This document provides guidelines for treating hypertension in jail patients. It defines normal and abnormal blood pressure readings and stages of hypertension. It recommends screening all inmates for hypertension and referring those found to have it for treatment and counseling on lifestyle changes. Treatment involves starting medications like thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors and adjusting or adding medications based on the patient's level of blood pressure control. It also provides guidance for treating complicated cases of resistant, urgent, or emergency hypertension.