Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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CUSTODY SERVICES DIVISION GENERAL POPULATION NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY |
Unit Order: #07-005/00 |
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Effective Date: 01-01-1998 Revision Date: 10-27-2015 Review Date: |
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Subject: Alleged Juveniles |
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Reference: CDM 5-02/010.00 & 5-02/020.00, MPP 5-02/090.45 |
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Unit Commander Signature: Date: |
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PURPOSE OF ORDER: The purpose of this unit order is to establish procedures for identifying and temporarily housing alleged juvenile inmates.
SCOPE OF ORDER: This order applies to all personnel assigned to and/or working at the North County Correctional Facility (NCCF).
ORDER:
In the event that an inmate housed at NCCF claims to be a juvenile (under 18 years of age), or independent information indicates such, the alleged juvenile inmate shall immediately be segregated from all adult inmates (Refer to MPP 5-02/090.45). The alleged juvenile shall be housed in a "quiet room" in Building 400. If these rooms are unavailable, an isolation cell in the IPA or Buildings 500, 600 or 700 may be used.
Regardless of the temporary housing location, every effort shall be made to isolate the alleged juvenile from any adult inmate (Refer to CDM 5-02/010.00).
The handling deputy shall conduct an investigation in an attempt to confirm the age of the alleged juvenile. This investigation should include but is not limited to the Blue Check device, telephone contacts of relatives, legal guardians, school authorities and questioning the inmate about information contained on his JDS and JDIC computer file.
If it is determined that the inmate is a juvenile or his age cannot be confirmed, the handling deputy shall contact the IRC Watch Deputy and arrange transfer to IRC via first available transportation (F.A.T.).
The handling deputy shall pass on all information developed during the investigation to the IRC Watch Deputy.
If the alleged juvenile inmate's claims are proven false, an Inmate Incident Report shall be written.
Revision Date 10/27/2015
01/01/1998 NCCF