GO 500-03 Guarding Prisoners at Hospitals

Question 1

Officers guarding an arrested person requiring hospitalization and charged with a Class B
misdemeanor or greater offense shall notify the __________________.

Answer 1

roll call sergeant.

Question 2

Officers guarding prisoners shall contact the roll call sergeant one hour prior to the end of their
shift regarding the status of the hospitalized prisoner. Officers shall remain on hospital
assignment until an _______________relieves them or the prisoner’s status changes

Answer 2

on-duty officer

Question 3

Prisoners in custody at a medical facility are allowed visitors only with a __________approval.

Answer 3

supervisor’s

Question 4

When the roll call sergeant is informed an officer is guarding a prisoner who has been charged
with a Class B misdemeanor or greater offense, the sergeant shall determine if the prisoner
should be transferred to the custody of the _______________

Answer 4

Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).

Question 5

When an officer is assigned to guard a prisoner, the ______________ is responsible for ensuring
the officer is relieved in a timely manner and the relieving roll call sergeant is made aware of the
hospital assignment.

Answer 5

roll call sergeant

Question 6

When prisoners are ready for transfer to HCSO custody, the roll call sergeant shall contact the
HCSO ___________.

Answer 6

Intake

Question 7

If the hospitalized prisoner has not been charged, the roll call sergeant shall determine whether
the criteria has been met to file a _______________

Answer 7

To-Be Warrant

Question 8

HCSO will take custody of a prisoner at a hospital once the prisoner has been assigned to a room
or bed and one or more of the following criteria have been met:

Answer 8

a. Charges are filed and approved by the Harris County District Attorney’s (DA’s) Office. The
hospital, doctor’s name, and room number or bed number shall be included in the charges.
b. The prisoner has confirmed open warrant(s).