Martin County Jail is in Stanton, Texas 79782 at 301 N Saint Peter St. The jail can be contacted at the phone number (432) 756-3336. The inmate capacity at Martin County Jail is 54. Among the functions of the Martin County Sheriff is handling jail operations. The guidelines and regulations for how to run a Texas jail are set up by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS).

Inmate Restraints

In certain circumstances, jailers at Martin County Jail are permitted to restrict the movements of inmates using a restraint method. Restraints can be applied if the behavior of an inmate suggests that they are a danger to themselves or others. Restraints must always be used humanely and using them for punitive purposes is not permitted. The following is more information about TCJS guidelines on inmate restraints:

• Qualified staff members should assess an inmate’s medical condition prior to applying restraints.
• Required documentation related to the use of restraints on inmates includes the following:
  • The events that led up to the need for restraints,
  • The time restraints were applied,
  • The justification for placing the inmate in restraints,
  • Observations of the inmate’s condition and behavior,
  • The times of the required checks every 15 minutes, and
  • The time when the restraints were removed.
• Restraints should be removed as soon as they are no longer necessary to prevent injury.
• The maximum length of time that an inmate can be kept in restraints is 24 hours.

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