The address of Coryell County Jail is 510 Leon Street in Gatesville, Texas 76528; and the phone number is (254) 865-7201. Coryell County Jail has an inmate capacity of 92. The Coryell County Sheriff’s duties include running the jail. Mandates for jail operations are provided by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). The enforcement of minimum jail standards is primarily achieved via routine jail inspections and following up on non-compliance.

Medical Care

Texas county jails must develop health services plans which must be approved by TCJS. The following are examples of the types of medical, dental, and mental health care which must be made available to inmates:

• Inmates must be provided with prompt and efficient medical care for emergency and acute situations.
• Jailers must refer inmates for required dental, medical, and mental health care services.
• Inmates with disabilities must be provided with the necessary convalescent and long-term care.
• Pregnant inmates must be provided with obstetrical and gynecological care, special housing, nutritional requirements, mental health services, and appropriate work assignments. If there are any changes in the procedures and policies regarding the provision of health care to pregnant prisoners, the Commission must be notified.
• Among the rights of inmates is the right to refuse health care in accordance with informed consent standards for certain procedures and treatments.

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