SECTION 297.6. Notice of Noncompliance

(a) When the Commission finds that a facility is not in compliance with state law, Minimum Jail Standards, or conditions necessitate administrative remedies, it shall issue a notice of noncompliance to the owner and sheriff/operator responsible for the facility that is not in compliance. Such notice shall be sent to such officials by certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of such notice of noncompliance shall be sent to the Governor.

(b) The notice of noncompliance shall:

(1) specify the minimum standards established by state law or the rules of the Commission with which the facility fails to comply or administrative remedies;

(2) shall provide a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days, within which appropriate corrective measures shall be initiated; and

(3) shall provide a reasonable time, not to exceed one year within which appropriate corrective measures shall be completed.

Source Note: The provisions of this §297.6 adopted to be effective December 4, 2022, 47 TexReg 8043