All facilities that are governed by this chapter shall be designed, constructed, and at all times maintained and operated in accordance with the American Correctional Association Standards in force at the time of contracting, as well as with subsequent ACA Standards to the extent that they are approved by the contracting agency. The facility shall meet the percentage of standards required for accreditation by the American Correctional Association.
In addition, all facilities shall at all times comply with all federal and state constitutional standards, federal, state and local laws, and all court orders.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 47 - Prisons and Prisoners; Probation and Parole
Chapter 5 - Correctional System
Special Needs Prison Program of 1994
§ 47-5-1107. Standards for design, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities
§ 47-5-1109. Term limits on contracts for operation and construction of facilities
§ 47-5-1113. Employee training
§ 47-5-1115. Prerequisites for contracting for correctional services
§ 47-5-1117. Plan for resumption of state control of facility upon termination of contract