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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 261EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER AEXISTING MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §261.119Processing Area

Facilities shall have a processing area located inside the security perimeter, but away from the inmate housing areas. The processing area shall be designed to readily permit the booking, shakedown, identification, and dressing of inmates. A telephone shall be available for detainees' use. Processing areas should be provided with access to drinking fountains and toilets. Panels or partitions may be erected in the booking area to provide privacy and separation of inmates.


Source Note: The provisions of this §261.119 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.

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