Chapter 2.45
JAIL/DETENTION FACILITIES

Sections:

2.45.010    State statutes adopted.

2.45.020    Jail/detention facility booking fees.

Article I. Custodial Care Standards for the Marysville Jail/Detention Facility

2.45.021    Physical plant standards.

2.45.022    Emergency suspension of custodial care standards.

2.45.023    General administration.

2.45.024    Training.

2.45.025    Records.

2.45.026    Emergency procedures.

2.45.027    Use of force.

2.45.028    Admissions.

2.45.029    Classification and segregation.

2.45.030    Release and transfer.

2.45.031    Staffing and surveillance.

2.45.032    Supervision and surveillance – Security devices.

2.45.033    Critical articles.

2.45.034    Rules of conduct.

2.45.035    Written procedures for medical services.

2.45.036    Access to health care.

2.45.037    Access to facilities.

2.45.038    Meals.

2.45.039    Visitation.

2.45.040    Mail.

2.45.041    Telephone usage.

2.45.042    Good time.

2.45.043    Sanitation.

2.45.044    Grievance.

2.45.010 State statutes adopted.

Reserved. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1589 § 1, 1988).

2.45.020 Jail/detention facility booking fees.

(1) RCW 70.48.390 as set forth below, including all future amendments, is adopted and incorporated by reference:

RCW 70.48.390

Fee payable by person being booked.

A governing unit may require that each person who is booked at a city, county, or regional jail pay a fee based on the jail’s actual booking costs or one hundred dollars, whichever is less, to the sheriff’s department of the county or police chief of the city in which the jail is located. The fee is payable immediately from any money then possessed by the person being booked, or any money deposited with the sheriff’s department or city jail administration on the person’s behalf. If the person has no funds at the time of booking or during the period of incarceration, the sheriff or police chief may notify the court in the county or city where the charges related to the booking are pending, and may request the assessment of the fee. Unless the person is held on other criminal matters, if the person is not charged, is acquitted, or if all charges are dismissed, the sheriff or police chief shall return the fee to the person at the last known address listed in the booking records.

(2) Unless otherwise established by interlocal agreement, the booking fee payable by persons booked into the Marysville municipal jail/detention facility shall be $32.00. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2514 §§ 2, 3, 2004).

Article I. Custodial Care Standards for the Marysville Jail/Detention Facility

2.45.021 Physical plant standards.

Holding facilities shall be secure. Such facilities shall have adequate lighting, heat, ventilation, and fire detection and suppression equipment. Each detention facility cell shall be equipped with a toilet, lavatory and drinking water facilities. A telephone shall be accessible. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.022 Emergency suspension of custodial care standards.

Nothing in these standards shall be construed to deny the power of the chief of police or his designee to temporarily suspend any standard herein prescribed in the event of an emergency which threatens the safety or security of any jail, prisoners, staff or the public. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.023 General administration.

There shall be written policies and procedures which shall be made available to each authorized person who is responsible for the confinement of a prisoner in the facility. The chief of police or his designee may establish a commissary program for inmate participation. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.024 Training.

All authorized persons responsible for the confinement of a prisoner shall receive an orientation to the policies and procedures of the facility relative to their duties. All custody officers shall complete a basic custody officer or equivalence course approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) within the time specified by CJTC. On-the-job training shall be provided as deemed appropriate by the chief of police or his designee. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.025 Records.

If formal booking occurs in the facility, the information shall be recorded on a booking form. Any medical problems experienced by a prisoner while in the facility shall be recorded and such records maintained. Information concerning medical problems shall be transmitted at the time the prisoner is transported to another jail, hospital, or other facility.

(1) Prison population records shall be maintained by keeping a jail register for each holding facility.

(2) Written infraction and discipline records shall be maintained for all incidents which result in major property damage or bodily harm in accordance with state retention schedules and rules. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.026 Emergency procedures.

The emergency plan shall outline the responsibilities of department staff, evacuation procedures, and subsequent disposition of the prisoners after removal from the area or facility. All personnel should be trained in the emergency procedures. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.027 Use of force.

The chief of police or his designee shall establish and maintain written policies and procedures regarding the use of force and the use of deadly force. Control may be achieved through advice, warnings, and persuasion, or by the use of physical force (lethal-nonlethal). While the use of physical force may be necessary in situations which cannot be otherwise controlled, force may not be resorted to unless other reasonable alternatives have been exhausted or would clearly be ineffective under the particular circumstances. Officers are permitted to use only the amount of force that is reasonable and necessary to overcome the resistance and to protect others or themselves from bodily harm and/or to effect an arrest. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.028 Admissions.

No prisoner shall be confined without proper legal authority.

(1) Each prisoner, within a reasonable period of time after completion of booking, shall be advised of his right to, and be allowed to complete, at least two local or collect calls to persons of his choice who may be able to come to his assistance. If the prisoner chooses not to place the calls allowed, this information shall be noted on the booking form; provided, that appropriate protection of access to an attorney shall be maintained for prisoners without funds.

(2) Reasonable provisions for communication with non-English-speaking, handicapped and illiterate prisoners shall be provided.

(3) The booking process shall be completed promptly unless extenuating circumstances necessitate delay.

(4) Search/Examination Guidelines. The chief of police or his designee shall establish and maintain written policies and procedures regarding pat searches, strip searches, and body cavity searches, which shall be consistent with this section. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.029 Classification and segregation.

The chief of police or his designee shall establish and maintain written policies and procedures regarding classification and segregation of inmates. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.030 Release and transfer.

The releasing officer shall determine prisoner identity and ascertain that there is legal authority for the release. Information required on the release forms shall be recorded for each prisoner released from the facility. All prisoners being released shall sign a receipt for personal property returned. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.031 Staffing and surveillance.

There shall be continual sight and/or sound surveillance of all prisoners. Such surveillance may be by remote means, provided there is the ability of staff to respond face-to-face to any prisoner within a reasonable time. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.032 Supervision and surveillance – Security devices.

Security devices shall be maintained in proper working condition at all times. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.033 Critical articles.

All holding facilities shall establish written procedures to ensure that weapons shall be inaccessible to prisoners at all times.

(1) Weapons are prohibited in the holding area. There shall be no firearms carried into the detention facility.

(2) The evacuation keys are located at the bottom of the staircase leading towards the patrol sergeant’s office in a locked box. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.034 Rules of conduct.

Prisoners shall be informed of facility rules and regulations, if they are established. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.035 Written procedures for medical services.

Medical services shall be provided only by licensed or certified health care or emergency response providers. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.036 Access to health care.

Prisoner complaints of injury or illness, or staff observations of such shall be acted upon by staff as soon as reasonably possible. Prisoners shall be provided with medical diagnosis or treatment as necessary.

(1) Standard first-aid kits shall be conveniently available to all jails.

(2) A record of the date, time, place and name of the health care provider shall be retained on file at the jail if any health care services are provided to prisoners. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.037 Access to facilities.

Each prisoner shall have access to toilet, sink, drinking water, and adequate heat and ventilation.

(1) Prisoners shall be issued a clean blanket when appropriate. The blanket shall be washed at frequent intervals to maintain a clean condition, and always before reissue.

(2) The chief of police or his designee should allow confidential visits from business, educational and law enforcement professionals. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.038 Meals.

Jail meals shall be nutritious and provide for appropriate caloric intake. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.039 Visitation.

Visitation times for inmates will be set by the custody sergeants and subject to change without notice. Custody officers are responsible to regulate visitation, and inform visitors and inmates when to visit. Staff shall direct the visitor’s attention to all of the conspicuously posted signs pertaining to visitation. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.040 Mail.

The chief of police or his designee shall establish a policy regarding inmate mail and correspondences. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.041 Telephone usage.

The chief of police or his designee shall establish and post rules which specify regular telephone usage times and maximum length of calls (not to be less than five minutes). (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.042 Good time.

The chief of police or his designee should develop written policies regarding time off for good behavior. Such policies should ensure that good time, when authorized by sentencing courts, is given on a consistent basis, and in accordance with RCW 70.48.210. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.043 Sanitation.

(1) General Sanitation. The jail shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, rubbish, garbage, or other matter detrimental to health.

(2) When the facility is occupied, the housekeeping program shall include a daily general sanitation inspection and daily removal of trash and garbage.

(3) Each prisoner shall clean his own living area daily.

(4) Insects and Rodents. Insects and rodents shall be eliminated by safe and effective means.

(5) Pets shall not be allowed in the jail.

(6) Laundry. There shall be adequate laundry services. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).

2.45.044 Grievance.

The chief of police or his designee for each jail should develop and maintain procedures for the collection of prisoner grievances. Such procedures should provide for persons to whom grievances are to be directed, for timely review of grievances and for notification of action taken regarding the grievance. (Ord. 2859 § 1, 2011).