Mitchell County Jail is in Colorado City, Texas 79512 at 329 Pine Street. The jail can be contacted at the phone number (325) 728-5261. The bed capacity at Mitchell County Jail is 99. Jail operations are handled by the Mitchell County Sheriff. The rules by which jails in Texas must operate are determined by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) Every jail is inspected by TCJS annually, including Mitchell County Jail. When city or county jails are found to be deficient in meeting the minimum standards, they are subjected to increased monitoring and oversight.

Restraints

Per TCJS guidelines, Mitchell County Jail staff can use restraints when necessary to prevent inmates from injuring themselves or others. Jailers are required, however, to follow the restrictions associated with the use of methods of restraint approved by TCJS. More information follows:

• A restraint chair is the restraint device that controls an inmate’s movements most harshly. The chair prevents movement of the arms, legs, and torso. The restraint chair must only be used if a less restrictive means isn’t sufficient for the situation.
• Before an inmate is placed in a restraint device of any kind in a Texas jail, an authorized person must approve the measure. In addition, a medical professional must establish that a restraint will not be a threat to the inmate’s health in some way.
• Inmates in restraints must be monitored at least every 15 minutes, during which time the extremities are examined to ensure circulation is not obstructed.

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