Public Safety

1. Written policies, procedures, and actual practices ensure that the facility administrator or his/her designee regularly reviews, and appropriately responds to, incident reports, grievances, child abuse reports, and other indicia of physical or sexual assaults (including medica…

Facility shall report any incidents or alleged incidents of physical assault, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or intimidation of youth by youth, youth by staff, or staff by youth to the licensing agency within 72 hours. Supporting documentation may continue to be supplemented …

1. Weapons are prohibited on facility premises. 2. The facility employs adequate security measures to ensure that neither youth nor staff bring weapons into the facility. 3. The facility properly stores and secures objects that can be used as weapons (e.g., kitchen utensils, chem…

The facility fully implements the regulations promulgated by the U. S. Department of Justice pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), 28 C.F.R. Part 115. Notes 31 Miss. Code. R. 9-5.16 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-21-901 to 43-21-915 (Rev. 2016). Amended 12/28/2019

1. Each facility shall develop a disaster plan to provide for the safety of juveniles in emergencies. The plan shall be reviewed at least annually and updated as needed. a. The plan shall include provisions for the care of juveniles in disasters such as fires, tornadoes, storms, …

1. If animals or pets are kept at the facility, written policies shall be developed for their care. 2. Animals shall have current immunizations as recommended by a veterinarian. A record of immunizations shall be kept on file at the facility. 3. Animals that represent a hazard to…

1. Facility licenses shall be prominently displayed. 2. A copy of these regulations shall be kept on the premises at all times. 3. Facilities shall be compliant with all applicable building codes and regulations. Each existing facility which makes any structural addition or alter…

1. Written policies and procedures shall govern the transportation of juveniles outside the facility and from one jurisdiction to another. 2. Transportation procedures and practice shall include, but not be limited to: a. Precautions to prevent escape during transfer; and b. docu…

Nothing contained in this Part shall be interpreted to misconstrue state and/or federal law, court orders or United States Department of Justice policy. Notes 31 Miss. Code. R. 9-5.20 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-21-901 to 43-21-915 (Rev. 2016). Amended 12/28/2019

1. The facility shall comply with all local, state, and federal health and sanitation codes, and has documentation demonstrating such compliance. 2. Youth are encouraged, enabled, and expected to keep themselves, their rooms, and communal areas clean, but are not substitutes for …

1. The facility's food services comply with applicable local, state, and federal sanitation and health codes. Facility maintains documentation demonstrating such compliance. 2. Youth receive at least three meals per day. Two meals are required to be served hot, one of which is re…

1. Temperatures in indoor areas are appropriate to seasonal comfort zones, with no unhealthy extremes. 2. Facility maintains adequate ventilation in indoor areas. 3. Comfortable and appropriate noise levels are maintained in the facility at all times. Notes 31 Miss. Code. R. 9-5.…

1. The facility has an emergency preparedness plan that includes, but is not limited to, fire and fire prevention, severe weather, natural disasters, disturbances or riots, national security issues, and medical emergencies. The plan covers: a. The identification of key personnel …

1. Individual rooms have adequate lighting, sufficient for reading. 2. The lights in youth rooms are turned out at night (or adequately darkened for sleep), unless the youth requests otherwise, or for security, health, or mental health reasons. 3. Dayroom and/or common areas used…

1. Facilities should strive to provide detainees with non-prison-like clothing. 2. Youth wear their own underwear as approved by the facility or the facility provides them with clean and sanitized underwear. The facility provides girls with bras and underwear that fit and are app…

1. The facility shall maintain written policies, procedures, and actual practices governing searches of youth, the facility, and visitors in accordance with applicable law. The facility posts a summary of the search policy at the entrance to the facility; in the intake/admissions…