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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER CNEW LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.216Functions

Minimum space allocations shall provide for the following:

  (1) Inmate processing:

    (A) reception and holding;

    (B) shakedown;

    (C) booking;

    (D) identification;

    (E) dressing in and out;

    (F) video taping and intoxilizer programs if such are to be performed in the facility.

  (2) Detention:

    (A) inmate housing;

    (B) segregation;

    (C) visiting;

    (D) jailer stations.

  (3) Support/Services:

    (A) public areas;

    (B) administrative offices;

    (C) food service;

    (D) laundry;

    (E) storage;

    (F) sanitation;

  (4) Space may be allocated for a kitchen, inmate commissary, and sally port. It is permissible to use the same room or space allocation for more than one of the listed functions where such use will not deny the rights of any individual and will not impair the safety, security, sanitation, or required segregation of the facility.


Source Note: The provisions of this §259.216 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective November 8, 1998, 23 TexReg 11165; amended to be effective July 7, 2013, 38 TexReg 4188

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