SECTION 259.233. Day Rooms

Single cells, multiple occupancy cells, and dormitories may be provided with day room space. Holding cells and detoxification cells are exempt from this requirement. Day rooms shall accommodate no more than 48 inmates. Based on the design capacity of the cells served, the day rooms shall contain: not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space for the first inmate plus 18 square feet of clear floor space for each additional inmate; a sufficient number of toilets, lavatories, and showers as approved by the Commission, mirrors, seating, and tables. A utility sink should be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection shall be provided. Power to receptacles should be individually controlled outside of the day room.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.233 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective December 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 12789; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591; amended to be effective December 22, 1999, 24 TexReg 11517; amended to be effective May 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 3792