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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 297COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
RULE §297.10Commission Enforcement Action

(a) A jail that has not requested reinspection and has not been issued a certificate of compliance within three months of the issuance of a notice of non-compliance will be required to provide updates on their progress to regain compliance. With written concurrence from the County Judge, the Sheriff shall submit to the Commission the corrective measures completed and expected completion date to correct the deficiency(s) set forth in the notice of noncompliance if the jail has not been issued a certificate of compliance within three months of the issuance of a notice of non-compliance.

(b) A jail that has not requested reinspection and has not been issued a certificate of compliance within six months of the issuance of the notice of noncompliance shall appear before the Commission at its next regularly scheduled or special called meeting. The sheriff and county judge shall appear in order to present evidence of corrective action taken and completion date. Following the official's presentation, the Commission may issue a remedial order or may deem that no further action is required.

(c) A jail that has not requested reinspection and has not been issued a certificate of compliance within nine months of the issuance of the notice of noncompliance will be subject to a comprehensive inspection and shall appear before the Commission at its next regularly scheduled or special called meeting. The sheriff and county judge shall appear in order to present evidence of corrective action taken and completion date. Following the official's presentation, the Commission may issue a remedial order or may deem that no further action is required.

(d) A jail that has not requested reinspection and has not been issued a certificate of compliance within twelve months of the issuance of the notice of noncompliance shall appear before the Commission at its next regularly scheduled or special called meeting. A remedial order shall be issued requiring compliance with minimum standards.


Source Note: The provisions of this §297.10 adopted to be effective December 4, 2022, 47 TexReg 8043

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