the following: Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report harassment incidents anonymously or to sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other any staff member they choose. Staff shall inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual accommodate all inmate requests to report harassment, and staff neglect or violation of allegations of sexual abuse or harassment. responsibilities that may have contributed to such Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in incidents, writing, anonymously or from third parties ☒ ☐ ☐ and shall promptly document all verbal reports. Inmates were interviewed during the onsite physical plant inspection and reported that they were aware of how to report any type of abuse. Inmates demonstrated methods of reporting by use of their tablets. Tablets are provided to all inmates and are located in each housing area. (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Third party reporting instructions are community members, and other interested third-parties posted in the public lobby of each facility, to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ on the agency website and are included in method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the the Citizens Complaint Form. facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention It is the policy of this office to minimize The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide the incidence of suicide by establishing and prevention program developed by the facility administrator, maintaining a comprehensive suicide in conjunction with the health authority and mental health prevention and intervention program director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those designed to identify inmates who are at risk inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall of suicide and to intervene appropriately include the following: whenever possible. 709.3 Suicide Prevention Team The suicide prevention team shall ensure that the facility is evaluated annually to identify any physical plant characteristics ☒ ☐ ☐ or operational procedures that might be modified to reduce the risk of inmate suicide. 709.4 Staff Training All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention. Verified that all staff receive suicide prevention training and annual updates during in-service training. (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 6 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 709.5 Screening and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. All inmates are screened at intake. Intake and booking occur at the main jail. All staff ☒ ☐ ☐ are trained, and suicide monitoring is ongoing for inmates that are housed in each facility. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among Face to face communication occurs arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ between the arresting agency and booking mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. staff at the time of intake at the main jail. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. This is a classification decision, however; ☒ ☐ ☐ these decisions are made in collaboration with medical or mental health staff. (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6 Suicide Watch (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 709.6.1 Suicide Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6.2 Suicide Notification (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 709.7.1 Suicide Debrief attempted suicides as defined by the facility These reviews are performed when any administrator. suicide attempt or death occurs. The ☒ ☐ ☐ review team is comprised of sheriff’s office command staff, medica and mental health staff. Generally, a medical physician is included. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Chief Deputy shall, in cooperation with the administrator shall consult with the local fire department local fire department or other qualified having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire entity, develop a plan for responding to a Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. which shall include, but not be limited to: The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Verified and reviewed the Fire Suppression department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ plan. manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a Fire Prevention Inspection records were monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection reviewed for each facility. All inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ record; have occurred and were documented for a two-year period. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Reviewed and verified Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ Rountree Facility: 01/26/2022 inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of In the event of an emergency evacuation, fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates would be transported to the main jail or to a neighboring county jail facility. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 7 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management System It is the policy that an inmate population Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate management system should be established demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly and maintained to account for the ☒ ☐ ☐ average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced admission, processing, and release of inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. inmates All inmates are screened at the time of intake at the main jail. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Verified that the Jail Profile Survey is up to applicable inmate demographic information as described in date and all information required is being the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ self-reported by the agency. This includes all requested COVID and pandemic response information. 1041 INMATE RECORDS 209 Inmate Records It is the policy of this office that all records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV shall be complete and comprehensive, facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the resulting in reliable data that provides maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ information about each inmate's period of include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal confinement, as well as histories of property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports previous confinement in this facility. of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the Inmate records are maintained responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. electronically and in hard copy. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, All allegations, investigations and uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities disposition are maintained in agency under its direct control and from other facilities with which electronic records and crime reports. it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 240 Report Preparation Employees should ensure that reports are Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and sufficiently detailed for their purpose and procedures for the maintenance of written records and free from errors prior to submission. reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or Reports shall be prepared by the staff serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of assigned to investigate or document an a detention facility or other person. incident, approved by a supervisor, and ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee in a timely manner. A sampling of 20 incident reports was reviewed. Of the sampling reviewed, all were submitted on the date of incident, prior to the end of shift and were reviewed by a supervisor. Such records shall include the names of the persons Verified during review. involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned Verified during review. to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 8 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 215 Community Relations and Public Information Plan Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Verified content for all listed below shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements, dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and inmates shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections The most current iteration of the Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found Minimum Standards for Local Detention in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Facilities is accessible on the agency ☒ ☐ ☐ website, the inmate tablets or upon request. Hard copies are available upon request by inmates, or the public. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as Verified that the below listed requirements specified in sections: are located in the inmate orientation book ☒ ☐ ☐ and are accessible on the inmate tablet. In addition, these are available to the public in each facility public lobby. (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 9 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths In-custody death - The death of any person, (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. for whatever reason (natural, suicide, The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health homicide, accident), who is in the process administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures of being booked or is incarcerated at any to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody facility of this office. death within 30 days. The review team shall include the 513.5 In-Custody Death Review facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. team of qualified staff to conduct an administrative review of every in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team ☒ ☐ ☐ should include the following (15 CCR 1046(a)): (a) Sheriff and/or the Chief Deputy (b) County Counsel (c) Investigative staff (d) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors or other staff who are relevant to the incident. These reviews are conducted at the conclusion of any and all in-custody deaths or suicide attempt. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☐ ☐ ☒ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 10 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 506 Inmate Classification It is the policy of this office to properly (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or classify inmates according to security and III facility shall develop and implement a written health risks so that appropriate supervision, classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to temporary holding, and housing housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, assignments may be made. age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, A sampling of 20 classification physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive assessments was reviewed and were found behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the to be appropriate. All inmates are inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be interviewed and assigned an initial accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the classification status after booking at the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. main jail, and prior to housing. Inmate The written classification plan shall be based on objective classification is reviewed monthly, post criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time incident, upon request and after sentencing. of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 506.7 Reviews and Appeals and implement a classification system which will include the Once an inmate is classified and housed, use of classification officers or a classification committee in he/she may appeal the decision of the order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, classification correctional officer. rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available 506.13 Staff Training in Classification about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for Classification corrections officers should a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility receive training specific to inmate administrator or designee. An inmate who has been classification before being assigned sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his primary classification duties. classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last Of the sampling reviewed, there were no review. appeals. Inmates were interviewed during Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. ☒ ☐ ☐ the onsite physical plant inspection and advised that if they are not in agreement with their classification status, they can request a review by using an inmate request form or by requesting a classification review on the inmate tablet. Inmate requests for increased levels of classification are generally approved immediately pending an investigation for the validity of concern. Of the sampling reviewed, there were few overrides of the original classification assessment and decision. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 506 Inmate Response to Screening for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and 506.5 Initial Classification programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Inmates at the Rountree facility were case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the interviewed during the onsite physical inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own plant inspection and all advised that they views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given ☒ ☐ ☐ were present and allowed to share concerns serious consideration. during their initial classification assessment. In addition, inmates advised that if there is a concern for their wellbeing or safekeeping, they can notify an officer verbally, in writing, or on the inmate tablet. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 11 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 706 Communicable Diseases It is the policy of this office to maintain an The facility administrator, in cooperation with the effective program that focuses on the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is medical isolation (when indicated), completed. treatment, follow-up, and proper reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ to local, state and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The agency Communicable Diseases Policy was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive, including all elements for identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating, reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic related disease. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she at the time of intake at booking. Medical has or has had any communicable diseases, such as staff is on-duty and available 24-hours per tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or day. Medical staff was interviewed during any other communicable diseases, or other special medical the onsite physical plant inspection. problem identified by the health authority. The response Medical staff advised that all inmates are shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. ☒ ☐ ☐ tested for COVID at the time of intake and are triaged for COVID symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Inmates are also offered and encouraged to accept a vaccination while in custody and at the time of release. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 504 Special Management Inmates All incoming arrestees are screened at the The facility administrator, in cooperation with the time of intake in booking. Booking only responsible physician, shall develop written policies and occurs at the Main Jail. If someone is ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered thought to be struggling with a mental inmates, and may include telehealth. disorder while in housing, they are maintained at the Main Jail for further screening and assessment. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Please see above. readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 12 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 504.3 Special Management Inmates the inmate or others. Housing Criteria 504.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate Segregation Inmates will generally be assigned to segregation through the classification ☒ ☐ ☐ process. Segregation housing is at the main jail. The Chief Deputy or Sergeant has the authority to immediately place any inmate into segregation when it reasonably appears necessary to protect the inmate or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 600.4.3 Administrative Segregation 504 Special Management Inmates Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Administrative segregation - The physical develop written policies and procedures which provide for separation of an inmate who is prone to the administrative segregation of inmates who are escape or assault staff or other inmates, or determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that one who is mentally deficient, in need of is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; medical isolation or infirmary status. This demonstrate influence over other inmates, including is a non-punitive classification process. influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of ☒ ☐ ☐ 506.9 Classification other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation 506.10 Single Occupancy cells of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or Single-occupancy cells may be used to participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates house Maximum security and or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other Administrative segregation inmates. inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting Administrative segregation cells are the welfare of inmates and staff. located at the main jail. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and There are no Administrative Segregation or secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ Disciplinary Separation cells located in this privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility. protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 516 Safety and Sobering Cells Safety cells are limited to one inmate and The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section shall be used to hold only those inmates 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who who display behavior which results in the display behavior which results in the destruction of property ☒ ☐ ☐ destruction of property or reveals intent to or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. cause physical harm to self or others. There are no safety cells located in this facility. Inmates requiring the use of a safety cell are returned to the main jail. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Placement of an inmate into a safety cell procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ requires approval of a supervisor or the authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. responsible Physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as Inmates are not placed into the safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ a substitute for treatment. as a result of discipline. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 13 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible Placement of an inmate into a safety cell health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a requires approval of a supervisor or the minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible Physician. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily A medical assessment of the inmate in the sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures retention every 24 hours thereafter. A medical assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Continued ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall be conducted by a qualified health care professional and shall occur at least every 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with A mental health assessment shall be responsible health care staff on placement and retention, conducted within 24 hours of an inmate's which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the safety cell. The mental health professionals' recommendations shall be documented. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice A safety check consisting of direct visual every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. observation that is sufficient to assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur every 15 minutes. Procedures shall be established to assure administration of There are no safety cells located in this ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary nutrition and fluids. facility. Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be Inmates placed into a safety cell are provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provided with a modesty garment (safety provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ vest). risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 516 Sobering Cell Procedures A sobering cell shall only be used for the The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section holding of inmates who are a threat to their 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a own safety or the safety of others due to threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their ☒ ☐ ☐ their state of intoxication. state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and There are no sobering cells located in this procedures developed by the facility administrator. facility. If an inmate requires placement into a sobering cell, he is returned to the main jail. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as There are no sobering cells located in this they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Booking occurs at the main jail. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 14 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six Qualified health care professionals shall hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an assess the medical condition of the inmate evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical ☒ ☐ ☐ in the sobering cell at least every six hours procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these in accordance with the office regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent Detoxification and Withdrawal Policy. medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will There are no sobering cells located in this receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the A safety check consisting of direct visual sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. observation that is sufficient to assess the Such observation shall be documented. inmate's well-being and behavior shall ☒ ☐ ☐ occur at least every 15 minutes. There are no sobering cells located in this facility. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 Inmates with Disabilities INMATES This office will take all reasonable steps to accommodate inmates with disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the while they are in custody and will comply ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and with the ADA and any related state laws. procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate All inmates are screened for developmental classification and housing, protection, and disabilities at the time of intake at the Main nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. Jail. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional San Andreas Regional Center is used for center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be referrals of persons with developmental developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511 Use of Restraints It is the policy of this office that restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the shall be used only to prevent self-injury, responsible physician, shall develop written policies and injury to others, or property damage. procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Restraints may also be applied according to authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible inmate classification, such as maximum health care staff. security, to control the behavior of a high- risk inmate while he/she is being moved outside the cell or housing unit. ☒ ☐ ☐ 511.3 Use of Restraints-Control Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible, the use of restraints, other than routine use during transfer, shall require the approval of a Supervisor prior to application. Restraint devices other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Restraint devices other than mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ medical/mental health referral; restraints are not used in this facility. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 15 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; During the physical plant inspection, ☒ ☐ ☐ cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment was observed throughout all three facilities. protective housing of restrained persons; Restraint devices other than mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints are not used in this facility. provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and Restraint devices other than mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints are not used in this facility. exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a Restraints shall never be used for substitute for treatment. retaliation or as punishment. Restraints shall not be applied for more time than is necessary to control the inmate. Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ methods of controlling the dangerous behavior of an inmate have failed or appear likely to fail. Restraint devices other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display It is the policy of this office that restraints behavior which results in the destruction of property or shall be used only to prevent self-injury, reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. injury to others, or property damage. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an Restraints may also be applied according to inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being inmate classification, such as maximum ambulatory. ☒ ☐ ☐ security, to control the behavior of a high- risk inmate while he/she is being moved Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears outside the cell or housing unit. less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in Restraint devices other than mechanical controlling the disordered behavior. restraints are not used in this facility. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Supervisors shall proactively oversee the of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, use of restraints on any inmate. responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint devices other than mechanical reviewed a minimum of every hour. restraints are not used in this facility. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be Restraint devices other than mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ secured within one hour from the time of placement. restraints are not used in this facility. A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with Restraint devices other than mechanical responsible health care staff determines that an inmate restraints are not used in this facility. cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice Staff members shall conduct direct face-to- every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly face observation at least twice every 30 employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the minutes to check the inmate's physical inmate. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ well-being and behavior. Restraint devices other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone Restraint devices other than mechanical or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints are not used in this facility. makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 16 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Restraint devices other than mechanical handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints are not used in this facility. restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 511.9 Pregnant Inmates Restraints will not be used on inmates who The facility administrator, in cooperation with the are known to be pregnant unless based on responsible physician, shall develop written policies and an individualized determination that procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant restraints are reasonably necessary for the inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy legitimate safety and security needs of the shall include reference to the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate, the staff, or the public. Known or suspected pregnant women will not be placed in the restraint chair. Restraint devices other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. Female inmates are not housed in this facility. (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after In no event will an inmate who is known to delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg chains, or handcuffs behind the body. restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint devices other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. Female inmates are not housed in this facility. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 511.9.1 Inmates in labor recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, No inmate who is in labor, delivery or ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and recovery from a birth shall be otherwise security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. restrained except when all of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407): (a) There is a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the inmate, the staff of this or the medical facility, other inmates, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) A supervisor has made an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary to prevent escape or injury. (c) There is no objection from the treating medical care provider. (d) The restraints used are the least restrictive type and are used in the least restrictive manner. Female inmates are not housed in this facility. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 17 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is Restraints shall be removed when medical currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant staff responsible for the medical care of the inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or pregnant inmate determines that the recovery after delivery determines that the removal of ☒ ☐ ☐ removal of restraints is medically restraints is medically necessary. necessary (Penal Code § 3407). Female inmates are not housed in this facility. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 702.2.1 Advisement and Counseling be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies Inmates who are pregnant shall be advised governing pregnant inmates. of the provisions of this policy manual, the Penal Code, and standards established by ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of State and Community Corrections related to pregnant inmates (Penal Code § 3407(e)). Female inmates are not housed in this facility. 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 517 Biological Samples COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office IMPRESSIONS will assist in the expeditious collection of required biological samples from arrestees (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law and offenders in accordance with the laws enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐ of this state and with as little reliance on peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood force as practicable. specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print In practice, any inmate requiring force for impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal the collection of samples is transported to Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral the hospital. request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 517.5 Biological Samples reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an If an inmate refuses to cooperate with the objective, trained and competent correctional sample collection process, corrections employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, officers should attempt to identify the would consider necessary and reasonable to gain reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance with this regulation. compliance without resorting to using force. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Sergeant shall review and approve any calculated use of force. The supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. In practice, any inmate requiring force for the collection of samples is transported to the hospital. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Please see above. efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Please see above. authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 18 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 517.5.1 Video Recording the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video A video recording should be made any time shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape force is used to obtain a biological sample. shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐ required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide inmate The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall education for all facilities. plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Although programming has been modified inmate education program. ☒ ☐ ☐ during the COVID Pandemic, education has continued with inmate tablets that are available in all inmate housing areas. Written inmate education materials are available upon request. When such services are not made available by the Please see above. appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or Vocational programming continues to ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational education of housed inmates. occur at the Rountree Facility. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Programs are available to all inmates. established and an inmate may be excluded or removed During the onsite physical plant inspection, based on sound security practices or failure to abide by inmates were interviewed and stated that facility rules and regulations. during the pandemic, they were unable to ☒ ☐ ☐ participate in in-person led instruction however, educational materials and college block lessons are available on the inmate tablets. 1062 VISITING 1006 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (TYPE II ONLY) All inmates are allowed two completed All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two visits of 30 minutes each per week. The visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. agency has incorporated video visitation that is accessible on the inmate tablets. This facility is designed for family reunification and court ordered family ☒ ☐ ☐ visits. The environment is designed in a normalized living style with a children’s play area. The use of these spaces have been limited due to the COVID Pandemic, but serve as a model for rehabilitative and family reunification services for those incarcerated. (TYPE III ONLY) Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒ visits, totaling at least one hour per week. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 19 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section Minor children are allowed to visit when shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by an adult parent, the inmate. grandparent, or a legal guardian. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on inmate visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ tablets to supplement existing in person requirements of this section if in-person visitation is visitation. requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are Visitation occurring onsite is at no cost to onsite and participating in either in-person or video ☒ ☐ ☐ the visitor or to the inmate. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is defined as the location where the inmate is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; In person/without barrier In person/barrier Video visitation/tablet Visitation hours; Rountree Facility: Monday-Friday Video visitation is available Sunday- Saturday Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. There is no limit for video visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1004 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate Inmates may, at their own expense, send may send or receive; and receive mail without restrictions on quantity. There is no limitation on the volume of incoming or outgoing mail. During the onsite physical plant inspection, inmates were interviewed and advised that ☒ ☐ ☐ during the pandemic height, in-person visitation was modified and writing implements were supplied without limitation. During this period of modification, inmates advised that free phone calls were provided along with free video visitation. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 20 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her During the onsite physical plant inspection, designee approves; inmates and staff were interviewed. Both stated that mail is not intercepted and read ☒ ☐ ☐ unless a security concern exists. In addition, inmates stated that their legal mail is never withheld and if it is screened, it is opened in their presence. (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Facility staff shall not review inmate or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and correspondence to or from state and federal Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ courts, any member of the State Bar or open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, holder of public office, and the Board of cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the State and Community Corrections. inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the Inmates may correspond confidentially facility manager or the facility administrator; and, with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, the Department of Corrections, jail inspectors, government officials or officers of the court. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite physical plant inspection, inmates reported that they have access to correspond with counsel, courts, and sheriff’s office officials. This was not interrupted during the pandemic. (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 607.6 Indigent Inmate Requests for at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Writing Materials each week to permit correspondence with family members Indigent inmates shall receive an amount of and friends but without limitation on the number of postage pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney sufficient to maintain communication with and to the courts. ☒ ☐ ☐ an elected official, officials of the Board of State and Community Corrections, attorneys, and other officers of the court. Inmates reported that writing implements were readily available without limitation during the pandemic. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1003 Library Services This facility operates library services that The facility administrator shall develop written policies and provide leisure and legal reading materials procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV to inmates. facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by All inmates have access to library services the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ including law library material. access to legal reference materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 21 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 601.4.7 Exercise (Disciplinary) Inmates in the most restrictive housing (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall (Disciplinary) receive no less than three develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and hours per week of exercise. All other recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates receive from 1-12 hours of free which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise access to dayrooms or yards daily. distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as Inmates housed at the Rountree facility are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security have unlimited access to exercise and and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. recreation. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1004.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers AND WRITINGS and Periodicals All books, newspapers, and periodicals are The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall acceptable if sent from the publisher. develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Publications that are considered obscene, legitimate penological interest; depicting violence, nudity, gang activity and criminal behavior are not allowable. If ☒ ☐ ☐ these publications are received at the Sheriff’s Office, the items are inventoried and stored in the inmate’s personal property. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail Please see above. containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages and publications are opened received by an inmate; and ☒ ☐ ☐ and inspected for appropriateness prior to delivery to the inmate. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. maintain is not limited unless a fire concern exists. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1005 Inmate Telephone Access All inmates have access to telephones. The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 22 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Access to courts and legal counsel may procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to occur through court-appointed counsel, legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: attorney or legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, or written communication. To facilitate access, this facility will minimally provide: • Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and the inmate can share legal documents. • Telephones that enable confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney-client calls. • Reasonable access to legal materials. • A means of providing assistance through the court process by individuals trained in the law. This assistance will be available to illiterate inmates and those who cannot speak or read English or who have disabilities that would impair their ability to access. • Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for indigent inmates for legal communications and correspondence. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these The volume of privileged mail is not ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, restricted. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available ☒ ☐ ☐ in each facility. 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION All inmates receive information prior to housing or inter-facility transfer. In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Rules were observed to be posted in all shall develop written policies and procedures for the inmate housing areas. implementation of a program reasonably understandable to Policy references inmate orientation in inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the multiple delivery methods to include, time of placement in a living area. verbally, issuance of an inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook, orientation video, and orientation is available on inmate tablets. During the onsite physical plant inspection, inmates were interviewed and confirmed that they receive orientation including facility rules. Inmates were able to demonstrate their ability to access facility information and rules on the inmate tablet. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be The inmate Orientation Handbook and limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation accessible on the inmate tablet was reviewed and contain the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 23 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE The agency provides a wide variety of PROGRAMS social and educational programs for inmates. Many of them link social The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall services, community-based organizations, develop written policies and procedures which facilitate community college, and veteran’s services cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for ☒ ☐ ☐ for transition to community. individual and/or family social service programs for Although modified during the COVID inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and Pandemic, services are connected for resources available in the community and may be in the form inmates being released from custody. of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the These services are provided by outside discretion of the facility administrator and may include: community-based providers and, although (a) risk and needs assessments; modified due to the COVID Pandemic, (b) best practices in: they are occurring on a limited basis. (1) individual, group and/or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 611 Inmate Voting This policy establishes the requirement for The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced providing eligible inmates the opportunity inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written to vote during elections, pursuant to policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of ☒ ☐ ☐ election statutes. voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and During the physical plant inspection, federal elections, pursuant to election codes. inmates were interviewed and stated that they are aware of voting and voter registration accessibility. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 24 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1007 Religious Services This policy provides guidance regarding The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility the right of inmates to exercise their shall develop written policies and procedures to provide religion and for evaluating accommodation opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, requests for faith-based religious practices practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ of inmates. In-person religious providers have been limited due to the COVID Pandemic. Religious diets have continued without interruption. Religious materials are available upon request. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 610 Inmate Grievance It is the policy of this office that any (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and inmate may file a grievance relating to Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop conditions of confinement, which includes written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may release date, housing, medical care, food appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any services, hygiene and sanitation needs, conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: recreation opportunities, classification medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; actions, disciplinary actions, program program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting participation, telephone and mail use procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: allegations of sexual abuse. A random sampling of 20 grievances from the Rountree Facility were reviewed and were found to be responded to appropriately and within the timelines required in policy. Of the inmates interviewed, all advised that they were aware of how to access, complete, and submit a grievance. (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a Instructions appear on the grievance form ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; and are accessible on the inmate tablet. (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate During the onsite physical plant inspection, staff level; inmates and staff were interviewed. Both ☒ ☐ ☐ stated that, often times, staff are able to resolve grievances without navigating the formal process. (3) appeal to the next level of review; Of the grievance sampling reviewed, there were no appeals. When a grievance is ☒ ☐ ☐ appealed, it is responded to by a lieutenant and, in some cases, the Chief. (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level Of the grievance sampling reviewed, there of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ was no instance of a grievance being denied. (5) provision for response within a reasonable time Agency policy dictates grievance response limit; and, time requirements. Of the sampling ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed, all were responded to within the timelines listed in policy. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 25 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction If the grievance cannot be resolved within within the facility. the facility, the agency will forward to the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate entity. Medical/food service contracted provider. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Although agency policy addresses The facility may establish written policy and procedure to grievance abuse, there were no instances of ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of this during this inspection cycle. grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 600 Inmate Discipline The inmate orientation handbook addresses Wherever discipline is administered, each facility inmate rules and sanctions that are administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary commiserate with the violation. A process penalties to guide inmate conduct. for resolving minor infractions has been ☒ ☐ ☐ developed as a citation. If the inmate disagrees with the minor rule violation sanction, the decision can be appealed to a lieutenant or go through the discipline hearing process. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply During the onsite physical plant inspection, and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units rules were observed to be posted in all and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. inmate housing areas. Inmate rules and ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary sanctions are located in the inmate orientation handbook and are accessible on the inmate tablets located in all housing areas. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read English and Spanish English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 600 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- The agency has a newly developed conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may “Citation” form that shall be issued at the impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to time of the infraction and does not require television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less a formal discipline hearing for minor than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and infractions or violations of minor rules. supervisory approval. Rule violations and citations for such rarely occur at this facility. Minor rule violation ☒ ☐ ☐ citations were reviewed and were found to contain all pertinent information, they were issued timely, and sanctions were commensurate to the rule violation. Rule violations that require a hearing follow the formal process and the inmate would be returned to the main jail pending the outcome of the discipline hearing. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 26 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or Major rule violations require a crime repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor report. violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the The process for an inmate accused of a staff member observing the act and submitted to the major rule violation includes: disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: (a) A fair hearing in which the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee presents factual evidence supporting the rule violation and the disciplinary action. (b) Advance notice to the inmate of the disciplinary hearing, to allow the inmate time to prepare a defense. (c) An impartial hearing officer. (d) The limited right to call witnesses and/or present evidence on his/her behalf. (e) The appointment of an assistant or representative in cases where the inmate may be incapable of self-representation. (f) A formal written decision that shows the evidence used by the hearing officer, ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons for any sanctions and an explanation of the appeal process. (g) Reasonable sanctions for violating rules that relate to the severity of the violation. (h) The opportunity to appeal the finding. A random sampling of formal discipline packets was reviewed and were appropriate, containing all information required in the agency policy and in this regulation. Inmates were interviewed during the onsite physical plant inspection and advised that when formal discipline occurs, they are notified, able to appear and make statements, call on witnesses, and appeal the decision if they are in opposition of the proposed sanction from the hearing officer. Major disciplinary hearings, housing and imposition of sanctions occur ant the main jail. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Disciplinary separation diet. The Disciplinary Diet is not used as a ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary sanction. 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 600.7 Hearing Officer shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ The disciplinary hearing officer is a consequences. sergeant or above. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 27 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 600.8 Hearing Procedure involved in the charges. Involved staff do not participate in ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary review if they were involved in the charge of the violation or imposition of sanctions. Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐ timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice Formal inmate discipline does not occur at ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. this facility. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 600.6 Notifications provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has An inmate charged with a major rule been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate violation shall be given a written has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ description of the incident and the rules may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time violated at least 24 hours prior to a through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good disciplinary hearing. cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her Of the inmates interviewed, all stated that own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses they receive notice and do appear at their and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have disciplinary hearing and that they are access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is ☒ ☐ ☐ permitted to call a witness if they chose to. illiterate or the issues are complex. All formal disciplinary hearings are held at the main jail. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours Confirmed during review of after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation, that this is occurring. writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Confirmed during review of charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation, that this is occurring. action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 600.8.5 Report Findings the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the The hearing officer shall write a report reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record regarding the decision and detailing the shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the report shall be provided to the inmate. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Discipline Appeals supervisor on all disciplinary action. Inmates wishing to appeal the decision of the hearing officer must do so in writing within five days of the decision. All appeals will be forwarded to the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee for ☒ ☐ ☐ review. Although there were no appeals to review during the review of documentation, inmates that were interviewed stated that, if they were unsatisfied with the discipline decision or process, they were aware of how to appeal a disciplinary decision. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 28 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of Disciplinary decisions that are appealed conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ may be upheld once the review process and legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. appeal hearing is completed. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary Minor rule violation citations are the only officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule form of inmate discipline at this facility. infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, This process and is generally handled but not be limited to, the following: informally. If a hearing is necessary, the (a) Loss of privileges. inmate is returned to the main jail. (b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary ACTIONS Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Of the sampling reviewed, the disciplinary prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, hearing outcomes were consistently there shall be the following limitations: commensurate with violations and within (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ the limitations imposed by regulation and consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility policy manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the There are no disciplinary separation cells minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, located at this facility. 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any ☐ ☐ ☒ portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of This does not occur. inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part There are no safety cells located in this 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. purposes. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 29 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary The loss of personal hygiene implements is to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. specified in Section 1265 of these regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. The loss or withholding of food items is never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. ☒ ☐ ☐ The only exception to this is the loss of commissary privileges. (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section The Disciplinary Diet is not used. 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☐ ☐ ☒ violations of institutional rules. (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the facility manager shall approve the initial ☐ ☐ ☒ placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☐ ☐ ☒ that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except Correspondence privileges are not withheld in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence as a disciplinary sanction. regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Access to courts and legal counsel are ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.8.5 Report Findings All citations, disciplinary reports, hearing Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of documents, appeals, and disposition all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ records are entered and are stored in the therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining agency JMS system. copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 706 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The Communicable Disease Policy was updated in collaboration with the county (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the public health authority, WellPath, and facility administrator and the county health officer, shall strictly follow the California State Public develop a written plan to address the identification, Health Guidelines. treatment, control and follow-up management of ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy was reviewed and was found to tuberculosis symptoms, referral for a medical be comprehensive containing the evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health identification of symptoms, containment, officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The testing, treatment, quarantine, reporting, plan shall reflect the current local incidence of vaccination, and follow-up care specific to communicable diseases which threaten the health of the COVID Pandemic. inmates and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; ☒ 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 30 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Sharing of medical information with inmates and In general, medical information is custody staff: protected and private. For those inmates exhibiting signs or symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease, they are separated and quarantined from the general population inmates. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ medical needs and safety of the affected inmates; (7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the ☒ ☐ ☐ limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease. 1211 SICK CALL 700.3 Access to Care Inmate medical requests will be evaluated There shall be written policies and procedures developed by by qualified health care professionals or the facility administrator, in cooperation with the health health-trained custody staff. Health care authority, which provides for a daily sick call conducted for services will be made available to inmates all inmates or provision made that any inmate requesting ☒ ☐ ☐ from the time of admission until they are medical/mental health attention be given such attention. released. Inmates were interviewed during the physical plant inspection and advised that once a sick call slip or request is submitted, they are generally seen within 24-72 hours. 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 806.3.2 Clothing Issue An inmate admitted to the facility shall be The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to issued a set of facility clothing. The ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, clothing shall be appropriate to the climate, Temporary Holding and Type IV facilities shall include, but reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, not be limited to: and repaired. (a) Clean socks and footwear; Two pair of clean socks & footwear ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal footwear may be maintained at the direction of the healthcare provider. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Two inmate uniforms (c) Clean undergarments; Two sets of undergarments for male ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear may be Additional clothing may be issued as substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear necessary for changing weather conditions specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the or as seasonally appropriate. An inmate's facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear may personal undergarments and footwear. ☒ ☐ ☐ be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear, provided there is a legitimate medical necessity for the requested items, and they are approved by the medical staff. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 31 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ and repaired. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ 804 Vermin and Pest Control PERSONAL CLOTHING The purpose of this policy is to establish inspection, identification, and eradication There shall be written policies and procedures developed by processes designed to keep vermin and the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or pests controlled in accordance with the spread of vermin in all inmates’ personal clothing. Infested requirements established by all applicable clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed laws, ordinances, and regulations of the container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. local public health entity. Clothing, bedding, and other property that is suspected of being infested shall either ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from the facility or cleaned and treated. The inmate's clothing and linen shall be removed from his/her cell, placed in a plastic bag, and sent to the laundry. These items are considered contaminated and must be disinfected. During the physical plant inspection, the inmate personal property storage room at the main jail was observed to contain all inmate personal property including clothing in sealed plastic bags. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 608.8 Personal Care Items Inmates are expected to maintain their There shall be written policies and procedures developed by hygiene using approved personal care the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Personal care items, including items. Each female inmate shall be provided with sanitary toothbrushes, combs, and soap, are napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested. Each available through the inmate commissary inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply and will be charged to the inmate's account. himself/herself with the following personal care items, Indigent inmates shall receive hygiene because of either indigency or the absence of an inmate items necessary to maintain an appropriate canteen, shall be issued: level of personal hygiene. No inmate will be denied the necessary personal care ☒ ☐ ☐ items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared (15 CCR 1265 et seq.). During the physical plant inspection, inmates were interviewed and stated that personal hygiene items are readily available. It was also stated that during the COVID Pandemic, personal hygiene and showering was highly encouraged, cleaning supplies were freely supplied and were present in all housing areas. (a) Toothbrush, Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and are readily available thereafter. (b) Dentifrice, Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and is readily available thereafter. (c) Soap, Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and is readily available thereafter. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 32 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Comb, and Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and are readily available thereafter. (e) Shaving implements. 608.4 Shaving Inmates may shave daily. Verified that this is issued upon housing ☒ ☐ ☐ and are readily available thereafter. Razors are issued only upon request and are collected after use. Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care The only personal care item that is shared items listed in the items “a” through “d”. ☒ ☐ ☐ are hair clippers/shavers that are cleaned and sanitized after each use. 1266 SHOWERING 809.9 Inmate Showers Inmates will be allowed to shower upon There shall be written policies and procedures developed by assignment to a housing unit and at least the facility administrator for inmate showering/bathing. every other day thereafter, or more often if Inmates shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment possible (15 CCR 1266). to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite physical plant inspection, if possible. BSCC staff observed showers that are, located in common areas that are available for inmate use throughout the day. During the COVID Pandemic, showers were not limited and were encouraged. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES (EXCERPT) 608.6 Grooming Equipment Grooming equipment is to be inventoried (a) Hair care services shall be available. and inspected by the staff at the beginning of each shift and prior to being issued to inmates. The staff shall ensure that all equipment is returned by the end of the ☒ ☐ ☐ shift and is not damaged or missing parts. Grooming equipment will be disinfected before and after each use by the methods approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979, 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c). 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 33 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of 608.3 Hair cuts identification in court, shall be allowed to shave daily 608.3.1 Hair Care Services and receive hair care services at least once a month. The Inmates will be provided haircuts and hair- facility administrator may suspend this requirement in cutting tools subject to established facility relation to inmates who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. rules. If hair length, style or condition presents a security or sanitation concern, haircuts may be mandatory. Inmates who significantly alter their appearance may be ☒ ☐ ☐ required to submit to additional booking photos. Inmates shall generally be permitted to receive hair care services once per month after being in custody for at least 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair care services if an inmate appears to be a danger to him/herself or others or to the safety and security of the facility. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 806.3.1 Bedding Issue Upon entering a living area of the Santa The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for Cruz County Sheriff's Office correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ each inmate entering a living area who is expected to remain facility, every inmate who is expected to overnight, shall include, but not limited to: remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens including, but not limited to: (a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements One clean, firm, fire-retardant mattress. of Section 1272 of these regulations; Mattresses are serviceable, fire-retardant and are enclosed in an easily cleanable, ☒ ☐ ☐ non-absorbable material. Mattresses are cleaned and disinfected between prior to issue. (b) One mattress cover or one sheet; Two sheets or one sheet and a clean ☒ ☐ ☐ mattress cover. (c) One towel; and, One clean wash cloth, hand towel, and bath ☒ ☐ ☐ towel. (d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic One pillow and pillowcase. ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Two blankets or sleeping bag may be issued in place of one Two sufficient freshly laundered blankets mattress cover or one sheet. to provide comfort under existing ☒ ☐ ☐ temperature conditions. Blankets shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with facility operational laundry rules. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 34 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 803 Physical Plant/Maintenance MAINTENANCE The Chief Deputy shall be responsible for establishing and monitoring the facility The facility administrator shall develop written policies and maintenance schedule, the inspection procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of schedules of the Sergeants and corrections cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a officers, and ensuring that any deficiencies plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping discovered are corrected in a timely tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or ☒ ☐ ☐ manner. unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. During the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff were able to observe and verify that cleaning/disinfecting protocols are being followed, cleaning supplies are in large quantities, and readily available in all housing areas. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are never held in these facilities. sections including those summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply ☐ ☒ ☐ (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. ☐ ☐ ☒ Reference: WIC 208 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH ADULT PRISONERS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such ☐ ☐ ☒ as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others ☐ ☐ ☒ while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 35 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except ☐ ☐ ☒ as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the ☐ ☐ ☒ release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with ☐ ☐ ☒ assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect ☐ ☐ ☒ the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population ☐ ☐ ☒ or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. (a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) loss of privileges; and, (2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed ☐ ☐ ☒ in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 36 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 5300 Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility II PRO 20-22 37 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 BSCC Code: 5300 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Rountree Medium Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☒ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1988 ☒ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. There is no booking in this facility. All booking Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the occurs at the main jail. ☐ ☐ ☒ following space and equipment: 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending ☐ ☐ ☒ their booking, complying with Section 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☐ ☐ ☒ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female ☐ ☐ ☒ intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage space for ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate valuables. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. There are three holding cells in this facility. A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a ☒ ☐ ☐ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Section 1231.3; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☒ ☐ ☐ be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. There are no temporary staging cells or rooms in A temporary staging cell or room shall: this facility. 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates who ☐ ☐ ☒ have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒ (2438 mm) or more. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☐ ☐ ☒ required in Section 1231.3. 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1231.3. 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4 Sobering cell. There are no sobering cells at this facility. A sobering cell shall: Sobering cells are located in the main jail. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a ☐ ☐ ☒ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1231.3; 5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in ☐ ☐ ☒ such a manner that they provide support to the user; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☐ ☐ ☒ 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒ and, 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion of the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. There are no safety cells located in this facility. A safety cell shall: Safety cells are located in the main jail. 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of floor ☐ ☐ ☒ area with no one floor dimension being less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 2. Be limited to one inmate; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls for ☐ ☐ ☒ which must be located outside of the cell; 4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the inmate ☐ ☐ ☒ occupant, control of which is located outside of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 inches (610 ☐ ☐ ☒ mm) long which shall provide a view of the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 ☐ ☐ ☒ inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☐ ☐ ☒ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. 1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. There are no single cells located in this facility. Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of ☐ ☐ ☒ floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 ☐ ☐ ☒ mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm); 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. There are no double occupancy cells located in Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ this facility. 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of ☐ ☐ ☒ floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 ☐ ☐ ☒ mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.8 Dormitories. This facility design is all dormitory setting. Dormitories shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a minimum of 70 ☒ ☐ ☐ square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no fewer ☒ ☐ ☐ than four inmates; 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space ☒ ☐ ☐ for personal items and clothing for each occupant. 1231.2.9 Dayrooms. Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates; 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking fountains as specified in Section 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as specified in ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1231.3; and 5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of a single ☒ ☐ ☐ occupancy cell used for administrative segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.10 Exercise area. This facility offers free access to outdoor exercise An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every and recreation. Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum number of square ☒ ☐ ☐ feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as provided in ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall facilitate security and ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision appropriate to the level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area or ☒ ☐ ☐ access to community recreation facilities. 1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose space. Classroom An area for correctional programming must be provided in Vocational every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and ☒ ☐ ☐ Woodworking furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by Landscaping the facility’s program statement. Culinary Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and quiet space ☒ ☐ ☐ for study and reading, such that activities do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 Medical examination room. There is one medical exam room located in this There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical facility. examination room in every facility which provides on-site health care. The examination room shall be designed in ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy of the inmates; 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet (2134 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided ☒ ☐ ☐ must be equipped with hot and cold running water 1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space. Pharmaceuticals are stored at the main jail. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies and ☐ ☐ ☒ pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 1231.2.14 Medical care housing. Medical care and quarantine housing is located at There shall be some means to provide medical care and ☐ ☐ ☒ the main jail. housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 4 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS When the program statement for a Type II or Type III facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, such housing must provide lockable storage space for medical instruments ☐ ☐ ☒ and must be located within the security area of the facility accessible to both female and male inmates, but not in the living area of either. The medical care housing unit shall be designed in ☐ ☐ ☒ consultation with the health authority. Medical/mental health areas may contain other than single ☐ ☐ ☒ occupancy cells. If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, they ☐ ☐ ☒ shall be designed to recognized industry standards. 1231.2.16 Commissary. In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where community access is available, there shall be provisions made for inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ to purchase items (such as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books, newspapers and magazines, etc.). An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the stock Storage for canteen/commissary items is located at ☐ ☐ ☒ for such inmate canteen items. the main jail. 1231.2.17 Dining facilities. The dining facility is onsite. In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, dining ☒ ☐ ☐ areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or ☒ ☐ ☐ showers in the same room without appropriate visual barrier. Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐ of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. 1231.2.18 Visiting space. In-person and in-person with barrier occur at this Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV facilities facility. There are family visiting rooms and an ☒ ☐ ☐ for in-person visiting. outdoor playground for family reunification and parental visits. 1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐ breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc.. 1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐ implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III ☒ ☐ ☐ and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. 1231.2.21 Storage rooms. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded ☒ ☐ ☐ from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 5 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. Audio monitoring was tested and is operational. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.23 Laundry facilities. Laundry facilities are located at the main jail. In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for washing ☐ ☐ ☒ and drying personal clothing by machines, either in the facility or in the community, if access is permitted for same. 1231.2.24 Emergency power. Emergency power is tested bi-weekly. There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1231.2.25 Confidential interview rooms. There are three confidential interview rooms in There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished this facility. interview room for confidential interviews in every facility which provides onsite health care. The interview room shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to both ☒ ☐ ☐ female and male inmates; and 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm). 1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. There are three confidential interview rooms in All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include this facility. These rooms are used for attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential interview and consultation. consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in a ☒ ☐ ☐ ratio to inmates of 1:10. 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the occupants of ☒ ☐ ☐ day-rooms and exercise areas. 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☐ ☐ ☐ 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ☒ ☐ ☐ ratio to inmates of 1:8. 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total ☒ ☐ ☐ number of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions thereof used for females. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 6 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ ☐ ☐ staff being able to visually supervise. 1231.3.2 Wash basins. 1. Wash basins must be provided in single occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in a ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ to inmates of 1:10. 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the occupants of ☒ ☐ ☐ day-rooms and exercise areas 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided in a ☒ ☐ ☐ ratio to inmates of 1:8. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or ☒ ☐ ☐ tempered water. 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ ☐ ☐ substituted for each basin required. 1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, ☒ ☐ ☐ temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐ which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 Showers Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least one ☒ ☐ ☐ shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water and soap so they ☒ ☐ ☐ may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff ☒ ☐ ☐ being able to visually supervise. 1231.3.5 Beds Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and a ☐ ☐ ☐ sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 mm) ☒ ☐ ☐ between bed pans. Except in minimum security areas, beds must be securely ☒ ☐ ☐ fastened to the floor or the wall. 1231.3.6 Lighting. Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐ vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 7 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ controlled in housing cells or rooms. Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good ☒ ☐ ☐ visibility for purposes of supervision In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐ light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.7 Windows. In housing areas of higher than minimum security, exterior windows which are constantly accessible to inmates for ☒ ☐ ☐ escape must be designed and constructed so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension. 1231.3.8 Cell padding. There are no sobering cells in this facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded. Sobering cells are located in the main jail. In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear height of 8 feet (2438 ☐ ☐ ☒ mm). All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal. ☐ ☐ ☒ All padding must be: 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☐ ☒ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☐ ☐ ☒ tearing or ripping; and 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing or ☐ ☐ ☒ ripping. 1231.3.9 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐ must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 1231.3.10 Seating. In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐ must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is ☒ ☐ ☐ seating for one person. 1231.3.11 Table/seat. This facility is designed with dormitories that In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat for the provide tables and seating in common areas. purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐ ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a seat. 1231.3.12 Weapons locker. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ ☐ ☐ compartments, each with an individual locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security. 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 8 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐ areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 5300 Santa Cruz Co Rountree Facility II PHY 20-22 - 9 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17 19.dot (1/20) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5300 FACILITY: Santa Cruz Rountree Lane Medium TYPE: II RC: 96 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Holding 1988 1 11 (11) 11.2' X 10.8' 1 1 1 Holding 1988 2 6 (12) 10.0' X 6.0' 1 1 1 Dorm R 1988 1 65 48 48 6 6 1 3 Dorm S 1988 1 55 48 48 6 6 1 3 Notes: Dayroom (excluding circulation corridor) measures 1,695 square feet. Each dorm has 6 sleeping bays measuring 24' X 17.5' (420 square feet) and capable of sleeping 8 inmates. In practice, one bay is used as a TV room, with inmate bunks distributed among the five remaining sleeping bays. Even with possible application of 1994 Title 24 regulations, overall capacity in each dorm is limited by the 1:8 toilet-washbasin ratios. Exercise yards have T/W/F. 2014-2016 – In November 2014, re-rating was requested. A review of this LASE substantiates the limitation to 96 based upon 1,695 square feet of dayroom space (35 square feet per inmate.) *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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5300 Santa Cruz Rountree Med II LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5320 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Blaine Street Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Christopher Shearer, Lieutenant John Leonetti, Sergeants Savage, Martinez, Deputy Reed. Nurse Lina and multiple inmates FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 9-11, 2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 301 Required Training Verified through STC that all staff are (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code CORE trained. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed All custody staff are trained prior to the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section assignment. 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 301 Training for Managers and Supervisors Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall 302.4 Training for New Managers and ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section Supervisors 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. All supervisors are CORE trained and have completed the POST Supervisors Training. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 302 Training for Managers and Supervisors Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be All managers have received POST required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Training. described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 1 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 301.3 Required Training All staff receive regular training updates, With the exception of any year that a core training module and annual training in addition to attending is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, national, statewide, regional, and local managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, training symposiums, conferences, and II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual ☒ ☐ ☐ meetings. required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. Due to limited training opportunities during the pandemic, the agency has incorporated training bulletins and online training into their staff training menu. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied for renovation. Total A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each agency staffing has not changed and will ☒ ☐ ☐ local detention facility to ensure the implementation and accommodate staffing levels necessary for operation of the programs and activities required by these this facility to operate once renovations are regulations. completed. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at The staffing plan for this facility was least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention reviewed and allows for response staffing facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ that are not assigned to a fixed post facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to position. inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The staffing plan indicates both, fixed and would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ non-fixed post positions. the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there The staffing plan reflects that there is will shall be at least one female employee who shall be be female staffing assigned to each shift. immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ (This facility is designed to hold female Note: Reference PC§ 4021. inmates exclusively) To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A staffing plan was reviewed and, although a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and there are vacancies, the agency will be able retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the to reoccupy and maintain minimum facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing on each shift. reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS The agency uses Guardian RFID electronic tracking devices. The agency is currently Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through completing facility safety checks once per direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no shift. more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. (Blaine Street Women’s Facility is ☒ ☐ ☐ currently unoccupied and is being renovated. No hourly safety checks were provided or reviewed; however, daily security checks are performed on each shift.) 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 2 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 503 Inmate Safety Checks routine safety checks. It is the policy of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff shall conduct safety checks at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ 60 minutes on all inmates, or more frequently as determined by inmate custody status and/or housing classification. Please see above. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 400 Facility Emergencies 401 Emergency Staffing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is ☒ ☐ ☐ 402 Fire Safety an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on 403 Emergency Power Communications duty at all times who meets the training standards 404 Evacuation Plan established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel are trained in fire and life person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ safety. that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 102 Custody Manual The Custody Manual is a statement of the Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual current policies, rules, and guidelines of of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and this office's jails. procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and All custody policies were reviewed and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed contain all applicable Title 15 regulations. and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. On the date of inspection, there were areas of Title 24 that were noncompliant, however at the time of this writing, the The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) ☒ ☐ ☐ agency has completed a corrective action and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have plan and have updated policy to reflect the been deleted. necessary changes. The agency Custody manual is reviewed and updated at a (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III minimum of annually. In practice, this facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the process is ongoing and occurs more following: frequently than annually. The most recent review and update occurred in February of 2022. (1) Table of organization, including channels of The agency organizational chart was communications. reviewed onsite and contains a flow of ☒ ☐ ☐ command, assignment, and contacts by name. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 212 Administrative Supervisory administrator/manager. Inspections Tours and inspections shall be conducted by administrative and supervisory staff throughout the correctional facility at least ☒ ☐ ☐ weekly to facilitate and encourage communication among administrators, managers, supervisors, staff employees, inmates, and the visiting public. In practice, this occurs daily. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 3 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 509 Use of Force (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 511.9 Pregnant Inmates restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code Restraints will not be used on inmates who Section 3407. are known to be pregnant unless based on an individualized determination that restraints are reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate, the staff, or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and is being renovated. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 502 Inmate Reception inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and All incoming arrestees are screened at the 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ time of intake. Booking only occurs at the administrator is empowered to use. main jail. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 501 Inmate Counts (B) searches of the facility and inmates, 502 Inmate Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ 512 Searches (C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512 Searches (D) key control. 211 Key Control A shift roster will be maintained for the ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting and security of all keysets. Each shift is responsible for reporting any key malfunctions or missing keysets. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 400 Facility Emergencies evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review 400.11 Review of Emergency Procedures and evaluation shall include internal and external security The Chief Deputy shall ensure that there is measures of the facility including security measures specific ☒ ☐ ☐ a review of emergency response plans at to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. least annually. In practice, this occurs biannually and was last completed in January of 2022. (7) Emergency procedures include: 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the 1032 of these regulations; Chief Deputy shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 400.8 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.9 Escapes 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 4 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) mass arrests; 400.10 Civil Disturbance and mass ☒ ☐ ☐ arrests (D) natural disasters; 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 4003.3 Periodic testing of emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment This occurs weekly. (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 4003.3 Storage, issues and use of chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ weapons ammunition chemical agents and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Segregation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual harassment. 606.2 This office has zero tolerance with ☒ ☐ ☐ regard to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in this facility. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 606.5 Retaliation to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment and Retaliation limited to, the following: Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report harassment incidents anonymously or to sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other any staff member they choose. Staff shall inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual accommodate all inmate requests to report harassment, and staff neglect or violation of allegations of sexual abuse or harassment. responsibilities that may have contributed to such ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in incidents, writing, anonymously or from third parties and shall promptly document all verbal reports. The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and is being renovated. (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Third party reporting instructions are community members, and other interested third-parties posted in the public lobby of each facility, to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ on the agency website and are included in method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the the Citizens Complaint Form. facility. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 5 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention It is the policy of this office to minimize The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide the incidence of suicide by establishing and prevention program developed by the facility administrator, maintaining a comprehensive suicide in conjunction with the health authority and mental health prevention and intervention program director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those designed to identify inmates who are at risk inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall of suicide and to intervene appropriately include the following: whenever possible. 709.3 Suicide Prevention Team The suicide prevention team shall ensure that the facility is evaluated annually to identify any physical plant characteristics ☒ ☐ ☐ or operational procedures that might be modified to reduce the risk of inmate suicide. 709.4 Staff Training All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention. Verified that all staff receive suicide prevention training and annual updates during in-service training. (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 709.5 Screening and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. All inmates are screened at intake. Intake and booking occur at the main jail. All staff are trained, and suicide monitoring is ☒ ☐ ☐ ongoing for inmates that are housed in each facility. The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and is being renovated. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among Face to face communication occurs arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ between the arresting agency and booking mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. staff at the time of intake at the main jail. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. This is a classification decision, however; ☒ ☐ ☐ these decisions are made in collaboration with medical or mental health staff. (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6 Suicide Watch (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 709.6.1 Suicide Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6.2 Suicide Notification 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 6 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 709.7.1 Suicide Debrief attempted suicides as defined by the facility These reviews are performed when any administrator. suicide attempt or death occurs. The ☒ ☐ ☐ review team is comprised of sheriff’s office command staff, medica and mental health staff. Generally, a medical physician is included. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Chief Deputy shall, in cooperation with the administrator shall consult with the local fire department local fire department or other qualified having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire entity, develop a plan for responding to a Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. which shall include, but not be limited to: The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Verified and reviewed the Fire Suppression department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ plan. manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a Fire Prevention Inspection records were monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection reviewed for each facility. All inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ record; have occurred and were documented for a two-year period. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Reviewed and verified Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ Blaine Street Facility: 01/26/2022 inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of In the event of an emergency evacuation, fire. inmates would be transported to the main jail or to a neighboring county. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and is being renovated. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management System It is the policy that an inmate population Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate management system should be established demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly and maintained to account for the ☒ ☐ ☐ average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced admission, processing, and release of inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. inmates All inmates are screened at the time of intake at the main jail. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Verified that the Jail Profile Survey is up to applicable inmate demographic information as described in date and all information required is being the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ self-reported by the agency. This includes all requested COVID and pandemic response information. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 7 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 INMATE RECORDS 209 Inmate Records It is the policy of this office that all records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV shall be complete and comprehensive, facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the resulting in reliable data that provides maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ information about each inmate's period of include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal confinement, as well as histories of property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports previous confinement in this facility. of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the Inmate records are maintained responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. electronically and in hard copy. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, All allegations, investigations and uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities disposition are maintained in agency under its direct control and from other facilities with which electronic records and crime reports. it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 240 Report Preparation Employees should ensure that reports are Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and sufficiently detailed for their purpose and procedures for the maintenance of written records and free from errors prior to submission. reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or Reports shall be prepared by the staff serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of assigned to investigate or document an a detention facility or other person. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident, approved by a supervisor, and submitted to the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee in a timely manner. (There were no incident reports generated at the Blaine Street Facility during this inspection cycle.) Such records shall include the names of the persons Verified during review. involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned Verified during review. to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 215 Community Relations and Public Information Plan Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Verified content for all listed below shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements, dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and inmates shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections The most current iteration of the Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found Minimum Standards for Local Detention in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Facilities is accessible on the agency ☒ ☐ ☐ website, the inmate tablets. Hard copies are available upon request by inmates, and the public. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as Verified that the below listed requirements specified in sections: are located in the inmate orientation book ☒ ☐ ☐ and are accessible on the inmate tablet. In addition, these are available to the public in each facility public lobby. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 8 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths In-custody death - The death of any person, (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. for whatever reason (natural, suicide, The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health homicide, accident), who is in the process administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures of being booked or is incarcerated at any to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody facility of this office. death within 30 days. The review team shall include the 513.5 In-Custody Death Review facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. team of qualified staff to conduct an administrative review of every in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team ☒ ☐ ☐ should include the following (15 CCR 1046(a)): (a) Sheriff and/or the Chief Deputy (b) County Counsel (c) Investigative staff (d) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors or other staff who are relevant to the incident. These reviews are conducted at the conclusion of any and all in-custody deaths or suicide attempt. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ lockup, or court holding facility: 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 9 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☐ ☐ ☒ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 506 Inmate Classification It is the policy of this office to properly (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or classify inmates according to security and III facility shall develop and implement a written health risks so that appropriate supervision, classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to temporary holding, and housing housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, assignments may be made. age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive currently unoccupied and is being behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed ☒ ☐ ☐ and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the renovated. inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 506.7 Reviews and Appeals and implement a classification system which will include the Once an inmate is classified and housed, use of classification officers or a classification committee in he/she may appeal the decision of the order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, classification correctional officer. rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available 506.13 Staff Training in Classification about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for Classification corrections officers should a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility receive training specific to inmate administrator or designee. An inmate who has been classification before being assigned sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his primary classification duties. classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last Of the sampling reviewed, there were no review. ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. Inmates were interviewed during Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. the onsite physical plant inspection and advised that if they are not in agreement with their classification status, they can request a review by using an inmate request form or by requesting a classification review on the inmate tablet. Inmate requests for increased levels of classification are generally approved immediately pending an investigation for the validity of concern. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 10 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 506 Inmate Response to Screening for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and 506.5 Initial Classification programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ currently unoccupied and is being inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own renovated. views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 706 Communicable Diseases It is the policy of this office to maintain an The facility administrator, in cooperation with the effective program that focuses on the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is medical isolation (when indicated), completed. treatment, follow-up, and proper reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ to local, state and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The agency Communicable Diseases Policy was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive, including all elements for identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating, reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic related disease. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she at the time of intake at booking. Medical has or has had any communicable diseases, such as staff is on-duty and available 24-hours per tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or day. Medical staff was interviewed during any other communicable diseases, or other special medical the onsite physical plant inspection. problem identified by the health authority. The response Medical staff advised that all inmates are shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. tested for COVID at the time of intake and ☒ ☐ ☐ are triaged for COVID symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Inmates are also offered and encouraged to accept a vaccination while in custody and at the time of release. The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and is being renovated. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 504 Special Management Inmates All incoming arrestees are screened at the The facility administrator, in cooperation with the time of intake in booking. Booking only responsible physician, shall develop written policies and occurs at the Main Jail. If someone is ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered thought to be struggling with a mental inmates, and may include telehealth. disorder while in housing, they are maintained at the Main Jail for further screening and assessment. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 11 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Please see above. readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 504.3 Special Management Inmates the inmate or others. Housing Criteria 504.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate Segregation Inmates will generally be assigned to ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation through the classification process. The Chief Deputy or Sergeant has the authority to immediately place any inmate into segregation when it reasonably appears necessary to protect the inmate or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 600.4.3 Administrative Segregation 504 Special Management Inmates Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Administrative segregation - The physical develop written policies and procedures which provide for separation of an inmate who is prone to the administrative segregation of inmates who are escape or assault staff or other inmates, or determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that one who is mentally deficient, in need of is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; medical isolation or infirmary status. This demonstrate influence over other inmates, including is a non-punitive classification process. influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of 506.9 Classification other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation ☒ ☐ ☐ 506.10 Single Occupancy cells of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or Single-occupancy cells may be used to participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates house Maximum security and or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other Administrative segregation inmates. inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting There are no Administrative Segregation or the welfare of inmates and staff. single occupancy cells located within this facility. Inmates requiring a single occupancy cell for separation are housed at the main jail. This facility is an open bay direct supervision design. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and Please see above. secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 516 Safety and Sobering Cells Safety cells are limited to one inmate and The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section shall be used to hold only those inmates 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who who display behavior which results in the ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of property destruction of property or reveals intent to or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. cause physical harm to self or others. There are no safety cells located in this facility. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 12 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Placement of an inmate into a safety cell procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ requires approval of a supervisor or the authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. responsible Physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as Inmates are not placed into the safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ a substitute for treatment. as a result of discipline. An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible Placement of an inmate into a safety cell health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a requires approval of a supervisor or the minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible Physician. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily A medical assessment of the inmate in the sick call, whichever is earliest. safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, ☒ ☐ ☐ whichever is earliest. Medical staff is present during placement and make an initial assessment immediately upon placement. This only occurs at the main jail. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures retention every 24 hours thereafter. A medical assessment of the inmate in the safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of placement or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Continued assessment of the inmate in the safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be conducted by a qualified health care professional and shall occur at least every 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. There are no safety cells located in this facility. The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with A mental health assessment shall be responsible health care staff on placement and retention, conducted within 24 hours of an inmate's which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the safety cell. The mental health professionals' recommendations shall be documented. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice A safety check consisting of direct visual every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. observation that is sufficient to assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur every 15 minutes. Safety cells are located at the main jail. Procedures shall be established to assure administration of The offering of nutrition and fluids is noted ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary nutrition and fluids. on the safety cell logs. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 13 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be Inmates placed into a safety cell are provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provided with a modesty garment (safety provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ vest). risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility There are no safety cells located in this are documented. facility. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 516 Sobering Cell Procedures A sobering cell shall only be used for the The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section holding of inmates who are a threat to their 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☒ ☐ ☐ own safety or the safety of others due to threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their their state of intoxication. state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and There are no sobering cells in this facility. procedures developed by the facility administrator. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as Booking only occurs at the main jail. they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six Qualified health care professionals shall hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an assess the medical condition of the inmate evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical in the sobering cell at least every six hours procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ in accordance with the office regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent Detoxification and Withdrawal Policy. medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will Please see above. receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ There are no sobering cells in this facility. Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the A safety check consisting of direct visual sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. observation that is sufficient to assess the Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur at least every 15 minutes. There are no sobering cells in this facility. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 Inmates with Disabilities INMATES This office will take all reasonable steps to accommodate inmates with disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the while they are in custody and will comply ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and with the ADA and any related state laws. procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate All inmates are screened for developmental classification and housing, protection, and disabilities at the time of intake at the Main nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. Jail. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional San Andreas Regional Center is used for center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be referrals of persons with developmental developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 14 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511 Use of Restraints It is the policy of this office that restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the shall be used only to prevent self-injury, responsible physician, shall develop written policies and injury to others, or property damage. procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Restraints may also be applied according to authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible inmate classification, such as maximum health care staff. security, to control the behavior of a high- risk inmate while he/she is being moved outside the cell or housing unit. 511.3 Use of Restraints-Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible, the use of restraints, other than routine use during transfer, shall require the approval of a Supervisor prior to application. Restraints other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. This facility is currently unoccupied for refurbishing. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this Please see above. regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate A medical assessment is obtained at the ☒ ☐ ☐ medical/mental health referral; time of placement. availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; During the physical plant inspection, ☒ ☐ ☐ cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment was observed throughout all three facilities. protective housing of restrained persons; Inmates placed into a restraint chair are stationed in a holding cell under constant ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision. This only occurs at the main jail. provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a Restraints shall never be used for substitute for treatment. retaliation or as punishment. Restraints shall not be applied for more time than is necessary to control the inmate. Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ methods of controlling the dangerous behavior of an inmate have failed or appear likely to fail. Restraints other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. This facility is currently unoccupied for refurbishing. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 15 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display It is the policy of this office that restraints behavior which results in the destruction of property or shall be used only to prevent self-injury, reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. injury to others, or property damage. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an Restraints may also be applied according to inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being inmate classification, such as maximum ambulatory. ☒ ☐ ☐ security, to control the behavior of a high- risk inmate while he/she is being moved Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears outside the cell or housing unit. less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in Restraints other than mechanical restraints controlling the disordered behavior. are not used in this facility. This facility is currently unoccupied for refurbishing. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Supervisors shall proactively oversee the of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, use of restraints on any inmate. responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints other than mechanical restraints reviewed a minimum of every hour. are not used in this facility. This facility is currently unoccupied for refurbishing. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be This occurs at the onset of any placement secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ into restraints other than mechanical restraints. A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with Restraints other than mechanical restraints responsible health care staff determines that an inmate are not used in this facility. This facility is cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐ currently unoccupied for refurbishing. the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice Restraints other than mechanical restraints every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly ☒ ☐ ☐ are not used in this facility. This facility is employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the currently unoccupied for refurbishing. inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone Any person placed into restraints is or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ stationed in a holding cell under constant makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. observation at the main jail. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Restraints other than mechanical restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐ are not used in this facility. This facility is restrain inmates for security reasons. currently unoccupied for refurbishing. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 511.9 Pregnant Inmates Restraints will not be used on inmates who The facility administrator, in cooperation with the are known to be pregnant unless based on responsible physician, shall develop written policies and an individualized determination that procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant restraints are reasonably necessary for the inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy legitimate safety and security needs of the shall include reference to the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate, the staff, or the public. Known or suspected pregnant women will not be placed in the restraint chair. Restraints other than mechanical restraints are not used in this facility. This facility is currently unoccupied for refurbishing. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 16 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after In no event will an inmate who is known to delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg chains, or handcuffs behind the body. restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ There were no pregnant inmates in custody on the date of inspection. The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 511.9.1 Inmates in labor recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, No inmate who is in labor, delivery or ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and recovery from a birth shall be otherwise security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. restrained except when all of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407): (a) There is a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the inmate, the staff of this or the medical facility, other inmates, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) A supervisor has made an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary to prevent escape or injury. (c) There is no objection from the treating medical care provider. (d) The restraints used are the least restrictive type and are used in the least restrictive manner. The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is Restraints shall be removed when medical currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant staff responsible for the medical care of the inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or pregnant inmate determines that the recovery after delivery determines that the removal of ☒ ☐ ☐ removal of restraints is medically restraints is medically necessary. necessary (Penal Code § 3407). Please see above. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 702.2.1 Advisement and Counseling be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies Inmates who are pregnant shall be advised governing pregnant inmates. of the provisions of this policy manual, the ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code, and standards established by Board of State and Community Corrections related to pregnant inmates (Penal Code § 3407(e)). 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 17 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 517 Biological Samples COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office IMPRESSIONS will assist in the expeditious collection of required biological samples from arrestees (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law and offenders in accordance with the laws enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐ of this state and with as little reliance on peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood force as practicable. specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print In practice, any inmate requiring force for impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal the collection of samples is transported to Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral the hospital. request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 517.5 Biological Samples reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an If an inmate refuses to cooperate with the objective, trained and competent correctional sample collection process, corrections employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, officers should attempt to identify the would consider necessary and reasonable to gain reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance with this regulation. compliance without resorting to using force. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Sergeant shall review and approve any calculated use of force. The supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. In practice, any inmate requiring force for the collection of samples is transported to the hospital. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Please see above. efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Please see above. authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 517.5.1 Video Recording the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video A video recording should be made any time shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape force is used to obtain a biological sample. shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐ required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide inmate The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall education for all facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is inmate education program. currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment. When such services are not made available by the Please see above. appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 18 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is vocational education of housed inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Please see above. established and an inmate may be excluded or removed ☒ ☐ ☐ based on sound security practices or failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1006 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (TYPE II ONLY) All inmates are allowed two completed All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two visits of 30 minutes each per week. The visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. agency has incorporated video visitation that is accessible on the inmate tablets. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment. Visitation did not occur during this inspection cycle. (TYPE III ONLY) Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒ visits, totaling at least one hour per week. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section Minor children are allowed to visit when shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by an adult parent, the inmate. grandparent, or a legal guardian. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on inmate visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ tablets to supplement existing in person requirements of this section if in-person visitation is visitation. requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are Visitation occurring onsite is at no cost to onsite and participating in either in-person or video ☒ ☐ ☐ the visitor or to the inmate. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is defined as the location where the inmate is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; In person without barrier In person/barrier Video visitation/tablet Visitation hours; The Blaine Street Women’s Facility is currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment. Visitation did not occur during this inspection cycle. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 19 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. There is no limit for video visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1004 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate Inmates may, at their own expense, send may send or receive; and receive mail without restrictions on quantity. ☒ ☐ ☐ There is no limitation on the volume of incoming or outgoing mail. Mail was not processed at this facility during this inspection cycle. (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Facility staff shall not review inmate or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and correspondence to or from state and federal Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ courts, any member of the State Bar or open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, holder of public office, and the Board of cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the State and Community Corrections. inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the Inmates may correspond confidentially facility manager or the facility administrator; and, with courts, legal counsel, officials of this ☒ ☐ ☐ office, elected officials, the Department of Corrections, jail inspectors, government officials or officers of the court. (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 607.6 Indigent Inmate Requests for at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Writing Materials each week to permit correspondence with family members Indigent inmates shall receive an amount of and friends but without limitation on the number of postage pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney sufficient to maintain communication with and to the courts. ☒ ☐ ☐ an elected official, officials of the Board of State and Community Corrections, attorneys, and other officers of the court. Inmates reported that writing implements were readily available without limitation during the pandemic. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1003 Library Services This facility operates library services that The facility administrator shall develop written policies and provide leisure and legal reading materials procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV to inmates. facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ access to legal reference materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 20 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 601.4.7 Exercise (Disciplinary) Inmates in the most restrictive housing (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall (Disciplinary) receive no less than three develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and hours per week of exercise. All other recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, inmates receive from 1-12 hours of free which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise access to dayrooms or yards daily. distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates housed at the Blaine Street are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security Women’s Facility have unlimited access to and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. access to exercise and recreation. There are currently no inmates housed in this facility as it is unoccupied for refurbishment. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1004.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers AND WRITINGS and Periodicals All books, newspapers, and periodicals are The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall acceptable if sent from the publisher. develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Publications that are considered obscene, legitimate penological interest; depicting violence, nudity, gang activity and criminal behavior are not allowable. If ☒ ☐ ☐ these publications are received at the Sheriff’s Office, the items are inventoried and stored in the inmate’s personal property. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail Please see above. containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages and publications are opened received by an inmate; and ☒ ☐ ☐ and inspected for appropriateness prior to delivery to the inmate. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. maintain is not limited unless a fire concern exists. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1005 Inmate Telephone Access All inmates have access to telephones. The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 21 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Access to courts and legal counsel may procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to occur through court-appointed counsel, legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: attorney or legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, or written communication. To facilitate access, this facility will minimally provide: • Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and the inmate can share legal documents. • Telephones that enable confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney-client calls. • Reasonable access to legal materials. • A means of providing assistance through the court process by individuals trained in the law. This assistance will be available to illiterate inmates and those who cannot speak or read English or who have disabilities that would impair their ability to access. • Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for indigent inmates for legal communications and correspondence. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these The volume of privileged mail is not ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, restricted. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available ☒ ☐ ☐ in each facility. 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION All inmates receive information prior to housing or inter-facility transfer. In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Rules were observed to be posted in all shall develop written policies and procedures for the inmate housing areas. implementation of a program reasonably understandable to ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy references inmate orientation in inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the multiple delivery methods to include, time of placement in a living area. verbally, issuance of an inmate Orientation Handbook, orientation video, and orientation is available on inmate tablets. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be The inmate Orientation Handbook and limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation accessible on the inmate tablet was reviewed and contain the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 22 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE The agency provides a wide variety of PROGRAMS social and educational programs for inmates. Many of them link social The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall services, community-based organizations, develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ community college, and veteran’s services cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for for transition to community. individual and/or family social service programs for inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the These services are provided by outside discretion of the facility administrator and may include: community-based providers; however, this (a) risk and needs assessments; facility is currently unoccupied for (b) best practices in: refurbishment. (1) individual, group and/or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 611 Inmate Voting This policy establishes the requirement for The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced providing eligible inmates the opportunity inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐ to vote during elections, pursuant to policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of election statutes. voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1007 Religious Services This policy provides guidance regarding The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility the right of inmates to exercise their ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop written policies and procedures to provide religion and for evaluating accommodation opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, requests for faith-based religious practices practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. of inmates. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 23 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 610 Inmate Grievance It is the policy of this office that any (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and inmate may file a grievance relating to Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop conditions of confinement, which includes written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may release date, housing, medical care, food appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any services, hygiene and sanitation needs, conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: recreation opportunities, classification medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; ☒ ☐ ☐ actions, disciplinary actions, program program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting participation, telephone and mail use procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: allegations of sexual abuse. There were no grievances reviewed for the Blaine Street Women’s Facility as it is unoccupied for refurbishment. (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a Instructions appear on the grievance form ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; and are accessible on the inmate tablet. (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate There were no grievances reviewed for the staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Blaine Street Women’s Facility as it is unoccupied for refurbishment. (3) appeal to the next level of review; There were no grievances reviewed for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Blaine Street Women’s Facility as it is unoccupied for refurbishment. (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level There were no grievances reviewed for the of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Blaine Street Women’s Facility as it is unoccupied for refurbishment. (5) provision for response within a reasonable time Agency policy dictates grievance response limit; and, time requirements. ☒ ☐ ☐ There were no grievances reviewed for the Blaine Street Women’s Facility as it is unoccupied for refurbishment. (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction If the grievance cannot be resolved within within the facility. the facility, the agency will forward to the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate entity such as the contracted Medical/food service provider. (b) Grievance System Abuse: There were no grievances reviewed for the The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Blaine Street Women’s Facility as it is ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of unoccupied for refurbishment. grievances. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 24 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 600 Inmate Discipline The inmate orientation handbook addresses Wherever discipline is administered, each facility inmate rules and sanctions that are administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary commiserate with the violation. A process penalties to guide inmate conduct. for resolving minor infractions has been developed as a citation. If the inmate disagrees with the minor rule violation ☒ ☐ ☐ sanction, the decision can be appealed to a lieutenant or go through the discipline hearing process. There were no rule violation citations or formal discipline reports generated from this facility as it has been unoccupied for refurbishment during this inspection cycle. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply During the onsite physical plant inspection, and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units rules were observed to be posted in all and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking. inmate housing areas. Inmate rules and ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary sanctions are located in the inmate orientation handbook and are accessible on the inmate tablets located in all housing areas. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read English and Spanish English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 600 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- The agency has a newly developed conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may “Citation” form that shall be issued at the impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to time of the infraction and does not require television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less a formal discipline hearing for minor than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and ☒ ☐ ☐ infractions or violations of minor rules. supervisory approval. There were no rule violation citations or formal discipline reports generated from this facility as it has been unoccupied for refurbishment during this inspection cycle. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 25 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or Major rule violations require a crime repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor report. violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the The process for an inmate accused of a staff member observing the act and submitted to the major rule violation includes: disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: (a) A fair hearing in which the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee presents factual evidence supporting the rule violation and the disciplinary action. (b) Advance notice to the inmate of the disciplinary hearing, to allow the inmate time to prepare a defense. (c) An impartial hearing officer. (d) The limited right to call witnesses and/or present evidence on his/her behalf. (e) The appointment of an assistant or representative in cases where the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ may be incapable of self-representation. (f) A formal written decision that shows the evidence used by the hearing officer, the reasons for any sanctions and an explanation of the appeal process. (g) Reasonable sanctions for violating rules that relate to the severity of the violation. (h) The opportunity to appeal the finding. A random sampling of formal discipline packets was reviewed and were appropriate, containing all information required in the agency policy and in this regulation. There were no rule violation citations or formal discipline reports generated from this facility as it has been unoccupied for refurbishment during this inspection cycle. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Disciplinary separation diet. The Disciplinary Diet is not used as a ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary sanction. 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 600.7 Hearing Officer shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐ The disciplinary hearing officer is a consequences. sergeant or above. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 600.8 Hearing Procedure involved in the charges. Involved staff do not participate in ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary review if they were involved in the charge of the violation or imposition of sanctions. Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐ timeframes: 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 26 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice Formal discipline does not occur at this ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. facility. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 600.6 Notifications provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has An inmate charged with a major rule been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate violation shall be given a written has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ description of the incident and the rules may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time violated at least 24 hours prior to a through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good disciplinary hearing. cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her There were no rule violation citations or own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses formal discipline reports generated from and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ this facility as it has been unoccupied for access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is refurbishment during this inspection cycle. illiterate or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours There were no rule violation citations or after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in formal discipline reports generated from ☒ ☐ ☐ writing. this facility as it has been unoccupied for refurbishment during this inspection cycle. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary All formal disciplinary decisions and charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the recommendations for disciplinary sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager are reviewed and approved by the facility or designee. manager prior to imposition. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 600.8.5 Report Findings the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the The hearing officer shall write a report reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record regarding the decision and detailing the shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the report shall be provided to the inmate. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Discipline Appeals supervisor on all disciplinary action. Inmates wishing to appeal the decision of the hearing officer must do so in writing ☒ ☐ ☐ within five days of the decision. All appeals will be forwarded to the Chief Deputy or the authorized designee for review. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of Disciplinary decisions that are appealed conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ may be upheld once the review process and legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. appeal hearing is completed. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 27 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary Citation officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Minor Rule Violation/Infraction infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, Major but not be limited to, the following: Criminal (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary ACTIONS Actions There were no rule violation citations or The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly formal discipline reports generated from prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, this facility as it has been unoccupied for there shall be the following limitations: refurbishment during this inspection cycle. (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the There are no disciplinary separation cells minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, located in this facility. Inmates requiring 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and disciplinary isolation are moved to the bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these main jail. regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any ☒ ☐ ☐ portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of This does not occur. inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part Safety cells are not used for disciplinary 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ sanctions. purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary The loss of personal hygiene implements is to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. specified in Section 1265 of these regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. The loss or withholding of food items is never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. ☒ ☐ ☐ The only exception to this is the loss of commissary privileges. (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section The Disciplinary Diet is not used. 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☐ ☐ ☒ violations of institutional rules. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 28 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the facility manager shall approve the initial ☐ ☐ ☒ placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☐ ☐ ☒ that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except Correspondence privileges are not withheld in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence as a disciplinary sanction. regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Access to courts and legal counsel are ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. never imposed as a disciplinary sanction. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.8.5 Report Findings All disciplinary reports, hearing Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of documents, appeals, and disposition all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ records are entered and are stored in the therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining agency JMS system. copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 706 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The Communicable Disease Policy was updated in collaboration with the county (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the public health authority, WellPath, and facility administrator and the county health officer, shall strictly follow the California State Public develop a written plan to address the identification, Health Guidelines. treatment, control and follow-up management of ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy was reviewed and was found to tuberculosis symptoms, referral for a medical be comprehensive containing the evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health identification of symptoms, containment, officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The testing, treatment, quarantine, reporting, plan shall reflect the current local incidence of vaccination, and follow-up care specific to communicable diseases which threaten the health of the COVID Pandemic. inmates and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; ☒ (3) Sharing of medical information with inmates and In general, medical information is custody staff: protected and private. For those inmates exhibiting signs or symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease, they are separated and quarantined from the general population inmates. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ medical needs and safety of the affected inmates; 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 29 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the ☒ ☐ ☐ limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease. 1211 SICK CALL 700.3 Access to Care Inmate medical requests will be evaluated There shall be written policies and procedures developed by by qualified health care professionals or the facility administrator, in cooperation with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ health-trained custody staff. Health care authority, which provides for a daily sick call conducted for services will be made available to inmates all inmates or provision made that any inmate requesting from the time of admission until they are medical/mental health attention be given such attention. released. 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 806.3.2 Clothing Issue An inmate admitted to the facility shall be The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to issued a set of facility clothing. The ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, clothing shall be appropriate to the climate, Temporary Holding and Type IV facilities shall include, but reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, not be limited to: and repaired. (a) Clean socks and footwear; Two pair of clean socks & footwear ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal footwear may be maintained at the direction of the healthcare provider. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Two inmate uniforms (c) Clean undergarments; Two sets of undergarments for male inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Two bras and three pair of panties for female inmates (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Please see above. The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear may be Additional clothing may be issued as substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear necessary for changing weather conditions specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the or as seasonally appropriate. An inmate's facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear may personal undergarments and footwear. ☒ ☐ ☐ be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear, provided there is a legitimate medical necessity for the requested items, and they are approved by the medical staff. Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ and repaired. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 30 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ 804 Vermin and Pest Control PERSONAL CLOTHING The purpose of this policy is to establish inspection, identification, and eradication There shall be written policies and procedures developed by processes designed to keep vermin and the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or pests controlled in accordance with the spread of vermin in all inmates’ personal clothing. Infested requirements established by all applicable clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed laws, ordinances, and regulations of the container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. local public health entity. Clothing, bedding, and other property that is suspected of being infested shall either ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from the facility or cleaned and treated. The inmate's clothing and linen shall be removed from his/her cell, placed in a plastic bag, and sent to the laundry. These items are considered contaminated and must be disinfected. During the physical plant inspection, the inmate personal property storage room in the main jailwas observed to contain all inmate personal property including clothing in sealed plastic bags. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 608.8 Personal Care Items Inmates are expected to maintain their There shall be written policies and procedures developed by hygiene using approved personal care the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Personal care items, including items. Each female inmate shall be provided with sanitary toothbrushes, combs, and soap, are napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested. Each available through the inmate commissary inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply and will be charged to the inmate's account. himself/herself with the following personal care items, ☒ ☐ ☐ Indigent inmates shall receive hygiene because of either indigency or the absence of an inmate items necessary to maintain an appropriate canteen, shall be issued: level of personal hygiene. No inmate will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared (15 CCR 1265 et seq.). (a) Toothbrush, The Blaine Street Women’s Facility was ☒ ☐ ☐ unoccupied during this inspection cycle. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. 608.4 Shaving Inmates may shave daily. Verified that this is issued upon housing and are readily available thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Razors are issued only upon request and are collected after use. This facility houses female inmates exclusively, however, it was unoccupied for refurbishment during this rating cycle. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 31 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care The only personal care item that is shared items listed in the items “a” through “d”. ☒ ☐ ☐ are clippers/shavers that are cleaned and sanitized after each use. 1266 SHOWERING 809.9 Inmate Showers Inmates will be allowed to shower upon There shall be written policies and procedures developed by assignment to a housing unit and at least the facility administrator for inmate showering/bathing. ☒ ☐ ☐ every other day thereafter, or more often if Inmates shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment possible (15 CCR 1266). to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often This facility as it has been unoccupied for if possible. refurbishment during this inspection cycle. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES (EXCERPT) 608.6 Grooming Equipment Grooming equipment is to be inventoried (a) Hair care services shall be available. and inspected by the staff at the beginning of each shift and prior to being issued to inmates. The staff shall ensure that all equipment is returned by the end of the ☒ ☐ ☐ shift and is not damaged or missing parts. Grooming equipment will be disinfected before and after each use by the methods approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979, 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c). (b) Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of 608.3 Hair cuts identification in court, shall be allowed to shave daily 608.3.1 Hair Care Services and receive hair care services at least once a month. The Inmates will be provided haircuts and hair- facility administrator may suspend this requirement in cutting tools subject to established facility relation to inmates who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. rules. If hair length, style or condition presents a security or sanitation concern, haircuts may be mandatory. Inmates who significantly alter their appearance may be required to submit to additional booking ☒ ☐ ☐ photos. Inmates shall generally be permitted to receive hair care services once per month after being in custody for at least 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair care services if an inmate appears to be a danger to him/herself or others or to the safety and security of the facility. This facility as it has been unoccupied for refurbishment during this inspection cycle. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 806.3.1 Bedding Issue Upon entering a living area of the Santa The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for Cruz County Sheriff's Office correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ each inmate entering a living area who is expected to remain facility, every inmate who is expected to overnight, shall include, but not limited to: remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens including, but not limited to: 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 32 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements One clean, firm, fire-retardant mattress. of Section 1272 of these regulations; Mattresses are serviceable, fire-retardant and are enclosed in an easily cleanable, ☒ ☐ ☐ non-absorbable material. Mattresses are cleaned and disinfected between prior to issue. (b) One mattress cover or one sheet; Two sheets or one sheet and a clean ☒ ☐ ☐ mattress cover. (c) One towel; and, One clean wash cloth, hand towel, and bath ☒ ☐ ☐ towel. (d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic One pillow and pillowcase. ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Two blankets or sleeping bag may be issued in place of one Two sufficient freshly laundered blankets mattress cover or one sheet. to provide comfort under existing ☒ ☐ ☐ temperature conditions. Blankets shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with facility operational laundry rules. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 803 Physical Plant/Maintenance MAINTENANCE The Chief Deputy shall be responsible for establishing and monitoring the facility The facility administrator shall develop written policies and maintenance schedule, the inspection procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of schedules of the Sergeants and corrections cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a officers, and ensuring that any deficiencies plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping discovered are corrected in a timely tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or ☒ ☐ ☐ manner. unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. During the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff were able to observe and verify that cleaning/disinfecting protocols are being followed, cleaning supplies are in large quantities, and readily available in all housing areas. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are never held in these facilities. sections including those summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply ☐ ☒ ☐ (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. ☐ ☐ ☒ Reference: WIC 208 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 33 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH ADULT PRISONERS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such ☐ ☐ ☒ as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others ☐ ☐ ☒ while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except ☐ ☐ ☒ as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the ☐ ☐ ☒ release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with ☐ ☐ ☒ assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 34 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect ☐ ☐ ☒ the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population ☐ ☐ ☒ or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. (a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) loss of privileges; and, (2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed ☐ ☐ ☒ in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours. (e) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 35 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 5320 Santa Cruz County Blaine St. Facility II PRO 20-22 36 A 353 Type II III PRO v.1 eff 1.1.19 (20-22) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 BSCC Code: 5320 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Blaine Street Women’s Minimum Facility FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80:  8/86: 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) There are no temporary holding cells located at  this facility. Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates  No smaller than 40 square feet  Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates  Toilet accessible  Water fountain accessible  Wash basin accessible  Provides clear visual supervision  Telephone accessible  Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons are prohibited inside this facility. Armed officers store their weapon at the Main External to the security area and equipped with individual  Jail. compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) These cells are not located at this facility. 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms  Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours  Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates  Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and has a  ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet  Contains seating to accommodate all inmates  Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking fountain  Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff  Sobering Cells (2.4) There are sobering cells located at this facility.  01: Name change to “sobering cell” Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates  No smaller than 60 square feet  Contain toilet  5320 Santa Cruz Co Blaine Womens Facility II PHY 20-22 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain washbasin  Contain drinking fountain  Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to provide support  Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation  Padding on the floor  Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)  Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Locked storeroom  Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1)  Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) There are no safety cells located at this facility.  Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate  Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the  cell Padded floor, door and walls  Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible  to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least  24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor  Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) This facility is designed with dormitory housing  only. Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I  facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet  Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain  5320 Santa Cruz Co Blaine Womens Facility II PHY 20-22 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards)  Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) There are no single occupancy cells located at this 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells facility.  Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates  No smaller than 100 square feet  Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet  Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking fountain  Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant  Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items  Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) Each floor is rated as a multiple occupancy room 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms under the 1980 standards. In today’s applicable  design, this is considered dormitory style housing. Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a  minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons  Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and  drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items  Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) There are no double occupancy cells located at 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells this facility.  Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type  I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor  dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain  Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities)  Dormitories (2.8) Although originally designed and considered 8-86: Provision for dormitories added multioccupancy, this facility is a dorm style  housing environment. Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64  inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less,  may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and drinking fountains  01: Ratio changed to 1:10 Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items  Dayrooms (2.9) 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front  of cells-rooms 99: Corridor requirement deleted 35 square feet of floor area per inmate  5320 Santa Cruz Co Blaine Womens Facility II PHY 20-22 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum  number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains  Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I  facilities Shower (3.4) Available on a ratio of 1:16  01: Ratio changed to 1:20 Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision.  8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5)  30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained through an  adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)  At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided  8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated  inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the  facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17)  15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmate dining  Visiting (2.18)  Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates  Attorney Interviews (2.26)  Provide for confidential attorney consultation 5320 Santa Cruz Co Blaine Womens Facility II PHY 20-22 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such  as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink  and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding  and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) Not required for Type III facilities.  Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas  Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]  Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain  communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15)  8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities 99: Requirement deleted Canteen (2.16)  8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) Although there are interview rooms onsite, these 8-86: Added for Type II facilities have been added but do not conform to  confidential interview rooms. Confidential interview rooms are located at the main jail. 5320 Santa Cruz Co Blaine Womens Facility II PHY 20-22 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) 5320ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5320 FACILITY: Santa Cruz County Blaine Street Women’s Minimum Facility TYPE: II RC: 32 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S First Floor Dormitory 1980 1 20 16 16 Dayroom 1980 4 6 4 Notes: Each floor has 4 toilets, 6 washbasins, three showers and one bathtub. Each of 11 separate rooms measures approximately 6.1' X 14.3', with the 12th room (previously designated as the “crib room”) measuring 6.9' X 14.3'. During the 2004-06 CSA inspection, one room was used as a computer room and a second as an office. Second Floor Dormitory 1980 1 14 16 16 Dayroom 1980 4 6 4 Notes: Each floor has 4 toilets, 6 washbasins, three showers and one bathtub. Each of 12 separate rooms measures approximately 6.1' X 14.3', with the 13th room an irregular shape having approximately 132 square feet. During the 2006-08 CSA inspection, one room was used as a female locker room, two rooms were used for office space, one room was used for storage, and one room was used as a sewing and mending room. General Notes Santa Cruz Blaine Street Women's Minimum Security Facility Each floor consists of a number of individual dry rooms surrounding common dayroom and toilet-bathroom facilities. Although each room is a separate living space, they are not considered cells. Each floor, as a unit, functions as a dormitory and is rated as a "Multiple Room" under 1980 regulations. There are four dayrooms @ 12' X 24' (276 square feet) and a program room behind the kitchen, which measures 15' X 16' (240 square feet). There is also multipurpose room (used for computer training in 1991), which was not measured. The RC was calculated at 2,237 square feet living space (23 rooms @ 87.23 + 1 rooms @ 98.67 + 1 room at 132) + 1,152 square feet dayroom space = 3,389 square feet divided by 85 square feet per prisoner = maximum capacity of 40 inmates. The 1980 standards limited multiple occupancy rooms to 16 prisoners, therefore, capacity was established at 16 inmates per floor (1/91). 02/10/2022: This facility is unoccupied for refurbishment. Daily security and building maintenance inspections are occurring. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5320 Santa Cruz Co Blaine Womens Facility II LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5325 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Shearer, Sergeant Michael Savage, Deputy John Reed FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Sec. 8, Part B – Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING All court security staff are sworn deputy sheriffs and have completed the POST Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and academy. They also complete at least eight supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding hours of specialized training as required by this facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such regulation. training shall include, but not be limited to: (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Trained patrol officers are assigned to court (b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ holding positions. (c) inmate segregation; (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; and, (e) suicide prevention. Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in Jail operations training for court holding any event not more than six months after the date of assigned facilities occurs prior to assignment to court responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation. holding. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once Verified that personnel assigned to courts every two years. Successful completion of the requirements receive eight hours of refresher training ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be annually. substituted for the eight hour refresher. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Sect. 8, Part A Personnel A sampling of shift rosters was reviewed and A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ reflected that there is staffing scheduled on each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and court day to manage the operations of court operation of the programs and activities required by these holding. There are male and female staffing regulations. assigned daily. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 1 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at Shift rosters and observations while onsite least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention verify that staffing is readily available for facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency response. facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Deputies assignments in court holding are would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ designated as transport, courtroom, the event of an emergency. transportation, and holding. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there There is female staff assigned daily. shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for The agency staffing plan was reviewed and a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and confirms that staffing is sufficient for the daily retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the operation of court holding. facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Sect. 8 Part E Safety Checks A sampling of safety checks was reviewed in Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through addition to inspecting active logs during the direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐ physical plant inspection. The agency uses more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. Guardian RFID tracking. All safety checks are occurring and are documented within the required timeframes. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ of routine safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff are trained in fire life and safety. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b]) The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Although the agency corrections policy is applicable in some areas, there are specific policy references that refer to the Santa Cruz Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual County Court Security and Detention Facility of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and policy manuals, and POST orders. procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ made available to all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been deleted. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 2 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 100.3.1 Chain of Command following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 201 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 509.3 Use of Force (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 511.13 Use of Restraints; Control restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ The only restraints used in this facility are Section 3407. mechanical restraints. (6) Security and control including physical counts of Section 8 Part H Inmate Count inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband Inmate counts are conducted formally and control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, informally. A final count confirming that all at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of ☒ ☐ ☐ holding areas and courtrooms are clear occurs security measures. The review and evaluation shall at the end of every court day. include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and verified the following: (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Section 8 Part F Fire Prevention Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 11 Escape (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ Civil Disturbance (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 11 Fire, Earthquake and Power Failure (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency equipment testing occurs bi-weekly (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, A locked armory is located onsite. ☒ ☐ ☐ chemical agents, and related security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. Section 8 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Training occurs annually. (9) Segregation of Inmates. Section 8 Segregation of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are separated with individual holding cells. (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and Prison Rape Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting and Retaliation any abuse. Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment incidents anonymously or to any staff member they choose. Staff shall accommodate all inmate requests to report allegations of sexual abuse or harassment. Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in writing, ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymously, or from third parties and shall promptly document all verbal reports. Inmates were interviewed during the onsite physical plant inspection of the jails and reported that they were aware of how to report any type of abuse. Inmates demonstrated methods of reporting by use of their tablets. Tablets are provided to all inmates and are located in each housing area. (b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ confidentiality. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 3 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report Please see above. sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Third party reporting instructions are posted in community members, and other interested third-parties the public lobby of each court holding and jail to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, on the agency website, and are included method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the in the Citizens Complaint Form. facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention It is the policy of this office to minimize the The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide incidence of suicide by establishing and prevention program developed by the facility administrator, maintaining a comprehensive suicide in conjunction with the health authority and mental health prevention and intervention program designed director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those to identify inmates who are at risk of suicide inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall and to intervene appropriately whenever include the following: possible. 709.3 Suicide Prevention Team The suicide prevention team shall ensure that the facility is evaluated annually to identify any ☒ ☐ ☐ physical plant characteristics or operational procedures that might be modified to reduce the risk of inmate suicide. 709.4 Staff Training All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention. Verified that all staff receive suicide prevention training and annual updates during in-service training. (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake This occurs at the main jail. ☐ ☐ ☒ and prior to housing assignment. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among There is constant contact between jail, arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ transportation, and court holding staff. mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. This is a classification decision. Classification occurs at the main jail. If an inmate exhibits signs of being suicidal while being held in court ☐ ☐ ☒ holding, the on-duty sergeant has the authority to increase the security level until the inmate is returned to the main jail for a mental health assessment. (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ This is a classification decision. (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 709.6.1 Suicide Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 4 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6.2 Suicide Notification (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 709.7.1 Suicide Debrief attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. These reviews are performed when any suicide attempt or death occurs. The review team is ☒ ☐ ☐ comprised of sheriff’s office command staff, medical and mental health staff. Generally, a medical physician is included. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Chief Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Deputy shall, in cooperation with the local fire administrator shall consult with the local fire department department or other qualified entity, develop a having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire plan for responding to a fire. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. The courthouse is a state facility, court holding is the only area under the total control of the Sheriff’s Office. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Reviewed and verified department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a Fire Prevention Inspection records for both monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection court holding facilities were reviewed. All ☒ ☐ ☐ record; inspections have occurred and were documented for a two-year period. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent fire inspection was completed Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires on: ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; Santa Cruz County Superior Court: 01/26/2022 (d) an evacuation plan; and, 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of In the event of an emergency evacuation, ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. inmates would be returned to the jail. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 240 Report Preparation Employees should ensure that reports are Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free procedures for the maintenance of written records and from errors prior to submission. Reports shall reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of or document an incident, approved by a a detention facility or other person. supervisor, and submitted to the Chief Deputy ☒ ☐ ☐ or the authorized designee in a timely manner. In practice, incident reports are not generated from court holding facilities. If an incident were to occur, a crime report would be generated. There were no incident reports reviewed during this inspection. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 5 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths In-custody death - The death of any person, for (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. whatever reason (natural, suicide, homicide, accident), who is in the process of being booked The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health or is incarcerated at any facility of this office. administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death 513.5 In-Custody Death Review within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrator and/or the facility manager, the health team of qualified staff to conduct an administrator, the responsible physician and other health care administrative review of every in-custody and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. death. At a minimum, the review team should include the following (15 CCR 1046(a)): ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Sheriff and/or the Chief Deputy (b) County Counsel (c) Investigative staff (d) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors, or other staff who are relevant to the incident. These reviews are conducted at the conclusion of any and all in-custody deaths. Any death occurring in court holding is considered an in-custody death and would be investigated and reported as such. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of Please see above. clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are never held in these facilities. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are transported and supervised by lockup, or court holding facility: probation staff. (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Corrections Policy Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney 513-Reporting in-Custody Deaths would be General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐ followed. copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar Please see above. days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the Please see above. administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Classification occurs at the main jail. (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The ☐ ☐ ☒ plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 6 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 706 Communicable Diseases It is the policy of this office to maintain an The facility administrator, in cooperation with the effective program that focuses on the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow- completed up, and proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The agency Communicable Diseases Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive, including all elements for identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating, reporting, and follow up care for pandemic related disease. In practice, screening generally occurs at the main jail. If an inmate being held in court holding is suspected of or exhibits signs or symptoms of communicable disease, he or she is immediately returned to the jail. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☐ ☐ ☒ any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 504 Special Management Inmates All incoming arrestees are screened at the time The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of intake in booking. Booking only occurs at responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ the Main Jail. If someone is thought to be procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered struggling with a mental disorder while in court inmates, and may include telehealth. holding, they are returned to the Main Jail for further screening and assessment. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Please see above. readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of Holding cells are used for inmate separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate or others. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 7 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 504.3 Special Management Inmates Housing Criteria Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall 504.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate develop written policies and procedures which provide for Segregation the administrative segregation of inmates who are Inmates will generally be assigned to determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that segregation through the classification process. is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; The Chief Deputy or Sergeant has the authority demonstrate influence over other inmates, including to immediately place any inmate into influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation when it reasonably appears criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of necessary to protect the inmate or others. other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation Holding cells are used for inmate separation in of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or court holding. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and Please see above. secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 Inmates with Disabilities INMATES This office will take all reasonable steps to accommodate inmates with disabilities while The facility administrator, in cooperation with the they are in custody and will comply with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ADA and any related state laws. procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐ All inmates are screened for developmental classification and housing, protection, and disabilities at the time of intake at the Main Jail. nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. In the event that an inmate held in court holding exhibits signs of developmental disability, the inmate would be returned to the main jail for further screening, The health authority or designee shall contact the regional San Andreas Regional Center is used for center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be referrals of persons with developmental developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511 Use of Restraints It is the policy of this office that restraints shall The facility administrator, in cooperation with the be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to responsible physician, shall develop written policies and others, or property damage. Restraints may also procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate be applied according to inmate classification, authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible such as maximum security, to control the health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined behavior of a high-risk inmate while he/she is in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the being moved outside the cell or housing unit. ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or 511.3 Use of Restraints-Control symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible the equipment; protective housing of restrained persons; use of restraints other than routine use during provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising transfer, shall require the approval of a of extremities. Supervisor prior to application. Mechanical restraints are the only restraints used in court holding facilities. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a ☐ ☐ ☒ substitute for treatment. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 8 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ completed within four hours of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☐ ☐ ☒ restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒ restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 511.9 Pregnant Inmates Restraints will not be used on inmates who are The facility administrator, in cooperation with the known to be pregnant unless based on an responsible physician, shall develop written policies and individualized determination that restraints are procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy and security needs of the inmate, the staff, or shall include reference to the following: the public. Known or suspected pregnant women will not ☒ ☐ ☐ be placed in the restraint chair. In no event will an inmate who is known to be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body. There were no pregnant inmates in custody on the date of inspection. Mechanical restraints are the only restraints used in court holding. (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 9 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 511.9.1 Inmates in labor recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the No inmate who is in labor, delivery, or recovery wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the from a birth shall be otherwise restrained except safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. when all of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407): (a) There is a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the inmate, the ☒ ☐ ☐ staff of this or the medical facility, other inmates, or the public. (b) A supervisor has made an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary to prevent escape or injury. (c) There is no objection from the treating medical care provider. (d) The restraints used are the least restrictive type and are used in the least restrictive manner. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when medical staff who is currently responsible for the medical care of a responsible for the medical care of the pregnant pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate determines that the removal of restraints delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the is medically necessary (Penal Code § 3407). removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she This occurs at the jail facilities. shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ and policies governing pregnant inmates. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel Access to courts and legal counsel may occur The facility administrator shall develop written policies and through court-appointed counsel, attorney or procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to ☒ ☐ ☐ legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: or written communication. Inmates and their counsel have direct access while in court holding. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is not generated or processed in court ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations, and, holding facilities. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Inmates and their counsel have direct access while in court holding. In addition, there are ☒ ☐ ☐ confidential interview rooms located in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court holding facility. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are never held in these facilities. If a sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, minor is transported to court, the minor is ☐ ☒ ☐ apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) transported, moved, and supervised by probation staff. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☐ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 10 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Minors are never held in these facilities. Minors transported to court are transported, moved, and Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the supervised by probation staff. following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established ☐ ☐ ☒ classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults, ☒ ☐ ☐ movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☒ ☐ ☐ minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards Authority within 90 days. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 11 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors transported to court are transported, moved, and supervised by probation staff. A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of safety checks. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1163 CLASSIFICATION Classification of minors occurs at the juvenile facility. The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding ☐ ☐ ☒ facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A In the event of a serious injury or death of a minor MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION occurs while appearing in court, the Sheriff’s FACILITY Office protocol would be to follow Sheriff’s Corrections Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ Death. Minors are never held in court holding. procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PRO 20-22 - 12 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017 BSCC Code: 5325 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: 6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. There are five court holding cells in this facility. A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a ☒ ☐ ☐ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Section 1231.3; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☒ ☐ ☐ be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐ breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc.. 1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐ implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PHY 20-22 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.21 Storage rooms. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, ☒ ☐ ☐ institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. Audio monitoring system was tested and is In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and operable. Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.24 Emergency power. Emergency testing occurs bi-weekly There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Attorneys have full access to their clients held in All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney court holding. Confidential interview rooms are ☒ ☐ ☐ interview areas which provide for confidential consultation located at the main jail. with inmates. 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells ☒ ☐ ☐ toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number ☒ ☐ ☐ of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions thereof used for females. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff ☒ ☐ ☐ being able to visually supervise. 1231.3.2 Wash basins. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash ☒ ☐ ☐ basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered ☒ ☐ ☐ water. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted ☒ ☐ ☐ for each basin required. 1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, ☒ ☐ ☐ temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PHY 20-22 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐ which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 Lighting. Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐ vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ controlled in housing cells or rooms. Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good ☒ ☐ ☐ visibility for purposes of supervision In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐ light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.10 Seating. In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐ must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is ☒ ☐ ☐ seating for one person. 1231.3.12 Weapons locker. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ ☐ ☐ compartments, each with an individual locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐ areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH PHY 20-22 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5325 FACILITY: Santa Cruz County Superior Court Holding Facility TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Courthouse 5 Holding 1994 1 16 (16) 18.0 X 19.0 1 1 1 Note: 25.5 feet bench; 342 square feet 4 Holding 1994 1 15 (15) 8.0 X 19.0 1 1 1 Note: 25 feet bench; 152 square feet; capacity based on square footage (10 square feet/inmate) 3 Holding Pre-78 1 15 (15) 8.0 X 19.0 1 1 1 Note: 25.6 feet bench; 152 square feet; capacity based on square footage (10 square feet/inmate) 1-2 Holding Pre-78 2 16 (32) 18.0 X 19.0 1 1 1 Note: (Each Cell) 53 feet bench; 342 square feet. These are the preferred cells for juveniles. General Notes Only cells 4 & 5 were remodeled and evaluated under the 1994 regulations. Cells 1, 2 and 3 were constructed prior to 1978 and do not technically come under the BSCC Penal Code mandate for inspection. They are included on the Living Area Space Evaluation to more accurately reflect the facility. *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. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5325 Santa Cruz Co Superior CH LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5345 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Watsonville Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Shearer, Sergeant Michael Savage, Deputy John Reed FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Sec. 8, Part B – Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING All court security staff are sworn deputy sheriffs and have completed the POST Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and academy. They also complete at least eight supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding hours of specialized training as required by this facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such regulation. training shall include, but not be limited to: (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Trained patrol officers are assigned to court (b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐ holding positions. (c) inmate segregation; (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; and, (e) suicide prevention. Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in Jail operations training for court holding any event not more than six months after the date of assigned facilities occurs prior to assignment to court responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation. holding. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once Verified that personnel assigned to courts every two years. Successful completion of the requirements receive eight hours of refresher training ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be annually. substituted for the eight hour refresher. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Sect. 8, Part A Personnel A sampling of shift rosters was reviewed and A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ reflected that there is staffing scheduled on each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and court day to manage the operations of court operation of the programs and activities required by these holding. There are male and female staffing regulations. assigned daily. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 1 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at Shift rosters and observations while onsite least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention verify that staffing is readily available for facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency response. facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Deputies assignments in court holding are would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ designated as transport, courtroom, the event of an emergency. transportation, and holding. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there There is female staff assigned daily. shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for The agency staffing plan was reviewed and a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and confirms that staffing is sufficient for the daily retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the operation of court holding. facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Sect. 8 Part E Safety Checks A sampling of safety checks was reviewed in Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through addition to inspecting active logs during the direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no ☒ ☐ ☐ physical plant inspection. The agency uses more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. Guardian RFID tracking. All safety checks are occurring and are documented within the required timeframes. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ of routine safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff are trained in fire life and safety. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b]) The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Although the agency corrections policy is applicable in some areas, there are specific policy references that refer to the Santa Cruz Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual County Court Security to include Watsonville of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and Court Holding. procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ made available to all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been deleted. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 2 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 100.3.1 Chain of Command following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 201 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 509.3 Use of Force (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 511.13 Use of Restraints; Control restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ The only restraints used in this facility are Section 3407. mechanical restraints. (6) Security and control including physical counts of Section 8 Part H Inmate Count inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband Inmate counts are conducted formally and control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, informally. A final count confirming that all at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of ☒ ☐ ☐ holding and courtrooms are clear occurs at the security measures. The review and evaluation shall end of every court day. include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and verified the following: (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Section 8 Part F Fire Prevention Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 11 Escape (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ Civil Disturbance (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 11 Fire, Earthquake and Power Failure (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency equipment testing occurs bi-weekly (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, A locked armory is located onsite. ☒ ☐ ☐ chemical agents, and related security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. Section 8 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Training occurs annually. (9) Segregation of Inmates. Section 8 Segregation of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are separated with individual holding cells. (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and Prison Rape Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting and Retaliation any abuse. Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment incidents anonymously or to any staff member they choose. Staff shall accommodate all inmate requests to report allegations of sexual abuse or harassment. Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in writing, ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymously, or from third parties and shall promptly document all verbal reports. Inmates were interviewed during the onsite physical plant inspection of the jails and reported that they were aware of how to report any type of abuse. Inmates demonstrated methods of reporting by use of their tablets. Tablets are provided to all inmates and are located in each housing area. (b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ confidentiality. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 3 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐ (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report Please see above. sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Third party reporting instructions are posted in community members, and other interested third-parties the public lobby of each court holding and jail to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, on the agency website, and are included method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the in the Citizens Complaint Form. facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 709 Suicide Prevention and Intervention It is the policy of this office to minimize the The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide incidence of suicide by establishing and prevention program developed by the facility administrator, maintaining a comprehensive suicide in conjunction with the health authority and mental health prevention and intervention program designed director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those to identify inmates who are at risk of suicide inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall and to intervene appropriately whenever include the following: possible. 709.3 Suicide Prevention Team The suicide prevention team shall ensure that the facility is evaluated annually to identify any ☒ ☐ ☐ physical plant characteristics or operational procedures that might be modified to reduce the risk of inmate suicide. 709.4 Staff Training All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention. Verified that all staff receive suicide prevention training and annual updates during in-service training. (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake This occurs at the main jail. ☐ ☐ ☒ and prior to housing assignment. (c) Provisions facilitating communication among There is constant contact between jail, arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ transportation, and court holding staff. mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. This is a classification decision. Classification occurs at the main jail. If an inmate exhibits signs of being suicidal while being held in court ☐ ☐ ☒ holding, the on-duty sergeant has the authority to increase the security level until the inmate is returned to the main jail for a mental health assessment. (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ This is a classification decision. (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 709.6.1 Suicide Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 4 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 709.6.2 Suicide Notification (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 709.7.1 Suicide Debrief attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. These reviews are performed when any suicide attempt or death occurs. The review team is ☒ ☐ ☐ comprised of sheriff’s office command staff, medical and mental health staff. Generally, a medical physician is included. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Chief Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Deputy shall, in cooperation with the local fire administrator shall consult with the local fire department department or other qualified entity, develop a having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire plan for responding to a fire. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. The courthouse is a state facility, court holding is the only area under the total control of the Sheriff’s Office. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Reviewed and verified department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a Fire Prevention Inspection records for both monthly basis with two year retention of the inspection court holding facilities were reviewed. All ☒ ☐ ☐ record; inspections have occurred and were documented for a two-year period. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent fire inspection were completed Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires on: ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; Watsonville Court Holding: 01/27/2022 (d) an evacuation plan; and, 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of In the event of an emergency evacuation, ☒ ☐ ☐ fire. inmates would be returned to the jail. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 240 Report Preparation Employees should ensure that reports are Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free procedures for the maintenance of written records and from errors prior to submission. Reports shall reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of or document an incident, approved by a a detention facility or other person. supervisor, and submitted to the Chief Deputy ☒ ☐ ☐ or the authorized designee in a timely manner. In practice, incident reports are not generated from court holding facilities. If an incident were to occur, a crime report would be generated. There were no incident reports reviewed during this inspection. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 5 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths In-custody death - The death of any person, for (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. whatever reason (natural, suicide, homicide, accident), who is in the process of being booked The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health or is incarcerated at any facility of this office. administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death 513.5 In-Custody Death Review within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrator and/or the facility manager, the health team of qualified staff to conduct an administrator, the responsible physician and other health care administrative review of every in-custody and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. death. At a minimum, the review team should include the following (15 CCR 1046(a)): ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Sheriff and/or the Chief Deputy (b) County Counsel (c) Investigative staff (d) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors, or other staff who are relevant to the incident. These reviews are conducted at the conclusion of any and all in-custody deaths. Any death occurring in court holding is considered an in-custody death and would be investigated and reported as such. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of Please see above. clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Minors are never held in these facilities. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are transported and supervised by lockup, or court holding facility: probation staff. (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Corrections Policy Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney 513-Reporting in-Custody Deaths would be General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☒ ☐ ☐ followed. copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar Please see above. days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the Please see above. administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Classification occurs at the main jail. (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The ☐ ☐ ☒ plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 6 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 706 Communicable Diseases It is the policy of this office to maintain an The facility administrator, in cooperation with the effective program that focuses on the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow- completed up, and proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The agency Communicable Diseases Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive, including all elements for identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating, reporting, and follow up care for pandemic related disease. In practice, screening generally occurs at the main jail. If an inmate being held in court holding is suspected of or exhibits signs or symptoms of communicable disease, he or she is immediately returned to the jail. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☐ ☐ ☒ any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 504 Special Management Inmates All incoming arrestees are screened at the time The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of intake in booking. Booking only occurs at responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ the Main Jail. If someone is thought to be procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered struggling with a mental disorder while in court inmates, and may include telehealth. holding, they are returned to the Main Jail for further screening and assessment. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Please see above. readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of Holding cells are used for inmate separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate or others. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 7 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 504.3 Special Management Inmates Housing Criteria Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall 504.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate develop written policies and procedures which provide for Segregation the administrative segregation of inmates who are Inmates will generally be assigned to determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that segregation through the classification process. is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; The Chief Deputy or Sergeant has the authority demonstrate influence over other inmates, including to immediately place any inmate into influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation when it reasonably appears criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of necessary to protect the inmate or others. other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation Holding cells are used for inmate separation in of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or court holding. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and Please see above. secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 Inmates with Disabilities INMATES This office will take all reasonable steps to accommodate inmates with disabilities while The facility administrator, in cooperation with the they are in custody and will comply with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ADA and any related state laws. procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐ All inmates are screened for developmental classification and housing, protection, and disabilities at the time of intake at the Main Jail. nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. In the event that an inmate held in court holding exhibits signs of developmental disability, the inmate would be returned to the main jail for further screening, The health authority or designee shall contact the regional San Andreas Regional Center is used for center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be referrals of persons with developmental developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511 Use of Restraints It is the policy of this office that restraints shall The facility administrator, in cooperation with the be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to responsible physician, shall develop written policies and others, or property damage. Restraints may also procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate be applied according to inmate classification, authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible such as maximum security, to control the health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined behavior of a high-risk inmate while he/she is in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the being moved outside the cell or housing unit. ☒ ☐ ☐ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or 511.3 Use of Restraints-Control symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible the equipment; protective housing of restrained persons; use of restraints other than routine use during provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising transfer, shall require the approval of a of extremities. Supervisor prior to application. Mechanical restraints are the only restraints used in court holding facilities. In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a ☐ ☐ ☒ substitute for treatment. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 8 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ completed within four hours of placement. If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☐ ☐ ☒ restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒ restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 511.9 Pregnant Inmates Restraints will not be used on inmates who are The facility administrator, in cooperation with the known to be pregnant unless based on an responsible physician, shall develop written policies and individualized determination that restraints are procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy and security needs of the inmate, the staff, or shall include reference to the following: the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ Known or suspected pregnant women will not be placed in the restraint chair. In no event will an inmate who is known to be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body. Mechanical restraints are the only restraints used in court holding. (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☒ ☐ ☐ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 9 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 511.9.1 Inmates in labor recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the No inmate who is in labor, delivery, or recovery wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the from a birth shall be otherwise restrained except safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. when all of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407): (a) There is a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the inmate, the ☒ ☐ ☐ staff of this or the medical facility, other inmates, or the public. (b) A supervisor has made an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary to prevent escape or injury. (c) There is no objection from the treating medical care provider. (d) The restraints used are the least restrictive type and are used in the least restrictive manner. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when medical staff who is currently responsible for the medical care of a responsible for the medical care of the pregnant pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate determines that the removal of restraints delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the is medically necessary (Penal Code § 3407). removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she This occurs at the jail facilities. shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐ and policies governing pregnant inmates. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel Access to courts and legal counsel may occur The facility administrator shall develop written policies and through court-appointed counsel, attorney or procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to ☒ ☐ ☐ legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: or written communication. Inmates and their counsel have direct access while in court holding. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is not generated or processed in court ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations, and, holding facilities. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Inmates and their counsel have direct access while in court holding. In addition, there are ☒ ☐ ☐ confidential interview rooms located in the Watsonville Court holding facilities. DETENTION OF MINORS Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are never held in these facilities. If a sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, minor is transported to court, the minor is ☐ ☒ ☐ apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) transported, moved, and supervised by probation staff. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☐ administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 10 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒ recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒ policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Minors are never held in these facilities. Minors transported to court are transported, moved, and Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the supervised by probation staff. following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Please see above. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established ☐ ☐ ☒ classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults, ☒ ☐ ☐ movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☒ ☐ ☐ minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards Authority within 90 days. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 11 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors transported to court are transported, moved, and supervised by probation staff. A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of safety checks. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1163 CLASSIFICATION Classification of minors occurs at the juvenile facility. The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding ☐ ☐ ☒ facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A In the event of a serious injury or death of a minor MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION occurs while appearing in court, the Sheriff’s FACILITY Office protocol would be to follow Sheriff’s Corrections Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ Death. Minors are never held in court holding. procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PRO 20-22 - 12 - A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.19 (18/20).dot ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017 BSCC Code: 5345 FACILITY NAME: Watsonville Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. There are four holding cells in this facility. A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a ☒ ☐ ☐ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Section 1231.3; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☒ ☐ ☐ be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐ breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc.. 1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning ☒ ☐ ☐ implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PHY 20-22 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.21 Storage rooms. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, ☒ ☐ ☐ institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. Audio and visual monitoring systems were tested In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and and are operable. Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.24 Emergency power. Emergency power is tested bi-weekly There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Attorneys have access to clients in court holding. All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney Confidential interview rooms are located at the ☒ ☐ ☐ interview areas which provide for confidential consultation main jail. with inmates. 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells ☒ ☐ ☐ toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number ☒ ☐ ☐ of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions thereof used for females. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff ☒ ☐ ☐ being able to visually supervise. 1231.3.2 Wash basins. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash ☒ ☐ ☐ basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered ☒ ☐ ☐ water. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted ☒ ☐ ☐ for each basin required. 1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, ☒ ☐ ☐ temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and staff. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PHY 20-22 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐ which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 Lighting. Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐ vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ controlled in housing cells or rooms. Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good ☒ ☐ ☐ visibility for purposes of supervision In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐ light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.10 Seating. In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐ must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is ☒ ☐ ☐ seating for one person. 1231.3.12 Weapons locker. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ ☐ ☐ compartments, each with an individual locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security. Design Requirements (102(c)6) The facility contains an ADA shower in the CH Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 area. The agency was advised of the suicide risks are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐ in using this shower. Although seldom used, the areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility agency will access liability in using this shower. type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH PHY 20-22 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5345 FACILITY: Watsonville Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: February 10, 2022 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 6 Holding 2001 1 4 (4) 6.4 x 9 x 9 1 1 1 Note: Cell contains two benches one 3’ and one 3’6”. 5 Holding 2001 1 4 (4) 6.4 x 9x 9 1 1 1 Note: Cell contains two benches; one 3’ and one 3’6”. 4 Holding 2001 1 12 (12) 13’3 x 6’6”x 9 1 1 1 Note: Cell contains two benches; one 13’3”; one 4’3”. This is an irregular “L” shaped cell with a handicap access toilet and washbasin. Floor space calculations based on total floor space is 115 sq. ft. 3 Holding 2001 1 4 (4) 6.4 x 9 x 9 1 1 1 Note: Cell contains two benches; one 3’ and one 3’6”. 2 Holding 2001 1 4 (4) 6.4 x 9 x 9 1 1 1 Note: Cell contains two benches; one 3’ and one 3’6”. 1 Holding 2001 1 12 (12) 13’4” x 9 x 9 1 1 1 Note: Cell contains two benches; one 13’4” and one 5’6”. This is an irregular “L” shaped cell. Floor space calculation based on total floor space is 150 sq. ft. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5345 Santa Cruz Co Watsonville CH LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)