Tyler County Jail in Woodville, Texas 75979 is located at 702 N Magnolia St. The jail’s bed capacity is 43, and the contact phone number is (409) 283-2172. The Tyler County Sheriff is responsible for Tyler County Jail operations, which includes keeping the jail in compliance with minimum jail standards. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) has been assigned matters related to Texas county jails. Minimum jail standards are established by TCJS, and the Commission also conducts annual jail inspections. Non-compliant jails are held responsible through enforcement methods such as increased oversight, additional jail inspections, and, as needed, disciplinary actions.

Restraint Chairs

TCJS has made the determination that county jails in Texas can use restraint chairs when less restrictive methods have failed to control an inmate exhibiting potentially harmful behavior. Restraint chairs have been the subject of much controversy in recent years as a result of the findings of various watchdog groups. For instance, it has been discovered that custodial deaths have been linked to the use of restraint chairs. Also, there are consistent patterns of abuse in jails throughout the U.S.

Regulations for the use of restraint chairs can provide inmate protections, but it appears general guidelines in Texas exceed recommendations of the manufacturers of restraint chairs. In regard to limiting the time an inmate spends in a restraint chair, manufacturers often recommend a 2-hour limit with an absolute maximum of 10 hours. In Texas, the maximum that an inmate can be held in a restraint chair is 24 hours, though inmates must be allowed to exercise their extremities, use the restroom, drink liquids, and more every two hours.  

This website provides posts as possible assistance for inmates in Texas county jails. At no time is there meant to be an implication that persons or institutions have engaged in misdeeds. 

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