BSCC
Yolo County, Juvenile Hall (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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March 12, 2019
Brent Cardall, Chief Probation Officer
Yolo County Probation Department
2780 E Gibson Rd
Woodland, CA 95776
RE: YOLO COUNTY JUVENILE HALL 2016/2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209
Dear Chief Cardall:
The 2016/2018 biennial inspection of the Yolo County Probation Department’s Juvenile Detention
Facility has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on October 17, 2017, and the
facility, including the housing unit utilized for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) was
inspected on January 4, 2018, and May 29, 2018. Subsequent conversations were held with
facility administrators and staff and additional documentation was viewed electronically prior to
the end of the cycle to confirm all areas discussed were addressed.
The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed
and consists of this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures Checklist, outlining applicable
minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation, outlining
applicable Title 24 Minimum Standards; and the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE),
summarizing the physical plant configuration and detailing the rated capacity of 90.
Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum
standards, indication of compliance or non-compliance and for detailed information regarding
inspection outcomes.
Mandatory Local Inspections
In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, Section 1313 and its authorizing statute also require
local inspections conducted by the following local authorities:
• county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors
• fire authority having jurisdiction
• local health officer
• county Superintendent of Schools
• Juvenile Court
• Juvenile Justice Commission
Results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The dates of the local inspections
may be found in the accompanying Procedures Checklist. There are no areas of non-compliance
for the local inspections.
Brent Cardall, Chief Probation Officer
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Scope of the Inspection
The inspection consisted of a review of the Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility Policy and
Procedures Manual[1] and a site visit to review facility operations, the physical plant and relevant
documentation to determine compliance with Title 15 and Title 24 Regulations. Interviews with
administration, facility staff and youth were held to determine compliance with Title 15
Regulations.
Inspection Results
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
As part of the inspection process, we reviewed staffing lists, schedules, programming, recreation
and exercise documentation, admission and classification documentation, incident reports,
assessments/case plans, grievances, case notes, disciplinary records and safety checks to
ensure compliance with Title 15 Regulations and to ensure procedures and facility operations are
consistent with agency policy. Facility policy, procedures, operations and expectations are
generally the same for both the federal youth and the county youth. We observed facility activities
and staff engagement with the youth. Staff we spoke with were familiar with the regulatory
expectations as defined by policy and procedures. Youth we spoke to noted that staff, including
partner agency staff, are caring and fair.
We have made some recommendations regarding enhancements to policy, staffing, operations,
forms, training and documentation throughout the course of the inspection. Some changes were
made almost immediately by your staff. This information may be found in the accompanying
Procedures Checklist.
Based on our observations, review of documentation and our interviews and conversations, there
are no outstanding areas of non-compliance with Title 15 and no corrective action is required. It
appears that youth detained in the juvenile hall receive all required activities and minimum
standards are being met.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant and your rated capacity remains at 90. Please
see the Physical Plant Evaluation for more information. There are no outstanding items of
non-compliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards.
Training
According to the most recent Standards and Training for Corrections audit, Yolo County Probation
Department is in compliance with all relevant regulations and mandates.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring
We reviewed JJDPA requirements and found no violations. Please refer to Title 15 Procedures
Checklist for detailed information.
[1] BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC
staff do not “approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies
should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for
such evaluation.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7743
FACILITY NAME: Yolo County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: Juvenile Hall
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Oscar Ruiz, Assistant Superintendent; Melissa Elliot, Supervisor; Staff and Youth
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: 1/4/18 and 5/29/18
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND Letter dated May 18, 2017, from Kevin
EVALUATION OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS Blackman; Facility Superintendent,
1320 (A) County building inspection by agency X Yolo County General Services
designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve
building safety;
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a Completed on August 30, 2017 and re-
fire clearance as required by Health and Safety inspected by Jessica Walton, Acting Fire
X
Code Section 13146.1 (a) and (b); Marshal- Woodland Fire Department on
September 11, 2017. Clearance granted.
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance Yolo County Public Health completed
with Health and Safety Code Section 101045; the Environmental Health and
Medical/Mental Health Inspections as
follows:
Environmental: April 6, 2017
Medical/Mental Health: June 20, 2017
Nutrition: Meals are contracted through
X
the Yolo County Sheriff ‘s Office. The
Sheriff received the Nutrition Certificate
via Monroe County Jail on October 3,
2017. Jan Wyatt Lucha provided the
review for the Juvenile Hall on
March 1, 2018.
There were no areas of outstanding non-
compliance.
(D) County superintendent of schools on the Education evaluation conducted on
adequacy of educational services and facilities as 04/17/2017 by Gayelynn Gerhart,
required in Section 1370; Alternative Education Principal and
approved by Mr. Jesse Ortiz, Yolo
X
County Superintendent of Schools.
The evaluator found the program to be
compliant with all Title 15 requirements.
1This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that
is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum
Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of Judge Steven Basha completed the last
the Welfare and Institutions Code X Juvenile Court Inspection on
August 23, 2017.
(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required The Juvenile Justice Commission
by Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions completed their inspection on
Code or Probation Commission as required by X July 31, 2017. The facility was inspected
Section 240 of the Welfare and Institutions by Commissioners Bagby and Watson.
Code.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Letter provided by Probation Chief
The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a Cardall dated December 1, 2017.
letter certifying that each employee has been X
appointed and are qualified pursuant to the
requirements of this regulation.
The facility adheres to the minimum standards for Yolo County Probation Detention
the selection and training requirements in PC 6035 Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
(STC compliant) as well as ensures a medical, Section 1320, Staff Appointment and
psychological and records check are completed. X Qualifications
Contract employees, volunteers and other non-
employees shall also have appropriate Letter provided by Probation Chief
qualifications and clearance. Cardall dated December 1, 2017
1321 STAFFING Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
a) There are an adequate number of personnel to Section 1321, Staffing
carry out the facility program, to provide for
safety and security of minors and staff and meet The Juvenile Hall is managed by a
established standards and regulations. Superintendent and an Assistant
Superintendent (AS). The AS is
responsible for the facility and the overall
operations of the facility. Supervisors
are tasked with the oversight and
supervision of line staff and are
responsible as directed after hours for
the Superintendents.
Youth supervision is assigned to
Detention Officers who work directly with
X
the youth and ensure all activities
including Title 15 expectations occur for
both populations. At the time of
inspection there were 2 managers,
4 supervisors, 17-line staff, 3 extra help,
3 teachers, 1 mental health staff and
1 nurse. Additionally, there are social
workers and clinicians assigned to the
ORR youth who work only with that
population.
Full facility schedules and staffing lists
were reviewed to determine adequacy of
staffing levels. Unit calendars and
schedules, security check logs, youth
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b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no files, incident reports, and a plethora of
required service is denied. additional documentation was reviewed
to ensure all required tasks are
completed.
The Juvenile Hall has enough staff on
duty to ensure regulatory expectations.
Facility supervisors and administrators
proactively cover in the units when
staffing is minimal to ensure all youth
X
receive all programming and activities.
c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level Yolo County Probation Detention
staff to ensure adequate supervision of all staff Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
members. Section 1321. Staffing
At time of inspection, we noted a
supervisor was on duty during the day
and evening shifts to provide supervision
for staff members. Senior officers may
also be assigned as an acting
X
supervisor. Supervisory staff ensure
adequate supervision of staff and youth.
Effective July 1, 2018, the facility will be
staffing all shifts with a supervisor.
Full-time staff are CORE and 832 trained
as required through BSCC Standards
and Training for Corrections (STC).
d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who
is responsible for all the operations and Extra help staff are not required to be
activities and has completed the Juvenile CORE trained. They work in conjunction
X
Corrections Officer Core Course and PC 832 with a fully trained staff member.
training.
e) There is as least one staff member present on Yolo County Probation Detention
each living unit whenever there are minor(s) in Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
the unit. Section 1321, Staffing
X
There is always a staff member present
with the youth in the units.
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f) The facility has sufficient food services The Juvenile Hall contracts with the Yolo
personnel relative to the number and security of County Sheriff for their meal services.
units including staff to plan menus, provide The Sheriff provides all meals to the
X
kitchen supervision, direct food preparation, Juvenile Hall. Juvenile Hall staff pick up
train staff and maintain records. breakfast and lunch each morning and
the dinner in the early evening.
g) The facility has administrative, clerical, The facility has adequate administrative
recreational, medical dental, mental health staff. Medical is provided by California
building maintenance and other support staff for Forensic Medical Group. Mental Health
X
the efficient management of the facility, and to services are provided by Yolo County
ensure that youth supervision staff are not Department of Mental Health.
diverted from supervising youth.
h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to Yolo County Probation Detention
provide continuous wide-awake supervision of Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
youth, subject to temporary variations in staff X Section 1321, Staffing
assignments, to meet special program needs.
Staff are awake on all shifts.
Juvenile halls (minimum youth-staff ratio) :(A) Yolo County Probation Detention
During hours that youth are awake, one wide- Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
awake youth supervision staff member is on duty for Section 1321, Staffing
each 10 youth in detention.
(B) During hours that youth are confined to Yolo County staffs the facility at 1 staff
their room for the purpose of sleeping, one for every 8 youth during awake hours of
wide-awake youth supervision staff member 6 AM and 10 PM and at 1 staff for every
is on duty for each 30 youth in detention. 16 youth between the hours of 10 PM
and 6 AM.
X Staffing documentation for random dates
selected showed staffing levels between
5 and 9 on the AM/PM shifts and
between 4 and 5 staff on the late-night
shift. Youth population during these
same times was between 25 and 37.
(C) At least two wide-awake youth supervision Yolo County Probation Detention
staff members are on duty at all times, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
regardless of the number of youth in detention, Section 1321, Staffing
unless an arrangement has been made for X
immediate backup support services for Policy requires no less than 3 staff on
emergencies. duty at all times regardless of youth in
detention.
(D) At least one youth supervision staff member Yolo County Probation Detention
is on duty who is the same gender as youth who Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
are housed in the facility. Section 1321, Staffing
Each Juvenile Hall houses both male
X and female youth. There are always both
male and female staff on duty; 24 hours
a day, 7 day a week in all facilities.
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(E) Personnel with primary responsibility for Yolo County Probation Detention
other duties such as administration, supervision Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
of personnel, academic or trade instruction, Section 1321, Staffing
clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be
X
classified as youth supervision staff positions. All youth are supervised by child
supervision staff only. Other facility
staff are not responsible for youth
supervision.
Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum Yolo County Juvenile Hall does not
youth-staff ratio): operate as a Special Purpose Juvenile
Hall and therefore the remainder of this
X
(A) During hours that youth are awake, one section has been deleted. (B-E)
wide-awake youth supervision staff member is
on duty for each 10 youth in detention.
Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio): Yolo County Juvenile Hall does not
(A) During the hours when youth are awake, operate as a Camp and therefore the
there is a minimum of one wide-awake youth X remainder of this section has been
supervision staff member on duty for each 15 deleted. (B-F)
youth in the camp population.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF Letter provided by Probation Chief
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING Cardall dated December 1, 2017.
X
CPO certification letter has been received and
addresses the elements of Section 1320). Yolo County Probation Detention
(A) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
staff member is properly oriented to his/her duties. Section 1322, Staff Orientation and
(B) Prior to assuming responsibility for the Training
supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff
X
member receives a minimum of 40 hours of facility- A designated training officer orients and
specific orientation. trains new staff and provides them with a
(C) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for 40-hour task specific orientation training
supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff curriculum. New staff will also shadow
member successfully completes the requirements their training officer in each unit for an
of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course X AM and a PM shift. Most initial training
pursuant to PC 6035. is done “on the job.” New staff do not
have primary supervision of youth before
attending CORE training.
(D) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace All permanent staff are trained in PC832.
officer, staff shall complete PC 830 training. X Staff are issued OC once they complete
the training.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Yolo County Probation Detention
Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
least one wide-awake person on duty at all times Section 1323, Fire and Life Safety
who meets the training standards established by
the Board of State and Community Corrections for All CORE trained employees are fire and
general fire and life safety and who is also trained life safety trained. There is always a
in procedures that relate specifically to the facility X core trained staff in the facility.
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1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
(A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, Section 1324
at a minimum, addresses all regulations that are
applicable to the facility. X
(B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all Yolo County Probation Detention
employees Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1324, Policy and Procedures
X Manual
Manuals are available to staff both in
written and electronic formats.
(C) The manual is administratively reviewed at a Yolo County Probation Detention
minimum every two years and updated as Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
necessary. Section 1324, Policy and Procedures
Manual
X
The Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
was last reviewed and updated
November 21, 2017.
(D) The records relating to the standards and Yolo County Probation Detention
requirements set forth in these regulations are Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
accessible to the Board of State and Community Section 1324, Policy and Procedures
Corrections. X Manual
The manual has been provided to the
BSCC for review.
The manual includes: Yolo County Probation Detention
a) Table of organization, including channels of Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
communications and description of job Section 1324, Policy and Procedures
classifications; Manual
X The manual includes a Table of
organization and:
• 1324e-Channels of
communications
• 1324a-d-Description of job
classifications
b) Responsibility of the probation department, Yolo County Probation Detention
purpose of programs, relationship to the Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Section 1324, Mission and Vision
Prevention Commission or Probation Statements and Role of Yolo County
Committee, probation staff, school personnel X Juvenile Detention Facility within the
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile criminal justice system.
facility programs;
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c) Responsibilities of all employees; Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1324,
X • 1324a-Supervising Detention
Officer
• 1324b-Senior Detention Officer
• 1324c-Detention Officer II
• 1324d- Detention Officer I
d) Initial orientation and training program for Yolo County Probation Detention
employees; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1322 Staff Orientation and
Training and Section 1324, Policy and
X
Procedures Manual
Per Section 1322, all new employees
must complete an orientation program.
e) Initial orientation, including safety and security Yolo County Probation Detention
issues, for support staff, contract employees, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
school and medical staff, program providers Section: 1322 Staff Orientation and
and volunteers; Training and Section 1324, Policy and
Procedures Manual
X
All non-sworn staff are provided with an
orientation documentation that includes
safety, security, PREA and emergency
directions. All staff are expected to sign
off on the packet.
f) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics Yolo County Probation Detention
and communication systems to ensure: efficient Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
operation of the facility; care of minors; Section: 1344, Documentation
maintenance of minors’ records; providing
information to the court and those authorized by Facility utilizes log books and electronic
the court or by law, release of information records. All activities are to be notated
regarding youth; X in the log books with some activities
being logged electronically. Agency is
currently pending the implementation of
a new case management system that
will include all the field and detention
activities. This is anticipated to be live in
the summer of 2018.
g) Ethical responsibilities; Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1324(f), Policy and Procedures
Manual
X
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h) A non-discrimination provision that provides that Yolo County Probation Detention
all youth within the facility shall have fair and Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
equal access to all available services, Section: 1353 Orientation
placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and
provides that no person shall be subject to
discrimination or harassment on the basis of
actual or perceived race, ethnic group X
identification, ancestry, national origin, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, mental or physical
disability, or HIV status, including restrictive
housing or classification decisions based solely
on any of the above mentioned categories;
i) Storage and maintenance requirements for any Yolo County Probation Detention
chemical agents used in the facility. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1324. Policy and Procedures
Manual
Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1357a Chemical Agents
X
Chemical agents are located in a
secure location within the facility and
are distributed at the beginning of each
shift. Likewise, at the end of each shift,
each canister is accounted for and
visually checked for signs of damage by
the shift supervisor.
j) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal Yolo County Probation Detention
eligibility information and enrollment of eligible Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
youth. Section: 1455 Medi-Cal Pre-Release
Application
As soon as the facility receives the
order that a youth has been ordered to
serve a commitment of 30 days or
more, the facility will forward all
X
information to DESS to begin the
process of determining the youth’s
Medi-Cal eligibility.
Staff contact the parent to notify of the
intention to apply for Medi-Cal. If the
parent declines, the process is
terminated; if not, staff proceed with the
referral.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
The fire safety plan includes: X Section: 1325 Fire Safety Plan
a) A fire prevention plan as part of the manual
policy and procedure;
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b) Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility Yolo County Probation Detention
staff with a two-year retention of the inspection Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
record; Section: 1325 Fire Safety Plan
X
Reviewed documentation and found all
inspections were completed and
accounted for.
c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC Yolo County Probation Detention
13146.1 (a) and (b). Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1313 County Inspection and
X Evaluation of Building and Grounds
Fire inspection completed September
11, 2017. Clearance Granted.
d) An evacuation plan; Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1327 Emergency Procedures
X
Evacuation routes are posted throughout
the facility that direct youth and visitors
to the nearest exit in the event of a fire.
e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least Yolo County Probation Detention
quarterly; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1327 Emergency Procedures
Fire Drills were completed as required
with the exception of one. Facility staff
X
noted the oversight and immediately
completed a make up for a total of two
drills in the following month. Technical
Assistance provided regarding the need
to update drill forms to provide clarity
and consistency.
f) A written plan for the emergency housing of MOU Agreements are in place with
minors in the case of fire; and, Sacramento, County Probation
X Departments to provide housing in the
event of a fire and evacuation is
necessary.
g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with Yolo County Probation Detention
the local fire department. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1325 Fire Safety Plan
The fire suppression pre-plan has been
reviewed January 26, 2017, in
cooperation with the Department and the
X
City of Woodland Public Safety
Department, Jessica Walton.
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1326 SECURITY REVIEW Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
The facility administrator annually reviews, Section: 1326 Security Review
evaluates, and documents security reviews. The
review and evaluation address the internal and A monthly internal security review is
external security, including, but not limited to: key completed and a daily internal security
X
control, security equipment and related training. review of keys, OC and other equipment.
Formal letter presented to the Yolo
County Chief Probation Officer from
Superintendent Oscar Ruiz dated
January 2, 2018.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Emergency policies and procedures include but Section: 1327 Emergency Procedures,
are not limited to: escape, disturbances, and 1357a Chemical Agents
taking of hostages; civil disturbances; fire and
natural disasters; periodic testing of emergency Emergency Action Plan document
equipment; storage, issue and use of chemical reviewed and provides direction for
X
agents, related security devices, and weapons and emergency activities
ammunition, where applicable; emergency
evacuation plans; and, an annual review of All staff provided with the full emergency
emergency procedures for all youth supervision manual in September 2017 with the
staff. direction to sign off by January 2018.
Documentation provided reflected
compliance in this area.
1328 SAFETY CHECKS Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Direct visual observation of each youth at least Section: 1328 Safety Checks
every 15 minutes when youth are asleep or in their
rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their A significant random sampling of safety
bed in a dormitory. All safety checks shall be checks were reviewed. Most checks we
documented with the actual time the check is reviewed were every 15 minutes with a
completed. X few variances. We discussed random
and staggered safety checks as a best
practice. Random and staggered checks
will be required by upcoming Title 15
revisions. We also discussed supervisor
quality assurance reviews. Agency will
be implementing the Guard One Pipe in
the future.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Yolo County Probation Detention
The facility has a comprehensive written suicide Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
prevention program developed by the health Section:1450 Suicide Prevention
administrator, mental health director and facility Program
administrator that includes, but is not limited to:
X Suicide Prevention Program
requirements were drafted in
cooperation with California Forensic
Medical Group. Policy is detailed and
contains all required sections of
regulation
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(A) Suicide prevention training, which may include Yolo County Probation Detention
training provided in accordance with Section 1322, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Orientation and Training and Standards and Section:1450 Suicide Prevention
Training for Corrections Regulations pursuant to Program
Penal Code 6035.
X
Facility staff receive suicide prevention
training as part of their initial orientation,
as part of the Juvenile Correctional
Officer training and through
departmental refresher training.
(B) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately Yolo County Probation Detention
upon confinement and prior to housing assignment. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section:1450 Suicide Prevention
Program
A Medical Health Screening form is
X
completed at time of intake and
includes questions and observations
regarding the mental status and
potential for suicidal behavior of the
youth. The form is completed by trained
Juvenile Detention Facility staff.
(C) Provisions facilitating communication among Yolo County Probation Detention
arresting officers, facility staff, family members, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
medical and mental health personnel in relation to Section:1450 Suicide Prevention
suicide risk. Program
Facility provided updated documentation
of communication between law
enforcement and parents regarding the
youth’s mental health status. Facility
partners note they all communicate
regularly regarding the youth and their
status.
If youth express any red flag concerns
X at any time, mental health staff are
notified. If mental health staff are on
duty, they will see the youth
immediately. If they are not present in
the building or if it is after hours, the on
call mental health staff are immediately
contacted and the youth is placed on a
precautionary hold.
(D) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. X
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(E) Adequate supervision depending on level of Yolo County Probation Detention
suicide risk. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section:1450 Suicide Prevention
Program
Youth on any precautionary hold may be
placed on a close watch status as a
X precaution or if need be, placed on a
constant visual/direct supervision with
staff. They are housed in regular
housing, but may have restrictions on
clothing, supervision and bedding etc.
Youth are placed in rooms closest to the
staff desk. Youth are provided with
roommates if appropriate.
(F) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention Yolo County Probation Detention
policies and procedures. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section:1450 Suicide Prevention
Program
If a youth is placed on suicide watch,
X
the youth will be allowed to keep his/her
clothing unless there is a safety
concern. A safety smock will only be
given to the youth when he/she has
used his/her clothing or any other
personal items to hurt him/herself.
(G) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide Yolo County Probation Detention
attempts. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
Section:1341 Death, Serious Illness or
Injury of Detained Youth
(H) Critical incident debriefing. Debriefs will occur as needed and will
X
address the appropriate audience.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Yolo County Probation Detention
The facility submits a letter of notification to the Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Board of State and Community Corrections on each Section: 1340 Reporting of Legal Actions
X
legal action pertaining to conditions of confinement
filed against person or legal entities responsible for Yolo County reported no pending legal
juvenile facility operation. actions.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR Yolo County Probation Detention
INJURY OF A MINOR WHILE DETAINED Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1341 Death, Serious Illness or
(A) The administrator of the facility provides Injury of Detained Youth
the Board of State and Community
Corrections a copy of the death in custody There have been no deaths, other
report that is submitted to the Attorney X serious illness or injuries reported to the
General under Government Code Section BSCC this cycle. No documentation to
12525 within 10 days. review for this section.
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(B) Written policy and procedures assure a Yolo County Probation Detention
medical and operational review of each in-custody Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
death. The review team includes the facility Section: 1341 Death, Serious Illness or
administrator and/or the facility manager; the health X Injury of Detained Youth
administrator; the responsible physician; and other
health care and supervision staff who were relevant
to the incident
(C) There are written policies and procedures for Yolo County Probation Detention
handling deaths, suicide attempts, suicide Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
prevention and notification of the juvenile court and Section: 1341 Death, Serious Illness or
X
the parent, guardian or person standing in loco Injury of Detained Youth
parentis, in the event of a serious illness, injury or
death.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Yolo County Probation Detention
Population and profile survey reports are Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
submitted to the Board of State and Community Section: 1342 Population Accounting
X
Corrections within 10 working days after the end of
each reporting period, in a format provided by the
Board.
1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
(A) The number of youth detained in a living unit Section: 1343 Juvenile Facility Capacity
X
has exceeded its maximum capacity for more than
15 calendar days in a month since the previous
inspection.
(B) If required, the facility has submitted Yolo County Probation Detention
CARs/CCARs to BSCC since the last inspection X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
(N/A if no to the above). Section: 1343 Juvenile Facility Capacity
(C) The facility is under an approved suitability plan Yolo County Probation Detention
(N/A if no to the above). X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1343 Juvenile Facility Capacity
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Written policies and procedures for admittance of Section: 1350 Admittance Procedures
youth include the requirements of Sections 1324
and 1430. Youth are admitted into the juvenile hall
in accordance with established
X
procedures and legal requirements for
detention. Intake decisions for County
youth are made by field officers during
regular business hours and by an on-call
supervisor after business hours,
weekends and holidays.
a) In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a Yolo County Probation Detention
telephone, in accordance with the provisions of Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 627 (two Section: 1350 Admittance Procedures
completed telephone calls [parent/guardian and
attorney] within an hour, at the public expense). X Youth are provided with the opportunity
to make required phone calls within
1 hour of entry. Staff documents these
calls, noting both the time and date.
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b) The juvenile hall has established written Yolo County Probation Detention
criteria for detention. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1350 Admittance Procedures.
X
A supervisor conducts the Ohio Risk
Assessment Tool on all youth to ensure
they meet the established criteria for
detention.
c) The juvenile camp has included policies and
procedures that advise the youth of the
estimated length of stay and has developed
X
program guidelines that include written
screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion
from the program.
d) Juvenile halls shall develop policies and All youth are advised of their estimated
procedures that advise any committed youth of length of stay. A new form was recently
X
the estimated length of his/her stay. implemented to ensure clear
documentation occurs.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Written policies and procedures for release of youth X Section: 1351 Release Procedures
in custody provide for:
a) Verification of identity/release papers;
b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; Yolo County Probation Detention
X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1351 Release Procedures
c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1351 Release Procedures
X
If the youth is released to someone other
than the parent/guardian, the
parent/guardian is notified.
d) Notification to the facility health care provider in Yolo County Probation Detention
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
these regulations, for coordination with outside Section: 1351 Release Procedures
agencies; and,
e) Notification of school staff. Each partner receives a daily population
report by e-mail that provides information
regarding the youth detained in the
X
facility and any pending information,
including release.
f) Notification of facility mental health personnel.
All agency partners are notified
immediately of the youth’s release
as he or she is preparing to leave.
X
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There are written policy and procedures for furlough Yolo County Probation Detention
of minors from custody. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1351 Release Procedures
X There is a process for a temporary
release for medical, dental or mental
health treatment. Additionally, youth can
be temporarily released at the discretion
of the court for various reasons.
1352 CLASSIFICATION Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Written policies and procedures on classification of X Section: 1352 Classification and
youth for the purpose of determining housing Segregation
placement in the facility provide for:
a) The safety of the youth, facility staff, and the All youth are classified upon entry. Unit
public by placing youth in the appropriate, least staff place the youth in a room based on
restrictive housing and program settings and X mental and behavior health status, gang
housing assignments consider the need for and criminal sophistication and any other
single, double, or dormitory assignment; issue that may be of concern. These
b) Consideration of facility populations and youth are generally placed in a room
X
physical design of the facility; closer to the staff desk area.
c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the
X
facility;
d) Periodic classification reviews. Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1352 Classification and
Segregation
X
Periodic classification reviews are
conducted through a Multi-Disciplinary
Team(MDT) as needed to meet the
needs of the youth and if the needs of
the youth or facility change.
e) Provide that facility staff shall not separate Yolo County Probation Detention
youth from the general population or assign Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
youth to a single occupancy room based solely Section: 1352 Classification and
on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic Segregation
group identification, ancestry, national origin,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or
physical disability, or HIV status.(This section
does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a
single occupancy room at the youth's specific X
request or in accordance with title 15
regulations regarding separation).
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1353 ORIENTATION Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Written policies and procedures require an Section: 1353 Orientation
orientation for youth prior to placement in a living
area. Both written and verbal information are Youth are orientated prior to being
X
provided. Provisions are made to provide moved to their housing unit. They have
accessible orientation information to all detained orientation documents in Spanish and in
youth including those with disabilities, limited English. Staff review the handbook with
English proficiency, or limited literacy. The the youth and the unit has copies for
orientation includes: their review.
a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; X
b) Grievance procedures; X
c) Access to legal services; X
d) Access to health care services; X
e) Access to counseling services; X
f) Access to religious services; X
g) Access to educational services; X
h) Information on the court process; X
i) Housing assignments; X
j) Availability of personal care items and
X
opportunity for personal hygiene;
k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; X
l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and
X
activities;
m) Use of restraints and chemical agents; X
n) Use of force; X
o) Emergency and evacuation procedures. X
p) Non-discrimination policy. X
1354 SEPARATION Yolo County Probation Detention
There are written policies and procedures for the Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Section: 1354 Separation
X
not limited to, medical and mental health conditions,
assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and Youth can be separated for a variety of
protective custody. reasons. All reasons must be
Youth who are separated are not denied normal documented.
privileges available at the facility, except to X
accomplish the objectives of the segregation. If the separation is of a medical or
When the objective of the separation is discipline, mental health nature, the Medical or
Title 15, Section 1390 shall apply. Mental Health staff manage the youth’s
care, including what they can and can’t
participate in with the goal to get them
back into the program as soon as
possible. All youth are reviewed daily at
the minimum.
X
All other separated youth participate in
all programming unless there is a safety
and security concern. If youth are
placed in their room, staff must write an
incident report noting the imminent
threat the youth posed.
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A daily review of separated youth to determine Youth who are suspended from school,
whether separation remains necessary. participate in Day Space, which is an
alternative to in-room suspension.
X
Youth are moved into the dayroom to
complete school work with probation
staff.
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND Yolo County Probation Detention
PLAN Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1355 Institutional Assessment
(A) Written policies and procedures require that and Plan
assessments and plans be developed within 40
days after admission, for youth who are held for a At inspection, we found that the
period of 30 days or more. The assessment and documentation provided was not
plan shall be documented. consistently compliant with minimum
1) The assessment is a statement of the standards. There was a clear effort
minor’s problems, which includes: being made; however, the
2) Identification of substance abuse history, X documentation did not meet the
education, vocational, counseling, and requirements of the regulation.
family reunification needs.
(B) The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre- Technical Assistance was provided to
adjudicated minors includes written documentation correct the discrepancies for this
that provides for: X regulation. Facility administration
1) Objectives and time frames for the resolution immediately addressed the issue and
of problems identified in the assessment; and, provided training for staff.
3) A plan for meeting the objectives that
includes a description of program resources The youth are now assessed for all the
needed and individuals responsible for X required elements as well as personal
assuring that the plan is implemented. development needs. Staff discuss
potential services with the youth at the
(C) Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan time of the assessment and a case plan
documents: is developed. Periodic review is
1) Periodic evaluation of progress towards documented weekly.
X
meeting the objectives, including periodic
review and discussion of the plan with the Upon review of subsequent
youth; documentation, we found that all areas
of regulation were present and
2) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to
compliant.
existing resources, that is completed prior to
the minor being released; and,
X
3) Contact with the Regional Center for the Yolo County Probation Detention
Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1413. Section: 1350 Admittance Procedures
X Staff contact the Regional Center as
appropriate.
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1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK Yolo County Probation Detention
SERVICES Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1356 Counseling and Casework
Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate Services
X
counseling and casework services for all youth.
Policies and procedures include: Youth interviewed spoke well of facility
Assisting with personal problems or needs that staff and noted that staff always talk to
may arise; them when they are upset and try to help
Assisting the youth requesting contact with them with their problems. Youth stated
parents, attorney, clergyman, probation officer, X that staff will help them contact their PO
or another public official; and, or their attorney if asked and will assist
Providing services as appropriate to the them as they can. The interactions we
population housed in the facility, and may observed appeared to be positive.
include: substance abuse, family crisis and X
reunification, counseling, public health and
mental health services.
1357 USE OF FORCE Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
There are written policies and procedures for the Section: 1357 Use of Force
use of force, which may include chemical agents.
Policy indicates that force is not applied as Yolo County Probation Detention
punishment, discipline, or treatment. X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section: 1357 Use of Force
a) There are policy statements that: Yolo County Probation Detention
1. Define the term “force” and address the Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
escalation and appropriate level of force, Section: 1357 Use of Force
emphasizing the need to avoid the use of X
force whenever possible and using only that
force necessary to ensure the safety of
minors and others;
2. Describe the requirements for staff to report Yolo County Probation Detention
the use of force and to take action to stop X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
the inappropriate use of force; Section: 1357 Use of Force
3. Define the role, notification, and follow up Yolo County Probation Detention
procedures of medical and mental health X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
staff concerning the use of force; and Section: 1357 Use of Force
4. Define the training that shall be provided Yolo County Probation Detention
and required for the use of force. Such Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
training shall include, but not be limited to, Section: 1357 Use of Force
known medical conditions that would
contraindicate certain types of force;
acceptable chemical agents; methods of
application; signs or symptoms that should
result in immediate referral to medical or
X
mental health staff; and, requirements of
the decontamination of chemical agents, if
such agents are utilized.
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b) Policies and procedures address: Yolo County Probation Detention
The types, levels, and application of force; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
documentation of the use of force; a grievance Section: 1357 Use of Force
procedure; a system for investigation of the use
of force and administrative review; and X Use of force incident reports were
discipline for the improper use of force; reviewed and all were consistent with
agency policy and procedures and
addressed the areas noted in regulation.
1. The specific use of physical, chemical Yolo County Probation Detention
agent, lethal, and non-lethal force that may, X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
or may not, be used in the facility; Section: 1357 Use of Force
2. The limitations regarding the use of force on Yolo County Probation Detention
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Section: 1357 Use of Force
Institutions Code Section 222; and,
3. A standardized format, time period, and Yolo County Probation Detention
procedure for reporting the use of force, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
including the reporting requirements of Section: 1357 Use of Force
management and line staff.
X Staff complete all incident reports by the
end of shift unless prior approval has
been given to complete the report when
they return to shift the next day.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Yolo County Probation Detention
Note: The provisions of this regulation do not Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
restraint devices when used to restrain youth
for movement or transportation. Policy was found to be consistent with
regulation and contains all required
a) Written policies and procedures govern the use elements. At inspection, documentation
of restraint devices. The policies address: we reviewed indicated staff were not
known medical conditions that would utilizing the appropriate form to
contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or document that all elements of the
X
techniques; acceptable restraint devices; signs regulation were taking place.
or symptoms which should result in immediate
medical/mental health referral; availability of Technical assistance was provided to
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; clarify regulatory expectations. Facility
protective housing of restrained youth; provision administrator provided training to staff
for hydration and sanitation needs; exercising of and provided revised policy and
extremities. documentation forms for our review.
Documentation we received subsequent
to inspection is compliant with regulation
expectations.
b) Physical restraints are utilized only when it Yolo County Probation Detention
appears less restrictive alternatives would be Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
ineffective in controlling the disordered Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
behavior. X
Facility utilizes the WRAP in the event a
youth must be restrained pursuant to this
section.
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1) Restraints are used only for those youth
who present an immediate danger to
themselves or others, who exhibit behavior
that results in the destruction of property or X
reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted
physical harm. The circumstances leading
to the use of restraints are documented.
c) Youth are placed in restraints only with the Yolo County Probation Detention
approval of the facility manager or designee. Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
The facility manager may delegate authority to Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
place a minor in restraints to a physician.
Reasons for continued retention in restraints Yolo County Probation Detention
are reviewed and documented a minimum of X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
every hour. Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
A medical opinion on the safety of placement Yolo County Probation Detention
and retention is secured as soon as possible, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
but no later than two hours from the time of Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
placement. The youth is medically cleared for X
continued retention at least every three hours Medical staff are not present in the
after the initial medical opinion. juvenile facility 24 hours a day; but will
respond from the jail after hours.
A mental health consultation to assess the need Yolo County Probation Detention
for mental health treatment is secured as soon Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
as possible, but in no case longer than four Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
hours from the time of placement. X
Mental health staff are not present in the
juvenile facility 24 hours a day; but can
be contacted if necessary afterhours.
d) Continuous direct visual supervision is Yolo County Probation Detention
conducted and documented to ensure that the Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
restraints are properly employed and to ensure Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
the well-being of the youth.
Observations of the youth’s behavior and any Yolo County Probation Detention
staff interventions are documented at least X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
every 15 minutes, with actual time recorded. Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
All youth in restraint devices are housed alone Yolo County Probation Detention
or in a specified housing area for restrained Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
minors, with provisions to protect the minor from Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
abuse.
Restraints are not used as punishment, Yolo County Probation Detention
discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
affixing of hands and feet together behind the Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
back (hog-tying) is prohibited.
f) The use of restraints on pregnant minors is Yolo County Probation Detention
limited in accordance with Penal Code Section Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section: 1358 Use of Physical Restraints
Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Yolo County Juvenile Detention Center
has no Safety Room. The remainder of
Written policies and procedures govern the use of X this section has been deleted.
safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 460A.1.13.
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1360 SEARCHES Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
Written policies and procedures govern the search Section: 1360 Searches
of youth, the facility, and visitors.
Searches are conducted to insure the safety and Searches are conducted to ensure
security of the facility and to provide for the safety X facility safety and security. Searches
and security of the public, visitors, youth, and staff. may be a pat search, metal detector,
Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a wand search or a strip search. All strip
form of discipline or punishment. Searches are searches must have probable cause and
X
conducted in a manner that preserves privacy and include supervisor pre-approval.
dignity of the person being searched. Transgender youth are able to choose
Written procedures address each of the following: who will search them. Visitors to the
Intake searches; Searching youth who are facility are also subject to search and
returning from activities outside of the living unit, must come through a metal detector.
X
court, another facility, or visiting; Facility
searches; Searches of visitors; and, Cross-
gender supervision.
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
There are written policies and procedures allowing X Section: 1361 Grievance Procedures
any youth to appeal and have grievances resolved
relating to any condition of confinement. Grievances are available to the youth as
The policies and procedures include: needed and are located within reach in
a) A grievance form and instructions that include the units. Youth may choose to submit
X
provisions for the youth to have free access to grievances to staff or place them in the
the form; designated locked box. Supervisors
b) The option for youth to confidentially file the generally complete all hearings.
grievance or deliver the form to any youth care X
supervision staff working in the facility. We reviewed both English and Spanish
c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest grievances and found them to be
X
appropriate staff level; completed timely and in compliance with
d) Provision for a prompt review and response to the minimum standards. We noted
X
grievances within a specified time limit; several of them were heard by the
supervisor; however, the documentation
Youth may elect to be present to explain
was not thorough, and the facility
their version of the grievance to a person not
X manager completed the grievances
directly involved in the circumstances that
during his review to ensure compliance
led to the grievance.
with regulation.
Provision for a staff representative
approved by the facility administrator to X
Technical assistance provided and
assist the youth.
discussed to ensure that grievances are
e) Provision for a written response to the
resolved at the lowest level, that youth
grievance which includes the reasons for the X
are communicated with, and supervisors
decisions;
ensure that the resolution is documented
f) A system which provides that any appeal of a
thoroughly.
grievance shall be heard by a person not
directly involved in the circumstances which led
X
The Assistant Superintendent hears all
to the grievance; and,
appeals.
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Concerns of parent, guardians, staff or other parties Yolo County Probation Detention
are addressed and documented within a specified Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
time frame, whether or not those concerns are Section: 1361 Grievance Procedures
associated with a grievance.
Parents are encouraged to address any
X
issue they may have with the staff,
supervisor and/or superintendent at the
time of the concern. Parents may also
file a formal complaint with the Probation
Administration Office.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
A written report of all incidents, which resulted in Section: 1362 Reporting of Incidents and
physical harm, serious threat of physical harm, or Other Information
death to an employee or a youth of a juvenile
facility, or other person(s), is maintained. Such Policy identifies expectations regarding
written records are prepared by staff and submitted incident reports in general and death or
to the facility manager by the end of the shift. X serious/physical harm as well. Staff write
incident reports on the areas covered by
regulation and all incidents that occur in
the facility.
We reviewed a significant sampling of
reports and found them to be timely and
clear.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Yolo County Probation Detention
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
IMPRESSIONS Section: 1357 Use of Force
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and Detention staff do not collect DNA. All
X
procedures describe the use reasonable force to DNA Collection is conducted by Field
collect DNA samples from individuals who are Probation Officers pursuant to separate,
required to provide such samples, specimens or field services policy and procedure.
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 Force is never used to collect DNA.
and who refuse following written or oral request.
Policy and procedures address:
Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary
compliance, including an advisement of the
X
legal obligation to provide the requisite
specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
Documentation of supervisory knowledge of
X
the above and authorization to use force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped
and retained by the department. (Consult with
County Counsel regarding statutes applicable
to your department.) X
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1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
The County Board of Education provides for the Section: 1370 Education Program
administration and operation of juvenile court
schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation Yolo County Office of Education is
X
Officer or designee. Policies and procedures responsible for the education needs of
ensure communication and coordination between all youth in the Yolo County Juvenile
educators and probation staff.
Hall. The Dan Jacobs School at the
Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility
is a year-round school. Youth must
Facility Manager shall request an annual review of
attend classes daily, Monday through
the education program by the superintendent of
Friday for 250 minutes unless they are a
schools. This annual review of each required
confirmed graduate.
element of the program from the Superintendent of
Schools has been received along with a report or
The Title 15 education evaluation was
review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and
conducted on April 17, 2017 by
corrective action needed to achieve compliance. X
Gayelynn Gerhart, Alternative
This review cannot be delegated to the site
Education Principal and approved by
principal or other site staff member. It can however
Mr. Jesse Ortiz, Yolo County
be contracted to a qualified outside agency. Upon
Superintendent of Schools. The
completion, the facility manager will review each
evaluator found the program to be
item with the person designated by the school and
compliant with all Title 15 requirements.
take any corrective action as needed
General Education Development preparation shall
X
be made available to all eligible youth.
Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth
who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards X
passing the CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code.
The facility school program complies with the State
Education Code (Note: The Education Code
currently requires a 240-minute school day.) Youth
X
are delivered to their educational program so as not
to interfere with the time afforded the minimum
instruction day.
School discipline is integrated into the facility’s
overall behavioral management plan, with school
X
staff advised of administrative decisions that may
affect the educational programming.
Expulsion/suspension follows the due process
safeguards in the education code, including the X
rights of students with special needs.
Policies and procedures address the rights of any
student who has continuing difficulty completing the X
school day.
There are provisions for individuals with special
needs that include educational instruction for youth
in high security or other special units, compliance
X
with applicable statutes for special education, and,
provision for non-English speaking youth and those
with limited English speaking skills.
Youths are enrolled in school no later than three (3)
X
days after admission.
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The school conducts an educational screening and
X
completes an education plan within 5 days.
If a youth is detained, the school requests the
youths records from his/her prior school to ensure X
that the educational plan is appropriate.
1371 RECREATION AND EXERCISE Yolo County Probation Detention
a) There are policies and procedures for Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
recreation and exercise of youth with the intent X Section: 1371 Recreation, Programs and
to maximize the time youth are out of their Exercise
rooms/off their bunks.
b) There is the opportunity for a minimum of three Youth participate in a wide variety of
hours of recreation, programs and exercise 3 recreation, exercise and program
hours a day during the week and five hours a activities and spend minimal time in their
X
day each Saturday, Sunday and other non- rooms. Exercise, recreation and
school days. At least one hour shall be an programming calendars were displayed
outdoor activity. in the units and show that the schedule
c) The recreation and exercise schedule is posted exceeds minimum standards.
X
in the living units.
d) Recreation shall include the opportunity for at Youth participate in large muscle activity
least one hour of daily access to unscheduled through school and with probation staff.
activities such as reading, television, radio, X Organized kickball, basketball, volleyball,
music games etc. The activities are supervised and soccer are the main sports played. If
and include orientation and coaching of youth. the hour is not completed, then staff
e) Programs shall include social awareness ensure the remaining time is completed
X
programs as outlined in Section 1378. in the evening.
f) All youth shall be provided with the opportunity
Youth participate in programming and
for at least one hour of large muscle activity X
recreational activities in the evening
each day.
including board games, letter writing,
g) That one hour of exercise is suspended only
playing cards, word searches, trivia
upon a written finding by the
games, essay contests, unit decorating,
administrator/manager that the youth X
air hockey, ping pong and foos ball.
represents a threat to the safety and security of
Youth participate in movie night once a
the facility.
week and a special monthly program.
h) The administrator/manager may suspend for a
period not to exceed 24 hours access to
Programs are provided by staff and
recreation and programs
volunteers and include social awareness
programs.
Facility has recently implemented a
tracking form to ensure all programs,
exercise and recreational activities are
documented.
X
7743 Yolo JH PRO\16 18\PRO 24
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
The facility administrator provides access for Section: 1372 Religious Programs
voluntary participation in religious services and/or
religious counseling at least once a week. A youth Catholic and Protestant services are
X
is allowed to participate in other program activities provided to the youth who wish to
if he/she elects not to participate in religious attend. If a youth is of another faith, the
programs.
facility supervisor will make effort to find
a provider or the youth may ask to see
his or her own clergy. All religions are
Religious programs provide for: religious services,
accommodated.
availability of clergy, and availability of religious
diets. Youth also may request a diet based on
X their religious beliefs. Youth that do not
attend church will participate in an
alternative program while the church
program is going on.
1373 WORK PROGRAM Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
There are written policies and procedures for Section: Cleaning Assignments
assigning youths to work programs, which are
meaningful, constructive, and related to vocational Youth are responsible to pick up after
training or increasing a youth’s sense of themselves and to help with unit clean
X
responsibility. up. Clean up usually occurs after meals
and showers. Deep cleaning chores are
completed on the weekends. Youth are
assigned tasks within the unit to
complete each evening and on the
weekend.
1374 VISITING Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
There are written policies and procedures for Section: 1374 Visiting
visiting that include provision for special visits.
Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or Youth are allowed a minimum of two
persons standing in loco parentis, at reasonable hours of visiting per week. Visits are
X
times. Opportunity for visiting is at least two hours scheduled in advance and individually;
per week. however, facility staff will work with
Visits are supervised, but conversations are not parents if they have a schedule conflict.
monitored unless there is a security or safety need. The facility will be implementing parent
orientation 1 time a month this summer.
Youth can have visits with their children
X and other special visits with other family
members as approved. Youth may also
access the library room with their family.
Visits are supervised but not monitored
or recorded.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
There are written policies and procedures for X Section: 1375 Correspondence
correspondence which ensure:
7743 Yolo JH PRO\16 18\PRO 25
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that All regulatory expectations are being
X
youth may send or receive; met. Youth may send and receive an
b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per unlimited amount of mail and are given
X
week postage-free; daily opportunity to do so.
c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state
and federal courts, any member of the State Bar
or holder of public office, and the Board of State
and Community Corrections; however, X
authorized facility staff may open and inspect
such mail only to search for contraband and in
the presence of the youth; and,
d) Incoming and outgoing mail, other than
confidential correspondence described above,
may be read by staff only when there is
X
reasonable cause to believe facility safety and
security, public safety, or youth safety is
jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
There are written policies and procedures to Section: 1376.2 Telephone Access
provide youth with access to telephone
communications. Youth receive their calls at intake and
X
then have opportunities to call family on
both unit pay phones and staff phone.
These phone calls generally take place
during free recreation periods or during
free time.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to X Section: 1377 Access to Legal Services
have access to the courts and legal services
include: If a youth wishes to contact their
a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorney, staff will assist them in doing so
X
attorneys and their authorized representatives; through either mail or phone. Attorneys
b) Provision for confidential consultation with may visit between 8 AM and 9 PM,
X
attorneys; and, seven days a week.
c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence
and cost-free telephone access as appropriate. X
1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
The County Board of Education or the Chief Section: 1378 Social Awareness
Probation Officer provides programs designed to Programs
promote social awareness and reduce recidivism.
The programs consider the needs of male and Programs are provided by probation
female youth and may include: victim awareness; X staff, DMH staff, volunteers and
conflict resolution; anger management; parenting Community Based Organizations (CBO)
skills; appropriate gender specific programming; who provided an annual review.
juvenile justice; self-esteem; building effective
decision-making skills; and, other topics that suit the
needs of the youth.
7743 Yolo JH PRO\16 18\PRO 26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
The agency responsible for providing the programs Social Awareness Programs:
conducts a written annual review to ensure that the
program content is current, consistent and relevant • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
to the population. • The Beat Within
• Victor Community Support
Services to include Personal
Power, Stress Management,
X
Anger Management, Cyber
Safety and Cyber Bullying
• Drug and Alcohol Education
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Substance Abuse
• Boys Council
• Girls Circle
1390 DISCIPLINE Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
There are written policies and procedures for the X Section: 1390 Discipline
discipline of minors that promote acceptable
behavior. Youth are not deprived of any of the
Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level required items. Rules and sanctions are
X
that promotes the desired behavior. documented in orientation materials and
Discipline does not include corporal punishment, in the Behavior Management Program
group punishment, physical or psychological X materials.
degradation or deprivation of the following:
a) Bed and clothing; X
b) Daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet
X
and personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
c) Full nutrition; X
d) Contact with parent or attorney; X
e) Exercise; X
f) Medical services and counseling; X
g) Religious services; X
h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; X
i) The right to send and receive mail; and, X
j) Education. X
There are established rules of conduct and
disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth.
The rules and penalties, which include both major
violations and youth violations, are simply and
affirmatively stated and are available to all youth.
Provisions are made to provide accessible
information to youth with disabilities, limited English
proficiency or limited literacy.
X
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
There are written policies and procedures for the Section 1391 Discipline Process
administration of discipline that include:
Documentation we reviewed was
X consistent with regulation and agency
policy. There were a few variances in
which youth did not receive time
between being served and the hearing;
We addressed this with the facility
Superintendent.
a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose Yolo County Probation Detention
discipline for violation of rules; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1391 Discipline Process
X
Detention officers are authorized to
impose discipline.
b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to Yolo County Probation Detention
any youth; X Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1391 Discipline Process
c) Definition of major and minor rule violations and Yolo County Probation Detention
X
their consequences, due process requirements; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally Section 1391 Discipline Process
by counseling, advising the youth of expected
conduct or imposing a minor consequence. Consequences are based on case by
Discipline shall be accompanied by written case situations and severity of the rule
documentation and a policy of review and X violation, therefore are not specifically
appeal to a supervisor; defined. Options for discipline included
the following: verbal warning, time out,
loss of free time or early to bed, re-date
of level or loss of level status.
e) Major rule violations may include withdrawal Yolo County Probation Detention
from group activities for 24 hours or more or Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
extension of time in custody. Major rule Section 1391 Discipline Process
violations and the discipline process shall be
X
documented and require the following: A special incident report (SIR) is written
for any youth that violates a major rule
violation. Due process will occur for all
major rule violations.
Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1391 Discipline Process
X
7743 Yolo JH PRO\16 18\PRO 28
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Hearing by a person who is not a party to the Yolo County Probation Detention
incident; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1391 Discipline Process
X The Duty Supervisor will review the SIR
and if appropriate, will forward the SIR
to the Senior/Lead Officer to conduct
the due process hearing, along with an
impartial Detention Officer as a witness.
Opportunity for the youth to be heard, Yolo County Probation Detention
present evidence and testimony; Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1391 Discipline Process
X
Youth will have a hearing and are
allowed to give his or her side for
consideration.
Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in Yolo County Probation Detention
the hearing process; and, Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X Section 1391 Discipline Process
Staff may help youth as requested.
Provision for administrative review. Yolo County Probation Detention
Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 1391 Discipline Process
X
If a youth wishes to appeal, the appeal
is to the Supervisor and to the
Superintendent.
Violations that result in a removal from camp Yolo County Probation Detention
or commitment program, but not a return to Facility: Policy and Procedures Manual
X
court will follow the due process provisions Section 1391 Discipline Process
in subsection (e) above.
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REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF –
Camp Allocation Eligibility Form are being
provided at the facility. X
(Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement,
Attachment B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN
THE FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years
X
of age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons
under the juvenile court who are ages 19 through X
21.
The facility continues to comply with the
requirements of 208.5 WIC (programming,
X
capacity and security of the facility) as outlined in
the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC
300 MINORS
Viola
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined X tion
under Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions
Code (WIC) are held only in non-secure, separate
and segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC
601) AND FEDERAL MINORS X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate Viola
from Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC tion X
207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are
X
held in the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minor sis X
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND
ADULT INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC
5633, Sec 223, State Plans (a)[12])
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a X
person in detention is proceeding through the
adult court, AND that person is 18 years of age
or older that person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately Viola
separated from minors. tion X
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate
Viola
workers or “Scared Straight” programs) are not
tion X
allowed in the facility in a manner that allows
contact with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7743
FACILITY NAME: Yolo County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: 2001: X 2003: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Lisa Southwell January 4, 2018 and May 29,
2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) Located in receiving area.
X
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these
regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
X
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower X
Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's
X
valuables
Provides telephone access to minors X
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
X
Locked Holding Room (1.2) Three cells located in receiving area. Each
contains 100 square feet.
X
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area
per minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area X
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as
X
specified in these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and
drinking fountain as specified in these regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking X
fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide
access
Maximizes staff visual supervision X
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked
X
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy
sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide.
When doors are staggered or if rooms are located X
only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet
wide.
Living Unit (JH; 1.5) Three units, each rated for 30 minors.
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain
X
sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate
with the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) Each locked sleeping room contains a
combination unit.
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
unless a procedure is in effect to provide other
X
access to these fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required
in locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Each single occupancy room contains 75
square feet.
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a
X
clear ceiling height of eight feet
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a
clear ceiling height of eight feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 X
inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required Doors swing out.
X
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Each double occupancy room contains 105
square feet.
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling X
height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven
feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 X
inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
X
Dormitories (1.9)
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square
feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory X
size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling
height of eight feet.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no
X
fewer than four minors.
98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed
for no more than 15 minors (NA camps).
X
03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15 minor
limitation. (See below.)
98: JH dormitories for court commitments are
designed for no more than 30 minors (NA
Camps).
03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than X
30 minors (regardless of whether it is for court
commitments or other detained minors).
Dayrooms (1.10) Dayrooms in units A, B, and C each contain
1965 square feet.
X
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square
X
feet of floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers. X
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA
SPJH; 1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors
have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated X
indoor-outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have
a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have Approximately 20250 square feet of outdoor
a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor- recreation space.
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
X
dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum
dimension of 100 feet.
X
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors
have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-
outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each
minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120
square feet).
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor
space is a paved or "like" surface.
X
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the
space
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and
recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and X
of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single
X
dimension less than 40 feet.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening
activities and provides security. X
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) Classrooms each rated for 18 minors.
X
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20
minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for
X
every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for
the academic classroom is for education.
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square Each classroom contains 683 square feet.
feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work
X
area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space
per minor.
There is a communication system in each classroom
that allows for immediate response to emergencies. X
Safety Room (1.13)
X
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space
and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor X
Padded as specified in these regulations X
There are one or more vertical view panels
constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a view
X
of the entire room and are no more than four inches
wide and at least 24 inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these
X
regulations
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is
X
provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
X
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are
designed to prohibit the occupant’s access. X
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) Two exam rooms located in medical area.
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical X
examination room in every juvenile facility. The
examination room provides the following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations
X
that is used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors; X
Lockable storage for medical supplies; X Lockable medical supply room provided.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no Each exam room contains 151 square feet.
X
single dimension less than seven feet;
Hot and cold running water; and, X
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
X
Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) Lockable storage room provided in medical
area.
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies
X
and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title
15 § 1438.
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Provided in each dayroom.
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and X
sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed
(including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the
same room, unless there is an appropriate visual
X
barrier.
Visiting Space (1.17) Non-contact visiting space and contact visiting
room provided.
X
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space
X
per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies
and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19)
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of
X
secure storage space for personal clothing and
belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment,
such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing X
apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21) Provided on each unit.
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet
X
containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing
cleaning implements within the security area.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms;
locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single X
and double occupancy sleeping rooms and
dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and
single occupancy rooms of secure camps.
Emergency Power (1.23)
There is an emergency power source capable of
providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity
areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to
X
maintain fire and life safety, security, communications
and alarm systems. The power source conforms to
the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article
700, California Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24) Provided on each unit.
X
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area
and provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
X
interview room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room in each camp. X
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
X
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area
per minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors X
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum
X
clear ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors X
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
X
specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors
X
Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Each single and double occupancy sleeping
room contains a combination unit.
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in
JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms.
X
One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every
15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors
without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Wash basins (2.2) Each single and double occupancy sleeping
room contains a combination unit.
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered
water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 X
in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping
rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3) Provided in each unit dayroom and in the
outdoor recreation area.
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff X
in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by
mechanical means and is at an angle that
prevents waste water from flowing over the X
bubbler.
Showers (2.4) Five showers located in dayroom of each unit.
Showers provide tempered water and are available on X
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub
to every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise. X
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are X
of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no
less than 36 inches apart. X
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of
illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms, X
single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories,
dayrooms and activity areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good
visibility and is conducive to sleep. X
Padding (2.7)
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and
X
walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or
platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant
fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal X
(SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-
porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded X
surfaces; and, is without exposed seams.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When
bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is X
allowed for each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9) Provided in receiving area.
Weapons lockers are located outside the security
X
perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any
weapon into the security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments,
each with their own locking device. X
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: X
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed
from specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum
requirements of one of the following test standards:
X
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F
1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of
Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P.
White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced
Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
X
(Note to inspector: See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 7743
FACILITY: Yolo County Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: 90
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Lisa Southwell 1/4/18 and 5/29/18
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicab # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* COMMENTS
le or
Designatio Type Roo # RC RC T U W F S
n Standar ms Beds Square/Cubic
ds Feet
Holding 2001 2 - (6) (12) 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Both wet rooms. 160” of bench seating per cell.
Holding capacity determined by total square
footage (15sf per minor).
Receiving
Holding 2001 1 - (2) (2) 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Wet Room. 36” of bench seating. Holding
capacity determined by available seating (18” per
minor).
Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms
Unit A Double 2001 12 2 2 24 105 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Classroom 2001 2 683 Sq. Ft. Each rated for 18 students.
Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms
Unit B Double 2001 12 2 2 24 105 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Classroom 2001 2 683 Sq. Ft. Each rated for 18 students.
Single 2001 6 1 1 6 70 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms
Unit C Double 2001 12 2 2 24 105 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 All wet rooms.
Classroom 2001 2 683 Sq. Ft. Each rated for 18 students.
2016-2018: No Change
*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.
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