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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 355NON-SECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER GPHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
RULE §355.710Disciplinary Sanctions in Physical Training Programs

(a) The facility shall have written policies and procedures, including guidelines, parameters, and limitations, on the types of physical activity that may be used for discipline or refocusing purposes (e.g., physical activities used to discipline for non-compliant behavior or as a substitute for write-ups or disciplinary separation).

(b) Physical exercise used for intimidation shall be prohibited in all facilities. This rule allows for physical exercise to be used for discipline in non-secure correctional facilities that incorporate a physical training program.

(c) Residents shall not receive sanctions that cause bodily duress (i.e., physical punishment to the body).


Source Note: The provisions of this §355.710 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973

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