COVID-19 directives and preparation (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)
| Multi Request | COVID-19 directives and preparation |
| Submitted | March 9, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all directives, orders, plans, and communications issued to officials and managerial staff within facilities under the jurisdiction of this agency, as well as those provided to individuals under the supervision of this agency, regarding preparatory or responsive measures and requirements related to COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
Please include as responsive any relevant plans and directives issued regarding inmate health, behavior, and participation in preparatory and defensive activities, including those conducted by the correctional industry program.
If you have any questions about this request, please call 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 9, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The request has been forwarded from one agency to another agency or department for further review or follow up.
From: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Good afternoon,
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is working diligently to compile the information responsive to your request received March 9, 2020. In accordance with Texas Government Code § 552.221(d), the information you requested is anticipated to be available by April 14, 2020. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Jae'lon Nelms
Office of the General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or proprietary information. Any other use of these materials is strictly prohibited. This email may not be forwarded outside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Office of the General Counsel, without the permission of the original sender. If you have received this material in error, please immediately notify me by telephone and destroy all electronic, paper, or other versions.
From: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Mr./Ms. Lipton,
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is working diligently to compile the information responsive to your request dated March 9, 2020. In accordance with Texas Government Code § 552.221(d), the information you requested is anticipated to be available by April 27, 2020. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Jae'lon Nelms
Office of the General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or proprietary information. Any other use of these materials is strictly prohibited. This email may not be forwarded outside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Office of the General Counsel, without the permission of the original sender. If you have received this material in error, please immediately notify me by telephone and destroy all electronic, paper, or other versions.
From: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Good afternoon,
The TDCJ had no responsive information at the time it received your request. However, since then, we have updated our official COVID-19 policy multiple times, and the most up-to-date version can be found here:
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/cmhc/docs/cmhc_infection_control_policy_manual/B-14.52.pdf
This policy includes flyers that are distributed to the offender population. Additionally, the TDCJ routinely issues COVID-19 updates on the TDCJ Facebook page. This includes, among other things, statistical updates and interviews with the TDCJ's executive director.
At this time, the TDCJ considers your request closed.
Sincerely,
Jae'lon Nelms
Office of the General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or proprietary information. Any other use of these materials is strictly prohibited. This email may not be forwarded outside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Office of the General Counsel, without the permission of the original sender. If you have received this material in error, please immediately notify me by telephone and destroy all electronic, paper, or other versions.
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