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Standard 9.4

Chapter 9. Jail / Detention Facilities

Standard statement

If there is a detention facility within the agency, a written directive governs physical

Each bullet must stand alone when establishing compliance, with proofs identified for every lettered requirement.

  1. a.requirements to include:
  2. b.General population cells. Based on Mississippi Code 47-5-32
  3. c.(Housing of Prisoners).
  4. d.Holding/Observation cells
  5. e.Booking area
  6. f.Special needs cells (Mental Health Care & Suicide Prevention) Based on Mississippi Code 47-5-120 (Transfer of offender for observation).