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Graded Answers
When was TCOLE created
Sept 1, 1965
Who established TCOLE?
59th Texas Legislature
TCJS 267.3
States that inmates shall be searched prior to release to another agency
CCP 11.60
Refusing to exercise Writ
- any officer who was directed to execute said writ and who refused to execute said writ shall be liable
to fine as 4 contempt of court
CCP 2.16
Neglecting to execute process
- If any sheriff or other officer shall refuse or fail to neglect to execute any summons, subpoena or
attachment for a witness or any other legal process which it is made his duty by law to execute shall
be liable to a fine for contempt not less than $10 nor more than $200 at the discretion of the court
PC 38.02 Failure to Identify
(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally refuses to give his name, residence address, or
date of birth to a peace officer who has lawfully arrested the person and requested the information.
(b) A person commits an offense if he intentionally gives a false or fictitious name, residence address,
or date of birth to a peace officer who has:
TCJS 265.10 Inmate Property Checking
In the event an inmate refuses to sign the property receipt another officer or deputy should witness
and note the refusal and should sign the receipt
TCJS 291.1 Telephone acces
- Outlined plan for reasonable access to telephones (telephone) plan, prepaid/ collect basis
-Immediately after booking but no later than 4 hrs. of arrival an inmate shall be permitted to make at
least 2 completed phone calls
-After booking inmates must be allowed to contact an attorney upon reasonable request
*TELEPHONES AFTER BOOKING IS CONSIDERED A PRIVILEGE*
TCJS 283.2 Facility Rules
-Requires officers post or issue inmate a copy of facility rules and regulations in English or Spanish.
, -Facility rules should be explained upon admission
-rules must be read to illiterate offenders
TCJS 271.1 Objective Classification Plan
- Inmates shall be classified and housed in the least restrictive housing available without jeopardizing
staff, inmates or the public
TCJS 273.5 Suicide Screening
-requires the implementation of a Mental disabilities/suicide prevention plan.
-plan shall address training requirements for Co and supplemental training for intake personnel
-plan should also identify methods to identify and screen inmates that are mentally disabled or may
be suicidal
* INTAKE SCREENING FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IMMEDIATLEY UPON ADMISSION *
Family Code 51.12 Juvenile
Until age can be verified juveniles or suspected juveniles MUST be separated by sight and sound from
adults housed in the facility
*applies to females and inmates in transit
* a child is a person who is 10 years of age but less than 17 years. A child could also be a person 17 yrs
of age or under 18 yrs of age.
HSC Section 81.046 Confidentiality
states that communicable diseases information is not public record and may not be released.
TCJS 281.3
Requires that meals should include the basic food groups and provide nutritional value
*written menu should be approved and reviewed annually by a licensed dietitian
TCJS 281.1
Requires that food be served 3 times in any 24 hr. period
-there shall be no more than 14 hrs. between meals w/out supplemental food being served
**Food should be served at appropriate temps (Hot food hot, cold food cold)
TCJS 265.11 Shower regulations
-States that after an inmate has been booked and prior to housing they should be allowed to shower
*showers should be supervised by an officer of the same gender
TCJS 291.3 - Inmate Commissary Plan
Graded Answers
When was TCOLE created
Sept 1, 1965
Who established TCOLE?
59th Texas Legislature
TCJS 267.3
States that inmates shall be searched prior to release to another agency
CCP 11.60
Refusing to exercise Writ
- any officer who was directed to execute said writ and who refused to execute said writ shall be liable
to fine as 4 contempt of court
CCP 2.16
Neglecting to execute process
- If any sheriff or other officer shall refuse or fail to neglect to execute any summons, subpoena or
attachment for a witness or any other legal process which it is made his duty by law to execute shall
be liable to a fine for contempt not less than $10 nor more than $200 at the discretion of the court
PC 38.02 Failure to Identify
(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally refuses to give his name, residence address, or
date of birth to a peace officer who has lawfully arrested the person and requested the information.
(b) A person commits an offense if he intentionally gives a false or fictitious name, residence address,
or date of birth to a peace officer who has:
TCJS 265.10 Inmate Property Checking
In the event an inmate refuses to sign the property receipt another officer or deputy should witness
and note the refusal and should sign the receipt
TCJS 291.1 Telephone acces
- Outlined plan for reasonable access to telephones (telephone) plan, prepaid/ collect basis
-Immediately after booking but no later than 4 hrs. of arrival an inmate shall be permitted to make at
least 2 completed phone calls
-After booking inmates must be allowed to contact an attorney upon reasonable request
*TELEPHONES AFTER BOOKING IS CONSIDERED A PRIVILEGE*
TCJS 283.2 Facility Rules
-Requires officers post or issue inmate a copy of facility rules and regulations in English or Spanish.
, -Facility rules should be explained upon admission
-rules must be read to illiterate offenders
TCJS 271.1 Objective Classification Plan
- Inmates shall be classified and housed in the least restrictive housing available without jeopardizing
staff, inmates or the public
TCJS 273.5 Suicide Screening
-requires the implementation of a Mental disabilities/suicide prevention plan.
-plan shall address training requirements for Co and supplemental training for intake personnel
-plan should also identify methods to identify and screen inmates that are mentally disabled or may
be suicidal
* INTAKE SCREENING FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IMMEDIATLEY UPON ADMISSION *
Family Code 51.12 Juvenile
Until age can be verified juveniles or suspected juveniles MUST be separated by sight and sound from
adults housed in the facility
*applies to females and inmates in transit
* a child is a person who is 10 years of age but less than 17 years. A child could also be a person 17 yrs
of age or under 18 yrs of age.
HSC Section 81.046 Confidentiality
states that communicable diseases information is not public record and may not be released.
TCJS 281.3
Requires that meals should include the basic food groups and provide nutritional value
*written menu should be approved and reviewed annually by a licensed dietitian
TCJS 281.1
Requires that food be served 3 times in any 24 hr. period
-there shall be no more than 14 hrs. between meals w/out supplemental food being served
**Food should be served at appropriate temps (Hot food hot, cold food cold)
TCJS 265.11 Shower regulations
-States that after an inmate has been booked and prior to housing they should be allowed to shower
*showers should be supervised by an officer of the same gender
TCJS 291.3 - Inmate Commissary Plan
