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ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review
Val Verde County Correctional.Facility
September 30 - ,October 2, 2008
REPORT DATE - October 9,2008

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Contract Number: ODT-6-D-OOOI
Order Number: HSCEOP-07-F-OI016
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Creative Corrections
6415 Calder, Suite B
Beaumont, TX 77706
COTR
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
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500 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20536 -

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6415 Calder, Suite B • Beaumont, Texas 77706
409.866.9920 • www.correctionalexperts.com
Making a Difference!

October 9, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

James T. Hayes, Jr.
Director
Office of Detention and Remo

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FROM:

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Reviewer-In-Charge

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Val Verde County Correctional Facility Annual Detention Review

SUBJECT:

Creative Corrections conducted the Annual Detention Review (ADR) of Val Verde County
Correctional Facility, in Del Rio, Texas, on September 30 - October 2, 2008. Val Verde COtmty
has an Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) with the United States Marshals Service
(USMS) to house adult male and female ICE detainees fcir over 72 hours. Val Verde County
Correctional Facility is operated by The GEO Group, Inc., and ICE detainees were housed in the
facility during 2001-2005. The facility is working with the Sub-Office in Del Rio in anticipation
of bed space for detainees in the future. As noted on the attached
the team of Subject
Matter Experts (SME)
Health
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Environmental Health and
A closeout meet~on October 2, 2008,
Deputy Warden; _ _, S'upervisory Deportation Officer; and
Deportation Officer, Del Rio ICE Office. During this meeting, all concerns and
recommendations were discussed.
Type of Review

This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to determine compliance with ICE
National Detention Standards for facilities used over" 72 hours.
Review Summary

Val Verde County Correctional Facility is accredited by the Texas Commission on Jail
Standards. It is not accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA), National

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Commission on Correctional Health Care, or Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
(JrganizatimTs.
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Standards Compliance:
The following-statistical information provides a direct comparison of the October 2008 ADR and
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the ADR conducted in June 2004.

September 2008, Review

June 2004 Review
Compliant
Deficient
At Risk
Non-Applicable

37

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Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable

35

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Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-In-Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable"
Although Val Verde County Correctional Facility currently has no ICE detainees; the facility has
incorporat~d the requirements of the National Detention Standards. The warden is coordinating
efforts for future use with local ICE officials. Additional bed space is anticipated with the
activation of a 1,500 bed GEO facility in Laredo, Texas.

RIC Assurance Statement
All fmdings of this review have been docmnented on the Detention Review Worksheet attached
and are supported by the written documentation contained in the review file.

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Detentio~

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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ICE Contract Detention Facility
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ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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B. Current Inspection

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G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Check box if facility has no accreditation[~l

[8] HQ Inspection
H. 'Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
0 Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
Life/Safety Issues
[8] Check ifNone.

Date[s] of Facility Review

September 30 - October 2, 2008

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review

2005
Previous Rating

o Superior [8] Good 0

Acceptable

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Deficient 0 At-Risk

D. Name and Location of Facili
Name

Val Verde Correctional Facili
Address (Street and Name)

253 FM 2523 Hamilton Lane
City, State and Zip Code

Del Rio, Texas 78840

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I FaClhty
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IS ory
Date Built
2000
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
2007
Date New Construction I Bed space Added
December, 2007 / 576 Beds
Future Construction Planned
Yes l~~lNo Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed space (# New Beds only)
I Number:
Date:
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County

Val Verde
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (WardeniOIC/Supt.)

Warde

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Type of Inspection

o Field Office

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Telephone # (Include Area Code)

(830
Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)

I San Antonio, Texas

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Distance from Field Oftice

J, Total :Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
23,659
Total ICE Man-days for Previous 12 months

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150 miles
K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
L-l
L-2
L-3
Adult Male
Adult Female

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Rated
Operational
Emergency
1,291
Adult Male
1291
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Adult Female
160
160
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Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

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F. CDFIIGSA Information 01
Date of Contract or IGSA
Contract Number
October 1, 1998
80-98-0061
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$50.57
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
N/A

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ICE
I Adult Male
0
I Adult Female
0

USMS
880

111

Other
131
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Fonn G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on this form is used
in conjunction with the ICE Detention Standards in assessing your Detention Operations against the needs of the ICE and its detained
population. This form should be filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will
result in a delay in processing this report and the possible reduction or removal ofICE' detainees at your facility.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders I

With
Without

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

lOP

2P

lOP

2P

0

0

0

0

10

2

10

2

2P

IP

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

1

0

0

0

0

6

0

0

5

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

2

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0

0

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0

0

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14

23

19

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Number afForced Moves,
inc!. Forced Cell moves)

# Times FourlFive Point

Restraints applied/used
Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of
sustained.
Escapes
Actual
Grievances:
# Received
# Resolved in favor of

Offender/Detainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical
Referrals
# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

0

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

41

32

18

42

0

0

0

0

Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders
Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting
Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
Any incident that involves four or more detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

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Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforc,ement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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DHS/ICE Detention Standards Review Summary Report
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Access
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Admission and Release
Classification System
Correspondence and Other Mail
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Marriage Requests
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
Recreation

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Contraband
Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
'Post Orders
Security Inspections
Special Management Units' (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff 1 Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added September 2004)

All findings (Deficient and At-Risk) require written comment describing the finding and what is necessary to meet compliance.

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Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

Department Of Homeland Security
immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, findings of noteworthy
accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is operating in
accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded, except for the
deficiencies noted in the report.
Reviewer-Iri-Charge: (Print Narne)
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Title & Duty Location
Creative Corrections

October

& Duty Location

2008

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

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SME - Medical
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

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SME - Environmental Health and
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

SME - Food Service

Recommended Rating:

D Superior
DGood

cgj Acceptable

D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments: There are no ICE detainees currently housed at Val Verde Correctional Facility. Detainees were housed at the facility
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from 2001 until 2005.

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Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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REVIEW AUTHORITY •..•.

THE SIGNATURE BELOW CONSTITUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS REPORT BY THE REVIEW AUTHORITY. FOD/OIe/CEO WILL
HAVE THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS REPORT TO RESPOND TO ALL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

Director

FINAL RATING:

o SUPERIOR

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GOOD

IZI ACCEPTABLE

o DEFICIENT
OAT-RISK

COMMENTS: The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of Acceptable. A Plan of Action is required for the
line item deficiencies noted in the Access to Legal Materials, Detainee Telephone Access, Hunger Strikes, Terminal
Illness, Advanced Directives, and Death, Emergency Plans, Key and Lock Control, Post Orders, and Special
Management Unit (Disciplinary Segregation) Standards.

Form G-324A SIS (ltev. 11'9/(7)

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