Texas Commission on Jail Standards Williamson County Jail December 10-12, 2019 Georgetown, Texas Date(s) of Inspection SUBJECT: 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(s) indicated above, 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.). (O This facility was inspected on the date(s) indicated above. 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: Inter-Office Use Only William T. Phariss, TCJS Inspector RECEIVED DEC 16 2019 enna Qommiseinon jeiStonteads ce: Judge Sheriff on Jail Standards shall dract all complaints regarding the commission 3x 12988. Austin, Texas 78711 (612) 463-5605 Fax (612) 482.3186 oat ourANNUAL JAIL REPORT County: Witlamson Shen Robert Chody Judge: Bill Gravel! any ‘ehodu@uileo org nai Doravali@aica.ra alt Administrator: Randolph Doyer Inspector Wiliam T. Phares oral Last Inspection ___January 23-24, 2048 Complsnt__No Inspection Date(s) Decomber 10-12, 2019 Remedial Order __ NA. fect Contraction Housed Reportable incidents Fires __ 0 Eecapes_0 ovement Deathe 0 Wanawey 0 Suleldes 1 Secured 0 Dato Plans Approved February 20, 2018 4. Facility Name Witlamaon County Ja Dall Time _ Ste ‘Adéress 608 Rock treet, Georgatown, TX Zip Code 70826 Facity Capacity. Phone # (612) 943-1366 Foxe (512) oases ‘Average Daily Population 682.8 Bult 180 _Ronovated_WA ‘Addition _WA Housing Total this Date 532, Typ Mex ‘umber of Variances Holding Tota this Osteo 16 2. Feclity Name \Wtliameon County Justice Centar Dil Time Net Tested ‘Addros5 406 Marin Luter King, Georgetown, TK Zip Code _ 70626 Faclty Cepacty 6 Phone # (612) 945-1100 Fox ‘Average Dally Population _ varies Buitt__1868_Renovated_WA ‘Addition 2006 Housing Total this Dato__ NIA. “Type _Remote Gout Hong ‘Number of Variances 0 Holding Total this Date 3. Fecity Name Drit Tine. ‘Address Zip Code Fecity Capacity Phone # Foxe ‘Average Dally Population Buit Renovated ‘Aadlion Housing Total this Date Tyee Number of Variances Holding Tota ths Date Hovsing Capcity 1128 Holding Capacty 365 Famatee__—88 cots Capacity ‘cote Gapaety sap cate_30 20 viarecae_2 16] sxcm__9 ‘Sate cate 138) 138 |] centaur cow 2 16 | seone 106 ‘our cae 3 ‘Const usin Security Laval ‘Contact inmate urrumcapect 48 _|| 100+ capacity (30% + Non - x) aun Casey o Ove eur Casny F080 Hokd/DetowViolent _ 16 ‘Total Systom Population DEC 16 2019 Comision Cour Reprsoraive Tere Comminioncn taiStoniarts Tait Aaminieraior Rev. 105/2011TEX COMMISSION ON JAIL STAND: 1S JAIL INSPECTION REPORT Facility Name: Wiliamson County Jail Date: December 10-12, 2019 wm Secon Paragraph Comments 1 273 3 All medical instructions of designated physicians shall be followed. While reviewing inmate medical files, it was determined that two inmates have not recelved a specialist appointment as ordered by the Jail physician. William T. Phariss, TCJS Inspector RECENED DEC 16 2019 Texas Comonigeionon JeliStenardsFacility Name: Williamson County Jail Date: TEXAS COMMISSION \ JAIL STANDARDS -INSPECTK REQUIREMENTS REVIEW Wiliam T. Phariss, TCJS Inspector December 10-12, 2019 Chapter — [rite [commons 259 JNew Constructon [Conducted a wak through of he cliy asia aSGatea ROVERS or te vakough oe jail, administration advised this inspe ‘new construction project consisting of 5) vestibules inthe facility. This inspector questioned ifthe vestibule project has been approved by TJS Planning land Construction. Administration stated that it had not been verified. During the walkthrough, this linspector observed cameras and a set of speakers in each remote court holding callin the courthouse, |Jll administration advised that they wore unaware ofthe installation ofthe hardware and did not have lany plans approved by TCJS Planning and Construction. sue was addressed with administration that lany new construction or alteration ofthe current failty must be approved prior to implementation by [TCJS Planning and Construction. Follow-up action required. - Administration will contact TCJS} [Planning and Construction, within 30 days, to followup with the approval process of the items] installed. 2 |Existing Consiructon [Notapplcable 28 [Life Safety inspected We safety equipment and conducled and observed emergency dil. Reviewed documentation. lConducted staff interviews. the walkthrough of the South ower, & smoke test was performed for a fire dril response. This inspector observed the smoke| jtector bulb turn solid rod and heard control room staf, located in the North Tower, announce the| location of the alarm. No strobes, alarm hors, or smoke evacuation systems wore engaged in the| lsouth Tower of the facility. Maintanance staf was able to identiy the issue boing the fire alarm contra lpanel was placed on bypass. Maintenance staff advisad that to their knowledge contractors bypassed| 12 fire alarm control panel while performing work the Friday before the inspection (12/6/2018) and the| lbypass not removed prior to their departure, Jail administration were unaware of the situation and the| lsouth Tower was not placed on a itean (15) fire watch during the time the system was bypassed, [Maintenance staff was able to remove the bypass and another smoke test performed. This inspactor| rm horns, and the smoke evacuation functioning as designed. issue was| inistration and maintenance staff. Followup action required. ~ Administration will lop a plan of action, within 30 days, to ensure that anytime the fre alarm control panol is bypassed| that jal administration willbe notified, al line staff will perform fifteen (18) fire watches, and maintain a hocks and balances system to ensure the bypass is removed when work is completed. This plan will ‘emalled to this inspector for review. 2) While reviewing Ife safety paperwork, it was determined that] 1 current fire marshal inspection was performed on 11/13/19. Deficiencies were identified and a re- inspection scheduled thirty (30) days out. Included in the report was trouble alarms on the fire alarm ontrol panel. Administration was able to have all issues corrected and a passing re-inspection formed while thi inspector was on-site. t was determined thatthe prior fire marshal inspection had] performed on 4/10/2018, Indicating that the jail facility was soven (7) months past due for the| nual Inspection. Issue was addressed with administration that the building is required to be| Inspected annually. Follow-up action required, ~ Administration will develop a plan of action, within 30| \days, to ensure that the jails inspocted annually by a certfed fire inspector.TEXAS COMMISSION N JAIL STANDARDS - INSPECTK REQUIREMENTS REVIEW mS [fe Saety(conty {3} While reviewing Ife safely paperwork, @ current fire marshal inspection for the courthouse was] lunable to be produced by jall staf. This inspector spoke with the Georgetown Fire Departmen Lieutenant Deputy Fire Marshal Jason Fryer on-site while he was performing the inspection ofthe jail Jfactty. He was unable to recall the date of the last courthouse inspection and stated that the inspection software was currently down at the moment. Issue was addressed with administration. [Follow-up action required. - Administration will provide this inspector with a current fire marshal inspection of the courthouse by 1220/2019 or a notice of noncompliance will be issued. [Admission [Reviewed a random sample of 50 hmate files. Interviewed sla. Reviewed poly. Release [Reviewed a random sample of 20 inmate files Interviewed staf. [RecordsiProcedures Reviewed pocy and documentation. iferiewed staf end reviewed ADA complanoe evaluation. S/STBIS a [Ciessifcaion [Reviewed a random selection of 50 fies. Reviewed traning record. iealih Services| [Reviewed a random selection of 50 files. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed training records. Reviewec lpotcy. Deficioncy exists-see report. Technical assistance provided, - While performing the walkthrough) 3 ho fact, this inspector received two medical complains from inmates GS 2° Upon review of inmate fle, it was determined that @ urology referral was ordered on} 14/13/2019 and on 10/20/2019 by Dr. Barta. A documented attempt was made on 4/22/2019 stating| Called Austin Urology wil not see pt Iarge balance due- Called Urology associates, waiting on cal lback’. Another documented attempt was made on July 30, 2019, Called Austin Urology agsin- Or, Melody Denson has terminated pt due to collections and bill being written oft” An appointment was| Inot made until October 2019 with an earst avaliable appointment fr December 2013. As ofthe annual inspection, inmate QB has 2 pending appointment for December 17, 019 with Seton Urology. Upon review of lnmato@Qs fe it was determined tat an oncology follow-up was ordered by Or. Bata on 17/2018, As ofthe annual inspection, no attempts to set up an appointment hed bean documented. issue was addressed with administration that all physician's orders must be folowed. Follow-up] |requred.- Administration will develop a plan of action, within 30 days, to ensure that all physician’ orders are being folowed in a timely manner. Administration wil also ensure that I {transported to his pending appointment and an appointment for Inmate QQ is made. Administration) lw also perform a full audit ofa! medical fils to ensure that all orders from a physician are being] lfollowed. Technical assistance provided. - While reviewing inmate medical paperwork, it was| |determined that the all-digital Screening Form for Suicide and Medical/Mental/Developmental} impairments located in the jail management system (JMS) does not have a section for the supervisor] lsignature, date and time. This inspector was able to verify that supervisors are being notified olectronically via email, but the notifications are not being documented on the form. Issue was laddressed with administration. Follow-up action = Adminstration will develop a plan lation, within 20 days, to ensure that there is a designated location onthe algal Screening For lor Suicide and MedicalMentalDevelopmental Impairments. f the administration continues to utiliza the form in the JMS, a change to the mental disabilities/suicide prevention plan must be made to notate| tne supervisor signature is performed electronically via email notification. The plan of action and lapproved operational plan wil be emailed to this inspector for review. we [Supervision Reviewed @ random selection of 35 jaiers TCOLE ceriicaion records. Reviewed jaler documentaton nierviowed staf aT [Personal Hygiene [Conducted feciy walk tough. Reviewed fality schedule. 28 [Sanitation ducted a feclty walk through. Interviewed staff and inmates. Reviewed poly. “inspector's Note™| [During the walkthrough of the South Tower, this inspector observed recent paintinglrefurbishment of the celis. This project has provided a rejuvenated aesthetic, sanitary, and maintenance makeover to the| ldersigeo the fait. RECENED DEC 16 2019 Teaco Commission ici StendeatsTEXAS COMMISSION A JAIL STANDARDS -INSPECTK REQUIREMENTS REVIEW at [Food Service [Gonducied walk trough inspection in Kichen area. Inlerviewed staf. Reviewed documentaon: While reviewing food service paperwork, it was determined thatthe last heath inspection was performed on 6(26/2018. Aramark Food Service staff advised that they wore on arsk fl assessment inspection program by the health department. This inspector contacted the iliamson County and Cities Health District to confirm the statement by Aramark Food Service staf is inspector spoke with Sanitarian Team Supervisor Jovette Newton. She stated that risk system i} lized roquiring one, two, or three inspections a year. She further stated that the jal is classified asa] 3k 2 and should be inspected twico a year, but that there have been staffing issues. Shortly ate the an inspector arrived and performed a health Inspection. The kitchen pasted the inspection, tsue] 8 addressed with administration and Aramark staff that. a yearly health inspection is required. Follow! ‘ction required, ~ Administration wil develop a plan of action, within 30 days, to ensure thatthe] hen has a health inspection porformed annually. The plan will be emailed to this inspector for iow. 2531 —_[Disopine [Reviewed 25 dscplinary hearing records. nienewed staf and inmates. Reviewed polcy. Reviewed inmate 2833 [Grievance [Reviewed 25 inmate rievancelcomplanis. Reviewed policy. erewed staf and imales. 285 [Exercise [Walk through of exercise area conducted. Reviewed documentation. Iteniewed staff and inmates. 287 ___[Educalon/ibrary [Reviewed pocy and schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 7289 [Work Assignments [Reviewed pocy ad schedule. Interviewed staff and inmates. 231.1 [Telephone [Reviewed policy and scheule_ interviewed sa and inmates. 231.2 [Correspondence [Reviewed poly and schedule. Inerviewed staf and inmates. 2313 |Commissary [Reviewed polcy and scheduie. interviewed staf and inmates. 2014 [Visitation [Reviewed poicy and schedule. interviewed sat and inmates 231.5 [Religious Practoas [Reviewed policy and schedule. Ileriewod sla and inmates. 7ox___[Varianoss Not appicable nnxc__[Remecdial Orders [Not applicable. 1x__[Compiaints| Not appicable x [ooo [CCA inquiries are being submited trough TLETS as requved.