BSCC
Siskiyou County (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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July 9, 2021
Jeremiah LaRue, Sheriff
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
305 Siskiyou Street
Yreka, CA 96097
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF SISKIYOU COUNTY SHERIFF’s OFFICE,
SISKIYOU COUNTY JAIL, PENAL CODE 6031
Dear Sheriff LaRue:
On April 2, 2021, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) provided pre-
inspection briefings to facility supervisors outlining the proposes, process and necessary
documentation needed for the biennial inspection. Staff gave participants a complete preview of
the visit and provided a schedule of the inspection. BSCC staff provided applicable checklists and
answered any questions.
On June 1-2, 2021, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted
the 2020-2022 biennial inspection of the Siskiyou County Jail. Pursuant to Penal Code Section
6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for
Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR).
In addition, BSCC staff conducts compliance monitoring pursuant to the federal Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJPDA) for the separation requirements of juveniles from
incarcerated adults.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of this transmittal letter, the Title
15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards, a Physical Plant Evaluation
Outlining Title 24 requirements for design and, a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the
physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to the Title 15
Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance.
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). Please consider our report in
conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and the respective fire authorities for
a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local inspection reports are forwarded to your
office under a separate cover. Due to COVID-19 Emergency Measures the Health Inspections
have been delayed for 2021 but are scheduled and will be completed virtually.
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Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety May 8, 2020
Medical and Mental Health May 1, 2020
Nutritional Health June 8, 2020
Environmental Health June 8, 2020
Health Inspections
We have a current health inspection reports for the above listed facility. The local health
inspector did not report finding any non-compliance items.
BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of a review of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual and
sections of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual that apply to Jail Operations. In
addition, relevant documentation, a physical walk-through of the facility, and interviews were
completed. The interviews were conducted with the Jail Commander, Correctional Staff,
Support Staff, and numerous Inmates.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to
the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR.1 There were no items of noncompliance
identified during policy review or inspection.
In reviewing policies and procedures during the 2020-2022 Cycle, consideration was given to
agency’s Emergency Suspension of Services related to the COVID-19 emergency measures
taken and authorized by the Board of State and Community Corrections. For the safety of the
inmates and staff, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office had suspended the following services:
Section 1061, Inmate Education Programs March 20, 2020, until June 04, 2020
Section 1072, Religious Observances March 20, 2020, until June 04, 2020
BSCC Staff reviewed policy and procedures for these sections and any mitigation measures
taken to minimize the impact of the suspension of these services.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
BSCC Staff walked through the Jail and interviewed the Commander and on-duty correctional
staff. BSCC Staff was able to determine that there were no changes made to the physical plant
and the rated capacity remains at 104. The Jail was originally constructed under the 1986 Title
24 Regulations with some renovations completed under the 1994 Title 24 Regulations. On the
day of the interview, there were 82 inmates, 75 males and 7 females, being held in the facility.
1 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures, nor do we review them for
constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons
deemed appropriate.
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There were no issues of non-compliance.
Corrective Action
There is no need for further corrective action.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance
In accordance with JJDPA. BSCC monitors jail facilities for compliance with one of four core
requirements of the Act, Separation of Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults. Minors are not
housed or detained at this facility; therefore, no violations of the JJDPA were identified.
This concludes our inspection report for the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle of the Siskiyou
County Jail Facility. We would like to express our gratitude to Captain Tim Bradford, Lieutenant
Chris Miller, and Sergeant William Laustalot for their assistance and preparation for the
inspection. We look forward to working with you in the future to provide technical assistance. If
you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 323-2613 or email at
dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov
Sincerely,
Dale A. Miller Digitally signed by Dale A. Miller
Date: 2021.06.09 13:06:31 -07'00'
DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, Board of Supervisors, Siskiyou County*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Siskiyou*
County Administrator, Siskiyou County*
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, Siskiyou County*
Tim Bradford, Captain, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (Electronic Copy)
* Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5461
FACILITY NAME: Siskiyou County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Tim Bradford, Lt Chris Miller, Sgt William Laustalot, Gaby Ellison (RN), Michelle Ward
(Cook), and multiple inmates
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: June 2, 2021
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Manual (CM)
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code CM 306.2 Minimum Training Requirements
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or All deputies, full- or part-time, shall
☒ ☐ ☐
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections successfully complete the Adult Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title Officer Core Course as described in 15 CCR
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 179 within one year from the date of
assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed CM 306.2 Minimum Training Requirements
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section Custodial personnel who have successfully
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections completed the course of instruction required by
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as Penal Code § 832.3 shall successfully complete
☒ ☐ ☐
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year the Corrections Officer Basic Academy
from the date of assignment. Supplemental Core Course as described in 15
CCR 180, within one year of the date of
assignment
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING CM 303.4.1 Supervisory Training
All supervisory personnel shall have completed
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐ core training as specified in the Training
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section Policy, prior to assuming supervisory
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. responsibilities.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV CM 303.4 Training for New Managers and
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisors
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, All Jail Commanders and supervisors (full- or
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from part-time) are required to have 80 hours of
date of assignment. management and supervision training as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified by the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) or the
Standards and Training for Corrections
Program (STC) within the first year of their
appointment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING All Management Personnel have completed
POST or STC Management courses.
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST
management course within one year from date of
assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CM 303.4 Training for New Managers and
Supervisors
With the exception of any year that a core training module Supervisors and managers shall thereafter
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, receive a minimum of 24hours of refresher
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, ☒ ☐ ☐ training annually related to facility management
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual and supervision.
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. CM 314 Training Plan
BSCC STC Staff found the agency to be
compliant for all training are FY 2019/2020
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 201.7 Staffing Plan
(a)Ensure that this facility is staffed with the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each appropriate number and type of staff. The
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and ☒ ☐ ☐ proper allocation and deployment of staff
operation of the programs and activities required by these across shifts and functional units is essential.
CM 202 Supervision of Inmates -Minimum
regulations.
Requirements
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at CM 202 Supervision of Inmates -Minimum
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Requirements
facility or in the building which houses a local detention There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to designated to remain in the facility for the
inmates in the event of an emergency. ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision and welfare of inmates, to ensure
the implementation and operation of all
programs and activities as required by Title 15
CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond
to emergencies when needed.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 202.3 Supervision of Inmates
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in Such staff must not leave the facility while
the event of an emergency. inmates are present and should not be assigned
duties that could conflict with the supervision
☒ ☐ ☐ of inmates.
BSCC Staff reviewed security checks,
schedules, and assignment rosters and
determined that the staffing appears adequate
for this facility.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there CM 202.3 Supervision of Inmates
shall be at least one female employee who shall be When both male and female inmates are held at
immediately available and accessible to such females. this facility, a minimum of one male and one
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. female deputy should be on-duty in the jail at
☒ ☐ ☐
all times.
BSCC reviewed rosters and found that there
were female custody deputies assigned to each
shift, the transport unit, and one supervisor.
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To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for Jail Commander developed and submitted
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and annual plan to the Sheriff as part of the
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the Sheriff’s Office submission to the Board of
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be Supervisors. The most recent review was in
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial May 2021.
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 CM 504 Inmate Safety Checks
CM 504.3 Safety Checks
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through ☒ ☐ ☐ (a)Safety checks shall be conducted at least
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no once every 60 minutes.
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of CM 504.3 Safety Checks
routine safety checks. BSCC Staff reviewed all safety checks from
☒ ☐ ☐ June 2020 through May 2021. Safety Checks
were random and met the requirements of this
section.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 202.3 Supervision of Inmates
There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is designated to remain in the facility for the
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on supervision and welfare of inmates, to
☒ ☐ ☐
duty at all times who meets the training standards ensure the implementation and operation of
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. all programs and activities as required by
Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and
to respond to emergencies when needed.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 The Siskiyou Sheriff’s Office uses the Custody
Manual (CM) policies and procedures
regarding the operation of the county jail. The
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
CM was last reviewed, revised, and published
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
on February 02, 2021.
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 Manual is available to public and staff on the
made available to all employees. agency website.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of CM 100 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. Responsibility
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 106 Annual Facility Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. CM 106.2 Facility Managers Responsibility
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 510 Use of Force
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the CM 511.9 Pregnant Inmates
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received CM 519.4 Types of Releases
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and (d) Procedural Release - Authority granted to
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility Law Enforcement to release pre-trial arrestees
administrator is empowered to use.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 501 Inmate Counts
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 513 Searches
(C) contraband control, and CM 513 Searches
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 513.6 Contraband Searches
(D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 211.2.3 Key Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, CM 106 Annual Facility Inspection
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review Jail Commander is responsible for collecting
and evaluation shall include internal and external security performance indicators and other relevant data
measures of the facility including security measures specific ☒ ☐ ☐ to generate and provide an annual inspection of
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. all custody facilities.
BSCC Staff reviewed the Jail Commanders
security review dated May 5, 2021.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section Jail Commander shall, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations; local fire department or other qualified entity,
develop a plan for responding to a fire.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; CM 400.6 Response to Disturbances
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400.8 Hostages
CM 400.9 Escapes
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CM 506 Management of Weapons and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices. Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 505 Special Management Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond CM 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ Harassment, and Retaliation
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 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: Any employee, agency representative,
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report volunteer, or contractor who becomes aware of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other an incident of sexual abuse, sexual harassment,
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual or retaliation against inmates or staff shall
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of immediately notify a supervisor, who will
responsibilities that may have contributed to such forward the matter to a sexual abuse
incidents, investigator. Staff may also privately report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment of inmates.
BSCC Staff verified that the information is
available to all inmates.
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, CM 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
community members, and other interested third parties Harassment, and Retaliation
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The The facility shall provide information to all
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the visitors or third parties on how they may report
facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ any incident, or suspected incident of sexual
abuse, or sexual harassment to a staff member.
BSCC Staff verified that information is posted
on the agency website and physically located in
the facility lobby.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Intended to reduce the risk of self-inflicted
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide injury or death by providing tools to the staff
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, that will allow a timely and organized
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health emergency response to suicide, suicide
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those attempts, or an inmate's unspoken indications
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall that suicide is being considered.
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct CM 720.3 Staff Training
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 720.4 Screening and Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 727 Inmate Health Care Communication
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 727.3 Managing Special Needs Inmates
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 507.5 Initial Classification
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 720.5 Suicide Watch
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 720.5.2 Notifications
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 514.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Sheriff is responsible for establishing a team of
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator. qualified staff to conduct an administrative
review of every in-custody death.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Jail Commander shall, in cooperation with the
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility local fire department or other qualified entity,
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ develop a plan for responding to a fire.
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section department, to be included as part of this
1029); policy.
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection (d) Documentation of all fire prevention
record; inspections, all orders to correct, and all proofs
of correction should be maintained for a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of two years or as otherwise required
by law.
BSCC Staff reviewed two years of monthly fire
and life safety inspections.
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(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Fire prevention inspections as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Health and Safety Code. The last inspection by
Fire was conducted on May 8, 2020.
(d) an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Posted Evacuation Plan posted and available
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of CM 402.8 Emergency Housing of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500 Population Management System
CM 500.2.1 Data Collection
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with BSCC Staff has received current Jail Profile
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ Surveys from the agency.
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS CM 209 Inmate Records
It shall be the responsibility of the Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Center to maintain records on all persons who
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the have been committed or assigned to this
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports BSCC Staff reviewed 12 random records and
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the found them compliant with the section.
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, CM 606.3 PREA Coordinator
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities Establishing a process to ensure accurate,
under its direct control and from other facilities with which uniform data is collected for every allegation of
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual abuse at facilities under the direct
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to control of this department, using a standardized
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section instrument and set of definitions.
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 210 Report Preparation
CM 210.3 Required Reporting
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and CM 210.3.1 Criminal Activity Reporting
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 210.3.2 Incident Reporting
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 210 Report Preparation
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and BSCC Staff reviewed twelve random incident
☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence. reports from the last year. All reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned CM 210 Report Preparation
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned
manager or his/her designee. to investigate or document an incident,
☒ ☐ ☐
approved by a supervisor and submitted to the
Jail Commander or the authorized designee in a
timely manner.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 219 Community Relations and Public
Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Staff verified that the Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan and Title 15 are available to staff, public,
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. and Inmates
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as CM 219.2 Responsibilities
specified in sections: Jail Commander is responsible for ensuring that
☒ ☐ ☐
the following information is public and
available.
(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 CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
CM 514.5 In-Custody Death Review
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health team of qualified staff to conduct an
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures administrative review of every in-custody
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team should
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the include the following:
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander
administrator, the responsible physician and other health ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) County Counsel
(c) District Attorney
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
(d) Investigative staff
(e) Responsible Physician, qualified health care
professionals, supervisors, or other staff who
are relevant to the incident.
In-custody death review should be initiated as
soon as practicable but no later than 30 days
after the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of CM 514.5 In-Custody Death Review
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or The team should review the appropriateness of
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require ☒ ☐ ☐ clinical care, determine whether changes to
further study. policies, procedures, or practices are warranted,
and identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Jail Commander or the authorized designee
☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility: shall notify the court of jurisdiction and the
juvenile offender's parent or guardian.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☒ ☐ ☐ 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days General’s office, in accordance with reporting
after the death. guidelines and statutory requirements.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days A copy of the report provided to the state
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ Attorney General’s office shall be submitted to
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any the Board of State and Community Corrections
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the within 10 days of the death.
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 512.3 Classification Plan
It shall include an evaluation of the following
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or criteria:
III facility shall develop and implement a written • Age
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to • Gender
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, • Current charges and behavior during the arrest
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, process
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive • Criminal and incarceration history
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed • Mental and emotional stability
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the • Medical status, sobriety, suicidal ideation
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be • Escape history
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the • History of assaultive behavior
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. • The need to be separated from other
classifications of inmates (e.g., gang affiliation,
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
former law enforcement, sexual orientation)
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
• Any other criteria as deemed appropriate by
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
the Jail Commander
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish CM 512.3.1 Interview
and implement a classification system which will include the The comprehensive classification process
use of classification officers or a classification committee in begins with an interview by a staff member.
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, The questions, answers and observations of this
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan interview will be documented and numerically
shall include the use of as much information as is available scored, representing the security level and
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ housing assignment appropriate for each
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility inmate.
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been CM 512.4 Reviews and Appeals
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
CM 512.4.1 Staff Requested Review
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
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(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area CM 507.8.1 Separation
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and CM 507.11 Prison Rape Elimination Act
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a (PREA) Considerations
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
Housing and program assignments of a
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
transgender or an intersex inmate shall include
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
individualized consideration for the inmate’s
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
health and safety and any related supervisory,
serious consideration.
management, or facility security concerns.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 710 Medical Screening
A medical screening is performed on all
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the inmates upon arrival at the intake area to ensure
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and that inmates with contagious and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable diseases are properly classified
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is and housed for their health and the health of the
completed. general population.
CM 714 Communicable Diseases
CM 714.1.1 Definitions
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CM 507.4 Classification Plan
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
CM 710.3.2 Medical Screening Observation
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC Staff spoke with facility Register Nurse
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
and reviewed medical questions.
problem identified by the health authority. The response
Communicable Disease and COVID-19
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
measures are in place.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
Qualified health care professionals should assist
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the in developing specific mental health medical
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ screening questions and should provide training
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered in analyzing inmate responses. The Responsible
inmates, and may include telehealth. Physician should establish the role of the
qualified health care professional in the medical
screening process.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CM 710.5.1 Members Conducting Health
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally Appraisals
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears Medical screening should be completed by
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she licensed health personnel or trained facility
appears gravely disabled. staff, with documentation of staff training
regarding site-specific forms with appropriate
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ disposition based on responses to questions and
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily observations made at the time of screening.
sick call, whichever is earliest. CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
Upon the identification of a mentally
disordered inmate, a physician's opinion will be
secured within 24 hours, or next sick call,
whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used, if necessary, to protect the safety CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
☒ ☐ ☐
of the inmate or others. Separation
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION CM 505.1.1 Definitions - Administrative
Separation
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall The physical separation of an inmate who is
develop written policies and procedures which provide for prone to:
the administrative segregation of inmates who are (a) Promote activity or behavior that is criminal
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that in nature or disruptive to facility operations.
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; (b) Demonstrate influence over other inmates,
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including including influence to promote or direct action
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ or behavior that is criminal in nature or
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of disruptive to the safety and security of other
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or operation of the facility.
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates (c) Escape.
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other (d) Assault staff or other inmates or participate
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to in a conspiracy to assault or harm them.
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting (e) Need protection from other inmates.
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and CM 505.5 Maintenance of Programs and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Services
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Inmates who are classified for housing in
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the inmates and staff. administrative separation or protective custody
shall, at a minimum, be allowed access to
programs and services.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 517 Safety and Sobering Cells
Safety cell- An enhanced protective housing
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section designed to minimize the risk of injury or
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who ☒ ☐ ☐ destruction of property used for inmates who
display behavior which results in the destruction of property display behavior that reveals intent to cause
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. physical harm to themselves or others or to
destroy property,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and (a) Placement of an inmate into a safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate requires approval of the Watch Commander or
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. the Responsible Physician
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as CM 517.2 Policy
a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as
punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible (g)The Watch Commander shall review the
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a appropriateness for continued retention in the
minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell at least every four hours. The reason
for continued retention or removal from the
safety cell shall be documented on the safety
cell log.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily (h) 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 Continued assessment of the inmate in the
retention every 24 hours thereafter. safety cell shall be conducted by a qualified
☒ ☐ ☐
health care professional and shall occur at least
every 24 hours thereafter.
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The facility manager, designee or responsible health care (i) A mental health assessment shall be
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with conducted within 12 hours of an inmate’s
responsible health care staff on placement and retention, placement in the safety cell. The mental health
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. professional’s recommendations shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ documented.
BSCC Staff reviewed the last year of safety cell
use. All safety checks, medical and mental
health assessments were completed and
compliant with this section.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice (c) 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
twice every 30 minutes. Each safety check of
the inmate shall be documented.
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of (e) Inmates in safety cells shall be given the
☒ ☐ ☐
necessary nutrition and fluids. opportunity to have fluids at least hourly.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be (d) Inmates should be permitted to remain
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to normally clothed or should be provided a safety
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable suit, except in cases where the inmate has
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility demonstrated that clothing articles may pose a
☒ ☐ ☐
are documented. risk to the inmate's safety or the facility. In
these cases, the reasons for not providing
clothing shall be documented on the safety cell
log.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 517 Safety and Sobering Cells
Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section minimize the risk of injury by falling or
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☒ ☐ ☐ dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their sobering place for arrestees or inmates who are
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and a threat to their own safety or the safety of
procedures developed by the facility administrator. others as a result of being intoxicated from any
substance.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
they are able to continue in the processing. (d) Inmates will be removed from the sobering
☒ ☐ ☐ cell when they no longer pose a threat to their
own safety and the safety of others and are able
to continue the booking process.
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six (c) A medical staff person or custody staff shall
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an assess the medical condition of the inmate in
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical the sobering cell at least every six hours. Only
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these inmates who continue to need the protective
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent housing of a sobering cell will continue to be
medical problem. detained in such housing.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will At 12 hours from the time of placement in the
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. sobering cell, all inmates will receive an
evaluation by a responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC Staff reviewed 12 random sobering cell
uses over the last year. All safety checks,
reviews, and mental health assessments were
completed as required by this section.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the (b) 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 once every 30 minutes on an irregular
schedule. Each visual observation of the inmate
by staff shall be documented.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CM 711.4 Basic Mental Health Services
INMATES (b) Inmates who are identified as being
developmentally disabled should be evaluated
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the for special housing needs. The qualified health
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and care professional should work in cooperation
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate with classification personnel to establish the
classification and housing, protection, and best, reasonably available housing option.
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional (c) Inmates who are suspected or known to be
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled should receive a
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis mental health appraisal by the qualified health
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, care professional or health-trained custody
☒ ☐ ☐
excluding holidays and weekends. staff. Contact will be made with the regional
center within 24 hours, excluding holidays and
weekends, when an inmate is suspected or
confirmed to be developmentally disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 511 Use of Restraints
Policy of this department that restraints shall be
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the used only to prevent self-injury, injury to others
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ or property damage.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate BSCC Staff verified that the agency has a
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible restraint policy. There were no uses of any
health care staff. restraints in the facility during this cycle.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this This policy shall apply to the use of specific
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the types of restraints, such as four/five-point
☒ ☐ ☐
following areas: restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
acceptable restraint devices; restraints, and similar restraint systems.
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate The medical staff shall be called to observe the
medical/mental health referral; application of the restraints, when feasible,
☒ ☐ ☐ prior to the application or as soon as practicable
after the application, and to check the inmate
for adequate circulation.
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; CM 511.7 Availability of CPR Equipment
☒ ☐ ☐
AED/CPR equipment is readily available.
protective housing of restrained persons; 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
(d) Inmates in restraints shall be housed either
☒ ☐ ☐
alone or in an area designated for restrained
inmates.
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.5 Range of Motion
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a CM 511.2 Policy
substitute for treatment. Restraints shall never be used for retaliation or
☒ ☐ ☐ as punishment. Restraints shall not be utilized
any longer than is reasonably necessary to
control the inmate.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display CM 511.2 Policy
behavior which results in the destruction of property or It is the policy of this department that restraints
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. shall be used only to prevent self-injury, injury
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an to others or property damage.
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being Restraints are to be applied only when less
☒ ☐ ☐
ambulatory. restrictive methods of controlling the dangerous
behavior of an inmate have failed or appear
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears likely to fail.
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
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Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, (g)The specific reasons for the continued need
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ for restraints shall be reviewed, documented,
reviewed a minimum of every hour. and approved by the Jail Commander or the
Watch Commander
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ The medical staff shall be called to observe the
application of the restraints.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours (h) As soon as possible, but within four hours
of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ of placement in restraints, the inmate shall be
medically assessed.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with (i) As soon as possible, but within eight hours
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate of placement in restraints, the inmate must be
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, evaluated by a mental health professional to
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further assess whether the inmate needs immediate
evaluation. and/or long-term mental health treatment. If the
☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Commander, or the authorized 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 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly (f) Staff members shall conduct direct face-to-
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the ☒ ☐ ☐ face observation at least twice every 30 minutes
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. on an irregular schedule to check the inmate’s
physical well-being and behavior.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which (d) Inmates in restraints shall be housed either
☒ ☐ ☐
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. alone or in an area designated for restrained
inmates.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of This policy does not apply to the temporary use
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to of restraints, such as handcuffing or the use of
☒ ☐ ☐
restrain inmates for security reasons. leg irons to control an inmate during movement
and transportation inside or outside the facility.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES CM 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 the
shall include reference to the following: public.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after CM 511.9 Pregnant Inmates
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist Inmates who are known to be pregnant will not
☒ ☐ ☐
chains, or handcuffs behind the body. be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in
waist restraints or leg irons.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in CM 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 restrained by the
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. use of leg restraints/irons, waist
restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is CM 511.9.1 Inmates in Labor
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant Restraints shall be removed when medical staff
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of the pregnant
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of inmate determines that the removal of restraints
restraints is medically necessary. is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies pregnant inmate should be advised of the
governing pregnant inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures regarding the restraint
of pregnant inmates.
Medical staff advises the inmate.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO CM 518 Biological Samples
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain Samples
IMPRESSIONS If, after a written or oral request, an inmate who
meets all criteria requiring him/her to provide
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law DNA samples refuses to provide any or all of
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including the required DNA samples, a sworn member of
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood this department may use reasonable force to
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print obtain such samples.
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal BSCC Staff requested to review reports of use
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral of force to obtain samples. There were no
request. incidents during the last year.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain Samples
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an The "use of reasonable force" shall be defined
objective, trained and competent correctional as the force that an objective, trained and
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, competent deputy faced with similar facts and
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain circumstances would consider necessary and
compliance with this regulation. reasonable to gain compliance.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain Samples
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure (b) Prior to the use of reasonable force, the
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include deputy shall obtain authorization from a
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the supervisor, which shall minimally include that
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the the individual was asked to provide the sample
consequences of refusal. and refused.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written CM 518.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The Samples
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact Force will not be used in the collection of
☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite samples except as authorized by court order or
specimen, sample, or impression and refused. approval of legal counsel and only with the
approval of the Watch Commander.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, CM 518.5.1 Video Recording
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video If the use of force includes a cell extraction, the
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape extraction shall also be video recorded,
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time including audio. The video recording shall be
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as ☒ ☐ ☐ retained by the facility in accordance with
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained established records retention schedules.
administratively. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape
shall be retained by the jail administration.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and
Rehabilitation Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Through the local education district, GED and
inmate education program. education certification is available through on-
site training and remote learning.
When such services are not made available by the CM 1005.3 Inmate Programs Coordinator
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Sheriff or the authorized designee shall appoint
shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ an Inmate Programs Coordinator, who shall be
available resources. responsible for managing all aspects of the
inmate educational and vocational program.
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Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or CM 1005.7 Inmate Requests
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CM 1005.6 Eligibility Requirements
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed Educational/vocational programming (other
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by than televised courses) may be offered to
☒ ☐ ☐
facility rules and regulations. sentenced and pretrial inmates. The Sheriff
shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for
participation for male and female inmates.
1062 VISITING CM 1009 Inmate Visitation
It is the policy of the Siskiyou County Sheriff's
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies Office to allow inmate visitation, including
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for video visitation when applicable, as required by
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and law.
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) Jail Commander shall develop written
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two procedures for inmate visiting, which shall
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ provide for as many visits and visitors as
facility schedules, space, and number of
personnel will reasonably allow, with no fewer
visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR 1062.
(TYPE III ONLY) This is a Type II Facility
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 CM 1009.7 General Visitation Rules
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of (a) A maximum of two adults and two children
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate. will be permitted to visit an inmate at any one
time.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing CM 1009.3.2 Video Visitation Not to Replace
visitation programs but shall not be used to fulfill the In-Person Visitation
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are In person visitation is available.
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017, or
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only In person visitation is available.
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 and remote video
Visitation hours; 0800-2300 depending on housing unit
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and Two visits totaling a 1 hour minimum weekly
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Anyone released in last 60 days are not eligible
to visit.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1011 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
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(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate CM 1011.3 Mail Generally
may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates may, at their own expense, send and
receive mail without restrictions on quantity.
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a CM 1011.6.1 Designation of Staff Authorized
valid security reason, and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ to Read Mail
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or CM 1011.4 Confidential Correspondence
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Inmates may correspond confidentially with
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and courts, legal counsel, officials of this
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may department, elected officials, the BSCC, jail
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, inspectors, government officials, or officers of
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the the court.
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate; Facility staff may inspect incoming confidential
correspondence for contraband. Facility staff
may inspect out going confidential
correspondence for contraband before it is
sealed, provided the inspection is completed in
the presence of the inmate.
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the CM 1011.4 Confidential Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted CM 1011.2.1 Indigent Inmates
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Upon request, indigent inmates will be
each week to permit correspondence with family members permitted to post at least two postage-paid
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage ☒ ☐ ☐ letters each week. There shall be no limit on the
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney number of postage-paid letters to a legal
and to the courts. representative of the courts or others identified
under the following section.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 1007 Library Services
The Jail Commander or the authorized designee
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and is responsible for the administration of the
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV library services and should appoint a qualified
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by staff member to serve as librarian to run the
the facility administrator. The library service shall include daily library operation. The library service shall
☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on include access to legal reference materials,
community services and resources, and religious, current information on community services and
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV resources, and religious, educational, and
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided recreational reading material.
through access to the community. BSCC Staff verified extensive library is
available to inmates.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION CM 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
Jail Commander or the authorized designee
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall shall be responsible for ensuring there is
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and sufficient secure space allocated for physical
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, exercise and recreation, and that a schedule is
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ developed to ensure accessibility to both
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as activities for all inmates. At least three hours
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security per week of exercise opportunities shall be
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. provided.
BSCC Staff reviewed exercise records and
found they met the requirements of this section.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, CM 1011.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers and
AND WRITINGS Periodicals
Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall and prohibited by the Jail Commander, inmates
develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ are permitted to purchase, receive and read any
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, book, newspaper, periodical or writing accepted
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United for distribution by the U. S. Postal Service.
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 CM 1011.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail Materials that may be rejected include but are
containing information concerning where, how, or from not limited to:
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of • Materials that advocate violence or a security
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent breach.
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a • Literature that could incite racial unrest.
character tending to incite crimes against children; any • Sexually explicit material,
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful • Obscene publications or writings and mail
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, containing information concerning where or
☒ ☐ ☐
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; how such matter may be obtained.
• Material that could lead to sexual aggression
or an offensive environment
• Material that could create a hostile or
offensive work environment.
• Any material with content that could
reasonably demonstrate a legitimate
government interest in rejecting the material.
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages CM 1011.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, CM 1011.3 Mail Generally
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her Inmates are only allowed to store a limited
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. amount of mail in their cells as determined by
☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail Commander. Excess mail will be stored
with the inmate’s personal property and
returned at his/her release.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 502.8 Inmate Telephone Calls
Every inmate detained in this facility shall be
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and entitled to at least three completed telephone
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ calls immediately upon being admitted and no
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section later than three hours after arrest. If the inmate
851.5 of the Penal Code. shall be entitled to make two additional
telephone calls to arrange care for the minor
child.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel
All inmates will have access to the courts and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ the ability to consult with legal counsel.
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these CM 1011.3 Mail Generally
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.4 Confidentiality
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1069 INMATE ORIENTATION CM 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation
The orientation should take place within 24
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator hours of an inmate’s admission and in any
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ event prior to the inmate being moved to
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to general population housing and should be an
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the ongoing process in the housing area so that the
time of placement in a living area. information is available to the inmates
throughout their entire time in custody.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be CM 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation
limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC Staff review the Inmate Handbook dated
June 2020.
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.6 Initial Orientation
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE CM 1000 Inmate Programs and Services
PROGRAMS Programs and services offered for the benefit of
inmates may include social services, faith-
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall based services, recreational activities, library
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ access, educational/vocational training, alcohol
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for and drug abuse recovery programs and leisure
individual and/or family social service programs for time activities.
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 CM 1000.3 Inmate Programs Coordinator
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Responsibilities
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in: BSCC Staff reviewed programs available to
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling; inmates. These include NAAA, GED,
Vocational training and certification, and
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
religious counseling/services.
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
Due to COVID-19 Emergency precautions,
(5) employment counseling;
Inmate Education and Religious Services were
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
temporarily suspended March 2020 through
(d) reentry planning and service development; June 2020. The suspension of these services
(e) legal assistance; was in accordance with BSCC written approval
(f) regional center services for the developmentally and in coordination the CDC and local health
disabled; and, department guidance.
(g) community volunteers.
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1071 VOTING CM 610 Inmate Voting
Inmates who have not been convicted of a felony
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced and are in custody during trial continue to have
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written the right to vote. Except for individual inmates
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of who have lost the right to vote, sentenced
☒ ☐ ☐
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and inmates also maintain this right.
federal elections, pursuant to election codes. CM 610.4 Procedures
Jail Commander will designate a deputy to be a
liaison between the Department and the local
Registrar of Voters.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES CM 1012 Religious Programs
CM 012.3 Chaplain
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility CM 1012.4 Religious Beliefs and
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide Accommodation Requests
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE CM 609 Inmate Grievances
CM 609.3 Inmate Grievance Procedures
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and An 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 actions,
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; disciplinary actions, program participation,
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting telephone and mail use procedures, visiting
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures and allegations of sexual abuse.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a CM 609.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance;
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate CM 609.3 Inmate Grievance Procedures
staff level; Staff shall attempt to informally resolve all
☒ ☐ ☐ grievances at the lowest level. All attempts to
resolve a grievance shall be documented in the
inmate’s file.
(3) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3.3 Appeals to Grievance Findings
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level BSCC Staff reviewed 12 inmate generated
of review which acts on the grievance; grievances made during the last year. All
☒ ☐ ☐ grievances were handled at the lowest level and
when appealed, were handled in accordance
with regulations and policy.
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time CM 609.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 609.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 609.3.4 Frivolous Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Inmates shall use the grievance process only for
control the submission of an excessive number of legitimate problems or complaints. If there is
☒ ☐
grievances. concern that an inmate is abusing the grievance
process, he/she shall be informed that continued
behavior may result in disciplinary action.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES CM 600 Inmate Discipline
It is the policy of this department to maintain
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐ written general categories of prohibited inmate
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary behavior that are clear, consistent, and
penalties to guide inmate conduct. uniformly applied. Written rules and guidelines
will be made available to all inmates.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply CM 600.3.3 Posting
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read CM 603.3 Inmate Access
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be This assistance will be available to illiterate
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and those who cannot speak or read
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail English or who have disabilities that would
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. impair their ability to access.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE CM 600.3 Due Process
Inmates who are subject to discipline as a result
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ of rule violations shall be afforded the
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but procedural due process by the Sheriff that is
not be limited to, the following elements: established in the policies, procedures, and
practices relating to inmate discipline.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- CM 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Minor acts of non-conformance to the rules
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to may be handled informally by any deputy.
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or CM 600.4.1 Multiple Minor Rule Violations
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor CM 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Sanctions
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority CM 600.5 Investigations
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are CM 600.7 Hearing Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
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 CM 600.6 Notifications
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be CM 600.6 Notifications
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has An inmate charged with a major rule violation
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate shall be given a written description of the
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing incident and the rules violated at least 24 hours
☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time prior to a disciplinary hearing.
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
cause. hearings may not be held in less than 24 hours
from the time of notification.
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3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses CM 600.8.1 Evidence
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ Accused inmates have the right to make a
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is statement, present evidence, and call witnesses
illiterate, or the issues are complex. at the hearing.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours CM 600.8.6 Time of Hearing
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall
writing. be provided no sooner than 24 hours and no
☒ ☐ ☐
later than 72 hours after the report has been
submitted to the hearing officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary CM 600.8.4 Disciplinary Decisions
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by CM 600.8.5 Reporting of Findings
the factfinders about the evidence relied on and the
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a CM 600.8.4 Disciplinary Decisions
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator CM 505 Special Management Inmates
from administratively segregating any inmate from the CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
general population or program for reasons of personal, Separation
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 CM 505 Special Management Inmates
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Sanctions
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule but not be limited to:
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, • Loss of privileges
but not be limited to, the following: • Extra work detail
• Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours
(a) Loss of privileges.
• Removal from work details
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐ • Forfeiture of work time credits earned under
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
Penal Code § 4019
(d) Removal from work details. • Forfeiture of good time credits earned under
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Penal Code § 4019
Code Section 4019. • Disciplinary detention
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal • Disciplinary separation diet
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY CM 601.3 Disciplinary Separation
ACTIONS Maximum discipline sanctions for any one
incident, regardless of the number of rules
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly violated, shall not exceed 60 days.
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, Disciplinary separation in excess of 30 days
there shall be the following limitations: shall be reviewed by the Jail Commander or his
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ designee. The review shall include a
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility consultation with health care staff. Such
manager before the disciplinary separation status is reviews shall continue at least every 15 days
continued. This review shall include a consultation with thereafter until the disciplinary status has
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every ended. These reviews shall be documented.
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the CM 601.4.9 Bedding and Clothing
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, Inmates in disciplinary separation shall not be
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and deprived of bedding or clothing except in cases
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these where the inmate destroys such articles or uses
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any them to harm him/herself or others or for
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in something other than the intended purpose.
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of Clothing and bedding shall be returned to the
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate as soon as it is reasonable to believe the
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the behavior that caused the action will not
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. continue. The decision to continue to deprive
the inmate of these articles must be made by the
Jail Commander or the authorized designee and
reviewed at least every eight hours. This review
shall be documented and placed into the
inmate's file.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other In no case shall any inmate or group of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) be delegated the authority to punish any other
inmate or group of inmates.
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall a safety cell be used for
purposes. disciplinary purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as No inmate may be deprived of the implements
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene.
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
☒ ☐ ☐ Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary
measure.
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐ Disciplinary separation diets may only be
violations of institutional rules. applied to major rule violations.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, CM 601.5 Disciplinary Separation Diet
the facility manager shall approve the initial Jail Commander shall review the incident
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and report and medical reports and shall approve
ensure that medical staff is notified. the use of a disciplinary separation diet.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the CM 601.5 Disciplinary Separation Diet
facility manager shall approve any continuation on Disciplinary separation diets shall not be served
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ in any case for more than 72 hours without the
written approval of the Jail Commander and a
physician.
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(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence Correspondence privileges shall not be
regulations, in which case correspondence may be withheld except in cases where the inmate has
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review violated correspondence regulations, in which
☒ ☐ ☐
and approval of the facility manager. case correspondence other than legal mail may
be suspended for no longer than 72 hours
without the review and approval of the Jail
Commander.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall access to the courts and/or legal
counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
Rule violation reports are required for major
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of rule violations or any other violation that will
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered, ☒ ☐ ☐ require investigation or a formal resolution.
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining BSCC Staff reviewed 12 records of discipline
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition from the last year. All were found to meet the
of each. requirements of this section.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Custody
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Manual (CM) updated February 2, 2021.
CM 512 Classification Plan
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the CM 700 Health Care Administrative Meetings
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall and Reports
develop a written plan to address the identification, CM 706 Health Authority
treatment, control and follow-up management of
CM 710 Medical Screening
tuberculosis symptoms, referral for a medical
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
CM 710.3.2 Medical Screening Observation
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The CM 714 Communicable Diseases
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of In addition, Siskiyou County Sheriff Office is
communicable diseases which threaten the health of working with the responsible physician and
inmates and staff. county health department, have developed
directives regarding intake, prevention, and
response to COVID-19.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority CM 503.4 Health Services
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and CM 706 Health Authority
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714 Communicable Diseases
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; CM 700 Health Care Administrative Meetings
☒ ☐ ☐ and Reports
CM 714.2 Policy
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 726 Management of Health Records
(3) Sharing of medical information with inmates and CM 726 Management of Health Records
custody staff: ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 726.4 Confidentiality of Inmate Health
Records
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the CM 505.3 Special Management Inmate
presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of Housing Criteria
☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others; CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
Separation
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; CM 714 Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 718 Privacy of Care
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
☒ ☐ ☐
medical needs and safety of the affected inmates; Separation
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(7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the CM 714.4.1 Immunizations
limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 714.6.3 Medical Consultation, Evaluation
and Treatment
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible CM 714.4 Employee Exposure Control
exposure of custody staff to a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 714.6.8 Exposure From An Inmate
disease.
1211 SICK CALL CM 702 Non-Emergency Health Care Requests
and Services
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by Qualified health care professionals will conduct
the facility administrator, in cooperation with the health sick call and clinics for health care services on
authority, which provides for a daily sick call conducted for ☒ ☐ ☐ a scheduled basis to ensure a timely response to
all inmates or provision made that any inmate requesting requests for medical services.
BSCC Staff spoke with Medical personnel and
medical/mental health attention be given such attention.
discussed daily sick call and COVID measures.
Staff confirmed a robust program for COVID
testing and sick call measures.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
An inmate admitted to the facility for 72 hours
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to or more and assigned to a living unit shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, issued a set of facility clothing.
Temporary Holding and Type IV facilities shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Clean outer garments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐
The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear may be CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear An inmate’s personal undergarments and
specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the footwear may be substituted for the institutional
☒ ☐ ☐
facility has the primary responsibility to provide the undergarments and footwear, provided there is
personal undergarments and footwear. a legitimate medical necessity for the items,
and they are approved by the medical staff.
Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered
☒ ☐ ☐
and repaired.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
PERSONAL CLOTHING Clothing, bedding, and other property that is
suspected of being infested shall either be
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by removed from the facility or cleaned and
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or treated by the following methods, as
spread of vermin in all inmates’ personal clothing. Infested appropriate or as directed by the pest control
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed provider or the Responsible Physician.
container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
Each inmate held more than 24 hours, who is
unable to supply him/herself with the following
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by
personal care items because of either indigency
the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene
or the absence of an inmate canteen, shall be
items. Each female inmate shall be provided with sanitary
☒ ☐ ☐ issued the following items:
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested. Each
• Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons as
inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply
requested at no cost
himself/herself with the following personal care items,
BSCC Staff requested and receive an issued
because of either indigency or the absence of an inmate
personal hygiene kit. All required items were
canteen, shall be issued:
available.
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(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothbrush
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dentifrice
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ • Soap
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ • Comb
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Shaving implements
Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care CM 607.8 Personal Care Items
items listed in the items “a” through “d”. ☒ ☐ ☐ For sanitation and security reasons, personal
care items shall not be shared.
1266 SHOWERING CM 607.7 Showering
Inmates shall be permitted to shower upon
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by assignment to a housing unit, at least every
the facility administrator for inmate showering/bathing. ☒ ☐ ☐ other day thereafter and more often if
Inmates shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment practicable.
to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES (EXCERPT) CM 607.3.2 Hair Care Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates shall generally be permitted to receive
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
hair care services once per month after being in
custody for at least 30 days.
(b) Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of CM 607.4 Shaving
identification in court, shall be allowed to shave daily Inmates may shave daily. Facial hair shall be
and receive hair care services at least once a month. The clean and well groomed. Long beards may
☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator may suspend this requirement in allow inmates to conceal weapons or
relation to inmates who are considered to be a danger to contraband. Inmates may be required to trim
themselves or others. facial hair if it poses a security or safety risk.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
Every inmate who is expected to remain
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for ☒ ☐ ☐ overnight shall be issued bedding and linens.
each inmate entering a living area who is expected to remain
overnight, shall include, but not limited to:
(a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
of Section 1272 of these regulations: ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) One clean, firm, nontoxic fire-retardant
mattress
(b) One mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One sheet or one mattress cover.
(c) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One bath towel.
(d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic (a) Sufficient freshly laundered blankets to
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ provide comfort under existing temperature
conditions.
Two blankets or sleeping bag may be issued in place of one
☒ ☐ ☐
mattress cover or one sheet.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE The Jail Commander will ensure that the safety
and sanitation plan.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and CM 800.3 Work Orders
procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of All reports of unsafe or unsanitary conditions,
cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the facility. Such as well as repairs needed to the physical plant
☒ ☐ ☐
a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping and equipment, shall be documented.
tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or
BSCC Staff found the facility to be clean and
unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found.
items that were not working, had work orders
pending with the on-site maintenance staff.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following No Minors are 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
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH No Minors are held in this facility
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 No Minors are held in this facility
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.
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1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS No Minors are held in this facility
☐ ☐ ☒
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 No Minors are held in this facility
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 No Minors are held in this facility
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 No Minors are held in this facility
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.
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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 No Minors are held in this facility
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 No Minors are held in this facility
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT 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: 5461
FACILITY NAME: Siskiyou County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: X 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: May 20, 2020
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible X
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are available at all Jail access
points.
External to the security area and equipped with individual X
compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and has a
X
ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking fountain X
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff X
Sobering Cells (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X
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Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) H-8 is the Intake Shower
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) Safety cell is used.
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6
feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the
X
cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible
X
to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least
X
24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in
X
Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
X
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet
X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking fountain X
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
X
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and
workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
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Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and
X
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items
X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type
X
I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) X
Dormitories (2.8)
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
X
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less,
X
may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and
drinking fountains X
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items
X
Dayrooms (2.9)
8-86: Added requirement for 3-foot-wide corridors in front X
of cells-rooms.
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
X
number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 X
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in
grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5
foot-candles
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Beds-Bunks (3.5)
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
A comfortable living environment is maintained through an X
adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900
square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area
meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated
X
inmate population and number of one-hour exercise
periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the X
facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room
or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18) In-person barrier and video visitation
X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
X
inmates
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink X
and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding X
and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
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Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and
programs or activity areas X
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a
central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for: Program Room is used for haircut services
Barber/beauty shop (2.15) X
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 5461
FACILITY: Siskiyou County Jail TYPE: II RC: 104
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: June 2, 2021
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Intake
H-1 Holding 1986 1 0 (5) (5) 7.4 x 13.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
H2, H-3 Sobering 1986 2 0 (4) (8) 7.3 x 13.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
H-4 Safety 1986 1 0 (1) (1) 7.9 x 6.5 x 10.0 1
H-5, H-6 Holding 1986 2 0 (4) (8) 7.5 x 11.4 x 10.0 1 1 1
H-7 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) (4) 8.7 x 11.4 x 10.0 1 1 1
2020-2022 Inspection, H-4 (Safety Cell) has been used and available, change from 16-18 Inspection. Shower is available intake area,
room H-8. Single bunks are located in H-5, H-6, and H-7 used for special observation/benches.
Housing
A Dorm 1994 1 11 11 11 1 2 2 1
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Sleeping area 460 approximately square feet; dayroom approximately 348 square feet. Cups provided at
sinks for drinking water.
B Double 1994 12 2 2 24 1 1 1 1
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Cell area approximately 77 square feet; dayroom approximately 858 square feet.
C Dorm 1994 1 12 12 12 1 2 2 1
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Sleeping area approximately 480 square feet; dayroom area approximately 386 square feet. Cups
provided at sinks for drinking water. Five beds on lower level, 7 beds on upper level.
D Double 1986 12 2 2 24 1 1 1 1
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Cell area approximately 77 square feet; dayroom approximately 858 square feet.
E Dorm 1994 1 11 11 11 1 2 2 1
Note: Irregular shape. Sleeping area approximately 460 square feet; dayroom area approximately 348 square feet. Cups provided at
sinks for drinking water. Five beds on lower level, 7 beds on upper level.
F Single 1986 2 1 1 2 1 1 1
G Single 1986 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Note: Shower for F and G Units was handicap accessible. Changed to regular shower in 1994.
W Dorm 1994 1 6 6 6 1 1 1 1
X Dorm 1986 1 4 4 4 1 1 1 1
Y Dorm 1994 1 8 8 8 1 1 2 1
Note: Irregular shaped dorms. Dorm and dayroom combined.
Medical Unit (negative pressure area)
M-3 Infirmary 1986 1 1 (1) (1) 10.7 x 9.8 x 9.0 1 1 1
M-4 Infirmary 1986 1 2 (2) (2) 12.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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