Arkansas Administrative Code

12 CAR § 50-1309. Records of personnel safety training. (a) Personnel safety training shall be documented in writing in accordance with this subpart. (b) Written records shall be kept regarding training on the following topics: (1) Written fire plan; (2) Written emergency plan; a…

12 CAR § 50-1401. Applicability. This subpart applies only to full-service facilities.

12 CAR § 50-1402. Written policy required. The chief executive shall establish a written policy to provide, to the extent possible, the following services and programs: (1) Recreation and leisure time activities; (2) Library services; (3) Educational programming; (4) Counseling a…

12 CAR § 50-1403. Detainee participation optional. The policy shall provide an option for detainees to decline to participate in services and programs without prejudicial results or disciplinary action.

12 CAR § 50-1404. Detainee exercise. (a) Exercise shall be made available to all detainees daily for one (1) hour. (b) This standard is subject to the discretion of the chief executive and may be limited in situations where security may be jeopardized, in inclement or extreme wea…

12 CAR § 50-1405. Commissary. If a commissary is provided, the chief executive shall establish a written policy for its operation including, without limitation, the use of standard accounting procedures.

12 CAR § 50-1501. Definition. For the purposes of this subpart, “existing facility” means a facility which was in operation or a facility which had its design plans approved by a criminal detention facility review committee prior to November 28, 2022.

12 CAR § 50-1502. Inspections. (a) Onsite inspections of detention facilities shall be the duty of the criminal detention facility review committee or the Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator. (b) The criminal detention facility review committee or coordinator shall u…

12 CAR § 50-1503. Documentation. (a) Copies of all reports and documents pertaining to detention facilities shall be sent to the Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator. (b) A master file of inspection reports on each facility shall be provided by the criminal detention …

12 CAR § 50-1504. Environmental systems generally. (a) Lighting levels shall be suitable for the activities conducted within the area in question. (b)(1) Air circulation, ventilation, and heating shall be provided, and the temperature shall be maintained between sixty-five degree…

12 CAR § 50-1505. Fire detection. (a) Equipment for the detection of fire, smoke, and other combustion byproducts shall be provided in accordance with the current Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15. (b) Said equipment shall be battery-powered or part of the emergency po…

12 CAR § 50-1506. Disabled detainees. (a) There shall be housing and service areas in each detention facility available in which to house and care for disabled detainees in compliance with state and federal law. (b) Readily available alternative facilities may be used to meet thi…

12 CAR § 50-1507. Exits. (a) Emergency exits shall be provided as required by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, and any other applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. (b) Emergency exits shall be clearly marked and continuously illuminated.…

12 CAR § 50-1508. Intake, booking, and release areas. (a) The intake, booking, and release area should be located inside the security perimeter and have the following components: (1) Booking area; (2) Access to drinking water; (3) Access to shower facilities; (4) Secure storage f…

12 CAR § 50-1509. Alcohol unit. (a) Alcohol units shall be designed for detention of intoxicated persons during the sobering process only. (b) These detainees shall be moved to cells or other areas as soon as they can properly care for themselves. (c) Alcohol units shall be equip…

12 CAR § 50-1510. General housing requirements. (a) This section shall apply to all housing areas within a facility. (b) All housing areas shall have, at a minimum, access to the following facilities: (1) A toilet above floor level, a wash basin, and drinking water, available wit…

12 CAR § 50-1511. Single cell housing areas. In addition to the requirements outlined by 12 CAR § 50-1510, single cells shall comply with the following standards: (1) The minimum square foot area of single cells will be fifty square feet (50 ft2) per detainee; (2) If cell confine…

12 CAR § 50-1512. Multiple occupancy housing areas. In addition to the requirements outlined by 12 CAR § 50-1510, when used, multiple occupancy housing areas shall comply with the following standards: (1) The ability for observation by staff shall exist; (2) A minimum floor area …

12 CAR § 50-1513. Special housing areas. (a) There shall be at least one (1) cell or room for detainees who are ill, exhibiting an altered mental state, injured, nonambulatory, or assigned to administrative segregation which provides for appropriate staff observation. (b) Special…

12 CAR § 50-1514. Activity rooms. (a) If activity rooms exist, the room or rooms must have sufficient air circulation, temperature, and lighting for the activities being performed therein. (b) Access to toilets and wash basins within the proximate area shall be provided. (c) Thes…

12 CAR § 50-1515. Linen storage. (a) Space shall be provided to issue and store facility clothing and bedding and to provide for the exchange of personal and facility clothing on a scheduled basis determined by the facility and when detainees are to appear in court or be released…

12 CAR § 50-1516. Exercise spaces. (a) Detainees held in full-service facilities shall have access to exercise areas. (b) Facilities that provide outdoor exercise areas shall have an inclement weather policy in place.

12 CAR § 50-1517. Security storage. (a) The chief executive shall designate a secured and controlled storage area for items that are accessible to authorized personnel only. (b) Items to be stored in the secured and controlled storage area include, but are not limited to: (1) Che…

12 CAR § 50-1518. Administrative space. Space will be provided for general administrative and staff functions.

12 CAR § 50-1519. Food preparation area. Space and equipment shall be provided for food preparation and/or handling in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.

12 CAR § 50-1520. Visitation and consultation area. (a) Any area designated for in-person visitation by the public shall be outside the security perimeter, while the visiting area for the detainee shall be inside the security perimeter. (b) The visiting area shall be acoustically…

12 CAR § 50-1601. Definitions. For the purposes of this subpart: (1) “New construction” means: (A) Any new facility built, or which had its design plans approved by a criminal detention facility review committee, after November 28, 2022; (B) Any area of construction added beyond …

12 CAR § 50-1602. Plan review. (a) All design plans shall be reviewed for compliance with applicable standards according to this subpart. (b) Design plans shall be presented in person to the Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator by the facility’s architect or the archi…

12 CAR § 50-1603. Plan approval. (a) The criminal detention facility review committee of the district in which the facility is located shall have final approval authority of all design plans. (b) Once it is found by the criminal detention facility review committee that the design…

12 CAR § 50-1604. Documentation. (a)(1) Copies of all reports and documents pertaining to detention facilities shall be sent to and maintained by the office of the Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator. (2) A master file of inspection reports on each facility shall be …

12 CAR § 50-1605. Building codes. (a) All new construction, in addition to this part, will be designed and constructed in accordance with the codes and standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Department of Health, Building Authority Division, and others as required by law or…

12 CAR § 50-1606. Environmental systems generally. (a) Lighting levels shall be suitable for the activities conducted within the area in question. (b)(1) Air circulation shall be provided, and the temperature shall be maintained between sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit and eighty-fi…

12 CAR § 50-1607. Fire detection. (a) Equipment for the detection of fire, smoke, and other combustion byproducts shall be provided in accordance with the latest version of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15. (b) Said equipment will be battery-powered or part of the…

12 CAR § 50-1608. Disabled accessibility. (a) There shall be housing and service areas in each detention facility available in which to house and care for disabled detainees in compliance with state and federal law. (b) All areas of the facility shall be accessible to and usable …

12 CAR § 50-1609. Exits. (a) Emergency exits shall be provided as required by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, and any other applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. (b) Emergency exits shall be clearly marked and continuously illuminated.…

12 CAR § 50-1610. Floor drains. (a) Floor drains shall be designed in accordance with the latest Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65, to serve all housing and other areas where necessary to facilitate cleaning and prevent detainee flooding of the facility. (b) Floor drains shal…

12 CAR § 50-1611. Natural light. (a) Natural light shall be provided to all cell areas either directly or from an adjacent location. (b) If possible, natural light should be provided to activity rooms and day rooms via skylight or windows. (c) All apertures allowing for the passa…

12 CAR § 50-1612. Controlled access. (a) All pedestrian and vehicular entrances and exits to the facility shall be via sally port. (b) Automatic doors, if used, shall be monitored physically or electronically and be operated from the control center. (c) The vehicular sally ports …

12 CAR § 50-1613. Intake, booking, and release areas. (a) Intake, booking, and release areas shall be located inside the security perimeter and have the following components: (1) Booking area; (2) Sally port; (3) Access to drinking water; (4) Access to shower facilities; (5) Secu…

12 CAR § 50-1614. Alcohol units. (a) Alcohol units shall be designed for detention of intoxicated persons during the sobering process only and these detainees shall be moved to cells or other appropriate areas as soon as they can properly care for themselves. (b) Alcohol units sh…

12 CAR § 50-1615. Detainee separation. (a) The facility shall be designed and constructed so that detainees can be separated according to existing laws, rules, and regulations, as well as to the facility's classification plan. (b) The facility shall have a sufficient number of ce…

12 CAR § 50-1616. General housing requirements. (a) This section shall apply to all housing areas within a facility. (b) All housing areas shall have, at a minimum, access to the following facilities: (1) A toilet above floor level, a wash basin, and drinking water, available wit…

12 CAR § 50-1617. Single cell housing areas. (a)(1) All single cells shall have a minimum sixty square feet (60 ft2) of floor space provided detainees spend no more than sixteen (16) hours per day locked in cells. (2) If cell confinement exceeds sixteen (16) hours per day, sevent…

12 CAR § 50-1618. Multiple occupancy housing areas. (a) Where used, multiple occupancy sleeping rooms will provide: (1) The ability for observation by staff; (2) A minimum floor area of thirty-five square feet (35 ft2) per detainee in the sleeping area; (3) Minimum clear floor-to…

12 CAR § 50-1619. Special housing areas. (a) There shall be at least one (1) cell or room for detainees who are ill, exhibiting an altered mental state, injured, nonambulatory, or assigned administrative segregation which provides for appropriate staff observation. (b) Special ho…

12 CAR § 50-1620. Dayrooms. (a) There shall be a dayroom for each cell block or dormitory style housing area. (b) The room shall have a minimum of thirty-five square feet (35 ft2) of unencumbered floor space per detainee independent from the separate and distinct adjacent sleepin…

12 CAR § 50-1621. Activity rooms. (a) Activity rooms in the facility must have sufficient air circulation, temperature, and lighting for the activities being performed therein and access to toilets and wash basins within the proximate area. (b) These areas include: (1) Multipurpo…