37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.138 - Holding Cells
(a) One or more holding
cells shall be provided to hold inmates pending intake, processing, release, or
other reason for temporary holding. Inmates shall not be held for more than 48
hours and the cell shall include the following features.
(1) Seating. A stationary bench or benches
abutting the walls shall be provided. Benches shall be 17" to 19" above the
finished floor and not less than 12" wide. Seating shall be sufficient to
provide not less than 24 linear inches per inmate at cell capacity.
(2) Plumbing. Cells shall be provided with
adequate toilets, lavatories, and floor drains. The floor shall be properly
pitched to drains.
(3) Cell Size.
The size of the cell shall be determined by the anticipated maximum number of
inmates to be confined at any one time. Cells shall be constructed to house
from one to 24 inmates and shall contain not less than 40 square feet of floor
space for the first inmate and 18 square feet of floor space for each
additional inmate to be confined.
(4) Surfaces. Floor, wall, and ceiling
material shall be durable and easily cleaned.
(5) Supervision. The cell shall be located
and constructed to facilitate supervision of the cell area and to materially
reduce noise.
(b) Remote
Holding Cells. Holding cells that are separate from the facility and utilized
for direct court holding, processing, or for inmates awaiting transportation.
Inmates shall not be held for more than 4 hours and the cell shall include the
following features.
(1) Seating. A stationary
bench or benches abutting the walls shall be provided. Benches shall be 17" to
19" above the finished floor, and not less than 12" wide. Seating shall be
sufficient to provide not less than 18 linear inches per inmate at cell
capacity.
(2) Plumbing. Cells shall
be provided with adequate toilets, lavatories capable of providing drinking
water, and floor drains. The floor shall be properly pitched to
drains.
(3) Cell Size. The size of
the cell shall be determined by the anticipated maximum number of inmates to be
confined at any one time. Cells shall be constructed to house from one to 24
inmates and the capacity shall be determined by the amount of seating provided
and posted at the exterior of the cell.
(4) Surfaces. Floor, wall, and ceiling
material shall be durable and easily cleaned.
(5) Supervision. The cell shall be located
and constructed to facilitate supervision of the cell area and to materially
reduce noise.
(6) Smoke Detection.
Smoke detection capability shall be provided. The alarm shall annunciate at a
staffed location in close proximity to the cell. Additional life safety items
shall be compatible with the remainder of the building.
(7) Audible Communication. Audible
communications shall be provided.
(c) Remote Holding Cells. Holding cells that
are separate from the facility and utilized for direct court holding,
processing, or for inmates awaiting transportation. Inmates shall not be held
for more than 8 hours and the cell shall include the following features.
(1) Seating. A stationary bench or benches
abutting the walls shall be provided. Benches shall be 17" to 19" above the
finished floor, and not less than 12" wide. Seating shall be sufficient to
provide not less than 24 linear inches per inmate at cell capacity.
(2) Plumbing. Cells shall be provided with
adequate toilets, lavatories capable of providing drinking water, and floor
drains. The floor shall be properly pitched to drains.
(3) Cell Size. The size of the cell shall be
determined by the anticipated maximum number of inmates to be confined at any
one time. Cells shall be constructed to house from one to 24 inmates and shall
contain not less than 40 square feet of floor space for the first inmate and 18
square feet of floor space for each additional inmate to be confined.
(4) Surfaces. Floor, wall, and ceiling
material shall be durable and easily cleaned.
(5) Supervision. The cell shall be located
and constructed to facilitate supervision of the cell area and to materially
reduce noise.
(6) Smoke Detection.
Smoke detection capability shall be provided. The alarm shall annunciate at a
staffed location in close proximity to the cell. Additional life safety items
shall be compatible with the remainder of the building.
(7) Audible Communication. Audible
communications shall be provided.
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