The purpose of this legislation is to alleviate the immediate and the projected operating capacity needs of the state correctional system by providing for the immediate and long-term addition of correctional facilities. It is the intent of the Legislature that agencies expedite the procurement of facilities to alleviate the short-term emergency capacity needs of the correctional system.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 47 - Prisons and Prisoners; Probation and Parole
Chapter 5 - Correctional System
State Prison Emergency Construction and Management Board
§ 47-5-1201. Legislative intent and purpose
§ 47-5-1217. Employee training
§ 47-5-1219. Prerequisites for contracting for correctional services; defense of suits or claims
§ 47-5-1221. Plan for resumption of state control of facility upon termination of contract
§ 47-5-1225. Nondelegable responsibilities
§ 47-5-1229. Correctional Facilities Emergency Construction Fund