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Discussion and Appropriate Action on the February 21, 2024 Stipulation to Modify Court Order Setting Deadlines for Substantial Compliance in Department of Justice v. County of Los Angeles, Case No. 2:15-cv-5903-DDP-JEM. (U.S. Department of Justice team)
• Discuss on the basis on which, as stated in ¶23 "The United States agrees that High Observation Houting (HOH) Dorms may be credited toward the Stepdown requirement under paragraph 2(c) so long as:
a. The County maintains its existing Stepdown units and continues their expansion such that there are at least 18 such Stepdown units in operation by June 2025
b. The County memorializes in policy or other directive the essential shared features of Stepdown Units and HOH dorms, which must include:
i. Enhanced, unrestrained out-of-cell time with access to out-of-pod recreation areas.
ii. A therapeutic physical space with games, soft furniture, decorative art or plants, and other pro-social environmental features similar to those in existing Stepdown units in Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF).
iii. Consistent and specially trained custody and CHS staff; and iv. Tailored treatment plans and programming.”