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ITexas Commission on Jail Standards

May 23, 2013Marlin, Texas Date(s) of Inspection

SUBJECT: RE-INSPECTION REPORT

State Law requires periodic inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).

The facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.

Failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).

LI This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authenticated:

Fred St. Amant, TCJS Inspector

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Individuals andlor entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct all complaintsregarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at: P.O. Box 12985 Austin,Texas 78711 (512) 463-5505 Fax (512) 463-3185 or at our agency website at www.tcjs.state.tx.us.

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Facility Name: Falls County Jail Date: May 23, 2013

Chaøter Title ‘Domments259 New Construction Not applicable.

261 Existing Construction Not applicable.

263 Life Safety All deficienices have been corrected.

265 Admission Not applicable.

267 Release Not applicable.

269 Records/Procedures Not applicable.

271 Classification Not applicable.

273 Health Services Not applicable.275 Supervision Not applicable.

277 Personal Hygiene Not applicable.

279 Sanitation All deficienices have been corrected.

281 Food Service Not applicable.

283.1 Discipline Not applicable.

283.3 Grievance Not applicable.

285 Exercise Not applicable.

287 Education/Library Not applicable.

289 Work Assignments Not applicable.

291.1 Telephone Not applicable.

291.2 Correspondence Not applicable.

291.3 Commissary Notapplicable.

291.4 Visitation Not applicable.

291.5 Religious Practices Not applicable.

xxx Variances Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders Not applicable.

xxx Complaints Not applicable.

xxx CCQ Not applicable.

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Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Falls County Jail

March 18, 2013Marlin, Texas Date(s) of InspectionSUBJECT: INSPECTION REPORT




This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VICA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

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Individuals and/or entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct all complaintsregarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at: P.O. Box 12985 Austin,Texas 78711 (512) 463-5505 Fax (512) 463-3185 or at our agency website at www.tcjs.state.tx.us.

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TEXAS COMMsIONON JAIL STANDARDS Reviewed by:U

Date

J11IOI3Date

Fires 0Deaths 0

Suicides 0

Date Plans Approved

Compliant No

Escapes 0

Walkaway 0Secured 0

February 9,2011

Zip Code 76661

(254) 883-3700Fax#

_____________________

NIA Addition NIA

Number of Variances 0

2. Facility Name

________

Address

___________________

Phone#

________________

Built

____________

Type Remote Court Holding

__________

Addition

__________

Number of Variances

_________

Drill Time

_________

Facility Capacity

_________

Average Daily Population

_________

Housing Total this Date

_________

Holding Total this Date

3. Facility Name

__________________

Address

________________________________

Phone#

_________________

Fax#

Built

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Renovated

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Type

Drill Time

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Facility Capacity

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0 Total System Population 36

Total Average Daily Population 37.00

Interview with Court Representative No

Commiss)Qf(,P6o Representative

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County: Falls

Sheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Robert Steven Sharpemail fcsol 601 att.net email rs.sharp(äco.fallstx.us

Jail Administrator: Ben Kirk Inspector: Fred St. Amantemail fcsol 501 aff.net

Last Inspection February 28, 2013 Inspection Date(s) March 16, 2013

Remedial Order NIA Effect:•

Reportable Incidents(Previous 12 month History)

Falls County Detention Center1. Facility Name

Address 2847 Hwy 6, Marlin, Texas

Phone # 254-883-3566

Built 2000 Renovated

Type Max

Contract Inmates Housed

FOR Freestone 5

Drill Time Im 47s

Facility Capacity 107

Average Daily Population 37

Housing Total this Date 36

Holding Total this Date 0

Fax#

Zip Code

Zip Code

___________

Addition

__________

Number of Variances

Housing Capacity 107 Holding Capacity 22 Females 4(Fomole Population Today)Cells Capacity Cells Capacity

Sep Cells 1 1 1 1 Holding Cells 2 1 1 # of Cells 4Single Cells 0 0 Detoxification Cells 2 10 # of Bunks 48

MO. Cells 9 56 Violenl Cells 1 1Dorms 2 40

Neg Press Cells 1 1 ConstructIon Security Level Contract InmatesMedical Cells Minimum Capacity 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)

Notes: Medium Capacity fl Yes No

Negates pressure cet c000ts towed the sepeatce count Maotmum Capactty 107

Population: Housing 36 r— Hold/DetoxNiolenttOuring Inspection) I

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Facility Name: Falls County Jail Date: March 18, 2013

Item Section Paragraph Comments

263 .41 Training and Drills. Training of staff for emergency situations shall be providedimmediately upon employment and no less than each calendar quarter for all jailpersonnel to include fire, emergency, evacuation drills, and location and use ofequipment.The facility was unable to produce documentation that all jailers receivedtheir life safety training upon employment and quarterly thereafter as requiredby minimum jail standards.

2 263 .42 Fire Prevention Plan. Each facility, after consultation with the local fire departmentor Texas Commission on Fire Protection, shall have and implement a written plan,approved by the Commission, for fire prevention and a fire hazard inspectionchecklist which shall be evaluated no less than each calendar quarter.The facility was unable to produce the documentation for inspection to showthat the quarterly fire prevention inspection was completed for the 3rd and4th quarters of 2012.

3 263 .56 Testing Emergency Power Equipment. Emergency power equipment shall betested at least once each week and the electric load transferred to the circuits atleast monthly.The facility was unable to produce documentation for inspection to show thatthe generator was tested in accordance with minimum jail standards.

4 279 .3 Facility Maintenance. Preventive maintenance, to include necessary repairs, shallbe conducted to ensure a safe, secure, and sanitary facility.During the walk-through, the hot water in cell 230 would not work. Theinmates in the cell will be given access to hot water until the repair is made.The toilet in cell 232 did not work. This cell will remain unoccupied until thetoilet is repaired. The ADA shower button in cell 141 was missing thereforethe shower could not be operated. The inmates housed in the cell will haveaccess to a shower until the repair is made.

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Chapter Title Comments259 New Construction Conducted a walk through inspection of the facility.261 Existing Construction Not applicable.263 Life Safety Inspected life safety equipment and conducted and observed emergency drill. Reviewed documentation. Conducted staff

interviews. Deficienices exist, please see report. Technical assistance provided. The facility was unable toproduce documentation that all jailers received their life safety training upon employment and quarterlythereafter as required by minimum jail standards. The administration will immediately begin life safety trainingand document the training on the form presented to them by the inspector. The facility was unable to producethe documentation for inspection to show that the quarterly fire prevention inspection was completed for the 3rdand 4th quartets of 2012. The administration will immediately begin inspections and document them on the formprovided by the inspector. The facility was unable to produce documentation for inspection to show that thegenerator was tested in accordance with minimum jail standards. The administration will immediately test thegenerator and log the results on the form provided by the inspector. Issues are being addressed.

265 Admission Reviewed a random sample of 7 inmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.267 Release Reviewed a random sample of 3 inmate files. Interviewed staff.269 Records/Procedures Reviewed policy and documentation. Interviewed staff and reviewed ADA compliance evaluation.271 Classification Reviewed a random selection of 7 inmate files. Reviewed staff training records. Reviewed internal classification

pudits. Reviewed oolicv. Interviewed staff.273 Health Services Reviewed a random selection of 7 files. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed training records. Reviewed

oolicy.275 Supervision Reviewed all 9 officer TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed officer documentation. Interviewed staff.277 Personal Hygiene Conducted a facility walk through. Reviewed facility schedule.279 Sanitation Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy. Deficienices exist, please see

report. Technical assistance provided. During the walk-through the hot water in cell 230 would not work. Theinmates in the cell will be given access to hot water until the repair is made. The toilet in cell 232 did not work.This cell will remain unoccupied until the toilet is repaired. The ADA shower button in cell 141 was missingtherefore the shower could not be operated. The inmates housed in the cell will have access to a shower untilthe repair is made. Issues are being addressed.

281 Food Service Conducted walk through inspection in kitchen area. Interviewed staff. Reviewed documentation.283.1 Discipline Reviewed 10 disciplinary hearing records. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.3 Grievance Reviewed 10 inmate grievance/complaints. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff and inmates. Technical assistancewas provided. The Chief Deputy has taken over the duties as the jail’s grievance officer until a new jailadministrator can be hired. The Chief Deputy does not have a jailer license which is required by minimumPail standards. The duties were re-assigned to a jailer. Issue corrected on-site.

285 Exercise Walk through of exercise area conducted. Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staff and inmates.287 Education/Library Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.289 Work Assignments Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.291.2 Correspondence Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates,291.3 Commissary Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

..,291.4 Visitation Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.291.5 Religious PracUces Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

xxx Variances Not applicable. :.,.

xxx Remedial Orders Not applicable.xxx Complaints Not applicable.xxx CCQ CCQ standards are being met by the facility as required by TLETS. Technical assistance provided. The Inspector

observed that the facility was not informing the magistrate as required by the CCI’ 16.22 when the inmate is anexact match or a confirmed possible match through the CCQ system. The administration will now notify themagistrate when this situation occurs. Although the facility failed to notify the magistrate, the inmates inquestion were examined by mental health professionals and their care was not neglected. Issue corrected onsite. Follow-up action wilt take place in 60-90 days to ensure compliance.

facility Name: Falls County Jail Date: March 18, 2013

Falls County Jail

Texas Commission on Jail Standards

February 28, 2012Marlin, Texas Date(s) of Inspection

SUBJECT: INSPECTION REPORT




This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authenticated:

::%ts—Fred St. Amant, TCJS Inspector

cc: JudgeSheriff

Individuals and/or entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct all complaintsregarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at: P.O. Box 12985 Austin,Texas 78711(512) 463-5505 Fax (512) 463-3185 or at our agency website at www.tcjs.state.tx.us.

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Reportable Incidents Fires 0(Preuiou 12 r,ianth Hatory)

Deaths I

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Date Plans Approved February 9, 2011

1. Facility Name

Address 2847 Hwy 6, Marlin, Texas

Phone # 254-883-3566

Built 2000 Renovated__________

Type MedlMax

Zip Code 76661

(254) 883-3700Fax#___________________

NA Addition NA

Number of Variances 0

Drill Time Im 28s





2. Facility Name

Address

Phone #

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Fax #________________________

Renovated Addition__________

Number of Variances_________

Drill Time_________

Facility Capacity__________


Housing Total this Date__________

Holding Total this Date__________

3. Facility Name

Address

Phone #

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Fax #________________________

Renovated__________ Addition__________

Number of Variances

Drill Time_________

Facility Capacity__________


Housing Total this Date__________

Holding Total this Date__________

.TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS

ANNUAL JAIL REPORT

County: Falls

Sheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Robert Steven Sharpemail [email protected] email [email protected]

Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: Fred St. Amantemail [email protected]

Last Inspection March 14, 2011 Compliant Yes Inspection Date(s) February 28, 2012

Remedial Order NIA Effect:

Escapes 0 FOR

Walkaway 0

Secured 0

Contract Inmates Housed

Freestone 7

Falls County Detention Center-CEC

Built____________

Type___________

Zip Code

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Type

Zip Code

Housing Capacity 1 07 Holding Capacity 22 Females 6cells Capacity Cells Capacity

lFer,r&e Population Todoyl

Sep Cells 1 1 1 1 Holding Cells 2 1 1 # of Cells 4Single Cells 0 0 Delosiricslion Cells 2 1 0 # of Bunks 48

MO. Cells 9 56 Violent Cells 1 1Dorms 2 40

Neg Press Cells 0 0 Construction Security Level Contract Inmates

Medical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)Nsles Medium Capacity 0 Yes No

Negafve ple550re cell muntu tswa-d the sepabsn munt Mayimum Capacity 1 07

Population: Housing 36 HoId/DetoxNiolent 0 Total System Population 36banns inspeotionl

Total Inspection Time Total Average Daily Population 45.00

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Facility Name: Falls County JailFred St. Amant, TCJS Inspector

Date: February 28,2012Chapter Title Comments

259 New Construction Conducted a walk through inspection of the facility. Technical assistance provided. The TCJS Inspector reviewed thenew nonslip flooring sample that the facility would like to use to patch the floor in the kitchen. The material is notone that has been used in a correctional facility before. The TCJS Inspector forwarded the information to theTCJS Construction department for review. The material was not approved for use in the kitchen due to the factthe material was not fire/flame retardant. County will move to another option to repair the floor. The money torepair the floor has been allocated by commissioners court. The issue is being addressed. A follow-up will beconducted to insure movement on the project.

261 Existing Construction Not applicable.263 Life Safety Inspected life safety equipment and conducted and observed emergency drill. Reviewed documentation. Conducted staff

interviews.Technical assistance provided. The fire panel was observed to be in trouble and unable to reset tonormal mode during the walk-through. The TCJS Inspector advised the administration to contact the companythat maintains the fire panel to see if the panel could be fixed. Issue was corrected.

265 Admission Reviewed a random sample of 8 inmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.

267 Release Reviewed a random sample of 2 inmate files. Interviewed staff.

269 Records/Procedures Reviewed policy and documentation. Interviewed staff and reviewed ADA compliance evaluation.271 Classification Reviewed a random selection of 8 inmate files. Reviewed staff training records. Reviewed internal classification audits.

Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff. Technical assistance provided. While reviewing the classificationdocumentation, the TCJS Inspector observed that 4 classification reassessments were completed past 90 days.The Jail Administrator was out during that period of time with open heart surgery. The Inspector recommended tothe administration to train another person regarding this matter for relief purposes so to make sure that this doesnot happen again. Issue addressed on-site.

273 Health Services Reviewed a random selection of 8 files. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed training records. Reviewed policy.275 Supervision Reviewed all 12 officer TCLEOSE license certification records. Reviewed officer documentation. Interviewed staff.277 Personal Hygiene Conducted a facility walk through. Reviewed facility schedule.279 Sanitation Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy.281 Food Service Conducted walk through inspection in kitchen area. Interviewed staff. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline Reviewed 12 disciplinary hearing records. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules.283.3 Grievance Reviewed 12 inmate grievance/complaints. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff and inmates. Technical assistance

provided. While reviewing the grievance documentation, the Inspector observed that a few grievances were notanswered within 15 days as stated by jail standards. The Jail Administrator was out during that period of timewith open heart surgery. The Inspector recommended to the administration to train another person regarding thismatter for relief purposes so to make sure that this does not happen again. Issue corrected on-site.

285 Exercise Walk through of exercise area conducted. Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staff and inmates. Technical assistanceprovided. While reviewing the recreation documentation, the TCJS Inspector observed that the officers onoccasion would neglect to record the time inmate recreation began and when it ended, hence, documenting thatthe inmates received the full 1 hour of recreation as required by minimum jail standards. The Inspectorrecommended reminding the officers to do so in order to show compliance. Issue corrected on-site.

287 Education/Library Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.289 Work Assignments Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.291.2 Correspondence Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.291.3 Commissary Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.291.4 Visitation Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.291.5 Religious Practices Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

xxx Variances Reviewed facility variances.xxx Remedial Orders Not applicable. y ‘ —xxx Complaints Not applicable. I —

xxx CCQ CCQ standards are being met by the facility as required by TLETS.£ -. - —

Marlin, Texas

SUBJECT:

. .Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Administrative Compliance

RE-INSPECTION REPORT

November 8, 201 1Date(s) of Inspection


EThe facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.


jJ This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authentic ted:

Anthony Mik , TCJS Inspector

cc: JudgeSheriff


Falls County Jail


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Anthony Mik , TCJS InspectorFacility Name: Falls County Jail Date: November 8, 2011

Chaoter Title ‘omments259 New Construction Not applicable.261 Existing Construction Not applicable.

263 Life Safety Not applicable.

265 Admission Reviewed documentation received by the Commission. All deficiences corrected.




273 Health Services Not applicable.275 Supervision Not applicable.277 Personal Hygiene Not applicable.

279 Sanitation Not applicable.









291.3 Commissary Not applicable.







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.Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Marlin, Texas Admnitrative Noncompliance Date(s) of Inspection

SUBJECT: SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT

State Law requires periodic inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 51 1; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).



tZ This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VICA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authentic ted:

Anthony Mik , TCJS Inspector

Individuals andlor entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct all complaintsregarding the commission procedures and tunctions to the Executive Director at: P.O. Box 12985 Austin,Texas 78717(512) 463-5505 Fax (512) 463-3185 or at our agency website at www.tcjs.state.tx.us.

Falls County JailOctober 5, 2011


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Facility Name: Falls County Date: October 5, 2011


265 .3 Observation During Holding. Inmates confined in a holding cell ordetoxification cell shall be observed by facility personnel at intervals not toexceed 30 minutes.

Observation logs received from Falls County revealed that Falls County is notcompleting face to face observation of all inmates in the holding area at least onceevery 30 minutes as required by Minimum Jail Standards.

Anthony Mikesh, ICJS inspector

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Anthony Mi h, TCJS InspectorFacility Name: Falls County Jail Date: October 5,2071

ChaDter Title Comments259 New Construction Not Applicable

261 Existing Construction Not Applicable

263 Life Safety Not Applicable

265 Admission Not Applicable

267 Release Not Applicable

269 Records/Procedures Not Applicable

271 Classification Not Applicable

273 Health Services Reviewed documentation provided to the Commission. Technical assistance provided, Advised Sheriff Kirk toreview all applicable policies and procedures in regards to identifying potentially suicidal inmates.

275 Supervision Reviewed documentation provided to the Commission. Deficiences exist, see Jail inspection Report..

277 Personal Hygiene Not Applicable

279 Sanitation Not Applicable

281 Food Service Not Applicable

283.1 Discipline Not Applicable

283.3 Grievance Not Applicable

285 Exercise Not Applicable

287 Education/Library Not Applicable

289 Work Assignments Not Applicable

291.1 Telephone Not Applicable

291.2 Correspondence Not Applicable

291.3 Commissary Not Applicable

291.4 Visitation Not Applicable

291.5 Religious Practices Not Applicable

xxx Variances Not Applicable

xxx Remedial Orders Not Applicable

xxx Complaints Not Applicable

xxx CCQ Not Applicable

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Marlin, Texas

SUBJECT:

0Texas Commission on Jail Standards

RE-INSPECTION REPORT

May26, 2011Date(s) of Inspection




El This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued pet the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

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Individuals anWor entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct all complaintsregarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at: P.O. Box 12985 Austin,Texas 78711(512) 463-5505 Fax (572)463-3185 or at our agency website at www.tcjs.state.tx.us.

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Fred St. Amant, TCJS Inspector MAY 2? 1011Facility Name: Falls County Jail Date: TEXJS IA°!flM ii

ChaDter Title Comments259 New Construction Not applicabte.


263 Life Safety Deficiencies have been corrected.




271 Classification Deficiencies have been corrected.

273 Health Services Not applicable.275 Supervision Not applicable.











291.3 Commissary Not applicable.







ITexas Commission on Jail Standards

March 14, 2011Marlin, Texas Date(s) of Inspection





El This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. There were no deficienciesnoted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission onJail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

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Falls County Jail


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Fires 0Deaths 0

Suicides 0

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Compliant No

Escapes 0Walkaway 0

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1. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-CEC

Address 2847 Hwy 6, MarlIn, Texas Zip Code 76661Phone # 254-883-3566 Fax # (254) 8834700

Built 2000 Renovated NA Addition NAType MedlMax Number of Variances 0

Drill Time 45 sacs





2. Facility Name

Address

Phone #

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Addition

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Number of Variances

Drill Time_______

Facility Capacity

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3. Facility Name

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Address

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Phone# Fax#

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Zip Code

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Addition

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Number of Variances

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7S COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDANNUAL JAIL REPORT

County: Falls

Sheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Robert Steven Sharpemail [email protected] email [email protected].

Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: Fred St. Amanemail chiefcook2juno.com

Last Inspection February 8,2010 Inspection Date(s) March 14.2011Remedial Order NIA

Reportable Incidents(PmVioU5 12 month History)

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Contract Inmates HousedLimestone

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Fax #

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Renovated

Type

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Zip Code

Housing Capacity 107 Holding Capacity 22 Females 28Cells Capacity Cells Capacity

(Female Population Today)

Sep Cells 1 1 1 1 Holding Cells 2 1 1 # of Cells 4Single Cells 0 0 Detoxification Cells 2 10 # of Bunks 48MO. Cells 9 56 Violent Cots 1 1

Dorms 2 40Nag Press Cells 0 0 Construction Security Level Contract Inmates

Medical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)Notes: Medium Capacity 0 0 Yes 0 No

Negative pressure cot counla towed the aeparetico cmalt Maximum Capacity 107

Population: Housing 57(During Inspection)

Total Inspection Time 7 hours

HoId/DetoxNlolent 2

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Total System Population 59

Total Average Daily Population 71.00

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Facility Name: Falls County Detention Center Date: March 14, 2011


263 .55 Inspections, Maintenance, Testing. All life safety equipment shall be inspected, maintained, andtested by persons qualified to do so (whether under vendor contract, by state or private agencyor otherwise) in order that such equipment shall be safe, secure, and fully operative at all times.

During the walk-through of the facility, the fire panel was in trouble mode and could notreset to normal. System was operational but fire panel was not fully operative.

2 263 .55 Inspections, Maintenance, Testing. All life safety equipment shall be inspected, maintained, andtested by persons qualified to do so (whether under vendor contract, by state or private agencyor otherwise) in order that such equipment shall be safe, secure, and fully operative at all times.

The documentation revealed that the fire panel has not been inspected within the pastyear as required by minimum jail standards.

3 271 .1(a)(4) Minimum and maximum custody level inmates shall be housed separately.

While reviewing the classification documentation, Inspector St. Amant found a maximumcustody inmate was housed in a cell with minimum custody inmates.

4 277 .1(b)(2) Initial Custody Assessment. To be completed on all newly admitted inmates prior to housingassignments to determine custody levels.

While reviewing the classification documentation, Inspector St. Amant found two inmatesthat were housed prior to being classified.

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Facility Name: Falls County Jail Date: March 14, 2017

Chapter Title Comments259 New Construction Conducted a walk through inspection of the facility.261 Existing Construction Not applicable.263 Life Safety Inspected life safety equipment and conducted and observed emergency drill. Reviewed documentation. Conducted

staff interviews. Technical assistance provided. Deficiencies were noted. While reviewing the life safetydocumentation Inspector St Amant found that the fire panel had not been inspected within the past year.During the walk-through of the facility the fire panel was observed to be in trouble mode and unable to resetto normal. The facility was advised by the inspector to contact their vendor to inspect and repair the fireflflAI

265 Admission Reviewed a random sample of 10 inmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.267 Release Reviewed a random sample of 2 inmate files. Interviewed staff.269 Records/Procedures Reviewed policy and documentation. Interviewed staff and reviewed ADA compliance evaluation.271 CIassificaon Reviewed a random selection of 10 inmate files. Reviewed staff training records. Reviewed internal classification

audits. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff. Technical assistance was provided. Deficiencies were noted. Whilereviewing the facility’s classification files, Inspector St. Amant observed that two inmates were housedwithout being classified and that a maximum custody inmate was housed in an MO cell with minimumcustody inmates. The inspector advised the facility to move the max inmate to an appropriate cell andreview classification standards with the booking officers.

273 Health Services Reviewed a random selection of 5 files. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed training records. Reviewed policy.

275 Supervision Reviewed a random selection of 12 officer TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed officer documentation.Interviewed staff. Technical assistance provided. While reviewing the face to face observationdocumentation of the facility, Inspector St Amant observed that on occasion the facility exceeded 60minutes before checks and 30 minutes in the holding and separation area. Inspector St. Amantrecommended that the facility make 45 minute checks in the housing areas and 20 minute checks in theIlnIdjnn nd cnrtinn Iuwq iorrtM on

277 Personal Hygiene Conducted a facility walk through. Reviewed facility schedule.279 Sanitation Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy.281 Food Service Conducted walk through inspection in kitchen area. Interviewed staff. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline Reviewed 12 disciplinary hearing records. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.3 Grievance Reviewed 12 inmate grievance/complaints. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff and inmates.285 Exercise Walk through of exercise area conducted. Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staff and inmates.287 Education/library Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.289 Work Assignments Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.2 Correspondence Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.3 Commissary Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.4 Visitation Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.5 Religious Practices Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates.




xxx CCQ CCQ standards are being met by the facility as required by ILETS.

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS**

[fECE V;FALLS (P)-CEC Administrative Compliance t j L fl

MARLIN, TEXAS

SUBJECT: COUNTY JAIL RE-INSPECTION REPORT

State Law requires periodic re-inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).

The facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your serious andimmediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriate correctivemeasures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with the appropriate correctivemeasures required.


This facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below. There were no deficiencies noted andupon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on JailStandards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA, Chapter511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authenticated: Inter-office Use Only

________

Inspector Fred St. Amant Received by:

May7, 2010 vwDDate(s) of Inspection Reviewed by: D

cc: JudgeSheriffInspector

Individuals and/or entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct allcomplaints regarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at:

P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711 (512)463-5505, Fax (512)463-3185

Fred St. Amant-T.CJ.S. Inspector W”- COMMISSIONAILSIANIFI DS

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSREQUIREMENTS REVIEW (Re-Inspection)

County: Falls (P) Date: May 7, 2010

REVIEWED BY: COMMENTS

259 New Construction FretfSt. .1mant Not applicable.

261 Existing Construction TredSt. 2Lmant Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: FreifSt. 4jnant Deficiencies have been corrected.

265 Admission JredSt, i1mant Not applicable.

267 Release FredSt. .mant Not applicable.

269 Records and Procedures FredSt. Amant Not applicable.

271 Classification FredSt. mant Not applicable.

273 Health Services Tred5t. .1mant Not applicable.

275 Supervision/Staff - fredSt. Aintint Not applicable.Adequate, Qualified

277 Personal Hygiene ‘TredSt. jnant Not applicable.

279 Sanitation Tred5t. 4mant Deficiencies have been corrected.

281 Food Service Fred5t. .4mant Not applicable.

283.1 Discipline TretiSt. .mant Not applicable.

283.2 Grievance ffredSt. 4mant Not applicable.

285 Exercise TredSt. .1mant Not applicable.

287 Education and Library Tred5t. Amant Not applicable.

289 Work Assignments TredSt. S1mant Not applicable.

291 .1 Telephone TredSt. 4mant Not applicable.

291.2 Correspondence TredSt. 4mant Not applicable.

291 .3 Commissary TredSt. mant Not applicable.

291 .4 Visitation TredSt. mant Not applicable.

291 .5 Religious Practices FredSt. Amant Not applicable.

xxx Variances TredSt. .mant Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders TredSt. 5lmant Not applicable.

xxx Complaints FredSt. A#wnt Not applicable.

CARE System TretiSt. 4.mant Not applicable.

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAH STANDARDS

FLS (P) COUNTY I ‘ /MARLIN, TEXAS

SUBJECT: COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION REPORT


The facility was inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.

failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).

This facility was inspected on the date indicated below. There were no deficiencies notedand upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on JailStandards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.


J 4izt %zInspector Fred St. Amant eceived by:

February 2,2010 444 2/?%e,k,

Date(s) of Inspection Reviewe by: dDate


Individuals andlor entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct allcomplaints regarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at:


LIYes LINoCompliant

Effect: Not applicable.

Secured 0

Date Plans Approved: 2/12/2001

1. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-CivigenicsAddress: 2847 Highway 6 Marlin, Texas

Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # -

Built: 2000 Renovated: NA

2. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

Population: Housing 91(Ounce Inspection)

Total Inspection Time: 9 hours

Contract Inmates: Limestone-23 Freestone3, Trinlty-20, Coryefl-7

Type: Max Drill Time: im 57s

_________

Number of Variances: 0

Facility CapacIty: 107

_________

Average Daily Population: 91

Population this Date: 91

Type:

__________

Drill Time:

Number of Variances:

__________

Facility Capacity:

____________

Average Daily Population:

__________

Population this Date:

__________

Facility Capacity:

____________


__________

Population this Date: -,

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Annual Jail Report IFEB

I I :XA Co I2AICounty: Falls LjL]AiLSheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Robert Steven Shaip

Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: Fred St. Amant ()Last Inspection:

Remedial Order:

1/29/2009

LI Yes LI No

Reportable Incidents: Fires:Previous 12 months.:

Escapes:

0 Deaths:

_________

0 (Walkaway 0

Inspection Date(s): 2/812010

0 Suicides: 0

Zip Code:

(254 683-3700

76661

Addition: NA

Zip Code:

Fax #

Built:

_______________

Renovated:

3. Facility Name

__________

Address:

____________________________

Phone #

_________________________

Built: Renovated:

Addition:

Fax #

Zip Code:

Type:

Addition:

Drill Time:


Housing Capacity 107 Holding/DetoxNiolent Capacity 22 Females 34. (Pemale Population Today)Cells Capacity Cells CapacIty

Sep Cells 10 10 Holding Cells 2 11 # of Cells 4Single Cells 0 0 Detoxification Cells 2 10 # of Bunks 48MO. Cells 9 56 Violent Cells 1 1

Dorms 2 40

Neg Press Cells 1 1 Construction Security Level Contract InmatesMedical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)

Medium Capacity 0 LI Yes LI No

Maximum Capacity 107

HoldlDetoxNlolent 0 Total System PopulatIon 91

Total Average Daily Population 91

Interview with Court Representative: LI es LI No

Sheriff Commissioners Cburt Repesentativë

aTEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS

COUNTYJAIL INSPECTION REPORT

COUNTY OF FALLS (P) DATE: February 8,2010

AREAS OF NON-COMPLIANCE

Item Section Paragraph Comments263 .41 Training and Drills. Training of staff for emergency situations shall

be provided immediately upon employment and no less than eachcalendar quarter for all jail personnel to include fire, emergency,evacuation drills, and location and use of equipment.

The documentation revealed that the staff did not receive lifesafety training upon employment and quarterly thereafter asrequired by minimum jail standards.

2 279 .3 Facility Maintenance. Preventive maintenance, to include necessaryrepairs, shall be conducted to ensure a safe, secure, and sanitaryfacility.

During the walk-through the facility control panel malfunctioned leaving the facility with inoperable electronic doorcontrols and inoperable intercoms throughout the facility.

*The facility was placed on 15 minute face to face checks.*

Fred St. Amant - T.C.J.S. Inspector

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County: FaIIs(P) Date: February 8, 2010


259 New Construction Frc5t. 5lmant Conducted a walk through inspection of thefacility. Technical assistance provided.

261 Existing Construction 9iedSt. Amant Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: Treé5t, Arnant Inspected life safety equipment and conductedand observed emergency drill. Revieweddocumentation. Conducted staff interviews.Technical assistance provided. Deficienciesexist-see report.

265 Admission .Treé5tAtt Reviewed a random sample of 12 inmate files.Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.

267 Release Tredf5t, J1mant Reviewed a random sample of 5 inmate files.Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures j•retfStJItnant Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification .Tretf St. .9ltnant Reviewed a random selection of 12 inmatefiles. Reviewed staff training records.Reviewed internal classification audits.Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff. Technicalassistance provided.

273 Health Services 9retf5t,lrnant Reviewed a random selection of 12 files.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedtraining records. Reviewed policy. Technicalassistance provided.

275 Supervision/Staff -Adequate, Treui5t, rnant Reviewed a random selection of 19 officerQualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed

officer documentation. Interviewed staff.Technical assistance provided.

TreSt. Amant Conducted a facility walk through. Reviewed277 Personal Hygiene facility schedule.

279 Sanitation Treé5t.Amt Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewedstaff and inmates. Reviewed policy. Technicalassistance provided. Deficiencies exist-seereport.

281 Food Service TredSt. .;4tnant Conducted walk throuqh inspection in kitchenarea. Interviewed staff and discussed issuesconcerning diabetic diets. Revieweddocumentation.

283.1 Discipline TreéSt. .1inant Reviewed 15 disciplinary hearing records.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy. Reviewed inmate rules. Technicalassistance provided.

283.2 Grievance 9reSt, lltUflit Reviewed 15 inmate grievances with staffresponse. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staffand inmates. Technical assistance provided.

pFreé5t. Amant Walk throuah of exercise area conducted.285 Exercise

Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staffand inmates. Technical assistance provided.

Fred5t. Arnant287 Education and Library Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

fFrecf5t. Slinant Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed289 Work Assignmentsstaff and inmates.

JreiiSt. Amant291.1 Telephone Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

9recfSt. 51 mant291 .2 Correspondence Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

9reif St. Slinant Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed291 .3 Commissarystaff and in mates.

fFreéSt. Amant Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed291 .4 Visitationstaff and inmates.

ffred5t. Ylmant291 .5 Religious Practices Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

Tre5t,91mant Not applicable.xxx Variances

5re65t. Amantxxx Remedial Orders Not applicable.

xxx Complaints Frd5t. Amant Not applicable.

xxx Care System ffredSt.51mant MHMR response time on the care system iswithin seventy two hours.

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3 2O9 LIjTEXAS COMMSSfON IMARLIN, TEXAS .QNLML STANDARDS]


State Law requires periodic inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VICA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).


El Failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).

This facility was inspected on the date indicated below. There were no deficiencies notedand upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas CommissIon on JailStandards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authenticated:

Inspector Fi’edSt. Xmant

January 29, 2009Date(s) of Inspection


Reivedby: -./ ‘

j Li2i. ?/qI(oo


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FALLS (P) COUNTY

El

Inter-office Use Only

/thIl) !?It?

Reviewed ‘y: sate


County: Falls

Sheriff: Ben Kirk

Jail Administrator:

Last Inspection:

Remedial Order:

Chief Brenda Cook

2/25/2008

Lives EIN0

COMMISSION ON JAIL STAnnual Jail Report

Judge: Robert Steven Sharp

Inspector: Fred St. Amant()

jYes LiNoCompliant:


Inspection Date(s): 1/2912009

Reportable Incidents:Previous 12 months.:


1. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-CMgenics

Address: 2847 Highway 6 Marlin, Texas

Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax #


2. Facility Name

__________________

Address:

________________________________________

Phone I

_______________________-

Fax I

Built: Renovated:

3. FacIlity Name

Address:

Phone I Fax#

Built: Renovated:

Contract Inmates: Umestone-14, Freestone-7, Thnfty-17. Fort Bend49, Roberson, I

Type: Max Drill Time: 30 secs

_________


Facility Capacity: 107

_________



Type:

__________

Drill Time:

___________


__________

Facility Capacity:

____________


___________


____________________

Drill Time:

___________


__________

Facility Capacity:

____________


___________


__________

Fires: 0 Deaths: 0 Suicides: 0

Escapes: 0 (Walkaway 0 Secured 0

Zip Code:

t254 883-3700

76661

Addition: NA

Zip Code:

Addition:

Zip Code:

Type:

Addition:

Housing CapacIty 107 HoldinglDetoxMolent CapacIty 22 Females 29• (Female Population Today)Cells Capacity Cells Capacity

Sep Cells 10 10 Holding Cells 2 11 # of Cells 4Single Cells 0 0 Detoxification Cells 2 10 ii of Bunks 48


Neg Press Cells 1 1 ConsirucfIon Security Level Contract InmatesMedical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)

Medium Capacity 0 Li Yes No


Population: Housing 91Ourioy Inspection)


Sheriff

Hold/DetoxNiolent I Total System Population 92


Interview with Court Representative:‘ Li No

CommissionØepresentative

•Frec1tAi-’ .1. Inspector FEJ )J 3 2U93

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS H COMMISSIONREQUIREMENTS REVIEW / NnA-r)

County: Falls Date: January 29, 2009


259 New Construction fretSt. J4mant Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility. Technical assistance provided.

261 Existing Construction ‘freiSt. iruznt Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: ‘freiSt. )tmant Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conductedstaff interviews. Technical assistanceprovided.

265 Admission cFl?tSt. )Iiiuznt Reviewed a random sample of 10 inmatefiles. Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.

267 Release ‘freiSt. f4nwnt Reviewed a random sample of 2 inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures cffldSt. J4inant Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification IIlUZflt Reviewed a random selection of 10inmate files. Reviewed staff trainingrecords. Reviewed internal classificationaudits. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff. Technical assistance provided.

273 Health Services Fr€f St. j4nuznt Reviewed a random selection of 10 files.. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed

trainin9 records. Reviewed policy.Technical assistance provided.

275 Supervision/Staff ‘fTetSt. }4incint Reviewed a random selection of 20 officerAdequate, Qualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed

officer documentation. Interviewed staff.Technical assistance provided.

‘freeSt. )lmant Conducted a facility walk through.277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule.

279 Sanitation f,?iSt. IUZflt Conducted a facility walk throuqh.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy.

281 Food Service ‘FretSt. .)4nzctnt Conducted walk through inspection inkitchen area. Interviewed staff anddiscussed issues concerning diabeticdiets. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline ‘FreiSt.)Inmnt Reviewed 15 disciplinary hearing records.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy. Reviewed inmate rules. Technicalassistance provided.

283.2 Grievance ‘freiSt. J4nwflt Reviewed 6 inmate qrievances with staffresponse. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff and inmates. Technical assistanceprovided.

. U285 Exercise &etSt. Jknwnt Walk through of exercise area conducted.

Reviewed documentation. Interviewedstaff and inmates. Technical assistanceprovided.

287 Education and Library F1?dSt. J1inant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

289 Work Assignments &e6gt. )linant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291.1 Telephone FtiSt. J4inaut Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.2 Correspondence “-‘ Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291.3 Commissary fiiSt. J4inant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291.4 Visitation &dSt. #uznt Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291.5 Religious Practices &eiSt. lincznt Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

xxx Variances FreiSt J4mant Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders J4VWut Not applicable.

xxx Complaints FreiSt. 1mant Not applicable.

xxx Care System F7?dSt. J4mant MHMR response time on the care systemis within seventy two hours.

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSj

FALLS (P) COUNTY

MARLIN, TEXAS


State Law requires periodic re-inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local GovernmentCode, Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission onJail Standards).

The facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration: and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.


This facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below. There were no deficiencies notedand upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on JailStandards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.


%‘kAJ/-&Inspector red St. Amant Received by:

July 25 , 2008Date(s) of Inspection Reviewe&by: mate



P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711 (512)463-5505, fax (512)463-3185

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Fred St. Amänt-tC.J.S. Inspector 30 It 2008TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARbS I COMMISSION

REQUIREMENTS REVIEW (Re-Inspection) STANDARDS

County: Falls (P) Date: July 25, 2008


259 New Construction ‘Tred5t. Amant Not applicable.

261 Existing Construction IredSt, Arnant Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: ‘TredSt. 9tmant Deficiencies have been corrected

265 Admission rre6st. ,qnwnt Not applicable.

267 Release Tred5t. .3mant Not applicable.

269 Records and Procedures Tred5t. 9inant Not applicable.

271 Classification Tred5t. .qmant Not applicable.

273 Health Services TreSt. Arnant Deficiencies have been corrected.

275 Supervision/Staff - SFredSt. 9lmant Deficiencies have been corrected.Adequate, Qualified

277 Personal Hygiene 9red5t. 9tmant Not applicable.

279 Sanitation 5reé5t. Amant Not applicable.

281 Food Service ire[St. nzant Not applicable.

283.1 Discipline red5t. Ylmant Not applicable.

283.2 Grievance Freé5t.mant Not applicable.

285 Exercise fTreJ5t. mant Deficiencies have been corrected.

287 Education and Library Frd5t. Ytmant Not applicable.

289 Work Assignments Treé5t. 91mant Not applicable.

291.1 Telephone Trd5t.Amant Notapplicable.

291 .2 Correspondence ‘fred5t. 91mant Not applicable.

291 .3 Commissary FrdSt. 91mant Not applicable.

291 .4 Visitation reé5t. 91mant Not applicable.

291 .5 Religious Practices Trd5t. Amant Not applicable.

xxx Variances red5t. 91tnant Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders ired5t. 91mant Not applicable.

xxx Complaints TrdSt. 91mant Not applicable.

xxx CARE System ff5t. .imant Not applicable.

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FALLS COUNTYE C E V E 1

MARLIN,TEXA$I’ MAR 0

SUBJECT: COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION REPORT J TEXAS COMMLQii.A[L STAN,






‘Inspector Fred St. Amant Received by:

February 25, 2008 L,Date(s) of Inspection Reviewedy: ate


Individuals and/or entities regulated by the Texas Coimnission on Jail Standards shall direct allcomplaints regarding the commission procedures and functions to the Executive Director at:


_________________________ _____________________________

]

County: Falls

Sheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Robert StevenSharI__Q.itJAiLST4NrgJail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: Fred St. Aman

.. EYes ENo

Last Inspection: 4123/2007 Compliant: Inspection Date(s): 2/25/2008

Remedial Order: E Yes No Effect: Not applicable.

Reportable Incidents: Fires: 0 Deaths: 0 Suicides: 0Previous 2 mOnths.


Date Plans Approved: 2/12/2001 Contract Inmates: Parker-f 2, Limestone-I 6, Freestone-6, Trinity-I

I. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-Civigenics Type: Max Drill Time: 30 secs

Address: 2847 Highway 6 Marlin, Texas Zip Code: 76661 Number of Variances: 0

Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # (254) 883-3700 Facility Capacity: 107

Built: 2000 Renovated: NA Addition: NA Average Daily Population: 95


2. Facility Name Type: Drill Time:

Address: Zip Code: Number of Variances:

Phone # Fax # Facility Capacity:

Built: Renovated: Addition: Average Daily Population:







Housing Capacity 107 HoldinglOetoxNlolent Capacity 22 Females 45. . (Female Population Today)Cells Capacity Cells Capacity

Sep Cells 10 10 Holding Cells 2 11 # of Cells 4Single Cells 0 0 Detoxification Cells 2 10 # of Bunks 48



Medical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)Medium Capacity 0 Yes No

Maximum Capacity

Population: Housing 79)Ouvng Inspeclion)


(.1Jtç c&

Hold/DetoxNiolent 2 Total System Population 81


Interview with Court E No

CommissiohopRèpresentative

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSCOUNTYJAIL INSPECTION REPORT


DATE: February 25, 2008

263 .41 Training and Drills. Training of staff for emergency situations shallbe provided immediately upon employment and no less than eachcalendar quarter for all jail personnel to include fire, emergency,evacuation drills, and location and use of equipment.

The facility was unable to show through its documentation thatall employees received fire drill and air pack training for the 2I,3rd and 4th quarters of 2007.

2 275

3 273

.4 Staff. Inmates shall be supervised by an adequate number ofcorrections officers to comply with state law and these standards.One corrections officer shall be provided on each floor of the facilitywhere 10 or more inmates are housed, with no less than 1 correctionsofficer per 48 inmates or increment thereof on each floor for directinmate supervision. This officer shall provide visual inmatesupervision not less than hourly. Sufficient staff to includesupervisors, correctional officers and other essential personnel asaccepted by the Commission shall be provided to perform requiredfunctions. A plan, concurred in by both commissioners’ court andsheriffs department, which provides for adequate and reasonablestaffing of a facility, may be submitted to the Commission forapproval. This rule shall not preclude the Texas Commission on JailStandards from requiring staffing in excess of minimumrequirements when deemed necessary to provide a safe, suitable, andsanitary facility nor preclude submission of variance requests asprovided by statute or these rules.

The facility does not meet the 1:48 staff to inmate ratio at alltimes.

.4 The health services plan shall include procedures for themaintenance of a separate health record on each inmate. The recordshall include a health screening procedure administered by healthpersonnel or by a trained booking officer upon the admission of theinmate to the facility and shall cover, but shall not be limited to, thefollowing items:

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(1) health history;(2) current illnesses (prescriptions, special diets, and therapy);(3) current medical, mental, and dental care and treatment;(4) behavioral observation, including state of consciousness andmental status;(5) inventory of body deformities, ease of movement, markings,condition of body orifices, and presence of lice and vermin.

The facility was not completing the medical screening form orsuicide screening form for the contract inmates in the facilityupon admission.

4 285 .1 Physical Exercise. Each facility shall have and implement a writtenplan, approved by the Commission, for inmate physical exercise andphysical recreation. Documentation of physical exercise and physicalrecreation shall be maintained for Commission review. Each inmateshall be allowed one hour of supervised physical exercise or physicalrecreation at least three days per week.

The facility was not offering the inmates physical recreation atleast three days per week for 1 hour as per jail standards.

Fred St. Amant-TCJS Inspector

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County: Falls Date: February 25, 2008


259 New Construction ‘FrdSt. )lmant Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility.

261 Existing Construction TreéSt.J4nuznt Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: &eéSt. j4nwnt Inspected tife safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conductedstaff interviews. Technical assistanceprovided. See deficiencies on report.

265 Admission FrdSt.inant Reviewed a random sample of 15 inmatefiles. Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.

267 Release &dSt. )iiwnt Reviewed a random sample of 5 inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures &edSt. )Inwnt Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification cFreést.J4mant Reviewed a random selection of 15inmate files. Reviewed staff trainingrecords. Reviewed internal classificationaudits. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff. Technical assistance provided.

273 Health Services &edSt. J4inant Reviewed a random selection of 15 files.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedtraining records. Reviewed policy.Technical assistance provided. Seedeficiencies on report.

275 Supervision/Staff - cFrd’St. )linctnt Reviewed a random selection of 14 officerAdequate Qualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed

officer documentation. Interviewed staff.Technical assistance provided. Seedeficiencies on report.

cFrdst. f4mant Conducted a facility walk through.277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule.

279 Sanitation c&[St. )l1nint Conducted a facility walk throuqh.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy.

281 Food Service c&eéSt.J4Vwnt Conducted walk through inspection inkitchen area. Interviewed staff anddiscussed issues concerning diabeticdiets. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline ThéSt.)1iimnt Reviewed 5 disciplinary hearinq records.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.2 Grievance &céSt. .)4iiuznt Reviewed JO inmate grievances with staffresponse. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

. .285 Exercise ‘FrdSt. )lnutnt Walk throu h of exercise area conducted.

Reviewed ocumentation. Interviewedstaff and inmates. Technical assistanceprovided. See deficiencies on report.

287 Education and Library ‘FreeSt. J4nmnt Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed stJ and inmates.

289 Work Assignments ¶frISt. }4mant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed stJ and inmates.

291.1 Telephone ‘Ff6St.)l7nznt Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291 .2 Correspondence ‘FiWSt. )lmant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291.3 Commissary ‘FI6St. .)4nwnt Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed stJf and inmates.

291 .4 Visitation ‘FreiSt. )Imant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

291.5 Religious Practices ‘rr’eeSt. j4inant Reviewed polic and schedule.Interviewed sta and inmates.

xxx Variances ‘FreeSt. )lmant Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders ‘FreeSt. Not applicable.

xxx Complaints ‘FreéSt.J4mant Not applicable.

xxx Care System ‘Freest. J4mant MHMR response time on the care systemis within seventy two hours.

JE CE IV E flMAR U ‘ 2G08

TEXAS COMMSONON J/.\L STAND’\RDt


AUG 2; 2OJ7 DiFALLS COUNTY

MARLiN, TEXAS







Inspector Tern Dollar ‘eceived by:

August 16, 2007 O/7Date(s) of Inspection Reviewed by: Date




• 41AJ- W/-_-_Tern DolIar-T.C.J.S. lnspector


County: Falls Date: August 16,209/


259 New Construction Not applicable.


263 Life Safety: ‘TerrIcDoffar Conducted a test on the fire alarm system. Noproblems were noted.


267 Release . Not applicable.

269 Records and Procedures Not applicable.


273 Health Services Not applicable.

275 Supervision/Staff- Not applicable.

Adequate, Qualified







287 Education and Library Not applicable.


291.1 Telephone Notapplicable.


291.3 Commissary Notapplicable.

291 .4 Visitation Not applicable.

291.5 Religious Services Not applicable.



xxx Complaints Not applicable.uucIv

11 AVG2J2nn7TRY,


facility Overview Sheet

County FALLS(P) Facility 1 of I Date 09/28/2007

FacitityNaine Falls County Law Detention Total Sys Bunks 107 Inspector Tern DollarCenter

Facility Type MaxCertfled Y

Address 2847 State Hwy 6;PO Box 401

Inspection Date 08/16/2007City Marlin

TX 76661-0401

Number Capacity Mate Female

Separation Cells 10 10 Facility Capacity 107 Minimum

Single Cells Facility Design Capacity 107 Medium

M.O. Cells 9 56 Total No. Varianced Bunks 0 Maximum 59 48

Dormitories 2 40-

Number capacityNegative Pressure 1 1

Holding 2Total Med Cells

Detox 2 10

Violent Cells 1

Reinote Hold Cell

Design Firm BSA

Existing Existing Jonstruction Rtiles

New 7/27/00 New Comistructiomi Rules 259.100

Addition Addition Construction Rules

Renovation Renovation construction Rules

Date Inspector Rule # Type

Occupancy Inspection

Comments: One of the Separation Cells is equipped with Negative Pressure.

9/28/2007 Pagelofi

0 .TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS

RECEIVE 1tiFALLS COUNTYMARLIN, TEXAS MAY o? LD1

SUBJECT: iNSPECTiON REPORT TEXAbSSFQ]



failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).



/7/oIns ector orge H. ohnson Received by:

April 23, 2007 1JLLDate(s) of Inspection Reviewed by: Date




DYes DNoCertified:

Effect: Not aDolicable.

Reportable Incidents:PrevIous 12 months.:

Fires: 0 Deaths:

Escapes: 0

0 Suicides: 0

__________

Secured 0


1. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-Civigenics


Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # -


Population:

(During tnnpention)

Drill Time:


__________

Facility Capacity:

___________


__________


___________

Type:

__________

Drill Time:

___________


__________

Facility Capacity:

___________


___________


t XAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDA —--l------—--—Annual Jail Report L V E j7

IJ.ACe ,-%I ‘ltlflf

11J17 W I i-”

County: FallsTEXAS COMMISSION

Sheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Tom Sehon ik$TANDARDS

Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: George Johnsoi(

Last Inspection:

Remedial Order:

3/28/2006

DYes DN0Inspection Date(s): 4/23/2007

(Walkaway 0

Zip Code:

(254) 883-3700

2. Facility Name

76661

Addition: NA

Type: Max Drill Time:


Facility Capacity:



Address: Zip Code:

Phone# Fax#

20 Sec.

0

107

91

80

Type:

Built:

_______________

Renovated:

3. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

___________

Addition:

Fax #

Zip Code:

Built: Renovated: Addition:

Housing Capacity 107 Holdlng/DetoxMolent Capacity 22 Females 34(Female Population Today)Cells Capacity Cells Capacity

Sep Cells 10 10 Holding Cells 2 11 # of Cells 4

Single Cets 0 0 Detoxification Cells 2 10 # of Bunks 48MO. Cells 9 56 Violent Cells 1 1

Dorms 2 40

Neg Press Cells 1 1 ConstructIon Security Level Contract Inmates

Medical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% ÷ Non - TX)Medium Capacity 0 D Yes El No

Maximum Capacity 4

Housing 80

Total Inspection Time: 6 Hours

Hold/DetoxNiolent I Total System Population 81

TotalAvemge Daily Population 91

Interview with Court Representative: D es D No

Commissioners Court Representative

. .TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS


COUNTY OF Falls DATE: April 23,2007

AREAS OF NON-COMPLIANCE

Item Section Paragraph Comments1 263 .55 All life safety equipment shall be inspected, maintained, and tested

by persons qualified to do so (whether under vendor contract, bystate or private agency or otherwise) in order that such equipmentshall be safe, secure, and fully operative at all times.On the day of inspection their fire panel would not reset tonormal mode.

RECEIVE fiMAY OTEXAS COMMISSION ION JAIL STANDARDE

Inspector

Page 1 of 1

County: Falls


259 New Construction george.yollnson Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility.

261 Existing Construction geogeJ0tsn Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: ge0rg?10u1 Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conductedstaff interviews. Technical assistanceprovided. See deficiencies on report.

265 Admission georgelollllson Reviewed a random sample of fifteeninmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewedpolicy.

267 Release ge0rg007t Reviewed a random sample of five inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures ge010oui Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification georgelolulson Reviewed a random selection of fifteeninmate files. Reviewed staff trainingrecords. Reviewed internal classificationaudits. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff.

273 Health Services geo10i’ii Reviewed a random selection of fifteenfiles. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed training records. Reviewedpolicy.

275 Supervision/Staff - geog0oit Reviewed a random selection of tenAdequate, Qualified officer TCLEOSE certification records.

Reviewed officer documentation.Interviewed staff.

georgelofinson Conducted a facility walk through.277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule.

279 Sanitation çe0rge10zz Conducted a facility walk throuqh.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy.

281 Food Service ceo1oon Conducted walk through inspection inkitchen area. Interviewed staff anddiscussed issues concerning diabeticdiets. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline çeorgcyorznson Reviewed five disciplinary hearingrecords. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.2 Grievance geO1OIOn Reviewed ten inmate grievances with staffresponse. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

II nsi

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDA.REQUIREMENTS REVIEW

Date: April

.285 Exercise çe0r100it Walk through of exercise area conducted.

Reviewed documentation. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

287 Education and Library Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

289 Work Assignments geo1ocut Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone geo1o1ui Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.2 Correspondence ge0rge10i’’i30ui Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.3 Commissary george1oñui.on Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.4 Visitation Qeo1oo Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .5 Religious Practices Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.


xxx Remedial Orders geO8JOnIOU Not applicable.

xxx Complaints çeorge1oIon Not applicable.

xxx Care System georgeyofion MHMR response time on the care systemis within seventy two hours.

EC E I V E flII MAY 072001


. .

Texas Commission on Jail Standardsfacility Overview Sheet

County FALLS(P) Facility 1 of 1 Date 05/11/2007

FadilityName F ails County Law Detention Total 5ys Bunks 107 Inspector George JohnsonCenterFacility Type Max

CertWed NAddress 2847 State Hwy 6;PO Box 401

City Marlin Inspectioit Date 04/23/2007

TX 76661-0401

Number Capacity Mate Female

Separation Cells 10 10 facility Capacity 107 Minimum

Single Cells facility Design Capacity 107 Medium

M. 0. Cells 9 56 Total No. Varianced Bunks 0 Maximum 59 48

Dormitories 2 40 —Number CapacityNegative Pressure 1 1


Detox 2 10

Violent Cells 1

Remote Hold Cell

Design firm BSA

Existing Existing construction Rules

New 7/27/00 New Construction Rules 259.100

Addition Addition construction Rules

Renovation Renovation construction Rules




5/11/2007 Page 1 of 1


MARLIN, TEXAS

______________


State Law requires periodic inspections of county jail facilities (VICA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).

LI The facility was inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.

LI Failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).


Authenticated:

Ins),ector orge H. J hnson

March28, 2006

____________________—

Date(s) of Inspection



FALLS COUNTY [Jlj APR 05 ZOOS

TEXAS COPJIMISSONON JAIL STANDARDS


i

Received by:

C4AL I)1UJA... /o5Reviewed by: Date

P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 7$711 (512)463-5505, Fax (512)463-3185


Annual Jail Report

County: Falls. Ijj U

Sheriff. Ben Kirk Judge. Tom SehonI fl 5 ?006Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: George J nscAXAS COii

Ut1]AI. 1Yes DNo

Last Inspection: 4/5/2005 Certified: Inspection Date(s): 3/28/2006

Remedial Order: l1Yes 1No Effect: Not applicable.

Reportable Incidents: Fires: 0 Deaths: 0 Suicides: 0PreviouS 52 months.:



1. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-Civigenics Type: Max Drill Time: 29 Sec.

Address: 2847 Highway 6 Marlin, Texas Zip Code: 76661 Number of Variances: 0

Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # (254) 883-3700 Facility Capacity: 107

Built: 2000 Renovated: NA Addition: NA Average Daily Population: 95












Housing Capacity 107 Holding/DetoxMolent Capacity 22 Femaies 45(Female Population Today)

Cells Capacity Ceiis Capacity



Neg Press Cells 1 1 Construction Security Level Contract inmates

Medical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)Medium Capacity 0 0 Yes 0 No

Maximum Capacity 4

Population: Housing 86 Hold/DetoxNiolent I Total System Population 87(Ouneg InspectIon)

Total Inspection Time: 6 Hours Total Average Daily Population 95

Interview with Court Representative: 0 Yes 0 No

Sheriff Commissioners Court Representative

ri(\flnso..ln&

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARD APR 05 2OOt IiREQUIREMENTS REVIEW TXASCOnM,gg,ON

County: Falls Date: March 22O06


259 New Construction george1oInson Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility.

261 Existing Construction geo1ofuz Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: corge10on Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conductedstaff interviews. Technical assistanceprovided.

265 Admission ge0rge1on Reviewed a random sample of twenty fiveinmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewedpolicy.

267 Release georgn0n Reviewed a random sample of five inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures geo1oui Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification çe08e1osoni Reviewed a random selection of twentyfive inmate files. Reviewed staff trainingrecords. Reviewed internal classificationaudits. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff.

273 Health Services ge010on Reviewed a random selection of twentyfive files. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed training records. Reviewedpolicy.

275 Supervision/Staff - geOrge1OYOn Reviewed a random selection of tenofficerAdequate Qualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed

officer documentation. Interviewed staff.georgelolinson Conducted a facility walk through.

277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule.

279 Sanitation geOOnns Conducted a facility walk through.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy.

281 Food Service ge0rge10o Conducted walk through inspection inkitchen area. Interviewed staff anddiscussed issues concerning diabeticdiets. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline georgd1oñcon Reviewed seven disciplinary hearingrecords. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.2 Grievance geo1o1’ouz Reviewed ten inmate grievances with staffresponse. Reviewed policy, Interviewedstaff and inmates.

. .285 Exercise çeorge Ionnson Walk through of exercise area conducted.


287 Education and Library gCOIOOn Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

289 Work Assignments gco1onson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone ceOWIOn1O1i Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.2 Correspondence ge0rgeI00n Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .3 Commissary geO1JOn Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .4 Visitation Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .5 Religious Practices georgelonnson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

xxx Variances georgelonnson Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders geOIOnJOii Not applicable.

xxx Complaints georgelofinson Not applicable.

xxx Care System georgelofinson MHMR response time on the care systemis within seventy two hours.

TEXAS ION Jit STANDARDS



County FALLS(P) facility 1 of 1 Date 04/07/2006

facili4’Name Falls County Law Detention Total Sys Bunks 107 Inspector George JohnsonCenterfacility Type Max

Certified YAddress 2847 State Hwy 6;PO Box 401

City Marlin Inspection Date 03/28/2006

TX 76661-0401

Number capacity Mate Female

Separation Cells 10 10 Facility Capacity 107 Minimum

Sbtgle Cells facility Design Capacity 107 Medium

M.D. Cells 9 56 Total No. Varianced Bunks 0 Maximum 59 4$

Dormitories 2 40 -Number CapacityNegative Pressure 1 1

Holding 2 11Total Med CellsV Detox 2 10

Violent Cells 1 1

Remote Hold Cell

Design firm BSA

Existing Existing Construction Rules

New 7/27/00 New Coitstruction Rules 259.100

Addition Addition (‘onstruction Rules

Renovation Renovation Construction Rules




4/7/2006 Pagelofi


iiJll APR 1 9 2005TEXAS COMt;g

MARLIN, TEXAS




D Failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).

This facility was inspected on the date indicated below. There were no deficiencies notedand upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on JailStandards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VICA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authenticated:

1njpectdr9eorge H. {omson

April 5, 2005Date(s) of Inspection


Individuals and/or entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct allcomplaints regarding the commission procedures and ftinctions to the Executive Director at:

.

FALLS COUNTY


AAIF. 1 C1 flQLkL 6//)qfcReceived by: ‘

4LbiiL-/OReviewed by: Date


DYes DNoCertified:


Secured 0


1. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-civigenicsAddress: 2847 Highway 6 Marlin, Texas

Phone# (254) 883-3566 Fax# -


2. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

Built:

3. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

Built:

Type: Max Drill Time: 55 Sec.



Average Daily Population: 82.6


__________

Drill Time:

__________


_________

Facility Capacity:

__________


_________


__________

Drill Time:


Facility Capacity:

__________


__________


__________

Population:(Daring Inspection)

Housing 61 HoId/Detox/Violent 0 Total System Population 61

Total Inspection Time:

Sheriff

4 Hours Total Average Daily Population 82.6

Interview with Court Representative: D Yes D No

cmColiimissi ners Court Repre ative

___I-

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSAnnual Jail Report iTrrvrrij

t\V[’ I J LUU UCounty: Falls I

TEXAS COMSSjSheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Tom Sehon

Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: George H. Johnson

Last Inspection:

Remedial Order:

Reportable Incidents:Previous 12 rmntbs.:

12/12/2003

DYes No

Escapes: 0


Inspection Date(s): 4/5/2005

(Walkaway 0

Zip Code:

(254) 883-3700

76661

Addition: NA

Fax #

Zip Cede:

Renovated: Addition:

Type:

Type:

Fax #

Zip Code:

Renovated: Addition:

Housing Capacity 107 Howing/Detox/Violent Capacity 22 Females 18. (Ferrele Population Toriay)Cells Capacity Cells Capacity



Neg Press Cells 1 1 Construction Security Level Contract InmatesMedical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)

Medium Capacity D Yes L No


County: Falls


259 New Construction çeorieyoñnson Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility.

261 Existing Construction ge0rgdJ0o Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: geo1o1ont Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conductedstaff interviews. Technical assistanceprovided.

265 Admission Reviewed a random sample of fifteeninmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewed

___________________________

policy.267 Release ge01o0 Reviewed a random sample of ten inmate

files. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification ge0rge1oficouz Reviewed a random selection of fifteeninmate files. Reviewed staff trainingrecords. Reviewed internal classificationaudits. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff.

273 Health Services geogeYoitouz Reviewed a random selection of fifteenfiles. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed training records. Reviewedpolicy.

275 Supervision/Staff - geo1oñisii Reviewed a random selection of ten officerAdequate, Qualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed

officer documentation. Interviewed staff.çeorgelofznson Conducted a facility walk through.

277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule.

279 Sanitation çe0gd10n Conducted a facility walk through.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy.

281 Food Service georgelolinson Conducted walk through inspection inkitchen area. Interviewed staff anddiscussed issues concerning diabeticdiets. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline gr1uz.c Reviewed seven disciplinary hearingrecords. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.2 Grievance çeOrge1OiOJi Reviewed fifteen inmate grievances withstaff response. Reviewed policy.Interviewed staff and inmates.

.n

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS EXAS COjREQUIREMENTS REVIEW

APR 19 2005

Date: April 5, 2005

. .285 Exercise Urge] 1LOfl Walk throuqh of exercise area conducted.


287 Education and Library geo!qe ]oñnson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

289 Work Assignments Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone ge010tc0n Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .2 Correspondence geo1ofiuz Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .3 Commissary Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.4 Visitation geOrgd1UOi Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.5 Religious Practices geO1OIIOn Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

xxx Variances george ]oñnsonNot applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders gCO1OIZ Not applicable.

xxx Complaints george.qoInson Not applicable.



County FALLS(P) facility 1 of I Dare 04/21/2005

facitityNaine Falls County Law Detention Total Sj’s Bunks 107 Inspector George JohnsonCenter

facility Type MaxCerfied Y

Address 2847 State Hv.y 6:PO Box 401

Inspection Date 04/05/2005City Marlin

TX 76661-0401

Number Capacity Male female


Single Cells facility Design Capacity 107 Medium


Dormitories 2 40Number capacityNegative Pressure 1 1

Holding 2Total Med CellsDetox 2 10

J7iolent Cells 1

Remote Hold Cell

Design firm BSA

Existing Existiiig (‘onstruction Rules

New 7/27/00 New Construction Rules 259.100


Renovation Renovation C’onstructio,, Rules




4/21/2005 Page 1 of 1


FALLS COUNTY - CIVIGENICS

. .TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARD&

Q)L

)11 DEC ? ZUUJ

MARIJN, TEXAS I r KAS COMMISSIONMfThNPJ

SUBJECT: COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION REPORT -





Authenticated:

Inspector Mark Wilson

December 12, 2003


t”)/(


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t

I) AI ii YAdfrY/PI’lWJ%

Received by:

t1ow. ktuuReviewed by:

//5ft%l1ate



TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAILAnnual Jail Report


I. Facility Name Falls County Detention Center-c Mgenics


Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # -

Built: Renovated:

2. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

Built: Renovated:

3. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

Built: Renovated:

Secured 0

Type: Max Drill Time: 34 seconds



Average Daily Population: 90.6


Facility Capacity:

_____________


____________


Population:(During IflSpnCtion)

Housing 74 Hold/Detox/Violent 2 Total System Population 76

Total Inspection Time: 4 hours Total Average Daily Population 90.6

Zkjj\ cJInterview with Court Representative: Q Yes No

IllU,29cuuj ii II

County: Falls

egECOMMISStOSheriff: Ben Kirk Judge: Michael W. i1eyN JAIL STANDA

--Jail Administrator: Chief Brenda Cook Inspector: Mark Wilson

Last Inspection:

Remedial Order:

Reportable Incidents:PrCviGuS 12 nnIhS,:

12/5/2002

DYes DN0

Certified:


IYes DN0


Escapes: 0 Wa]kaway 0


Zip Code:

(254) 883-3700

76661

Addition:

Fax #

Zip Cede:

Addition:

Type:

___________

Drill Time:

_____________


Fax #

Zip Cede:

Addition:

Type: Drill Time:


Facility Capacity:

____________


___________


____________

Housing Capacity 107 HoldinglDetox/Violent Capacity 22 Females 49. . (Ferrele PnpuIalIon Today)Cells Capacity Cells Capacity


MO. Cells 9 56 Violent Cells 1 1

Dorms 2 40


Medical Cells 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX)

Medium Capacity 0 D Yes L No


&ti I Cc ‘b r erf 01k i1ie2

AL

•Mark A. Wilson-T.C.J.S. Inspector ‘II

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TEXASREQUIREMENTS REVIEW ON JAIL

County: Falls-Civigenics Date: December 12, 2003


259 New Construction S1ar. Witson Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility.

261 Existing Construction °-‘kY- ‘‘°‘ Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: °kJ- Wilson Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conductedstaff interviews.

265 Admission Wilson Reviewed a random sample of twelveinmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewedpolicy. Technical assistance provided.

267 Release ‘k) ‘Wilson Reviewed a random sample of ten inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures Wilson Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification t’ Wilson Reviewed a random selection of twelveinmate files. Reviewed staff trainingrecords. Reviewed internal classificationaudits. Reviewed policy. Interviewedstaff. Technical assistance provided.

273 Health Services Wilson Reviewed a random selection of twelvefiles. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed training records. Reviewedpolicy.

275 Supervision/Staff - Mai*..4. Wilson Reviewed a random selection of ten officerAdequate, Qualified TC.LEOSE certification records. Reviewed

officer documentation. Interviewed staff.

Mar4. Wilson Conducted a facility walk through.277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule.

279 Sanitation Mark)1. Wilson Conducted a facility walk throuqh.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy.

281 Food Service ‘°“k.- Wilson Conducted walk through inspection inkitchen area. Interviewed staff anddiscussed issues concerning diabeticdiets. Reviewed documentation.

283.1 Discipline Mar4. Wilson Reviewed ten disciplinary reports withhearing records. Interviewed staff andinmates. Reviewed policy. Reviewedinmate rules. Technical assistanceprovided.

283.2 Grievance Mar4. Wilson Reviewed twenty inmate grievances withstaff response. Reviewed policy.Interviewed staff and inmates.

. .285 Exercise MarIL4. Wilson Walk through of exercise area conducted.


287 Education and Library 7vtaHJ4. Wilson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

289 Work Assignments k)l. Wilson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone Wilson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .2 Correspondence .11czi*J4. 1/L’4lson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .3 Commissary i1ai*J1. Wilson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .4 Visitation MaiVl. Wilson Reviewed policy and schedule.Interviewed staff and inmates.

291 .5 Religious Practices t’ W5ls0t1 Reviewed policy and schedule.. Interviewed staff and inmates.

xx Variances MarIU4. Wilson Not applicable.

xxx RemedeI Orders Mar. Wilson Nt applicable.

xxx Complaints iar. Wilson Not app1ica1i9- —

V

illIEXAS COMMISSION

t .


County FALLS(P) facillfl’ 1 of 1 Date 1/12/04

facilit Name Falls County Law Detention Total Si’s Bunks 107 liaspector MARK WILSONCenterfacility Type Max

Certified YAddress 2847 State Hy 6;PO Box 401

City Marlin Inspection Date 12/12/03

TX 76661-0401

Nunther Capacity Male female


Single Cells facility Design Capacity 107 1Iedium

M.O. Cells 9 56 Total No. Varianced Bunks 0 Maximum,, 70 37

Dormitories 2 40Number €‘apacitvNegative Pressure 1 0

Holdiiig 2 11Total Med Cells

Detox 2 10

Violent Cells 1

Remote Hold Cell

Design firm BSA


New 7/27/00 New C’onstruction Rules 259. 100

Addition Addition C’onstructiomi Rules


Date Inspector Ride # Type



1/12/2004 Page 1 of1


FALLS COUNTY (P) - Civigenics

MARLIN, TEXAS


State Law requires periodic re-inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local GovernmentCode, Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission onJail Standards).

LI The facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.


This facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below. There were no deficiencies notedand upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on JailStandards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA,Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards.

Authenticated:

AL1Inspector Mark Wilson

July 18, 2003Date(s) of Inspection


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259 New Construction gf. Wilson Reviewed

261 Existing Construction 4.. Wilson Not appli

263 Life Safety: M. Wilson. Not appi

265 Admission 94. Wilson. Not appli

269 Records and Procedures gvl. ‘Wilson. Not applicable.

271 Classification 9vL ‘Wilson. Not applicable.

273 Health Services M. Wilson. Not applicable.

275 Supervision/Staff - 9’L Wilson Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staff.Adequate, Qualified

277 Personal Hygiene L ‘Wilson. Not applicable.

279 Sanitation 11 Wilson. Not applicable.

281 Food Service M. Wilson. Not applicable.

283.1 Discipline i7vL Wilson. Not applicable.

283.2 Grievance f. Wil.con. Not applicable.

285 Exercise 9v1. ‘Wilson Not applicable.

287 Education and Library f. Wilson Not applicable.

289 Work Assignments gvl. Wilson. Not applicable.

291.1 Telephone 9v(. Wilson. Not applicable.

291.2 Correspondence f. Wilson Not applicable.

291.3 Commissary 1’v1 WiCson. Not applicable.

291 .4 Visitation !7VL Wilson Not applicable.

291.5 Religious Services 9vl Wilson Not applicable.

xxx Variances 9frL Wilson. Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders gvL Wilson. Not applicable.

xxx Complaints 9v1 Wilson Not applicable.

Mark WIIson-T.C.J.5. Inspector


County: Falls (P) - Civigenics Date: July 78, 2003


267 Release Wilson. Not applicable.



County FALLS(P) facility 1 of I Date 8/6/03

facilityName Fails Count)’ Law Detention Total Si’s Bunks 107 Inspector MARK WILSONCenter

facility Type Maxc’ertfled Y

Address 2847 State Hwy 6:PO Box 401

City Martin Inspection Date 7/18/03

TX 76661-0401

Number (‘apticity Male female

Separation Cells 11 11 facility Capacity 107 Afinimuin

Single Cells fttcility Design Capacity 107 Medium

M.O. Cells 9 56 Total No. Varianced Bunks 0 Maxintunt 70 37

Dormitories 2 40— -

Number CapacityNegative Pressure 1 0

Holding 2 11Total Med Cells

Detox 2 10

Violent Cells 1 1

Remote Hold Cell

Design firm BSA


New 7/27/00 New (‘onstructioli Rules 259.100

Addition Addition (‘onstruction Rides

Renovation Renovation (‘onstruction Rules



Continents: One of the Separation Cells is equipped with Negative Pressure.

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The facility was re-inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined that the previouslyidentified deficiencies continue to exist. You are urged to give these areas of noncompliance yourserious and immediate consideration, and to promptly initiate and complete appropriate correctivemeasures. The Commission staff is available to discuss or assist you with the appropriatecorrective measures required. Failure to initiate and complete corrective measures could result inthe issuance of a remedial order. As soon as the deficiencies have been corrected, please send arequest for a re-inspection of your facility.

March 12, 2003Date(s) of Inspection



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FALLS COUNTY

Authenticated:

tAtJ LLIhspector Mark Wilson


Received by:

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Mark Wilson-T.G.J.S. Inspector



259 New Construction Conducted a walk-through inspection in thefacility. Reviewed facility population records.

261 Existing Construction gvl. Witcon Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: 7V[. Wilson Not applicable.

265 Admission L ‘I’Wson. Not applicable.

267 Release M. Wilson Not applicable.

269 Records and Procedures gvl. Wilson Not applicable.

271 Classification 7v[. Wilson Not applicable.

273 Health Services Wils Not applicable.

275 Supervision/Staff - oi. itn. Reviewed officer documentation.Adequate, Qualified Interviewed staff. See inspection report.

277 Personal Hygiene 7vl. Wilson Not applicable.

279 Sanitation s’i. Wilson Not applicable.

281 Food Service 7vL Wilson Not applicable.

283.1 Discipline 9vL Wilson Not applicable.

283.2 Grievance gvt. Wilson Not applicable.

285 Exercise 9I4. Wilson Not applicable.

287 Education and Library M. Wilson Not applicable.

289 Work Assignments [. Wilson Not applicable.

291 .1 Telephone 9vL Wilson Not applicable.

291 .2 Correspondence 9l4 Wilson Not applicable.

291 .3 Commissary 9vL Wilson Not applicable.

291 .4 Visitation [. Wilson Not applicable.

291 .5 Religious Services gyL Wilson Not applicable.

xxx Variances 7f Wilson Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders M. Wilson Not

xxx Complaints ‘v[. Wilson Not applicab%1LV

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facitityName Falls County Jail Total Sys Bunks 16 Inspector Tern Dollar

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Number Capacity Male Female

Separation Cells 4 4 facility Capacity Minimum

Single Cells 12 12 facility Design Capacity 16 Medittm

M. 0. Cells Total No. Varianced Bunks Maximum 16

DormitoriesNumber CapacityNegative Pressure

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Design firm Walter Pate & Assoc.

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Comments: Jail closed in 2000.

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Fallure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice ofNoncompliance may result in the issuance of a Remedial Order (Chapter 297.8, et seq.).


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P;O Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711 (512)463-5505, Fax (512)463-3185

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAiL STANDARDSAnnual Jail Report


Reportable Incidents:PreviOus 12 rmnths.:

Date Plans Approved:

Fires: 0

2/12/2001



Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # —

Sep Cells: 11 Vio. Cells: I

Built: 7/27/2000 Renovated: NA

2. Facility Name

Address:

Phone #

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3. Facility Name

Address:

Phone#

Sep Cells:

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Vio. Cells:

Renovated:

Population: Housing 83chinng Inspeclion

Total Inspection Time 2 hitr

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Addition:

Type: Max Drill Time:

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10 Limestone 3 Wise 16 USMS2 Freestone 8 Milam

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HoldlDetoxNiolent 0 Total System Population 83


Interview with Court Representative: 0 Yes IEf’ No

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County: Falls

Sheriff: Ben Kirk

Jail Administrator: Warden Sutton / Chief Brenda Cook

Last Inspection: 1/2/2002 Certified: C Yes No

Remedial Order: C Yes l No Effect: Not Aoolicable

Judge: Michael W. Meyer

Inspector: Mark Wilson

Escapes:

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Deaths: 0

0 Civalkaway 0

Suicides: 0

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Total Housing Capacity 107 Total HoldinWDetoxNiolent Capacity 22(Including Medical Beds) (Hoein5IoetoulMoIeni)

Minimum Capacity 0 Medium Capacity 0 Maximum Capacity 107

Female Space: Cells 6 Bunks 37 Female Population Today: 57

100 ÷ Capacity (30% ÷ Non - TX): C Yes i No

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REVIEWED Y: COMMENTS

259 New Construction 1ar6jt. Witcon Conducted a walk through inspection ofthe facility.

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27 Ralease 9’kfi -Reviewed a ralidom sample ofleninmate1

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26 antation.1 1 Interviewed staff and reviewed ADA

-{ 1 compliance evaluation.

1271 Classification 51(i1*)I. i1’4lson f Reviewed a random selection ofihirteen1 1 I inmatefites: staffralnthg

-records. evlewed ssificatienI - audits. Reviewedpoilc interviewed____ staff. Technical assistanceprovided.

773 Hea]th -Services Reviewed anttcnrsetection -ofihirteen-1 files. Interviewed staff-and-inmates.

Reviewed training records. -Reviewed

{ policy.

I 275 Supervision/Staff -4ii Reviewed a random selection of fourteen

M’nuate- Qualified officerTCuEOSEcertlflcatinn reccird&‘1Reviewed officer-documentation.Interviewed staff. See-inspection-report.

fMar1. Wilson Conducted a facility walk through.277 Personal hygiene Reviewed facility schedute

[279 Sanitation °‘ llayvthrougpI - 1 Interviewedstaff-andInrrIdtes.YevIeweCI -

—_____ jpoHey. Technical assistance provided.1 11ar. Wilson Xonrfucted walkihroughinspectionin1 - 1 kitchen area, interviewed staff and-

discussed issuesconceming diabeticdiets. Reviewed documeiltation..

283.1 Discipline Wilson Reviewed seven disciplinary hearing -jrecords. Interviewed staffand inmates.Reviewed policy. Reviewedinmate rules.Technical assistance provided,

[2832 Grievance 1a&A 14%tcon Reviewedtwenty wimata grievances withstaff response. Reviewed policy.

and inmates.

.285 Ecercise 11 Wi1oii I Walk thrnugh of eercisezareacondtjcteth

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287 Eduuattan and library Reviewed policy and schedule.

-Interviewed staff and -inmates.

28 WorkAssrgnments k)l. WiCcon P. viewe&paHc &sche&iieInterviewed staff and inmates.

291A Telephone Reviewed policy andshedu1e...

inte ewedstaff and inmates.

2912 Gorrespondenc-e WiEwn Reviewedpollcy-andschediie.1ntefl(ieWe&Staffan&inrn?tcc

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I__________ Interviewed stat thmate&

1 291.4 Visitation I ‘t -Reviewed-policy-and-schedule.newed-staffLancf-inmates.

1 29t& Religious Practices Reviewed policy andj_______ Interviewed staff and inmates.

j xxx Variances iW’on Not applicable.

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facitityName Falls County Law Detention Total Sys Bunks 107 Iitspector MARK WILSONCenterfacility Type Max

Certfied NAddress 2847 State Hwy 6;PO Box 401

Inspection Date 12/5/02Ctty Marlin

TX 76661-0401

Number Capacity Male female

Separation Cells 11 11 facility Capacity 107 Minimttm

Single Cells facility Design Capacity 107 Medittm


Dormitories 2 40

Number CapacityNegattve Pressure 1 0


Detox 2 10

Viole,tt Cells 1

Remote Hold Cell

Design firm BSA


New 7/27/00 New Construction Rtzles 259.100






12/11/2002 Page 1 of 1


MARLIN, TEXAS


State Law requires periodic inspections ofcounty jail facilities (VTCA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 511; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).

The facility was inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined thatdeficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your seriousand immediate consideration, and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriatecorrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with theappropriate corrective measures required.



Authenticated:


January_2,_2002

________________________


-__________________________



FALLS COUNTY


7Received by: /

J1a&L- i/ii/ozReviewed by: Date


County: Falls


Annual Jail Report

Judge: Michael W. Meyer

Inspector: Mark Wilson

ElYes ONo Inspection Date(s): 1/2/2002

Reportable Incidents: Fires:Previous 12 monthS

Escapes:




Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax #

Sep Cells: 11 Vio. Cells: I


2. FacIlity Name

Address:

Phone# Fax#

Sep Cells: Vio. Cells: Capacity:


Type: Max Drill Time: 39 seconds

Number of Vanances: 0



9 Kaufman County28 UMS

Type:

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Population:during Inspection

Housing 68 HolWDetoxMolent 2 Total System Population 70


Total Inspection me: 5.5 tiatIrs

sheriff WøciTCJS Inspection Four, 15 (WOO)

Interview with Court Representative: Q yes No

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Sheriff: Ben Kirk

Jail Administrator: Mike Sutton (Acting Warden)

Last Inspection: 11/28/2000 Certified:

Remedial Order. LI Yes El No Effect: Not Aoplicable

O Deaths: 0 Suicides: 1

0 (Walkaway 0 Secured 0 )

Zip Code: 76661

(254) 883-3700

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Addition:

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Phone# Fax#

Sep Cells: Vio. Cells: Capacity:


Total Housing Capacity 107 Total Holdfng/DetoxNiolent Capacity 22(Including Medical Beds) (HOldingiOetodviolent)



100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX): LI Yes El No


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-tEXAS COMMISSIONCounty: Falls (P) Date:


259 New Construction Ui1arWilson Conducted a walk through inspection of thefacility.

261 Existing Construction Mar1Wifson Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: 7vtai*..,Wilon Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conducted staffinterviews. Technical assistance provided.

• 265 Admission rPWi(con Reviewed a random sample of seventeeninmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewedpolicy.

267 Release MarWilson Reviewed a random sample of ten inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures Wilson Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification MarlWifson Reviewed a random selection of seventeeninmate files. Reviewed staff training records.Reviewed internal classification audits.Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff.Technical assistance provided.

273 Health Services Wilson Reviewed a random selection of seventeenfiles. Interviewed staff and inmates.Reviewed training records. Reviewed policy.

275 Supervision/Staff - fMarlWilson Reviewed a random selection of ten officerAdequate, Qualified TC•LEOSE certification records. Reviewed


279 Sanitation ‘tar1Wilson Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewedstaff and inmates. Reviewed policy.

281 Food Service 94a&Wilson Conducted walk through inspection in kitchenarea. Interviewed staff and discussed issuesconcerning diabetic diets. Revieweddocumentation.

283.1 Discipline iiarl,Wilsott Reviewed four disciplinary hearing records.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.2 Grievance SWarWiLcon Reviewed fifteen inmate complaints with staffresponse. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staffand inmates.

285 Exercise Wilson Walk through of exercise area conducted.Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staffand inmates.

.287 Education and Library Math..WiLon Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed

staff and inmates.

289 Work Assignments MarWilson Reviewed policy and schedule. )nterviewedstaff and inmates.

291.1 Telephone MarWilson Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291.2 Correspondence MarWifson Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291.3 Commissary MarWi&on Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291.4 Visitation 1arfWiton Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291 .5 Religious Services 4arWilson Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

xxx Variances MarWilson Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders Ma&Wilson Not applicable.

xxx Complaints MarIjWiLcon Interviewed staff and inmates.

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.Texas commission on Jail Standards

facility Overview Siteet

Systent Name: FALLS(P) Date: 2/5/02

facitity Name: Falls County Law Detention Center Inspector: MARK WILSON

Facility Location: 2847 State Hwy 6;PO Box 401 Ceitiflecl: ‘‘

Marlin TX 76661-0401

Lastest Inspectioit Date: 1/2/2002facility Type: Max

Number: Capacity: Security Level Caps:

Separation Cells: 11 11 Male femaleSingle Cells: :Wininiuug:iW. 0. Cells: 9 56 Mcdiii in:Dormitories: 2 40 Mavin,t,i,,: 70

Negative Pressttre: 1 0

Total lied. Cells: facility Capacity: 107

Number: Capacity: facility Design €‘apacity: 107

Holding Cells: 2 11 Total # Varian ccci Bunks:

Detox Cells: 2 10

Violent Cells: 1 1

Remote Hold Cells:

Date: Inspector Rule #: Type

Occupancy Inspection:

Co,nme,its: One of the Separation Cells is equipped with Negative Pressure.

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[[FALLS COUNTY ç tMARLIN, TEXAS U. DEC 4 2000

-JSUBJECT COUNTY JAIL INSPECTION REPORT -

State Law requires periodic inspections of county jail facilities (VTCA, Local Government Code,Chapter 351, VTCA, Government Code, Chapter 51 1; Chapter 297.8, Texas Commission on JailStandards).




Authenticated:

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4O /21d1tooInspector Mark Wilson Rec6i’ed bkj

November 28, 2000 MDate(s) of Inspection Reviewed by: Date



P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711 (512)463-5505, fax (512)463-3185

TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSAnnual Jail Report

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County: Falls

Sheriff: John Trousdale Judge: Michael W. Meyer

Jail Administrator: Floyd Shropshire Inspector: Mark Wilson

Date Plans Approved:

Escapes: 0 (Walkaway 0

4120/98


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Phone # (254) 883-3566 Fax # —

Sep Cells: 11 Vio. Cells: 1


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Sep Cells:

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3. Facility Name

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Vio. Cells:

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Zip Code:

Capacity:

Addition:

Capacity:

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Population:during Jnpction

Housing 27 HoldlDetoxNiolent 0 Total System Population 27


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Last Inspection:

Remedial Order:

Reportable Incidents: Fires:Prcyiou 12 months.:

11/4/99 Certified: ElYes No

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0 Deaths: 0 Suicides: 0

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100 + Capacity (30% + Non - TX): U Yes El No

Interview with Court Representative: Yes El No

No representative available for interview.Sh€riffTcis Inpin Fn 16 (6100)


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259 New Construction h,/]a,.t. 7.(4/,, Conducted a walk through inspection of thefacility.

261 Existing Construction ‘JiL,.h 7(4/,, Not applicable.

263 Life Safety: ‘Hia,.h 7t4/,, Inspected life safety equipment andconducted and observed emergency drill.Reviewed documentation. Conducted staffinterviews. Technical assistance provided.

265 Admission fl? ‘tt1/ Reviewed a random sample of thirteen inmatefiles. Interviewed staff. Reviewed policy.

267 Release ‘fl)a, ‘fl!t/,, Reviewed a random sample of ten inmatefiles. Interviewed staff.

269 Records and Procedures ‘iiia,, ?tL011 Reviewed policy and documentation.Interviewed staff and reviewed ADAcompliance evaluation.

271 Classification ‘kiI.L ‘1t1/ Reviewed a random selection of thirteeninmate files. Reviewed staff training records.Reviewed internal classification audits.Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff. Technicalassistance provided.

273 Health Services ‘flla,.h 7tf011 Reviewed a random selection of fifteen files.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedtraining records. Reviewed policy.

275 Supervision/Staff - ‘Ji1.% 7t/, Reviewed a random selection of eight officerAdequate, Qualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed


279 Sanitation 1]W.h ‘l(44 Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewedstaff and inmates. Reviewed policy.

281 Food Service ‘iVart ?14i,,, Conducted walk through inspection in kitchenarea. Interviewed staff and discussed issuesconcerning diabetic diets. Revieweddocumentation.

283.1 Discipline ‘U4/OI Reviewed seven disciplinary hearing record.Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewedpolicy. Reviewed inmate rules.

283.2 Grievance ‘/flail, Reviewed eleven inmate complaints with staffresponse. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staffand inmates.

285 Exercise ‘fl)a,l ‘tt/011 Walk through of exercise area conducted.Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staffand inmates.

,287 Education and Library ‘flia,, ‘lt1L Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed

staff and inmates.

289 Work Assignments m11 ?/Ut0,. Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291 .1 Telephone mfli 7(%t Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291 .2 Correspondence ‘fl?a, i14t1 Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291 .3 Commissary ‘ii1a, WL01 Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291 .4 Visitation ?llaI% 7(4I, Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

291.5 Religious Services ‘flh 7WOZ Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewedstaff and inmates.

xxx Variances fllarh 1Won Not applicable.

xxx Remedial Orders fl/a W% Not applicable.

xxx Complaints ‘Pfla.h 11.4/ Interviewed staff and inmates.

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TEXAS C&±4IMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jack E. Crump

Facility Name:

C ityiState:

P.O. Box 12985Austin, Texas 78711

Voice: (512) 363-5505Fax: (512) 463-3185

Agency Website: http://www.tcjs.state.tx.usE-mail Address: administratortcjs.state.tx.us

OCCUPANCY INSPECTION REPOR[\t AUG 18 2000

TLXS CO ISSION ONFALLS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER-F. LZi2_

MARLIN, TEXAS

County: FALLS COUNTY

Number of beds: 107 MAXIMUM SECURITY BEDS

An occupancy inspection has been completed on this date. The facility has been found tobe:

X

Authenticated:

in compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards construction requirements.

not in compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards constructionrequirements (see attachment)

T.C.J.S. Staff8118100

Date cei ed by ate

Reviewed by Date

100+ capacity and intended for non-Texas inmates: Yes (Np)

Circle appropriate project type: (New Facility)


P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 787ff (512)463-5505, Fax (512)463-3185

Sheriff Terry G. Box, ChairMarvalette C. Fentress. Vice Chair

Judge Larry T. Craig, TylerGonzalo R. Gallegos, San AntonioCommissioner Jimmy L. Jackson. Carroliton

Patrick 0. Keel, AustinDr. Adela S. Valdcz M.D., Harlingen

Renovation Addition

500 w• 7th StreetSuhe 801Ft. Worth, IX 76102Ph 817.336.5804Fax 817.336.0211

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burnsfletcher

gill .,

architects IJ

From: Kenny Burnsburns fletcher gill architects

To: Sheriff John TrousdaleFalls County Sheriff

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254-883-1434

C Urgent C For Review C Please Comment C Please Reply C Original By Mail

Sheriff Trousdale:

Please keep the following letter from Summit Consultants along with the Fire Marshall’s inspectionreport for the jail inspection review. The original will be forwarded later.

-Kenny

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A SUMMITCONSULTANTS. INC

August 1 1, 2o00

Mr Ssnny 3urn.sBurns F!ctchcr Gill500 est Seenth St.Fri Wortki Texas 7(102

Re Falls County Jatl

Decir Mr. bums

‘\ e ave revtew’ed the suhrnttted 1’est. AdJu3t & Balance Repor [hr the refercnccdpsoiet and have found it to be in iccordance with the reqthremenls ofihe specifications.

Pieae let us know if cie can be of additional help

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SIJI’JMIT CONSULTANTS. INC.t

J. Steve O’Keilev. P F.President

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(‘RE MARSHAL INSPECTION REPOI

U.SignthurejiteChief/Fire MarshaI/Insector :

Texas Department of Human ServicesLTC-Regulatory, Licensing Section (E-342)

P.O. Box 149030Austin, Texas,7877 4-9030

(512) 438-2630 FAX (512) 438-2727

Texas Department (22of Human ServicesForm 365

January 199t

Name of Facility Date of Inspection

Falls County-Law Enforcement Center - 7-28-00Address (Street, City, ZiP) CounjT’

2847 Hwy. 6 south . Falls - -

Facility Type

ENURSING EPERS0NALCARE EIICFMRIRC flADULTDAYCARE i Ia i 1 Facility

, YES NO N/A

1. All exits, fire escapes, hallways, corridors, stairwells, stairway doors, etc., used in connection with anexit are free from obstruction/storage, kept closed, not blocked or wedged open, and in good repair —

2. Required exit signs and emergency lighting are properly illuminated and operational — —

3. Locking devices or hardware allow immediate egress - —

4. Heating equipment meets requirements (no open flame or portable heaters). - — —

5. Laundry is kept clean and all equipment free from lint and dust — —

6. Required fire extinguishers are maintained and serviced regularly — — —

7. Facility has an adequate water supply for fire fighting capability — —

8. Facility has an approved written fire and disaster plan—

9. Electrical wiring and equipment are in safe condition —

10. Electricalcords are in good condition, not frayed, spliced or overloaded —

11. Covers are provided for all electrical switches, convenience outlets and junction boxes — —

12. Fire alarm system is operative and properly tagged by licensed fire alarm company. — —

13. Commercial range hood extinguisher is inspected and maintained by licensed personnel every six months.

14. Gas heating units are checked for proper operation by licensed personnel, as required.

15. Sprinkler system is operational and properly maintained -

16. To the best of my knowledge, the facility meets local fire safety requirements.

REMARKS (Explain any items marked “NO.’ List any other violations found during the inspection that are not listed above.):

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jack E. CrumpP.O. Box 12985

Austin, Texas 78711Voice: (512) 463-5505Fax: (512) 463-3185

Agency Websile: hitp:\\tcjs.state.tx.usE-mail Address: adminlstratorjtcJs.sta(e.tx.us

Facdity Name

tfZE)Number of beds: 107

An occupancy inspection has been completed on this date. The facility has been found to be:

E In compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards construction requirements.

Not in compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards construction requirements (see attachment)

Authenticated:

7-27-OC

________________

Tern Dollar DateTCJS Inspector

100+ capacity and intended for non-Texas inmates: EYes No

Circle appropnate project type: New Facility []Renovation

Sheriff Terry G. Box, ChairmanMarvalette C. fentress, Vice Chair

Judge Larry T. Craig, TylerGonzalo It Gallegos, San AntonioCommissioner Jimmy L. Jackson, Carroilton

Patrick 0. Keel1 AustinDr. Adela S. Valdez M.D. , Harlingen

OCCUPANCY INSPECTION REPORT

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109

109

109

109

109

195

195

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276

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

104

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CC

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VV

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