TCOLE Basic Jailer Codes
When was TCOLE created - correct answer-Sept 1, 1965
Who established TCOLE? - correct answer-59th Texas Legislature
TCJS 267.3 - correct answer-States that inmates shall be searched prior to release to
another agency
CCP 11.60 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-(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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-- 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 - correct answer--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 - correct answer-- Inmates shall be classified and
housed in the least restrictive housing available without jeopardizing staff, inmates or the
public
TCJS 273.5 Suicide Screening - correct answer--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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-states that communicable diseases
information is not public record and may not be released.
TCJS 281.3 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer--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
When was TCOLE created - correct answer-Sept 1, 1965
Who established TCOLE? - correct answer-59th Texas Legislature
TCJS 267.3 - correct answer-States that inmates shall be searched prior to release to
another agency
CCP 11.60 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-(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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-- 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 - correct answer--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 - correct answer-- Inmates shall be classified and
housed in the least restrictive housing available without jeopardizing staff, inmates or the
public
TCJS 273.5 Suicide Screening - correct answer--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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-states that communicable diseases
information is not public record and may not be released.
TCJS 281.3 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer--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
