BSCC
Yuba County, Detention Facilities (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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November 14, 2019
Wendell Anderson, Sheriff-Coroner
Yuba County Sheriff’s Department
720 Yuba Street
Marysville, CA 95901
2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF YUBA SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DETENTION AND
COURT HOLDING FACILITIES, PENAL CODE 6031
Dear Sheriff Anderson:
On August 27, 2019, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the 2018-2020
biennial inspection of the Yuba County Jail Facility.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of
Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15
Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title
24 requirements for design; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant
configuration and showing the capacity of facility. Please refer to the Title 15 Checklist for compliance
status and evidence used to determine compliance.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County
Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety
Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the
County Health Officer and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facility.
All local inspections were current at the time of our inspection.
DETENTION FACILITY
Inspection Jail
Fire and Life Safety 10/30/2018
Medical and Mental Health 01/18/2019
Nutritional Health 01/18/2019
Environmental Health 01/18/2019
BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of reviewing the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Policy and Procedure. BSCC
staff conducted a site visit to review operations, conduct a physical plant evaluation, review relevant
documentation, and conduct interviews with administration staff, facility staff, inmates and collaborative
partners.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 6120
FACILITY NAME: Yuba County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Allen Garza, Sergeant Susan Jensen, Sergeant John Hannigan, Health Care Services R.N.
Cotie Spear and Administrative Assistant Greg Brown
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule, Dale Miller & Tim McWilliams DATE: 08/27/19
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 A-401 Staff Training
Compliance with training sections 1020, 1023
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code and 1025 is based, in part, upon the most recent
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or annual Standards and Training for Corrections
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections (STC) compliance review.
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. Occasionally patrol deputies work short-term in
the jail, but are only assigned to jail central
control where they do not supervise or have
inmate contact.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING A-401 Staff Training
All supervisors attend P.O.S.T. Supervisors
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Training within one year of assignment.
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING A-401 Staff Training
All Managers attend P.O.S.T. Manager’s
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be Training within one year of assignment.
required to complete either the STC management course (as
☒ ☐ ☐
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST
management course within one year from date of
assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING A-401 Staff Training
Professional training is ongoing and includes in
With the exception of any year that a core training module service training as well as conferences and
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ workshops specific to law enforcement and
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, corrections.
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this section is predicated on the
ability of staff to complete and document at least
hourly safety checks in addition to ensuring the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
implementation and operation of all programs
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
and activities required by these regulations.
operation of the programs and activities required by these ☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
A sampling of documented safety checks and
logs were reviewed that indicated staffing levels
that are appropriate for the daily operation of the
jail.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at A-201 Rules of Conduct
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Shift rosters were reviewed and reflected
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ adequate staffing for emergency responses.
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Shift rosters were reviewed and reflected
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned on each shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. There were female officers observed in booking
on the date of inspection.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for A sampling of daily shift rosters was reviewed.
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and Each shift roster identifies every fixed post
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the assignment as well as assigned personnel.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS C-251 Lockdowns, Headcounts, Safety
Checks and Security Inspection
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through Guard One is used for tracking along with a
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no manual log. Manual logs showed that hourly
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. safety checks are on time. There were no
☒ ☐ ☐
Guard One reports to review during this
inspection.
Agency was cautioned about having blank
fields on their Safety Log.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of Safety checks are conducted at a minimum of
routine safety checks. hourly for general population. Twice in a thirty
☒ ☐ ☐
minute period for sobering or observation and
every fifteen minutes for safety cells.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff are trained in fire life and safety. This
is covered in CORE training and during annual
in-service training.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is ☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Policy and Procedures was reviewed in detail
and were last updated on July 7, 2019.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Organizational Chart was reviewed and is
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. included in the departmental policy.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility C-251 Lockdowns, Headcounts, Safety
administrator/manager. Checks and Security Inspection
☒ ☐ ☐ C-351 Security and Maintenance Inspections
D-701 Facility Cleanliness and Sanitation
This review occurs at least annually.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ A-202 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the C-151 Use of Restraints
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code D-206 Services for Pregnant Inmates
Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
C-156 Transports of Inmates
Pregnant females are not restrained.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received B-201 Receiving Inmates
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and B-203 Dress-in and Housing
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility
B-501 Release on Cash Bail
administrator is empowered to use.
☒ ☐ ☐ B-503 OR Releases
B-504 Dismissal of Charges
Pre-Trial Services screens for pre-arraignment
release.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, C-251 Lockdowns, Headcounts, Safety
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks and Security Inspection.
This occurs several times during each shift.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(B) searches of the facility and inmates, C-601 Contraband Policy
Appendix D Facility Search Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
Facility searches are frequent, random and
documented.
(C) contraband control, and, A-201 Rules of Conduct
C-601 Contraband Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
Facility searches are documented and occur
regularly.
(D) key control. A-201 Rules of Conduct
C-551 Key Control – Lock Maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
Keys are issued and accounted for at the
beginning of each shift.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, In practice this is occurring daily.
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
The Captain and Lieutenant conducted the
measures of the facility including security measures specific
latest review in July of 2019.
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: C-751 Fire Control and Evacuations
(A) fire suppression pre-plan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; C-251 Lockdown, Headcount, Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
and Security Inspection
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-202 Booking Procedures
(D) natural disasters; C-701 Power Outages
C-751 Fire Control and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of a natural disaster, the agency
would evacuate to a neighboring jail facility.
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, C-351 Security and Maintenance Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐ C-751 Fire Control and Evacuation
C-701 Power Outages
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, A-201 Rules of Conduct
chemical agents, and related security devices. B-201 Receiving Inmates
C-600 Weapons Control
☒ ☐ ☐
C-1051 Hostage Situations
Equipment, weapons and munitions are stored
in a locked armory.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. D-201 Inmate Medical Screening Form
If the inmate is stating he/she is suicidal or was
arrested while attempting suicide, the arrestee
will not be accepted. The arresting officer will
transport the arrestee to mental health for
clearance.
The Intake Medical/Classification Screening
Form includes observations of the arrestee’s
behavior.
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility has three trained suicide prevention
officers. Suicide Prevention training occurs
annually during in-service training and roll-call
briefing. Training is provided by WELLPATH
Health Care Staff.
The screening instrument was reviewed and
was found to be detailed and comprehensive.
WELLPATH Health Care Services is
responsible for screening at the time of
booking.
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ C-101 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and C-104 Prison Rape Elimination Act
sexual harassment. This language appears in departmental policy,
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate orientation and is posted inside of the jail
and in the public lobby.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond C-104 Prison Rape Elimination Act
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, C-104 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Sub section III Reporting
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Policy will be updated with specific language
community members, and other interested third-parties regarding a method for an uninvolved person to
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ report sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM D-201 Mentally Unstable Screening
D-202 Prisoner Health Assessment
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency to review and incorporate detailed
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health language into this policy.
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct Training is provided formally and informally
contact with inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ during annual in-service training or in roll-call
briefing.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. C-101 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ D-202 Prisoner Health Assessment
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING C-751 Fire Control and Evacuation
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a A sampling of monthly fire prevention
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection inspections was reviewed and several months
record; were missing.
☐ ☒ ☐
The agency will consider implementing a
redundant inspection process to avoid having
missed inspections in the future.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last fire inspection was conducted on
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ October 30, 2018.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, In the event of an emergency evacuation,
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates will be relocated to a neighboring
agency.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING A-508 Population Report
(Jail Profile Survey)
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ These reports are generated and maintained in
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly the agency JMS system (JLAN).
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with The agency is timely in submitting data to the
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey.
the Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 INMATE RECORDS C-101 Classification
Inmate records are maintained in the agency
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Jail Management System (JLAN).
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, C-104 Prison Rape Elimination Act
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS A-501 Incident Reports
A-509 Injury Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and A sampling of incident reports was reviewed
procedures for the maintenance of written records and and were found to be generally well written and
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or contained pertinent information.
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
The agency was cautioned on verbiage and use
of jargon.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned All incident reports are submitted to and are
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by a supervisor.
manager or his/her designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN A-301 Public Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ A-301 Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ E-301 Inmate Education Plan
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ E-801 Inmate Visiting
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ E-601 Inmate Correspondence
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ E-401 Inmate Library and Legal Resources
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ E-501 Exercise and Recreation
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings A-201 Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐
E-601 Inmate Correspondence
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone E-701 Access to Telephones
☒ ☐ ☐
E-702 Access to Telephones - ICE
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(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ E-1101 Access to Courts and Counsel
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation B-205 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate orientation is delivered in an Inmate
Orientation and Rule Book as well as by video.
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs E-901 Service Programs
In addition to individual and family service
☒ ☐ ☐
programs, WELLPATH provides family
planning services.
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ E-905 Inmate Voting Procedures
(13) 1072, Religious Observance E-901 Service Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ Social and religious programs are provided in
the jail to all classifications.
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure B-205 Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
F-201 Inmate Grievance Procedures
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties B-205 Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
F-401 Discipline of Prisoners
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline B-205 Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
F-401 Discipline of Prisoners
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline B-205 Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
F-401 Discipline of Prisoners
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline B-205 Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
F-401 Discipline of Prisoners
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services B-205 Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
F-401 Discipline of Prisoners
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY A-509 Casualty Reports
C-1151 Attempted Suicide/Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of C-1151 Attempted Suicide/Death
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN C-101 Classification
C-102 Housing of Sexually Violent Predators
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or C-153 Assignment to Administrative
III facility shall develop and implement a written Segregation Housing.
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to
The Classification Instrument being used is
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex,
point based. A sampling of inmate intake
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
classification screenings was reviewed and
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive
found to be appropriate.
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish The classification supervisor oversees
and implement a classification system which will include the classification staff and reviews all inmate
use of classification officers or a classification committee in classification decisions. The classification
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, supervisor will respond in writing to all
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan classification appeals.
shall include the use of as much information as is available The initial classification screening occurs after
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for booking and prior to housing.
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
General Population inmates are reviewed every
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
30 days.
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
Special housing inmates are reviewed every 7
review.
days.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
All changes to inmate classification levels are
reviewed by the classification supervisor.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area All inmates receive a private, face-to-face
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and classification interview where the Classification
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Screening Instrument is applied. Victim
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the potential is one component of the instrument.
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES B-201 Receiving Inmates
D-201 Inmate Medical Screening Form
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy states the intake deputy will check the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and new arrestee for any visible injuries. A list of
procedures specifying those symptoms that require questions will be asked and documented on the
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is Intake Medical Screening Form.
completed.
☒ ☐ ☐ D-209 Communicable Diseases Policy and
Exposure Reporting Policy
This policy includes a listing of observable
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate
until a medical evaluation is completed.
A sampling of several intake screenings was
reviewed.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES B-201 Receiving Inmates
B-203 Dress-in and Housing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ D-201 Inmate Medical Screening Form
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and D-401 Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
and Mentally Disordered inmates
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not D-401 Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill,
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally and Mentally Disordered inmates
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
II.G.: Jail staff shall follow all instructions
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
from Mental Health Services as they
appears gravely disabled.
☒ ☐ ☐ pertain to insuring for the safety and
welfare of an inmate. An example of this
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
would be a request for the inmate to be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest. checked at fifteen minute intervals or
receive special housing considerations.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of The reason for placement in any segregated cell
the inmate or others. shall be documented, and continued housing in
such cell shall be monitored in accordance with
☒ ☐ ☐ Section C-101 of the Jail Policy Manual.
A sampling of 15 minute safety checks was
reviewed and were found to be timely.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION C-101 Classification
C-153 Assignment to Administrative
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Segregation
develop written policies and procedures which provide for This is a classification decision.
the administrative segregation of inmates who are Administratively segregated inmates are
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that reviewed for less restrictive housing no less
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; than every seven days.
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is
☒ ☐ ☐
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL C-154 Assignment to Safety Cell
A sampling of several safety cell placements
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☒ ☐ ☐ was reviewed, including all documentation by
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who appropriate staff. An Inmate Check Sheet form
display behavior which results in the destruction of property is utilized which facilitates the necessary
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. notations on inmate status.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as Placement in the safety cell is not used as a
☒ ☐ ☐
a substitute for treatment. disciplinary sanction.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the A sampling of Safety Cell Logs was reviewed
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible and all placements were found to be
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a appropriate.
minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency is considering adding the offering
of nutrition and fluids to their log as a form of
prompting for security staff to document when
this is occurring.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☒ ☐ ☐
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued
☒ ☐ ☐
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff on placement and retention,
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice A sampling of Safety Cell Logs was reviewed
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented.
☒ ☐ ☐
and safety checks entries were timely.
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of In practice, this is being done. The agency is
necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ considering the addition of prompts in their log
to encourage consistent documentation.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be Whenever an inmate is placed into the safety
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to cell, he/she is offered a modesty garment, an
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ isolation blanket or both.
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL C-155 Intoxicated Persons and Use of Sobering
Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sampling of several sobering cell logs was
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a reviewed, including all documentation by
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their appropriate staff. The Inmate Check Sheet
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and form is utilized, along with a Sobering
procedures developed by the facility administrator. ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment Form which prompts the evaluation
of the person’s condition at specific intervals
with regards to improvement.
Wellpath health care services personnel
determines when an inmate is placed into or
removed from the sobering cell.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as This is occurring.
they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six Of the Sobering Cell Logs that were reviewed,
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an there was no instance of an inmate remaining in
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical the sobering cell for more than six hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the Of the Sobering Cell Logs reviewed, all safety
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ checks were documented within the prescribed
Such observation shall be documented. timelines.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED D-401 Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill,
INMATES and Mentally Disordered Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional Wellpath health care services provide mental
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be health care to inmates. In the case of
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ immediate acute care needed, Alta Regional
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, Center for the Developmentally Disabled would
excluding holidays and weekends. be used for treatment.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES C-151 Use of Restraints
Other than mechanical restraints that are used
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the for the purpose of inmate transport, restraints
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ are not used in this facility.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this Mechanical restraints:
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the • Hand cuffs
following areas:
• Leg Irons
acceptable restraint devices;
• Waist chains
☒ ☐ ☐ • Hospital chains
• Leather wrist cuffs
• Leather ankle cuffs
• Plastic flex cuffs
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
☒ ☐ ☐
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐
protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☒ ☐ ☐
exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☒ ☐ ☐
substitute for treatment.
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Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
☒ ☐ ☐
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours
☒ ☐ ☐
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
☒ ☐ ☐
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES Restraints other than mechanical restraints for
the purpose of transport are not used in this
facility. Pregnant inmates are only restrained
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
with handcuffs in front of the body while in
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
transport.
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy Pregnant inmates in labor, during delivery, or in
shall include reference to the following: recovery after delivery, are not be restrained by
the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall Posted rules
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate orientation
governing pregnant inmates.
Inmate handbook
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO B-302 DNA Collection
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Restraints are not used for the collection of DNA
IMPRESSIONS specimens or samples in this facility. If use of
force is necessary, the inmate will be transported
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law to the local hospital.
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction,
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM E-901 Service Programs
There is a wide variety of programs available
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ for inmate participation. The programs include
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an but are not limited to; education, vocational,
inmate education program. life skills, dependency and parenting.
When such services are not made available by the Educational programming is provided by the
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Office of Education.
shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ Individualized family planning services and
available resources. education is provided by Wellpath health care
services.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
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1062 VISITING
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY)
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week.
(TYPE III ONLY)
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section Minor children are allowed to visit when
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing There is no video visitation available in this
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are There is no fee charged for visitation.
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) There is no video visitation available in this
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; In person / on site / with barrier
Visitation hours; 0830 – 2030 hrs.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each inmate receives a minimum of one hour of
visitation per week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visits can be restricted due to medical
quarantine, classification and discipline.
Discouraging loss of visitation as a disciplinary
sanction for a non-visiting violation was
discussed with the agency.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE E-601 Inmate Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate There is no limitation on the volume of mail that
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive; an inmate may send or receive.
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a In discussions with staff, they advised that
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her inmate mail is only screened when there is a
☒ ☐ ☐
designee approves; valid threat to facility security and with only
with the approval of a supervisor.
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(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted Indigent inmates are provided access to postage
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper paid envelopes and writing implements.
each week to permit correspondence with family members
☒ ☐ ☐
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES E-401 Law Library and Legal Resources
E-501 Exercise and Recreation
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Inmates can request library services by
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV submitting an inmate request form.
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by
the facility administrator. The library service shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION E-501 Exercise and Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall A sampling of exercise and recreation records
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and for administratively segregated inmates was
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, reviewed and indicate that these inmates are
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving exercise and recreation for one hour
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as each day.
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program.
Inmates that were interviewed verified that they
are receiving recreation/exercise at least one
hour per day.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, A-201 Rules of Conduct
AND WRITINGS E-601 Inmate Correspondence
Inmates may receive newspapers, books,
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall magazines and periodicals of ordered directly
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
☒ ☐ ☐
from the retailor or by subscription of an
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, allowable publisher.
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest;
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail
containing information concerning where, how, or from
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
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(3) open and inspect any publications or packages
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her or writings are only restricted when the volume
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. ☒ ☐ ☐ becomes a fire hazard. When these items are
removed, they are inventoried and placed on
the inmate personal property.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE E-701 Access to Telephones
All inmates have access to telephone use.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL E-401 Law Library and Legal Resources
E-601 Inmate Correspondence
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ E-1101 Access to Courts and Counsel
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to All inmates have access to courts and counsel.
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. This was verified by inmate interviews on the
☒ ☐ ☐
day of inspection.
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION B-205 Orientation
Inmate orientation is provided verbally, by
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator electronic access in inmate tablets and by way of
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate handbook.
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE E-901 Service Programs
PROGRAMS In addition to individual and family service
programs, Wellpath heath care services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall provides family planning services.
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING E-905 Inmate Voting Procedures
Inmates can vote absentee.
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written
☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES E-901 Service Programs
Social and religious programs are provided in
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the jail.
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE F-201 Inmate Grievances Procedures
Policy states that when the recipient of the
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and grievance is unable to satisfactorily resolve the
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop complaint, the grievance form will be
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may forwarded to the jail supervisor. The Jail
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any Supervisor will review the grievance and if
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: unable to resolve the matter, will immediately
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; forward the grievance to the Jail Commander
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting for review. If the inmate is not satisfied with
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. the disposition by the Jail Commander, the
Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate may appeal to a Grievance Board.
A sampling of several varying types of
grievances was reviewed including those with
an appeal. The grievances reviewed were
resolved in a timely manner with appropriate
resolutions.
The agency was encouraged to reconsider the
policy verbiage of resolving a grievance to
responding to a grievance.
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a Inmate Orientation
grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate handbook
Inmate tablets
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Security staff accepting the initial grievance.
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level;
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(3) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail supervisor
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance;
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time Policy currently states 48 hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and,
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: This is not noted in policy. Of the inmates
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to interviewed, all stated that if they had previously
control the submission of an excessive number of filed a grievance, the response time was timely.
grievances. ☐ ☒ Of those that had not previously filed a
grievance, they advised that they are aware of
the process and access to inmate grievance
forms.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES F-401 Discipline of Prisoners
Appendix E Resident Rules and Regulations
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply Rules are posted in inmate housing areas.
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate orientation
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
Inmate handbook
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE F-401 Discipline of Inmates
Appendix E Resident Rules and Regulations
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
F-401 Discipline of Inmates
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but
VIII.: An inmate may appeal the Jail
not be limited to, the following elements:
Commander’s decision by asking to appear
before an Appeal Board. The appeal board
☒ ☐ ☐ shall be comprised of the Undersheriff, an
officer designated by the Sheriff with the rank
of Sergeant or higher, and a designee of the
Yuba County Probation Department.
A sampling of disciplinary proceedings was
reviewed and were found to be timely and
contained appropriate sanctions.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Informal discipline
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or Major discipline violations
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice Of the inmates interviewed, timely notification
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. ☒ ☐ ☐ in writing is received prior to a disciplinary
hearing.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator
from administratively segregating any inmate from the
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE F-401 Inmate Discipline
Minor
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary • Verbal Reprimand
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule • Written reprimand
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
• Relocation to another cell of the same or
but not be limited to, the following:
similar classification
(a) Loss of privileges.
• Revocation of two or the following
(b) Extra work detail.
privileges for up to seven days:
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
Commissary
(d) Removal from work details.
Visitation
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Exercise yard access
Code Section 4019.
Movies and or television
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Library access
Code Section 4019.
Education programs
(g) Disciplinary separation.
Removal from inmate worker status for
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
one week with no loss of work time
credit.
Short term lock down for less than 24
hours.
Major
• Any or the sanctions listed under minor
violations
• Loss of access to visiting, commissary,
exercise yard, movies or library for a
☒ ☐ ☐
period of up to thirty days.
• Placement in administrative segregation
not to exceed thirty consecutive days.
This sanction cannot be extended beyond
this time period without review by the jail
commander. If the disciplinary action is
extended beyond thirty days a
consultation with health care services
must be completed every fifteen days
thereafter
• Loss of good time credits accumulated
pursuant to PC 4019, if the inmate is
sentenced.
• Prosecution under the appropriate
criminal statute.
• Loss of future good time credits, if
unsentenced.
• Loss of inmate worker status.
• Disciplinary diet.
• Clothing or bedding may be taken as a
disciplinary measure when authorized by
the jail commander after a finding that the
inmate engaged in the destruction of
clothing or bedding. The jail commander
shall conduct a review every 24 hours
thereafter.
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(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2,
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part Safety cell placement is not used as a
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary sanction.
purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary Personal hygiene implements are not withheld as
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ a disciplinary sanction.
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐
violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247,
the facility manager shall approve the initial
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS F-401 Inmate Discipline
All disciplinary records are entered and stored
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of in the agency JMS system.
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered
☒ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
☐ ☐ ☒
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
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42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
☐ ☐ ☒
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others
☐ ☐ ☒
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to
be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or
developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be established by the responsible health administrator in
cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒
suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and
not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except
☐ ☐ ☒
as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions
Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the
☐ ☐ ☒
release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian,
upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with
☐ ☐ ☒
assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
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(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes.
These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation
of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced,
but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒
surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or
assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
safety checks shall be documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect
☐ ☐ ☒
the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility
security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for
recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section
1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general population
☐ ☐ ☒
or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical
health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the
minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is
endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review.
(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
☐ ☐ ☒
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 6120
FACILITY NAME: Yuba County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 1963,
1994, 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule, Dale Miller, Tim McWilliams DATE: August 27, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible X
Weapons Locker (3.12) X Armory was observed to be placed appropriately.
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X The logs reviewed verified that staging in this cell
does not exceed four hours.
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and has a X
ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking fountain X
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff X
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) X Three sobering cells.
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
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Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Used prior to housing.
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) X Two safety cells.
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6
feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the X
cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible X
to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least X .
24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 X
inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X (S) Tank: Single cells are double bunked. When
inmate count exceeds rated capacity the facility is
Maximum capacity of one inmate non-compliant.
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in X
Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X (T) Tanks 1963 Std. Rated Capacity of 6; is in the
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells process of refurbishment and is not being used.
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking fountain X
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) X
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and
workers in Type I and II facilities
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Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and X
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X A-D-E-F Double bunked with one single in each
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells unit.
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type X
I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not X
required in Type I facilities)
Dormitories (2.8) X (R-) Tank 1963 Standards rated @ 20; 22 bunks
8-86: Provision for dormitories added are in place.
(P) Tank 1963 Standards rated @ 10; 12 bunks are
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a in place. At the time of inspection this tank was
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height empty and being prepared for refurbishing.
When inmate count in each unit exceeds the rated
capacity, the facility is non-compliant.
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, X
may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and X Applied 1 to 10.
drinking fountains
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items X
Dayrooms (2.9) X B & C Units applied 2001 Standards.
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front
of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum X
number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities X
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
facilities
Shower (3.4) X
Available on a ratio of 1:16
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
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Lighting (3.6) X
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision.
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in
grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5
foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5) X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] X
A comfortable living environment is maintained through an
adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X Recreation yards are equipped with exercise
equipment.
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900
square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area X
meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated
inmate population and number of one-hour exercise
periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) X
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the
facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17) X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room X
or not in view of inmate dining
Visiting (2.18) X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security X
inmates
Attorney Interviews (2.26) X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20) X
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink
and storage space
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Storage Rooms (2.21) X
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding
and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and X
programs or activity areas
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a
central control point
Emergency Power (2.24) X
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for: X
Barber/beauty shop(2.15)
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16) X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) X
8-86: Added for Type II facilities
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 6120
FACILITY: Yuba County Jail TYPE: II RC: 426
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule, Dale Miller and Tim McWilliams DATE: August 27, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
BOOKING/RECEIVING
Sobering 1988 2 8 (16) 17.0X9.8 1 1 1
Sobering 1988 1 1 (1) 17.0X9.8 1 1 1
Step
Down
Holding 1988 4 4 (16) 8.0X5.5 1 1 1
NOTE: SHOWER AVAILABLE. OPEN LOUNGE AVAILABLE IN RECEIVING AND LOBBY. SEATING FOR 10.
Safety 1988 2 1 (2) 7.0X7.0 1
NOTE: NO AUDIO SYSTEM IN PLACE.
MEDICAL Holding 1988 2 5 (10) 7.3X7.0 1 1 1
MEDICAL Single 1988 6 1 1 (6) 8.0X10.0 1 1 1
NOTE: TWO SHOWERS AVAILABLE.
HOUSING LEVEL 1 & 2 (Admin. Seg.)
A Double 1994 20 2 2 40 6.0X11.0 1 1 1 2
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET. ONE CELL HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.
B & C Dorm 2001 2 50 50 100 3528 square feet 6 6 2 3
NOTE: TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF 3328. APPROPRIATE FOR 48 RC USING 2001 STANDARDS.
NOTE: 10-12 Inspection: The RC of these dormitories has been 50 as noted in the 2008-2010 inspection. To resolve the conflict of
capacity noted in previous LASE reports, the rooms were re-measured and RC re-calculated. The bottom tier has 1982 square feet and
the top tier has 1546 square feet for a total of 3528 square feet; sufficient to support a RC of 50.
D Single 1988 1 1 1 1 6.0X11.6 1 1 1
Double 1994 19 2 2 38 6.0X11/6 1 1 1
Dayroom 2
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET.
E Single 1988 1 1 1 1 6.0X11.6 1 1 1
Double 1994 19 2 2 38 6.0X11.6 1 1 1
Dayroom 2
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET.
F Single 1988 1 1 1 1 6.0X11.6 1 1 1
Double 1994 19 2 2 38 6.0X11.6 1 1 1
Dayroom 2
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET.
COURT HOLDING CELLS
Holding 1988 4 5 (20) 8.3X6.3 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
Yuba County 18-20 LASE; 11.14.19 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
VISITING HOLDING CELLS
Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 6.0X10.0 1 1 1
THE OLD JAIL
I-TANK Multiple 1963 1 8 8 8 24.0X11.5X12.0 1 1 1 1
J-TANK Multiple 1963 1 12 12 12 22.5X11.0X12.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1963 22.5X11.5X12.0 1 1 1 1
G. H. K. L. TANK
Multiple 1963 4 20 20 80 7.5X17.0X12.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1963 11.5X25.0X12.0 1 1 1 1
N TANK
Single 1963 15 1 1 15 6.0X8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1963 8.0X12.5X12.0 1 1 1 1
Off Line for refurbishing.
P TANK
DORM 1963 1 12 10 10 5571 CUBIC FT. 3 3 3
DAYROOM 1963 1 1 1 1
Q TANK NOTE: TABLES/SEATING ADDED TO Q 4 & 5. (2002)
Q 1 & 2 Multiple 1980 2 2 2 4 10.0X11.0X9.0 1 1 1
Q 3 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 10.0X11.0X9.0 1 1 1
Q 4 & 5 Multiple 1980 2 4 4 8 14.5X11.0X9.0 1 1 1
FEMALE HOUSING
R TANK Dorm 1963 1 22 20 20 44.5X25.5X12.0 2 2 2 2
S TANK Single 1963 6 2 1 6 6.5X8.0X12.0 1 1 1
T TANK Multiple 1963 1 8 6 6 3030 CUBIC FT. 1 1 1 1
NOTE:
T Tank is off line for refurbishing.
Program Area "C" was old visiting area.
NOTE: During the 10-12 inspection, the dorm (R Tank) had 2 additional bunks, the multiple cell (T Tank) had 2 additional bunks, and
the single cells (S Tank) were double bunked.
NOTE: During the 16-18 inspection: R, S and T Tanks contain two bunks exceeding rated capacity. The agency is Non-compliant when
these bunks are used and exceed the rated capacity.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the
facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
Yuba County 18-20 LASE; 11.14.19 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)