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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 343SECURE JUVENILE PRE-ADJUDICATION DETENTION AND POST-ADJUDICATION CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER DSECURE POST-ADJUDICATION CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STANDARDS
RULE §343.710Disciplinary Sanctions

(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 seclusion).

(b) Physical exercises used for intimidation shall be prohibited.

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


Source Note: The provisions of this §343.710 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243

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