Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52020.5.1 Standing Count

• During the 1600/1700 count, inmates housed in cells shall stand upright at their cell door and shall remain standing until counted by the officer conducting the count.

  • Inmates housed in dormitories equipped with double tier bunks shall remain seated on their assigned bunk until the count is completed by the officer.

  • In dormitories equipped with triple tier bed/bunks, the inmate assigned to the top tier bunk shall be seated on the top bunk, and the inmates assigned to the bottom and middle tier bunks shall be seated on the fold out stools until the count is completed by the officer.

• Disabled inmates shall be reasonably accommodated, dependent on their disability.