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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 351STANDARDS FOR SHORT-TERM DETENTION FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER DRESTRAINTS
RULE §351.47Chemical Agents

In addition to the requirements found in §351.41, §351.42 and §351.43 of this chapter, the use of chemical agents shall be governed by the following criteria:

  (1) the juvenile board shall authorize under which situations chemical agents may be used;

  (2) immediately following the use of a chemical agent, exposed residents shall be examined by a medical professional and treated if necessary;

  (3) in all cases, the use of a chemical agent shall be witnessed by a staff member other than the juvenile detention officer using the agent; and

  (4) any use of a chemical agent is to be reported to the facility administrator immediately after the incident.


Source Note: The provisions of this §351.47 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 2953

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