37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.715

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024

Section 259.715 - Functions

Minimum space allocations shall provide for the following:

(1) Intake and Release:

(A) sally port;

(B) reception and holding;

(C) shakedown;

(D) processing area;

(E) identification;

(F) dressing in and out;

(G) staging area.

(2) Detention:

(A) housing;

(B) separation;

(C) visiting;

(D) jailer stations.

(3) Support/Services:

(A) public areas;

(B) administrative offices;

(C) squad rooms;

(D) food service;

(E) laundry;

(F) commissary;

(G) storage;

(H) sanitation;

(I) medical examination and treatment;

(J) multipurpose rooms;

(K) recreation and exercise;

(L) 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 separation of the facility.

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.715

The provisions of this §259.715 adopted to be effective September 2, 1997, 22 TexReg 8405; amended to be effective July 7, 2013, 38 TexReg 4190.