Cdm Volume 5; Chapter 5

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5-01/005.00 PRIORITIZATION LIST FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER REQUESTS

The following prioritization list will be used as guidance:

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Medical
Inmate orientation
Disciplinary
General

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
Maximum Security (8/9)

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Charged with extremely serious felony crimes and/or have holds or other pending court action considering such types of crimes. May be individuals who have displayed a significant disciplinary problem within custody and/or display a need of maximum amount of supervision

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
Medium Security (5/6/7)

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Sentenced misdemeanants and felons who do not qualify for minimum security and who do not require a higher level of security

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
Minimum Security (1/2/3/4)

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Misdemeanants or selected sentenced felons, excepting those who have been convicted of assaultive felony crimes. Inmates so assigned shall have no “holds” or other pending court action against them.

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
It is the responsibility of the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) -----------to ensure that classification personnel determine the risk and needs of each newly admitted inmate.

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Unit Commander

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
All inmates shall have the opportunity to appeal their classification assignment within

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ten days of the original primary classification decision. Units classification sergeant shall review classification and notify inmate within 10 days.

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
The facility classification liaison shall be responsible for reviewing all inmates who have been charged with three or more minor disciplinary actions within a

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45 day period, a major disciplinary action, an escape, or any criminal activity. Note: All inmates classification status is reviewed every 45 days

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
All personnel who request to have an inmate relocated from their facility to another facility shall contact the appropriate

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Central Housing Unit for approval.

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
The watch commander shall have the administrative authority to reclassify inmates on an emergency basis for:

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Deiscipline
Medical/Mental health
Safety/Security - staff or inmate
Security of operations

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5-01/010.00 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
Units shall not transfer a large number of inmates (30 or more) without the approval of the

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IRC Watch Commander.

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5-01/010.05 A GUIDE THROUGH CUSTODY - LOS ANGELES COUNTY JAIL
It will be the responsibility of the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) and Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF)

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watch commanders to order and distribute the Guide to inmate.

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5-01/015.00 INMATE UNIFORMS
Dark Blue

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General population
Gangs
State returnees
School
Dorm workers
All K-6 inmates not otherwise specified

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5-01/015.00 INMATE UNIFORMS
Light Blue
Yellow
Light Green
Orange
Yellow shirt & Dark blue pants

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K-6 *G*
Inmate workers who work outside of security
Inside Inmate workers
K1,K6-I, K10
Mental Observation (K6*M*)

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5-01/015.00 INMATE UNIFORMS
Orange Shirt & Light Blue Pants
Orange Shirt & Dark Blue Pants
Brown
Red

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Discipline
Deaf and Blind
Jail Medical Ward/Correctional Treatment Center
Persons of Undetermined Age, Sexually Violent Predators (K-6 *X*), Civil Commitments

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5-01/015.00 INMATE UNIFORMS
Suicide Prevention Gown
White Apron
Denim Jackets
White Knit Gloves

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Suicide watch inmates
Kitchen workers
Outside inmate workers, housed in open compounds
Inmate workers

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5-01/015.00 INMATE UNIFORMS
Thermal Underwear
Black Boots

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Outside inmate workers, housed in open compounds
Inmate workers

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5-01/020.00 INMATE WORKER ASSIGNMENTS

Inmate workers housed at a jail facility shall be assigned to work groups by the

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Prisoner Personnel Office (PPO).

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5-01/020.00 INMATE WORKER ASSIGNMENTS
The Inmate Reception Center, Classification Unit, shall assign

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station inmate workers and work release inmates. Selection process shall include bail and sentence status also job requirements, capabilites, and classification.

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5-01/020.00 INMATE WORKER ASSIGNMENTS
Inmate workers shall not be allowed to use power tools (no matter the power source: electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic or power actuated) unless

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it is part of a formalized vocational class in which a certified operator or teacher is present; and inmates are trained and have demonstrated competency in the equipment to be operated. Lawnmower, weed trimmer ok.

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5-01/020.00 INMATE WORKER ASSIGNMENTS
Inmate workers are strictly prohibited from operating or driving any

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heavy equipment or motor vehicles. However, inmates may operate a farm tractor after they have been instructed in safety and operating procedures, and have demonstrated they are competent in operating the tractor.

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5-01/025.00 HOUSING AREA INMATE WORKERS

Inmate workers assigned to housing areas shall be screened by housing area personnel and shall require final approval from

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the floor sergeant prior to being permitted to work.

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5-01/025.00 HOUSING AREA INMATE WORKERS
The following shall be disqualifying factors for candidates being considered for inmate workers:

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assaults against staff and/or inmates,
serious acts of insubordination,
Security level of 8 or 9.
Variations from the above guidelines shall have Watch Commander approval at the permanent rank of sergeant or above.

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5-01/030.00 IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS FOR SPECIAL HANDLING INMATES
Special Handling status involves specific classification of an inmate based on distinct factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, an inmate’s past

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criminal history, present criminal charges, current and past mental history and tendency to manifest violent behavior. ******************Momorize Card****************

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5-01/030.05 IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION SYMBOL FOR PREGNANT INMATES
The status of “Pregnant” shall be reserved for all inmates who have received notification from

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Medical Services personnel that their pregnancy test has resulted in a positive return. Pregnant alone does not detrmine special handle.

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5-01/035.00 MEDICAL WRISTBANDS
An orange wristband identifies an inmate with an acute medical condition. An inmate who has an acute or chronic medical condition, shall remain housed

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within Men’s Central Jail or Twin Towers.

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5-01/040.00 SPECIAL HANDLING REQUESTS
The following applies to all "Special Handling" codes excluding the *A* code. Requests to have prisoners placed on "Special Handling" status shall be submitted using the

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Electronic Special Handling program to the Inmate Reception Center (IRC), Classification Unit (male inmates) and Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) (female inmates)

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5-01/040.00 SPECIAL HANDLING REQUESTS.
Name and telephone number of the officer(s) making the original request,
The reason for the special handling request, adequately explained and justified in writing. In the event that this information is not provided the inmate

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shall be temporarily classified as a K-10.

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5-01/040.00 SPECIAL HANDLING REQUESTS.
Inmates classified as a K-10, *E*, *H*, *P*, *Z* or K-6 *C*, *E*, *F*, *G*, *I*, *P*, *T*, *V* and K-1, must be

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escorted at all times

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5-01/040.00 SPECIAL HANDLING REQUESTS.
Inmates so classified, particularly K-10, may, at the discretion of the--------------, be transported to court by the arresting/investigating unit or agency.

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IRC watch commander

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL INMATES

The most common types of suicide attempts occurring in Custody Division

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hanging
overdose
cutting

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL INMATES
Recent studies in the Los Angeles County Jail reveal that over 90% of all completed suicides occurred in the

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late afternoon and early morning hours.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL**************** "Threat to Commit Suicide and/or Feigned Suicidal Gestures” shall be selected in section 5, “Suicidal Assessment” of the Behavioral Observation and Mental Health Referral Form. The use of this category shall only be authorized

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by the watch commander. Attempt suicide does not require a crime report in addition to the behavioral obs rpt. Actual attempts require MO,Inmate injury, 49, INMATE SPECIAL HANDLE REQUEST.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL
When a staff member from an affected facility encounters an inmate whom they feel may need the attention of a mental health specialist, the appropriate

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Jail Mental Evaluation Team shall be notified.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL When the identification of a suicidal or potentially suicidal inmate occurs after hours and JMET is not available to evaluate the inmate, it shall be the responsibility of that facility’s

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watch commander to determine the appropriate method of transportation to the Inmate Reception Center for appropriate mental health evaluation.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL***********
In the event of the discovery of an attempt or completed suicide personnel shall:
Call for assistance and notify main control
Notify Medical Services
Lockdown the immediate area

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Obtain the Suicide Intervention Kit, In the case of hanging, use the “cut down tool,
Monitor the inmate’s airway, breathing, and circulation,
Render first aid and/or C.P.R. if necessary.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL***********
The Suicide Intervention Kit shall only be removed from the staff station to assist in suicide intervention or during suicide intervention drills. The Suicide Intervention Kit contains the following items:

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Cut down tool
CPR mask
Two towels,
Latex gloves.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL***********
The kit shall be inspected at the beginning of each shift and logged into

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the E-UDAL.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL
Subsequent to an attempted suicide, personnel shall
Required Reports:

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Behavioral Observation and Mental Health Referral
Inmate Injury Report
Inmate Special Handling Request

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL
All outlying custody facilities that transfer any suicidal or potentially suicidal inmate to the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) for mental evaluation shall be required to complete the following before the transfer of that inmate:

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Inmate is to given a blue wrist-band coded with an *S*
Special Handling Request
Behavioral Observation and Mental Health Referral
medical records from the outlying facility

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL
If the medical staff at Twin Towers determine I/M ligitamately attempted suicide, TTCF W/Sgt. will notify facility W/Sgt. They will in turn

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pull a file number for a 49, which will be given to the TTCF W/SGT.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL
Safety Checks
shall be subject to safety checks conducted every

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15 minutes, or more frequently as directed by Jail Mental Health Services. Safety checks shall be conducted at least ten minutes apart from each other.

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5-01/050.00 HANDLING OF SUICIDAL
Custody Division personnel shall be required to participate in the following Quarterly attempt suicide scenarios:

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Hangings,
• Wrist cuts,
• Overt acts,
• Drug overdoses,
• Verbal threats of suicide.

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5-01/050.05 TELEPHONE SUICIDE RISK

Inmate telephone cords in Custody Division should be

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18 inches or less in length.

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5-01/050.10 HOUSING MENTALLY ILL INMATES AT MEN'S CENTRAL JAIL OR THE CORRECTIONAL TREAMENT CENTER FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
There are times when a medical condition of the inmate will supersede the mental health needs of the inmate. When this occurs, the inmate shall be housed

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in the appropriate medical housing area until cleared by the Medical Services Bureau personnel to be transferred to mental health housing.

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5-01/050.10 HOUSING MENTALLY ILL INMATES AT MEN'S CENTRAL JAIL OR THE CORRECTIONAL TREAMENT CENTER FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
inmate requiring mental health high observation housing, but is in need of medical housing,

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the inmate shall be housed in the Correctional Treatment Center (CTC).

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5-01/050.10 HOUSING MENTALLY ILL INMATES AT MEN'S CENTRAL JAIL OR THE CORRECTIONAL TREAMENT CENTER FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
In the event of an inmate requiring modular mental health housing (dormitory setting), the inmate shall

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be housed at the Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) medical housing area.

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5-02/010.00 JUVENILES

The Inmate Reception Center (IRC) shall not accept confirmed or unconfirmed juveniles for booking into the jail system.

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confirmed or unconfirmed juveniles for booking into the jail system.

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5-02/010.00 JUVENILES
Century Regional Detention Center (CRDF) booking-front will accept juveniles and may hold them for up to

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six hours, so that they may be relinquished to their parents or the proper authority.

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5-02/010.00 JUVENILES
Court Services Division and Correctional Services Transportation personnel shall not accept a juvenile who is being remanded to the County Jail without prior approval from the

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Chief of Custody Operations Division or Correctional Services Division.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES
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When an inmate is booked as an adult, then alleges to be a juvenile, they shall be referred to as an

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Inmate of Undetermined Age.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
The watch commander of the inmate’s facility shall ensure the inmate is classified as an administratively segregated inmate, and complete the

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Inmate of Undetermined Age Report.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
The watch commander where the inmate is housed shall immediately

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contact the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) Watch Commander requesting an investigation into the allegation.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
The IRC Watch Commander shall ensure the following:

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(CHU) shall be advised that the inmate is of undetermined age,
shall supervise and finish the investigation in six hours,

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
If it is determined the inmate is a juvenile, the IRC Watch Commander shall contact

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the Los Angeles County Probation Department to arrange the transfer of the juvenile to their custody and contact the court of jurisdiction to advise them of the results of the investigation.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
If the watch commander’s investigation is unable to verify the inmate of undetermined age’s newly claimed birth date, the inmate shall continue to be housed in

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pre-discipline or another area where the inmate is segregated from other inmates at their housing location. The IRC Watch Commander shall ensure the inmate is transported to the court of jurisdiction on the next court day for the judge of that court to decide the inmate of undetermined age’s true birth date.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
If the judge determines the inmate is a juvenile, CSD personnel shall arrange for the subject’s transportation to

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IRC on the next Court Services Transportation (CST) bus. The IRC Watch Commander shall contact the Los Angeles County Probation Department to arrange transfer of the juvenile to their custody.

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5-02/020.00 ALLEGED JUVENILE INMATES *******
When the investigation is complete the IRC Watch Commander shall contact

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CHU and advise them of the outcome of the investigation.

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5-02/030.00 INFORMANT HOUSING
Custody Division personnel shall not house any inmate with another inmate(s), in any housing location, for the purpose of

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obtaining information for a criminal case. Exceptions to this policy shall be made only by court order.

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5-02/040.00 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
Each unit commander shall provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are

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escape risk,
assaultive towards staff or other inmates,
in need of protection from other inmates,
are pending a disciplinary hearing.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
All known male homosexuals shall be housed

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separately from the general jail population and Female homosexuals are not housed separately.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
Transgender is a term used to refer to a person who is born with the genetic traits and anatomy of one sex and

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self-identifies as another gender (i.e., feminine or masculine). A transgender person can be pre-operative, or post-operative.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
Transsexual is a term used to refer to a person who is

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post-operative, male to female or female to male who has completed sexual re-assignment surgery.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
Male to female transsexual persons who have completed sexual re-assignment surgery, (breasts, genital and/or other procedures) shall be housed at a

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female facility and housed as per the personnel managing this population at a female facility.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
Female to male transsexual persons who have completed sexual re-assignment surgery including breast removal shall be housed at

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a male facility and housed as per the personnel managing the K-6G population.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
All screening, record keeping, files, and determining factors related to classification and de-classification of all K-6G inmates (suspected homosexuals) will be the responsibility of the

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K-6G Processing Detail, however; the Inmate Reception Center (IRC), Classification Unit is responsible for the initial screening.

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5-02/050.00 HOUSING AND CLASSIFICATION OF MALE HOMOSEXUALS
No facility shall transfer or attempt to transfer between any facility and another housing facility, any inmate who is suspected of being homosexual without first

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obtaining permission from the K-6G Processing Detail, Classification Lieutenant, or the IRC watch commander.

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN

Inmates with charges of sex crimes against children shall generally be housed in

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protective custody,

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
inmates coming into our custody that have only a prior charge/conviction, over

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three years old, of any sex crime against children, can be housed in general population if the relevant charge/conviction is not displayed on the inmate’s Jail Records Card (JRC) or AJIS computer fields.

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
The following inmates may, upon request, be housed in general population if

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(1) the relevant charge/conviction is not displayed on the inmate’s Jail Record Card (JRC) or AJIS computer fields,
(2) inmate signs appropriate waiver,
(3) request approved by classification sergeant

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Once the inmate signs the applicable waiver (New Booking Inmates Waiver, State Prison Returnee Waiver, or Protective Housing Inmate Waiver), all approved waivers shall be maintained in the

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inmate’s IRC jacket. The Classification Unit will make the following entry in the inmate’s AJIS/IC 10 screen remarks field: “WAIVER SIGNED REQ-G/P” and include the date,

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Inmates removed from protective housing will have a transfer restriction entered into the AJIS computer by IRC classification restricting

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their return to the custody facility from which they were previously housed in protective housing,

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Inmates shall not be removed from a protective housing assignment based solely upon

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behavior and/or compatibility issues.

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5-02/060.00 INMATES WITH CHARGES OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Sexually Violent Predators (SVP’s) shall

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always be housed in a separate group from all other inmates,

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5-03/030.00 PRE-SCREENING
Medical pre-screening shall be performed by a medically licensed person or by trained non-medical staff on all inmates prior to

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housing in a living area, in accordance with procedures established by the Chief Physician.

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5-03/030.00 PRE-SCREENING
Medical pre-screening shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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Medical and mental health problems,
Developmental disabilities,
Communicable diseases.

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5-03/030.00 PRE-SCREENING
Any female inmate who has given birth within the past year and is charged with murder or attempted murder of their infant shall

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receive mental health screening pursuant to Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Article 10, section 1207.5, "Special Mental Disorder Assessment."

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5-03/040.00 MEDICAL SEGREGATION

Segregation of diverse categories of inmates and identification of special supervision and treatment requirements shall be observed as follows:

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for narcotic addicts, alcoholics, communicable deseases, mental disorders (hurt themsevles or others 5150)
gravely disabled.

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5-03/045.00 INMATE LOWER BUNK ASSIGNMENTS
It is not up to custody personnel to determine the validity of the status of an inmate to be assigned to a lower bunk, as that determination is only

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to be made by medical personnel.

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5-03/050.00 STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CARE
Standard medical care shall include, but not be limited to:

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Medical history inquiry
Medical services performed by qualified persons
Emergency medical treatment on a 24-hour basis,
Access to hospitalization
Daily sick call to give medical illness issues/complainsts
Access to pill call

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5-03/050.00 STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CARE
Medical Services Bureau will provide sick call to all Custody facilities, Monday through Friday. Urgent and emergent services will be provided on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. The Inmate Reception Center is

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excluded since inmates are medically screened as they are processed into the custody environment.

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5-03/050.05 MEDICATIONS BROUGHT INTO FACILITY BY INMATE, INMATE'S FAMILY, OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
Custody personnel shall contact the on duty supervising

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nurse or pharmacist to receive the medication for processing.

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5-03/060.00 MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The first CPR and/or first aid trained personnel on scene shall take over the application of emergency medical attention if untrained persons have started CPR and/or first aid, Custody personnel shall not

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abdicate their responsibility for first-aid or CPR to inmates or other non-trained personnel

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5-03/060.00 MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Medical staff shall assume responsibility for treatment. However, if custodial staff is directed by Medical staff to continue emergency first-aid or assist in treatment, while Medical personnel assesses the emergency,

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they shall comply

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5-03/060.05 METHODONE MAINTENANCE

Sheriff department is provided a list of methodone providers from Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. These providers must be cleared by each

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facility not medical services prior to administering the methodone at the respective facility.

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5-03/080.00 MEDICAL AIDS Medical Prostheses
Inmates shall not be deprived of the possession or use of any orthopedic or prosthetic appliance if the appliance has been

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prescribed, recommended, and/or fitted by a physician.

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5-03/080.00 MEDICAL AIDS Medical Prostheses
If the concerned division chief has probable cause to believe possession of an orthopedic or prosthetic appliance constitutes an

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immediate risk of bodily harm to any person in the facility or threatens the security of the facility, the appliance shall be removed. When an appliance is removed, the inmate shall be examined by a physician within 24 hours of the removal.

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5-03/080.00 MEDICAL AIDS Medical Prostheses
If the appliance is not returned, the concerned division chief shall inform the physician and the inmate of the reasons for this action and provide the inmate with a the proper form to petition the

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Superior Court, pursuant to the Penal Code, section 2656, "Orthopedic or Prosthetic Devices."

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5-03/080.05 HANDLING AN AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLAINT
“Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Complaint must be put on (SH-AD-680) form and handled by

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the ADA Coordinator. If request, question, complaint is on a inmate complaint form, give inmate a ADA form.

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5-03/085.00 ORTHOPEDIC FOOTWEAR
Inmates shall not wear or possess street type tennis shoes, i.e. Nike, Adidas, Reebok, K-Swiss, etc., unless prescribed or approved by

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a Sheriff’s Department doctor. Court orders regarding orthopedic shoes for inmates shall be reviewed by the Chief Physician of Medical Services Bureau or his/her designee.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
The primary responsibility for the inmate’s security shall rest with the custody facility of origin. Exceptions will be made in situations where an inmate housed at a

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North County facility is hospitalized in a South County hospital (or vice versa). In these circumstances, the following shall apply:

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
Security for inmates housed in a South County hospital shall be provided by

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Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) personnel,

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
Security for inmates housed in a North County hospital shall be provided by

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North County Correctional Facility (NCCF) personnel.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
The following information shall be supplied on the Hospital Security Assignment Sheet:

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Inmate’s name, Booking number, Security level
Hospital where the inmate will be transported to, Purpose for the movement the packet shall also have the inmates LACRIS photo and AJIS infomation. The packet will be given to the transporting deputy.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
It shall be the duty of the watch commander to review the information packet for security concerns. Also, the WC or designee shall

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assign appropriate number of personnel
each shift, notify local agency having jurisdiction over the hospital as long as I/M is housed there
log notifications and who contacted

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
The WC shall also contact the

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Quality assurance nurse who secures bed space.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
The WC shall make sure the responding deputy has the following:

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Hospital Security Assessment form
LACRIS photo
AJIS security information
map of the hospital facility
Leg restraint chain
radio with fully charged battery

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
Upon arrival at the hospital, the deputy shall contact their watch commander and confirm that they have

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arrived, the room or location of the inmate, report if all required equipment is operational, and that the inmate is secure. The deputy shall also contact hospital security and inform them of the room number where the inmate is housed.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
While at the hospital, the deputy providing security shall ensure that the inmate is secured to the bed with handcuffs and/or the issued leg chain. Should it become necessary for the inmate to move

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both of the inmate’s feet shall first be secured with the issued leg chain. If one of the legs cannot be secured for medical reasons, then the leg chain shall be attached from one leg to the opposite hand with the minimum amount of slack necessary to allow movement.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
Deputy personnel shall not allow the inmate to make or receive phone calls or visits from friends or family at the hospital. If friends or family attempt to visit the inmate, the deputy shall

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advise them that the inmate may not receive visits. If the visitors refuse to leave, the deputy shall notify hospital security immediately and ensure that the visitors are removed.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
If an attorney or clergy attempts to visit the inmate, the deputy shall delay the visit and notify their facility supervisor immediately. Their supervisor shall inform the attorney or clergy that

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the visit shall be allowed only with the understanding that the deputy will remain in close proximity and that confidentiality may not be possible.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
Medical Services Bureau shall assist Custody, Court Services, and Field Operations Divisions in monitoring an inmate’s medical status and arranging the

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transfer of those inmates from a private hospital to LAC/USC Medical Center, or to the TTCF medical building, as soon as medically feasible. As long as the inmate is officially booked or seriously ill/injured and requires continued hospitalization.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
If an inmate is a station or other agency arrestee, and is ill or injured, that station or agency shall

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provide security until the inmate receives an “OK to book” and is transferred to a Custody Division facility, or is admitted to the Jail Ward at LAC/USC Medical Center.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
If an illness or injury occurs in a court lock-up facility, Court Services Division personnel shall transport the inmate to the nearest County or contract hospital, and provide temporary security pending

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notification to the custody facility of origin. NCCF will provide security for inmates in Court Services Division’s Valley District courts (Van Nuys north) TTCF will assume the rest.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
Emergency Situations and Escapes
Deputies shall ensure that an emergency broadcast is initiated and that their facility is notified by the Sheriff’s Communication Center (SCC). The facility watch commander shall

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ensure that a supervisor responds immediately to the location.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
If the inmate is able to successfully escape from the custody of the hospital deputy, the deputy shall immediately respond to the

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handling agency’s command post and provide the information packet to the incident commander.

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5-03/100.00 INMATE DETENTION AT HOSPITALS
The overall responsibility for apprehending the escaped inmate shall be with

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the local law enforcement agency.

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5-03/105.00 ACCEPTANCE OF PRESCRIPTION / CORRECTIVE EYEGLASSES
Inmates are authorized to have

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one pair of prescription eyeglasses in their possession.

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5-03/105.00 ACCEPTANCE OF PRESCRIPTION / CORRECTIVE EYEGLASSES
Custody facilities shall accept all approved prescription / corrective eyeglasses, as described in the Medical Services Bureau, Medical/Mental Health Procedures Manual, received during

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visiting hours or in the U.S. Mail.

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5-03/105.00 ACCEPTANCE OF PRESCRIPTION / CORRECTIVE EYEGLASSES
Personnel shall NOT direct the person to

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deliver the eyeglasses from one complex to another (i.e., from Men’s Central Jail to North County Correctional Facility).

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5-03/105.00 ACCEPTANCE OF PRESCRIPTION / CORRECTIVE EYEGLASSES
If the inmate is not housed at the receiving facility, the eyeglasses shall be packaged, labeled to reflect new housing location, and placed in the receiving facilities

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medical clinic or nursing office outgoing mail. A completed Inmate Personal Property Inventory sheet shall be attached to the packaging containing the prescription / corrective eyeglasses.

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5-03/105.00 ACCEPTANCE OF PRESCRIPTION / CORRECTIVE EYEGLASSES
Medical Services Bureau will be responsible for the

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transportation of prescription / corrective eyeglasses to and from the various jail complexes. Once the eyeglasses are transported to the appropriate facility, Medical Services Bureau shall ensure that the eyeglasses are delivered to Inmate Services sergeant.

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5-03/110.00 NON-EMERGENCY OPTICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
Non-emergency optical and dental services shall be available to all inmates who meet the following requirements

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Medical services must approve the need
Must have at least 60 days of sentence left
Must have sufficient funds on the books to defrey cost

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5-03/110.00 NON-EMERGENCY OPTICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
Indigent inmates shall receive non-emergency optical and dental services when:

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Existing dentures, bridges, etc. are broken or in need of repair,
Prescription glasses are broken or in need of repair.

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5-03/115.00 PREGNANT INMATES
Upon arrival at a custody housing facility, female inmates shall be

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screened by medical personnel and, if requested, provided a pregnancy examination.

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5-03/115.00 PREGNANT INMATES
Inmates who are deemed by medical staff to be pregnant shall receive the following considerations:

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diet approved by a doctor,
Prenatal and postpartum information and healthcare
Information pertaining to childbirth education,
A dental cleaning

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5-03/115.00 PREGNANT INMATES
When security demands require the restraint of a pregnant inmate, while either in a custody facility or during transportation, the inmate shall

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be restrained in the least restrictive manner possible.

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5-03/115.00 PREGNANT INMATES
Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 6030(f), “...at no time shall a woman who is in labor be shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both including during transport to a hospital, during delivery, and while in recovery after giving birth, unless

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deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, and the public.”

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5-03/115.00 PREGNANT INMATES
As soon as practically possible, the facility watch commander shall be notified about

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an inmate who has been shackled while in labor. The details of the incident, including the reason for restraint, shall be documented in the facility log book.

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5-03/120.00 MENINGITIS LINE PROCEDURES
When a suspected case of meningitis has been diagnosed in the inmate population, the facility charge nurse shall notify

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the watch commander and the inmate(s) shall be transferred to the nearest contract hospital for evaluation.

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5-03/120.00 MENINGITIS LINE PROCEDURES
The Chief Physician or his designee shall notify the concerned facility's watch commander of the following:

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Name, booking, location of inmate, and necessity of restricting transfers of other inmates that were housed with him (not a quarentine just non-transfer), and names of exposed inmates to be evaluated and treated, if necessary.

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5-03/120.00 MENINGITIS LINE PROCEDURES
Upon completion of the diagnosis, the Chief Physician shall notify the concerned facility's watch commander of the following:

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The nature or type of disease diagnosed,
When inmates may resume regular activities, if applicable,
Other information as may be deemed appropriate.

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5-03/120.00 MENINGITIS LINE PROCEDURES
The watch commander shall disseminate information concerning inmates to

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all employees, medical personnel, contract persons, CHU, on coming WC, and volunteers who may have direct contact with the exposed inmates.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display behavior which results in the

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destruction of property, or pose a serious threat to themselves or others.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
This section does not apply to the use of

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handcuffs, shackles, safety chairs, or other restraint devices when used to restrain inmates for security reasons.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Examples of restraint devices include, but are not limited to:

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3 and 4 point restraint systems,
Soft ties,
Padded belts,
Restraint boards.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
All restraint devices shall have the prior approval of the respective

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Custody Services Division chief.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES The concerned facility’s training unit shall maintain a record of custody personnel trained in the use of each restraint device. The entire restraint procedure shall be

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video recorded and a sergeant trained in the use of restraints shall be present during the entire restraint procedure.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES Any incident requiring the use of restraints shall be recorded in the Watch Commander’s Log and

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a memorandum to the unit commander.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Restraint devices specified in this section shall only be used on pregnant inmates or inmates suspected of being pregnant under the most compelling circumstances and then only after

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consulting with medical personnel (physician or psychiatrist).

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Personnel shall first establish articulable facts to demonstrate that the inmate poses an immediate threat of

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great bodily injury or death to herself, her fetus, others, or who display behavior that results in the destruction of property.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
The use of medically ordered restraint devices shall be at the direction of

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medical personnel, and a nurse, psychiatrist or physician shall be present during the entire restraint procedure.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
The use of restraints is a medical procedure and, except in the case of exigent circumstances, their use shall only be authorized by a Sheriff’s Medical Services

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physician or a Department of Mental Health psychiatrist. A minimum rank of a sergeant shall be present. Immediate removal of restraints without the direction of medical personnel may also occur in emergencies. The WC shall be notified immediately.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Application of restraints is a ------------, which requires pre-planning on the part of the sergeant and requires strong command and control.

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tactical event

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
If more than -------------has elapsed since the order was given the sergeant shall request a reevaluation of the need for restraints, based upon the inmate’s current condition.

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two (2) hours

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
The sergeant shall then advise the inmate of the reason for the intended application of restraints and
attempt to gain

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the inmate’s cooperation with the application of the restraints.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Under most circumstances at least one custodial personnel per

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limb shall be assigned to restrain the inmate.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
All restraining procedures shall be videotaped, uninterrupted, including:

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I/M Transport to medical infirmary,
All conversations between the sergeant/ I/M,
Placement of the restraints on the I/M,
Medical Services’ staff assessment of the inmate’s after the restraints have been applied.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
The un-resisted placement of an inmate into restraints does not

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necessarily constitute a use of reportable force as stated in the Manual of Policy and Procedures.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
An inmate placed in restraints shall be housed in the MSB clinic area, separately from

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all other inmates.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Custody personnel and Medical Services staff are responsible for conducting safety checks of all inmates placed in restraints, consisting of a

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direct visual observation check to ensure that the inmate is breathing.

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5-03/130.00 MEDICALLY ORDERED RESTRAINT DEVICES
Safety checks are conducted at least twice during every

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thirty (30) minute period at least fifteen (15) minutes apart. Department of Mental Health personnel may require additional safety checks for the mentally ill inmates who are placed in restraints. Safety checks shall be documented on a safety check log.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
The Safety Chair is intended to be used for short term security, temporary control and transportation of an inmate who has been identified as

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violent, self-destructive, or a high security risk. This is not a medically ordered restraint device but rather a security restraint device as noted in Title 15, Section 1058.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
Only the “Emergency Restraint Chair, Inc.” brand Safety Chair shall be used unless the unit commander receives the prior approval of the respective

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Custody Services Division chief.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
Only trained personnel shall be authorized to perform, assist, or supervise the placement or removal of an inmate in the Safety Chair. The concerned facility’s training unit shall maintain a record of

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custody personnel trained in the use of the Safety Chair.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
Except in exigent circumstances, prior approval shall be obtained from a supervisor at the permanent rank of --------------and the supervisor shall be --------------the inmate’s placement in the chair.

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sergeant or above, present during

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure is-----------. Without exception, all inmates placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited to their

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video recorded, final destination.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
If an inmate complains of pain, the inmate shall be -------------------after placement in the Safety Chair. This medical evaluation as to whether the inmate shall remain in the safety chair shall take precedence over the

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medically evaluated immediately, custodial evaluation.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
Monitoring Inmates Secured In The Safety Chair
The inmate shall remain in --------------- by the designated custodial personnel,

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continual, direct visual contact at all times

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
----------------shall check the inmate and document any comments regarding the health and physical condition of the inmate. All components shall be physically checked to ensure they are properly secured and present ---------------------

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Twice every thirty (30) minutes, at least fifteen (15) minutes apart, custodial personnel,
no obvious physical signs of circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s extremities

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
The maximum time an inmate shall be secured in the Safety Chair is

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two (2) hours, unless exigent circumstances require the need to keep the inmate secured in the Safety Chair.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
Approval shall be obtained from a supervisor at -----------------------, for any extension past the two (2) hours and the reason for the extension noted on the “Record of Inmate Checks, Safety Chair Log.”

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the permanent rank of lieutenant or above, or on-duty watch commander, in consultation with medical staff

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
All observations and actions taken shall be documented in the

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“Record Of Inmate Checks, Safety Chair Log” and the Uniform Daily Activity Log,

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
If observations indicate that the inmate is and has been calm for a minimum of -----------------------------a supervisor at the permanent rank of

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thirty (30) minutes, sergeant or above shall be summoned to observe the inmate and make the determination if the inmate should be removed from the Safety Chair.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
If an inmate is held in the safety chair for a two (2) hour period, then it is required that the inmate be removed from the safety chair for a minimum of

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thirty (30) minutes prior to any subsequent application (unless exigent circumstances apply as noted above).

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
Inmates secured in the Safety Chair shall not be denied ----------------, unless there is substantial cause to do so.

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food, water or beverages, prescribed medications or access to a bathroom

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
If there is compelling and substantial justification for denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair any of the above listed items or services, the ----------shall obtain the concurrence of available ------------

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watch commander, medical staff.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR Monitoring
Inmates that complain of pain or have any visual signs of injury shall be ----------------immediately upon release from the Safety Chair.

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medically evaluated

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
The un-resisted placement of an inmate into the safety chair for secured movement through the facility may not necessarily constitute a use of reportable force. However, if in the course of applying restraints, the inmate

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struggles or resists in any way, it does constitute a use of force and must be reported

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
In all instances that the safety chair is utilized, a unit ----------------------shall be drawn, and a “Safety Chair: Inmate Security Check Log” shall be completed. All logs shall be entered into

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reference number, FAST.

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5-03/130.05 SAFETY CHAIR
Logs and video shall be kept for 4 years. If the inmate sustained injuries, they shall be kept

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indefinitely.

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5-03/140.00 SICK OR INJURED INMATE IN SERIOUS OR CRITICAL CONDITION If an I/M is diagnosed as either ---------------------the -------- is responsible for notifying next of kin.

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serious or critical condition, WC at the facility the inmate was assigned during the assesment

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5-03/140.00 SICK OR INJURED INMATE IN SERIOUS OR CRITICAL CONDITION Next-of-kin notifications shall be made ----------------. If the next-of-kin resides in an area policed by this department, the watch commander of the

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in person and not by telephone, concerned station shall be contacted to provide the necessary in-person notification.

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5-03/140.00 SICK OR INJURED INMATE IN SERIOUS OR CRITICAL CONDITION In the event that the next-of-kin resides in another jurisdiction, either locally or out-of-state, the appropriate

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law enforcement agency is to be contacted and requested to make the necessary in-person notification.

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5-03/140.00 SICK OR INJURED INMATE IN SERIOUS OR CRITICAL CONDITION Compassionate Release
The examining physician's opinion the inmate's physical condition must be so critical that the inmate is

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"rendered incapable of causing harm to others upon or after release from custody."

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5-03/140.00 SICK OR INJURED INMATE IN SERIOUS OR CRITICAL CONDITION All requests for an expedited "compassionate/mercy" release shall be referred to the

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Medical Services Unit. The inmate shall not be released without a court order.

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5-04/010.00 PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health provides psychiatric and psychological services to all inmates housed within the County jail system at

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time of booking
JMET after housing assignment
staff observation (Behaviorial obs)

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5-04/015.00 DECLASSIFICATION OF MALE MENTAL OBSERVATION INMATES Mental observation male inmates, who are declassified by DMH personnel to general population, shall be transferred to

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an appropriate Pitchess Detention Center facility via IRC, any deviation shall be approved by division chief.
IRC shall re-assign the inmate to some other housing location other than the one they came out of.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
The primary responsibility of the JMET teams is to identify

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mentally ill inmates who may be in need of attention to address their special needs.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
There are teams for coverage custody wide.

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4, Two for all of wayside and two for crdf, mcm, ttcf.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
JMET is based out of TTCF and works under the command of the TTCF unit commander they report directly to the

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TTCF Mental Health Lieutenant.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
Crisis Situations Watch commanders may consider the use of JMET in situations including, but not limited to:

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Barricade situations,
Suicidal ideation,
Exhibition of bizarre behavior,
Hunger strike, Threatening others.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
Medical Services
JMET referrals are brought to the originating facility’s

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medical clinic for evaluation prior to transfer and prioritized.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
Medical Services
The watch commander, in conjunction with Medical Services personnel, shall make the final determination for immediate or routine

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transportation of the inmate.

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5-04/020.00 JAIL MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM (JMET)
It is the intent of this policy that all inmates referred by JMET receive a medical evaluation prior to their transport to TTCF, however, no inmate shall be unduly delayed in this process. If the watch commander of the originating facility determines

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that a medical evaluation will cause an unnecessary delay in the movement of the inmate, then the watch commander may authorize the immediate transport of the inmate to the IRC main clinic, where a medical evaluation shall occur.

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5-04/035.00 MANDATORY TRAINING ON MENTALLY ILL INMATES
Lieutenants, sergeants, non-sworn personnel, religious volunteers, and deputies returning to Custody Division will attend the

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four-hour class within their first six months of being assigned to Custody Division.

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5-05/010.00 INMATE COUNTS

Each facility, with the exception of the Inmate Reception Center, shall conduct at least

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one inmate count on each shift on a daily basis.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
Each facility, with the exception of the Inmate Reception Center (IRC), shall conduct a daily wristband count during the

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latter part of the evening shift, or the beginning of the early morning shift.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
When conducting this count, wristbands shall be compared to

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facility records (JRC's), board tags, computer printouts, etc.) to verify inmate names and booking numbers.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
In the event a wristband is found to be damaged, illegible or missing, the inmate shall be

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removed from his housing area and kept away from all other inmates, until he has been positively identified and has received a new wristband.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
If the wristband has become worn due to normal wear, and the inmate's name and booking number are still legible, a new wristband

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may be made and placed on the inmates left wrist without fingerprinting him for positive identification.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
When an inmate has been found to have an illegible, damaged, tampered with, or missing wristband, he shall be

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positively identified before providing a replacement wristband. This shall be accomplished by fingerprinting the inmate using Live Scan, if available on site. Facilities not having a Live Scan available shall have the inmate transported to IRC for positive identification and re-banding.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
Before transporting the inmate to IRC for positive identification, verify the name and booking number given by the inmate using the JRC card and/or the computer. If the information matches, place a temporary wristband on the inmates left wrist with his

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name, booking number, and the designation "IRC - POS ID" on it.

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5-05/020.00 WRISTBAND COUNT
If identification cannot be established, place a temporary wristband on the inmate's left wrist with just the designation

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"IRC - POS ID". IRC will replace the wristband when a positive identification of the inmate has been established.

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5-05/030.00 DIVISION COUNT PROCEDURE

------------------ each Custody Division facility (including the Inmate Reception Center) shall participate in a Division-wide inmate count.

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At 0300 hours daily,

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5-05/030.00 DIVISION COUNT PROCEDURE
At 0300 hours, inmates in the process of boarding or exiting a Court Services Transportation Bureau bus shall be included in the count of the

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facility where the boarding/exiting is taking place,

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5-05/030.00 DIVISION COUNT PROCEDURE
It shall be the responsibility of the watch commander at each facility to ensure that all counts described in this order are collected and reported accurately and in a timely manner. The Inmate Reception Center Classification Lieutenant watch commander shall

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ensure that all facility counts are collected and e-mailed, faxed, etc. to the appropriate personnel listed above.

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5-05/060.00 ESCAPE NOTIFICATIONS
Whenever an inmate is suspected or known to have left a place of confinement (with or without fences) without authorization, the watch commander shall ensure the following notifications are made immediately:

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Major Crimes Bureau, IRC, Local P.D., Unit Commander, area Commander, facility main control, SHB ops log, CSS, TST, Aero if applicable, SCC for broadcast. All other notifications shall be recorded in the facility log.

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5-05/060.00 ESCAPE NOTIFICATIONS
Notification to the appropriate Superior Court Judge is required under the following circumstances:

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• An inmate escapes from Sheriff’s custody,
• An inmate is erroneously released,
• An inmate walks away from a custodial work detail.

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5-05/060.00 ESCAPE NOTIFICATIONS
Required Documentation - Custody Support Services Notification

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Inmate Escape Load Sheet, Chief’s Memorandum, Incident Report, supplemental reports.