Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Standards and Operations Division

The Facilities Standards and Operations (FSO) Division works in collaboration with local corrections agencies to maintain and enhance the safety, security and efficiency of state and local jails and juvenile detention facilities. Specific activities of the FSO include:

• Establishing and updating minimum standards regarding the design and operation of local adult and juvenile detention facilities (California Code of Regulations, Titles 15 and 24;
• Establishing and updating policies and procedures for state adult and juvenile detention facilities;
• Inspecting local detention facilities every two years and assisting agencies in their efforts to remain in compliance with minimum standards;
• Perform assessments of local juvenile detention facilities to determine their suitability as places to detain minors;
• Reviewing and analyzing all architectural plans for new facility construction and remodeling to determine cost-effectiveness and standard compliance;
• Administering the Jail Profile and Juvenile Detention Profile Surveys, which involve collecting and reporting data providing a statewide profile of local jails and juvenile detention facilities;
• Administering the Juveniles in Jail Removal/Compliance Monitoring Program, which involves monitoring, training and technical assistance activities related to federal compliance issues on the secure detention of status offenders and the separation of minors from adults;
• Providing technical assistance and training to cities and counties regarding standard compliance and various outsourcing opportunities; and
• Perform special studies as directed by the legislature, the CSA, CDCR or at the request of constituents.