Moore County Jail is in Dumas, Texas 79029 at 700 S Bliss Ave. The jail can be contacted at the phone number (806) 935-4145. The inmate capacity at Moore County Jail is 62. The Moore County Sheriff has the responsibility of handling jail operations. Requirements for the treatment of inmates and all other aspects of running a jail are determined by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). Yearly jail inspections and following up with non-compliant jails are the primary means of enforcement.

Restraints

Restraints can be used by the staff at the Moore County Jail, though related documentation must be thorough and procedures used must be in accordance with minimum jail standards. The only occasions when restraints can be used are instances when inmates are exhibiting behavior suggesting that they are a danger to themselves or others. Restraints cannot be used as a form of punishment. Also, they must be used in a humane manner. The following are among the Texas jail standards for using restraints on inmates:

• Only qualified personnel within the medical field and supervisory personnel can make the decision to place an inmate in restraints.
• The documentation for using restraints shall include the following and more:
  • A description of events leading up to the need for the inmate to be placed in a restraint device.
  • The justification for using the particular type of restraint that was applied.
  • The time the inmate was placed in restraints.
  • Observations regarding the behavior and condition of the inmate while in restraints.
  • Times of the 15-minute checks and when the restraints were removed.

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