37 Tex. Admin. Code § 261.121

Current through Reg. 49, No. 36; September 6, 2024
Section 261.121 - Visiting Areas

Visiting areas shall be provided and shall be designed to provide adequate visitation for the capacity of the facility. Visitation areas shall be designed for the degree of security sought to be achieved. Audible communications shall be provided between the inmate and visitor. Visiting areas for maximum and medium custody inmates shall be designed to prevent passage of contraband. Provisions shall be made for disabled visitors and inmates. Seating should be provided for both inmates and visitors. A secure visiting area should be provided for contact visits from law enforcement officers, attorneys, clergy, and probation and parole officers. Provisions shall be made for passage of legal paper between inmates and attorneys.

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 261.121

The provisions of this §261.121 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526; amended to be effective December 27, 1995, 20 TexReg 10619; amended to be effective June 14, 1996, 21 TexReg 5003.