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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 2 - Role of Outside Agencies › Subchapter 2 - Standard Operating Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-2.2.4 - PROCEDURES

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Administration of Correctional
					 Agencies
(Central Office):
Written policy, procedure, and
					 practice provide for informing other components of the correctional system of
					 the extent and availability of services and programs for the agency population,
					 as needed [2-CO-1A-14].
The Commissioner or designee will ensure procedures are
						established for informing outside agencies regarding programs, procedures, and
						services that are available to offenders within the agencys
						jurisdiction.
2.
Adult Correctional Institutions:
The role and functions
					 of employees of other public or private agencies providing a service to the
					 institution are covered by written policy and procedure that specify their
					 relation to the authority and responsibility of the warden/superintendent
					 [4-4011].
Non-departmental personnel will include but not be
						limited to:
A. Food service
B. Medical staff
C. Vendor representatives
D. Contract personnel
E. Law enforcement officers
F. Legal professionals
While on facility property, non-departmental personnel
						will:
A. Remain under the authority
					 and responsibility of the facilitys controlling authority
B. Be subject to all rules and regulations of
					 the Mississippi Department of Corrections
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 2 - Role of Outside Agencies › Subchapter 2 - Standard Operating Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-2.2.5 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this procedure and through the chain-of-command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10,
						 47-5-28.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 3 - Personnel › Subchapter 1 - Release of Information Requests for Active and Terminated Employees › Rule 29-1-1-3.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to require written requests for release of information and verification of employment concerning active and terminated employees.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 3 - Personnel › Subchapter 1 - Release of Information Requests for Active and Terminated Employees › Rule 29-1-1-3.1.2 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The MDOC Director of Human Services will
					 ensure that procedures are established for the release of information and
					 verification of employment for active and terminated employees.
2. All release of information and
					 verification of employment requests concerning active or terminated employees
					 must be submitted in writing on letterhead to include signature, contact number
					 of person requesting the information, employees name and social security
					 number.
3. The following personal
					 information can be released without an employee release authorization form:
A. Date of hire
B. Date of separation
C. Job classification or title
D. Employment status (full-time, part-time,
					 or contract employee)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 3 - Personnel › Subchapter 1 - Release of Information Requests for Active and Terminated Employees › Rule 29-1-1-3.1.3 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 4 - Training and Staff Development › Subchapter 1 - Training of Non-MDOC Personnel › Rule 29-1-1-4.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to allow the Training Department to train non-MDOC employees on a space/time available basis.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 4 - Training and Staff Development › Subchapter 1 - Training of Non-MDOC Personnel › Rule 29-1-1-4.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Non-MDOC
					 Personnel
Individuals who are not full time, part time, or
					 contractual employees of the Department, and are not serving in a recognized
					 volunteer capacity with the Department.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 4 - Training and Staff Development › Subchapter 1 - Training of Non-MDOC Personnel › Rule 29-1-1-4.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon request, non-MDOC personnel will be granted training slots only after all needs of the Department are met and space is available.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 4 - Training and Staff Development › Subchapter 1 - Training of Non-MDOC Personnel › Rule 29-1-1-4.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 1 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Policy › Rule 29-1-1-5.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to adhere to the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983. All master files, whether active or inactive, are public records except as otherwise provided by Miss. Code Sections 25-61-9 and 25-61-11.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 25-61-9,
						 25-61-11.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 1 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Policy › Rule 29-1-1-5.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Mississippi Public Records Act
					 of 1983
- State law declares that all public records are public
					 property, and any person shall have the right to inspect, copy or mechanically
					 reproduce or obtain a reproduction an any public record of a public body in
					 accordance with reasonable written procedures adopted by the public body
					 concerning the cost, time, place and method of access.
2.
Public Body
- Any
					 department, bureau, division, council, commission, committee, subcommittee,
					 board, agency and any other entity of the state or a political subdivision
					 thereof, and any municipal corporation and any other entity created by the
					 Constitution or bylaw, executive order, ordinance or resolution.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 1 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Policy › Rule 29-1-1-5.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
The Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections or designee will establish procedures to ensure compliance with the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 by establishing guidelines that are supportive of this act.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 1 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Policy › Rule 29-1-1-5.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 2 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-5.2.1 - APPLICABILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
This procedure applies to all Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) employees involved in maintaining master files on all offenders sentenced to the care, custody or control of the MDOC, active and inactive, or under some form of community supervision, to include but not limited to Parole, Probation, Intensive Supervision, Earned Release Supervision, Governors Suspension and Post Release Supervision.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 2 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-5.2.2 - POLICY STATEMENT

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to adhere to the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983. All master files, whether active or inactive, are public records except as otherwise provided by Miss. Code Sections 25-61-9 and 25-61-11.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 25-61-9,
						 25-61-11.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 2 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-5.2.3 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Active Master
					 File
Files for those offenders currently serving time
					 incarcerated, on Intensive Supervision, Earned Release Supervision, in other
					 custody or at-large.
2.
Inactive Master File
Files for those offenders who
					 have been discharged to expiration of sentence, released by a Supreme Court
					 mandate, or completed their term on Parole, Probation, Post Release
					 Supervision, Shock Probation or any other form of supervision.
3.
Active Community Corrections
					 Master File
Master file on offenders who have been placed on
					 Probation, Parole, Post Release Supervision or other supervision ordered by a
					 court of competent jurisdiction.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 2 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-5.2.4 - PROCEDURES

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All requests for copies of public records
					 (master files) will be made in writing to the Director of Records.
2. All document searches and reproduction of
					 documents will be made by staff of the MDOC Records Department.
3. Information obtained in the discharge of
					 official duty by a field officer as an employee of the MDOC shall be privileged
					 and shall not be disclosed (47-7-21).
4. A Letter of Acknowledgment will be
					 forwarded to the requestor advising such requestor of estimated fees assessed
					 in processing the request for public records. Payment covering the estimated
					 cost of reproduction must be received prior to mailing of documents. Payment
					 will be made in the form of cashiers check or money order only and must be made
					 payable to MDOC.
A.
Charges are as
								Follows
B. Reproductions:
Minimum charge of $2.00 per request
a. 8 ½ "x 11"
$.25 per page
b. 8 ½ "x 14"
$.35 per page
C. Time Expended:
$10.00 per hour
Additional fees incident to document production include
						postage fees.
Law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and
						court orders of criminal prosecution are exempt from the fee
						prerequisite.
5. All
					 requests will be approved or denied within seven (7) working days after receipt
					 of the request. All denials of document requests will be in writing, will state
					 reasons for denial, and will be kept on file by the Director of Records for not
					 less than three years from date of denial.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10,
						 47-7-21.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 5 - Records › Subchapter 2 - Offender Master Files - Public Record Request Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-5.2.5 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this procedure and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 1 - Volunteer Programs Policy › Rule 29-1-1-6.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to operate an active volunteer program.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 1 - Volunteer Programs Policy › Rule 29-1-1-6.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Volunteers
Persons who, by their own free will, provide services on a regular basis for
					 MDOC institutions and facilities and/or probationers and parolees with no
					 monetary or material gain.
2.
Guest
Non-Certified citizens requesting to offer a
					 particular service accompanied by a certified volunteer, or participating in a
					 one-time or infrequent activity such as a revival, holiday service, seminar, on
					 single event basis.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 1 - Volunteer Programs Policy › Rule 29-1-1-6.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
					 Volunteer/Contract Services/Guest Background Form
2. Certified Volunteer Application
3. Volunteer Agreement
4. Volunteer Program Monthly Report
5. Release of All Claims
6. Annual Volunteer Evaluation
7. Certified Volunteer Report Form
8. Release Form for One-time Volunteer
					 Service
9. Facility Volunteer
					 Identification Card Record
10.
					 Volunteer Orientation Register
11.
					 As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 2 - Volunteer Programs Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-6.2.1 - APPLICABILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
This procedure applies to all Mississippi Department of Corrections employees, volunteers, contract workers, and consultants involved in or responsible for volunteer programs.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 2 - Volunteer Programs Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-6.2.2 - POLICY STATEMENT

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to operate an active volunteer program.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 2 - Volunteer Programs Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-6.2.3 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Volunteers
Persons who, by their own free will, provide services on a regular basis for
					 MDOC institutions and facilities and/or probationers and parolees with no
					 monetary or material gain.
2.
Guest
Non-Certified citizens requesting to offer a
					 particular service accompanied by a certified volunteer, or participating in a
					 one-time or infrequent activity such as a revival, holiday service, seminar, on
					 single event basis.
3.
Contract Workers
Persons who provide services for MDOC
					 institutions and facilities through a binding agreement.
4.
Consultants
Persons who offer advice or opinion on a regular basis.
5.
Offendertrak
Computerized program that among other functions, provides an offenders
					 visitation database to include, but not be limited to photo, physical, profile,
					 housing location, classification, sentencing orders, conditions/attributes of
					 inmate, approved visiting dates/times, categories of visitors, and visitors
					 list (names, relationships, drivers licenses, additional identifications,
					 photos, banned visitors).
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 6 - Citizenship Involvement and Volunteers › Subchapter 2 - Volunteer Programs Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-6.2.5 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
					 Volunteer/Contract Services/Guest Background Form
2. Certified Volunteer Application
3. Volunteer Agreement
4. Volunteer Program Monthly Report
5. Release of All Claims
6. Annual Volunteer Evaluation
7. Certified Volunteer Report Form
8. Release Form For One-Time Volunteer
					 Service
9. Facility Volunteer
					 Identification Card Record
10.
					 Volunteer Orientation Register
11.
					 As required through this policy and the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 1 - Division of Victim Services Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to provide information to crime victims, their representatives and service providers.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												99-43-1.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 1 - Division of Victim Services Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Crime Victim
A
					 person against whom a criminal offense has been committed and/or the lawful
					 representative of a deceased or incapacitated person.
2.
Victims Family
Spouse, parent, child, stepchild, sibling, or legal representative of the
					 victim, except when that person is in custody for an offense or is the
					 defendant.
3.
Crime
					 Victim Representative
The lawful representative (to include a
					 Service Provider) of a deceased or incapacitated crime victim.
4.
Designated Family
					 Member
A family member or a legal guardian of a minor victim, a
					 homicide victim, or a person who is disabled such designation usually made in
					 the sentencing jurisdiction.
5.
Service Provider
A person or persons employed or
					 authorized by a public or a private entity that receives public or private
					 funding primarily to provide counseling, treatment or other supportive
					 assistance to crime victims.
6.
Witness
A person who has relevant information about a
					 crime that was committed and who, consequently, could be or has been called as
					 a witness for the prosecution.
7.
Other Designated Persons
Persons not included in
					 witness definition above who wish to register because of a relationship or
					 other circumstances involving the inmate such as estranged or ex-spouse,
					 previously battered companion, concerned neighbor, arresting officer or
					 prosecuting district attorney.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												99-43-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 1 - Division of Victim Services Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Adult Correctional
					 Institutions:
Written policy, procedure, and practice provide
					 that designated staff are responsible for coordination of victims programs and
					 that curriculum is established for providing training to staff involved with
					 victims issues. This curriculum includes the following topics:
A.
specific services available to crime
					 victims
B.
changes in
					 laws impacting victims
C.
way(s) of gaining access to the services
D.
confidentiality of victim
					 information
E.
ways
					 for victims to communicate complaints and other concerns
F.
program evaluation measures, which
					 include victim input regarding the effectiveness of services and ways for them
					 to make suggestions regarding agency policies and practices intended to assist
					 crime victims [4-4447-1, Added 2008 Supplement].
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 1 - Division of Victim Services Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												99-43-1.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 2 - Crime Victims Bill of Rights Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.2.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to meet all requirements of the Crime Victims Bill of Rights as it pertains to those tasks specifically assigned to MDOC.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												99-43-1.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 2 - Crime Victims Bill of Rights Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.2.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Public Records
Any documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics that
					 is unrestricted and maintained for use by a public body.
2.
Victims of Crime
Persons against whom a criminal offense has been committed or the lawful
					 representative of a deceased or incapacitated person.
3.
Violent Offenses
As defined by the Crime Victims Bill of Rights violent offenses will include
					 any felony involving physical injury and/or the threat there of; any sexual
					 offense; offenses involving spousal abuse/domestic violence and burglaries of
					 occupied dwellings.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												99-43-3.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 2 - Crime Victims Bill of Rights Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.2.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Victims will have the right under law to:
A. Be treated with fairness, dignity and
					 respect throughout the criminal justice process
B. Be present, informed, and heard during
					 public hearings when authorized by law
C. Make an oral or written impact statement
					 to the probation officer preparing the pre-sentence report for the judge (i.e.,
					 MDOC Policy, 38-02, Pre/Post Sentence Investigation & Report)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services › Subchapter 2 - Crime Victims Bill of Rights Policy › Rule 29-1-1-7.2.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												99-43-1.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 8 - General › Subchapter 1 - Facility Tours › Rule 29-1-1-8.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to conduct tours of correctional facilities throughout the state to various groups and organizations to help selected groups understand the mission of the agency.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10,
						 47-5-95.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 8 - General › Subchapter 1 - Facility Tours › Rule 29-1-1-8.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Contraband
Any
					 items not authorized by Mississippi Code, MDOC policy, procedure, or post
					 order.
2.
Identification (ID
) Valid photo identification
					 denoting vital statistical information specific to an individual. Forms of ID
					 include: drivers license, state ID, or Federal ID.
3.
Visitor
Any
					 person entering a MDOC facility who is not an authorized agency staff member,
					 contract employee, volunteer or consultant.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 8 - General › Subchapter 1 - Facility Tours › Rule 29-1-1-8.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
General
A. All requests for tours will be authorized
					 by the Superintendent, in consultation with the Tour Director or
					 designee.
B. Tours will be
					 scheduled in order to avoid any disruption of the normal activities of the
					 facility. Access to high security areas (i.e., control centers, segregation
					 units, armory) will be limited.
C.
					 All tour participants must be 14 years of age and older.
D. All tour participants will be required to
					 show picture identification (i.e., drivers license, school identification card,
					 military identification card or state identification card) and sign a Tour
					 Waiver of Liability form.
E. Any
					 tour participant who is an ex-offender of any correctional facility must
					 receive prior approval of the Superintendent to tour the facility.
F. MDOC employees may transport approved
					 individuals or groups in state vehicles.
G. Tour records will be maintained at each
					 facility for a minimum of one year with the following information: Name of
					 group and sponsor, Number of persons on tour and Time and date of
					 tour
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 8 - General › Subchapter 1 - Facility Tours › Rule 29-1-1-8.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10,
						 47-5-95.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 1 - Communications Division Policy › Rule 29-1-1-9.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to provide information to the media and public while following the State of Mississippi Open Records laws and MDOC policy and standard operating procedures on freedom of information requests.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 1 - Communications Division Policy › Rule 29-1-1-9.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Open Records
Information maintained by MDOC that is allowable for distribution to the public
					 as defined by Mississippi Code.
2.
Freedom of Information Requests
Formal requests for
					 information by the media, the public, other local, state and federal agencies,
					 attorneys, organizations and other individuals or groups.
3.
Communications
					 Director
Oversees the daily activities of the Communications
					 Division in communicating and promoting the departments objectives, goals,
					 accomplishments and needs.
4.
Communications Specialist
Assists the Communications
					 Director and other Communications Specialists in collecting, coordinating and
					 disseminating information pertinent to institutions, Community Corrections,
					 special events and offenders.
5.
Director of the Division of Victim Services
Coordinates the daily activities of the Division of Victim Services as defined
					 in the policy, Division of Victim Services.
6.
Media
Any agency
					 that gathers and reports news for a general circulation newspaper, news
					 magazine, national or international news service, or radio/television news
					 program holding a Federal Communications Commission license. Infotainment
					 publications and broadcasts are not considered news media.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 1 - Communications Division Policy › Rule 29-1-1-9.1.3 - PRECEPT

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Administration of Correctional
					 Agencies
(Central Office):
Written policy, procedure, and
					 practice provide for a public information program that is reviewed and updated
					 at least annually [2-CO-1A-25].
2.
Administration of Correctional
					 Agencies
(Central Office):
Written policy, procedure, and
					 practice provide for timely response to inquiries from the public and other
					 agencies [2-CO-1A-26].
3.
Administration of Correctional Agencies
(Central Office):
Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for contact with
					 representatives of the news media [2-CO-1A-27].
4.
Adult Community Residential
					 Services:
There is a public information policy that encourages
					 interaction with the public and the news media [4-ACRS-7F-01].
5.
Adult Probation and Parole Field
					 Services:
Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a
					 public information program that encourages contacts with the public and
					 communication media; the policy and procedure are disseminated to employees and
					 media representatives [PP 3-3027].
6.
Adult Probation and Parole Field
					 Services:
Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the
					 dissemination of case information to the public, and addresses confidentiality
					 requirements, and the designation of who provides such information [PP
					 3-3029].
7.
Administration of Correctional Agencies
(Central Office):
Written policy, procedure, and practice establish the agencys commitment
					 to informing the public and the media of events within the agencys areas of
					 responsibility. The procedures address emergency and non-emergency responses to
					 the media and, at a minimum, include the following:
A.
the identification of areas in the
					 facility that are accessible to media representatives
B.
the contact person for routine
					 requests for information
C.
identification of data and information protected by federal or state
					 privacy laws, or federal and state freedom of information laws
D.
special events
					 coverage
E.
news-release policy
F.
the designation of individuals or positions within the agency authorized
					 to speak with the media on behalf of the agency
					 [2-CO-1A-27-1].
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 1 - Communications Division Policy › Rule 29-1-1-9.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
						.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 2 - Communications Division Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-9.2.1 - APPLICABILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
This procedure applies to all employees of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and particularly those of the Communications Division.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 2 - Communications Division Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-9.2.2 - POLICY STATEMENT

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to provide information to the media and public while following the State of Mississippi Open Records laws and MDOC policy and standard operating procedures on freedom of information requests.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 2 - Communications Division Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-9.2.3 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Open Records
Information maintained by MDOC that is allowable for distribution to the public
					 as defined by Mississippi Code.
2.
Freedom of Information Requests
Formal requests for
					 information by the media, the public, other local, state and federal agencies,
					 attorneys, organizations and other individuals or groups.
3.
Communications
					 Director
Oversees the daily activities of the Communications
					 Division in communicating and promoting the departments objectives, goals,
					 accomplishments and needs.
4.
Communications Specialist
Assists the Communications
					 Director and other Communications Specialists in collecting, coordinating and
					 disseminating information pertinent to institutions, Community Corrections,
					 special events and offenders.
5.
Communications Division Duty Officer
Designated
					 Communications Division staff on call for all extraordinary occurrences taking
					 place after hours to include weeknights (Monday Friday), weekends and
					 holidays.
6.
Director
					 of the Division of Victim Services
Coordinates the daily
					 activities of the Division of Victim Services as defined in the policy,
					 Division of Victim Services.
7.
Media
Any agency that gathers and reports news for a
					 general circulation newspaper, news magazine, national or international news
					 service, or radio/television news program holding a Federal Communications
					 Commission license. Infotainment publications and broadcasts are not considered
					 news media.
8.
Press
					 Release
A written statement concerning an issue, event or
					 situation which the department wishes to make a permanent record with a wide
					 area of distribution.
9.
Press Announcement
A written statement sent to media
					 regarding an upcoming MDOC event.
10.
Fact Sheet
A
					 written summary of information pertaining to a specific subject, to possibly
					 include history, capacity/population and mission.
11.
Credentials
For
					 purposes of identification, both photo identification (such as a valid drivers
					 license) and an identification (ID) card issued by the reporters place of
					 employment will be required. In the absence of employee ID cards, MDOC reserves
					 the right to verify all identification and refuse admittance when such
					 identification is found to be suspect.
12.
Extraordinary
					 Occurrence
An event that occurs at an MDOC facility which is
					 outside of normal operations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 9 - Communications › Subchapter 2 - Communications Division Procedure › Rule 29-1-1-9.2.5 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this procedure and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												25-61-1,
						 47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 10 - Policy, Planning, Research and Evaluation › Subchapter 1 - Research Protocol › Rule 29-1-1-10.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to support and engage in research activities relevant to its programs, services and operations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 10 - Policy, Planning, Research and Evaluation › Subchapter 1 - Research Protocol › Rule 29-1-1-10.1.3 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 11 - Corrections Investigation Division › Subchapter 1 - Prohibition of Electronic or Mechanical Recording Devices › Rule 29-1-1-11.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to prohibit the use of any electronic or mechanical eavesdropping, wiretapping, or any recording or monitoring devices in any MDOC facility or office except as outlined in this policy and in compliance with any applicable state and federal laws and statutes.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 11 - Corrections Investigation Division › Subchapter 1 - Prohibition of Electronic or Mechanical Recording Devices › Rule 29-1-1-11.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Electronic or Mechanical
					 Monitoring Device
A device or apparatus primarily designed or used
					 for the nonconsensual interception of wire or oral communications.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 11 - Corrections Investigation Division › Subchapter 1 - Prohibition of Electronic or Mechanical Recording Devices › Rule 29-1-1-11.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1. No electronic or mechanical eavesdropping,
					 wiretapping or other such recording or monitoring devices will be employed on
					 any MDOC premises, or facility under contract to MDOC, without the express
					 written consent of the Commissioner or designee.
2. This policy does not prohibit the use of
					 tape recorders used in recording official investigations conducted by the
					 Corrections Investigation Division (CID) Investigators or for
					 hearings.
3. Any person found
					 violating this policy may be subject to disciplinary action or termination as
					 determined by the Commissioner and possible prosecution under applicable state
					 and federal laws and statutes.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 11 - Corrections Investigation Division › Subchapter 1 - Prohibition of Electronic or Mechanical Recording Devices › Rule 29-1-1-11.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 12 - Management Information Systems › Subchapter 1 - Design, Maintenance and Upkeep of MDOC Website › Rule 29-1-1-12.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) that a website with up-to-date information and statistics will be maintained by agency personnel for use by staff and the public.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 12 - Management Information Systems › Subchapter 1 - Design, Maintenance and Upkeep of MDOC Website › Rule 29-1-1-12.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Website
A group
					 of Web pages, often under one domain name.
2.
Webmaster
Individual with sole responsibility for the design, accuracy and consistency of
					 all information on the website.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 12 - Management Information Systems › Subchapter 1 - Design, Maintenance and Upkeep of MDOC Website › Rule 29-1-1-12.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Webmaster
					 Selection
The Commissioner will select a staff person from within
						MDOC to be designated as the Webmaster for the agency website.
2.
Webmaster
					 Responsibilities
A. The Webmaster
					 will be accountable for Website:
1.
					 Design
2. Accuracy of
					 Information
3. Consistency of
					 Information
4. Monitoring
5. Updating
6. Maintenance
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 1 - Administration and Management › Subpart 1 - Administration › Chapter 12 - Management Information Systems › Subchapter 1 - Design, Maintenance and Upkeep of MDOC Website › Rule 29-1-1-12.1.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 1 - Outside Business/Company Entry and Exit to Institution Property › Subchapter 1 - Policy › Rule 29-2-1-1.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to establish procedures for the controlled entry and exit of outside businesses/companies relative to institutional property.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 1 - Outside Business/Company Entry and Exit to Institution Property › Subchapter 1 - Policy › Rule 29-2-1-1.1.2 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
The Deputy Commissioner of Institutions or designee will develop procedures to provide guidelines for outside businesses and companies entering or exiting institutional grounds.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 1 - Outside Business/Company Entry and Exit to Institution Property › Subchapter 1 - Policy › Rule 29-2-1-1.1.3 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this policy and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 1 - Outside Business/Company Entry and Exit to Institution Property › Subchapter 2 - Policy › Rule 29-2-1-1.2.1 - APPLICABILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
This procedure applies to outside business/companies and Mississippi Department of Corrections employees.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 1 - Outside Business/Company Entry and Exit to Institution Property › Subchapter 2 - Policy › Rule 29-2-1-1.2.2 - POLICY STATEMENT

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to establish procedures for the controlled entry and exit of outside businesses/companies relative to institutional property.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 1 - Outside Business/Company Entry and Exit to Institution Property › Subchapter 2 - Policy › Rule 29-2-1-1.2.4 - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by this procedure and through the chain of command.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 2 - Mail, Telephone, Visiting › Subchapter 1 - Control of Contraband/Body Searches - Visitors › Rule 29-2-1-2.1.1 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to control contraband from visitors.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-193,
						 47-5-194,
						 47-5-195,
						 47-5-198.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 2 - Mail, Telephone, Visiting › Subchapter 1 - Control of Contraband/Body Searches - Visitors › Rule 29-2-1-2.1.2 - DEFINITION

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Contraband
Any
					 items not authorized by Mississippi Code, MDOC policy, procedure, or post
					 order.
2.
Identification (ID
) Valid photo identification
					 denoting vital statistical information specific to an individual. Forms of ID
					 include: drivers license, state ID, or Federal ID.
3.
Visitor
Any
					 person entering a MDOC facility who is not an authorized agency staff member,
					 contract employee, volunteer or consultant.
4.
Spice/Mojo
A form
					 of contraband which is a combination of herbs; baybean (canavalia maritime),
					 blue lotus (nymphaea carulea nymphaea alba), lions tail (Leonotis leonurus),
					 Indian warrior (pedicularis densiflora), dwarf scallop (scuttelaria nana),
					 moconha brava (zornia latifolia), pink lotus (nelumbo nucifera), Siberian
					 motherwort (leonurus sibircus), vanilla and honey, that produces some of the
					 same effects as marijuana.
5.
JHW-108 Synthetic Marijuana
A man-made chemical/THC
					 variant that produces similar affects as THC except is four (4) times
					 stronger.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-10.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 2 - Mail, Telephone, Visiting › Subchapter 1 - Control of Contraband/Body Searches - Visitors › Rule 29-2-1-2.1.3 - PRECEPTS

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The Deputy Commissioner of Institutions
					 and the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections or designees will develop
					 procedures for contraband searches of any visitor entering MDOC property. The
					 scope of searches will include:
A.
					 Persons
B. Vehicles
C. Personal property
D. Allowable items
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 29 - Prisons And Parole › Part 2 - Operations › Subpart 1 - Security › Chapter 2 - Mail, Telephone, Visiting › Subchapter 1 - Control of Contraband/Body Searches - Visitors › Rule 29-2-1-2.1.4 - APPLICABILITY

Current through June 25, 2024
This procedure applies to all MDOC employees, offenders, and visitors.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												47-5-193,
						 47-5-194,
						 47-5-195,
						 47-5-198.