1~O~ic~~ TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS KERR COUNTY KERRVILLE, TEXAS SUBJECT: COUNTY JAIL 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 Jail Standards). ^ The facility was inspected on the date indicated below, and it was determined that deficiencies exist. You are urged: (1) to give these areas of noncompliance your serious and immediate consideration; and (2) to promptly initiate and complete appropriate corrective measures. The Commission is available to discuss or assist you with the appropriate corrective measures required. ^ Failure to initiate and complete corrective measures following receipt of the Notice of Noncompliance 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 noted and upon review of this report by the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, a certificate of Compliance may be issued per the requirements of VTCA, Chapter 511 and Texas Minimum Jail Standards. Authenticated: Inspector Russell S. Biehle November 9, 2005 Date(s) of Inspection cc: Judge S6erifr Inspector Inter-office Use Only Received by: Reviewed by: Date Individuals and/or entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall direct all complaints 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 usse ~e e- nspector TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS REVIEW County: KERR Date: November 9, 2005 REVIEWED BY: COMMENTS 259 New Construction ~,ussefl'~iekle Conducted a walk through inspection of the facility. 261 Existing Construction 4jusselCBiekle Not applicable. 263 Life Safety: ~,usseCCBiekfe Inspected life safety equipment and conducted and observed emergency drill. Reviewed documentation. Conducted staff interviews. Technical assistance rovided. 265 Admission ~,usselCBiekle Reviewed a random sample of 24 inmate files. Interviewed staff. Reviewed olic . 267 Release 12pssellBtekCe Reviewed a random sample of 10 inmate files. Interviewed staff. 269 Records and Procedures 12usseCC~ie(e!e Reviewed policy and documentation. Interviewed staff and reviewed ADA compliance evaluation. 271 Classification 12,usselZBiekCe Reviewed a random selection of 24 inmate files. Reviewed staff training records. Reviewed internal classification audits. Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff. Technical assistance rovided. 273 Health Services [~.sseCCBiekCe Reviewed a random selection of 24 files. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed training records. Reviewed policy. 275 Supervision/Staff - i2,usseCLBiekle Reviewed a random selection of 20 officer Adequate, Qualified TCLEOSE certification records. Reviewed officer documentation. Interviewed staff. [2,usseClBiekle Conducted a facility walk through. 277 Personal Hygiene Reviewed facility schedule. 279 Sanitation `~"s'Se~~'~k~ Conducted a facility walk through. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy. 281 Food Service [r(,usseCfBtekCe Conducted walk through inspection in kitchen area. Interviewed staff and discussed issues concerning diabetic diets. Reviewed documentation. 283.1 Discipline 12,ussellBtekCe Reviewed 10 disciplinary hearing records. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed policy. Reviewed inmate rules. 283.2 Grievance [2,usseCC~iekCe Reviewed policy. Interviewed staff and inmates. 285 Exercise r~,'~ssell-B~ekle Walk through of exercise area conducted. Reviewed documentation. Interviewed staff and inmates. 287 Education and Library `~,rsell"B~ekCe Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 289 Work Assignments /2usseQ'Bse&Ce Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 291.1 Telephone r~sseR"~iehCe Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 291.2 Correspondence R.usseQ"BiehCe Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 291.3 Commissary `~Sea~7eh~ Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 291.4 Visitation [2,usseCCBtekCe Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 291.5 Religious Practices `$usselCB~ehCe Reviewed policy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. xxx Variances 12,usselZBiehle Not applicable. xxx Remedial Orders 12pssellBiefiCe Not applicable. xxx Complaints [2,ussea~iekCe Not applicable. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS Annual Jail Report County: KERR Sheriff: W.R. "RUSTY" HIERHOLZER Jail Administrator: PEDRO GARCIA Judge: PAT TINLEY /~, Inspector: RUSSELL S. BIEHL~ ~J IJ Ye5 U No Last Inspection: 10/19Y2004 Certified: Inspection Date(s): 11/9/2005 Remedial Order: ^ Yes O No Effect: Not applicable. Reportable Incidents: Fires: 0 Deaths: 0 Suicides: 1 vrc.mus (z momro.: Escapes: 0 (Walkaway 0 Secured 0 ) Date Plans Approved: 7/16/2001 1. Facility Name KERR COUNTY JAIL Type: MAX Drill Time: 41 seconds Address: 400 CLEARWATER, KERRVILLE, TX Zip Code: 78028 Number of Variances: 0 Phone # (830) 896-1257 Fax # (830) 896-7380 Facility Capacity: 192 Built: 1996 Renovated: N/A Addition: N/A Average Daily Population: 160 Population this Date: 137 2. Facility Name Address: _ Phone # _ Built: 3. Facility Name Address: _ Phone # _ Built: Zip Code: Fax # Renovated: Addition: Zip Code: Fax # Renovated: Addition: Type: Drill Time: Number of Variances: Facility Capacity: Average Daily Population: Population this Date: Type: Drill Time: Number of Variances: Facility Capacity: Average Daily Population: Population this Date: Hous/ng Capacity 192 Holding/Detox/IFOIeM Capacity 37 Females 18 Cells Capaoily Cells Capacity (Femme GoWlofon T°oey) Sep Cells 19 19 Holding CNIS 4 28 # of Cells 6 Single CeNS 18 16 Detoxification Cells 1 6 # of Bunks 34 M.O. CNIS 12 96 Violent Cells 1 1 Dorms 4 5S Neg Press Cells 1 1 Construction Seeul/ty L evel Contract Inmates Metlical Celis 0 0 Minimum Capacity 0 100 + Capacity (30%+ Non - TX) Note: Medical cells are included in sep cell count Medium Capacity 0 ^ Yes ~ No Maximum Capacity 192 Population: Housing 137 Hold/Detox/Violent 0 Total System Population 137 (o~x,q esspea~on) Total Inspection Time: 7 Hours Total Average Daily Populafion 160 Interview with Court Representative: ~ Yes r ^ No ~~ ~ ~ ~` Sheriff ~ C Commis ~ epresentative