Smith County Non-Compliant Jail Report

• During all three days of the inspection, this inspector observed inmate workers, under the supervision of contract food service staff, utilizing portioned utensils less than the amount required on the approved menu.
• While reviewing inmate recreation logs and inmate interviews, it was determined that jail staff is not offering one hour of supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least three days per week to the 2nd and 3rd floor inmates in the Central Jail.

There has been a confirmed Covid-19 death in this facility and TJP has received multiple complaints from individuals in the jail and family members on a wide range of issues such as medical neglect, insufficient and moldy food and unsanitary conditions.

• Food Service - Chapter 281: Food Service
• Recreation And Exercise