Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SUBSTATION HOLDING FACILITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: COURT HOLDING CELL SAFETY CHECKS NO: A-104
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/22/2004 REVISED: 08/06/2020
APPROVED BY: Commander Timothy Posey REVIEWED: 01/15/2021
REFERENCE: Title 15, Article 3, Section 1027
POLICY:
During the time that there are inmates in the facility, regular periodic checks,
conducted at random intervals, of each inmate’s well-being will be conducted.
PROCEDURE A – DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
Upon bringing an inmate into a Kern County Sheriff’s Office Substation Holding
Facility personnel will:
Maintain a complete and accurate log. The log will be kept up to date and
will include a minimum:
o Name of inmate.
o Time of arrival and departure from the facility.
o Time of security checks (security checks will be done every thirty
minutes, at random intervals).
o All shift activity, routine or unusual incidents, as well as action(s)
taken.