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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 261EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER CEXISTING MINIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §261.312Functions

Minimum space allocations should provide for, but not be limited to:

  (1) Inmate reception:

    (A) reception and holding;

    (B) 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) squad rooms;

    (D) food service;

    (E) laundry;

    (F) inmate commissary;

    (G) storage;

    (H) sanitation;

    (I) medical examination;

    (J) multipurpose rooms;

    (K) recreation and exercise;

    (L) inmate programs and activities;

    (M) counseling;

    (N) library.

  (4) 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 §261.312 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526; amended to be effective July 7, 2013, 38 TexReg 4192

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