5 chapters · 366 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1 Policy of state in operation and management of correctional system; independent internal examinations
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It shall be the policy of this state, in the operation and management of the correctional system, to so manage and conduct the same in that manner as will be consistent with the operation of a modern correctional system and with the view of making the system self-sustaining. Thos…
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-10 Department of Corrections; general powers and duties
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(1) The department shall have the following powers and duties:(a) To accept adult offenders committed to it by the courts of this state for incarceration, care, custody, treatment and rehabilitation;(b) To provide for the care, custody, study, training, supervision and treatment …
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1001 Definitions [Repealed effective after June 30, 2029]
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(a) For purposes of Sections 47-5-1001 through 47-5-1015, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context shall otherwise require:(a) “Approved electronic monitoring device” means a device approved by the department which is primarily intended to rec…
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1003 Intensive supervision program; eligibility; procedure; time limits; program violations; notice to Department of Corrections; participation in program during term of probation; provision of certain data to Oversight Task Force [Repealed effective after June 30, 2029]
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(1) An intensive supervision program may be used as an alternative to incarceration for offenders who are not convicted of a crime of violence pursuant to Section 97-3-2 as selected by the court and for juvenile offenders as provided in Section 43-21-605. Any offender convicted o…