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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) “Restraints” means any physical or mechanical device used to restrict or control the movement of a prisoner's body, limbs, or both.
(b) “Body cavity searches” means invasive searches on inmates, conducted by facility employees in search of contraband.
(c) “Flight risk” means an inmate who has shown the desire to escape the facility.
(d) “Restrictive housing” means any type of detention that involves:
(i) Removal from the general inmate population, whether voluntary or involuntary; and
(ii) Inability to leave a room or cell for the vast majority of the day.
(e) “Postpartum recovery” means the eight-week period, or longer as determined by the healthcare professional responsible for the health and safety of the prisoner.
(f) “Menstrual hygiene products” means products that women use during their menstrual cycle. This includes tampons, sanitary napkins and menstrual cups.
(g) “Indigent” means an inmate who has less than an average of Sixteen Dollars ($16.00) in her prison account.
(h) “Correctional facility employee” refers to anyone who is employed by the facility or the Department of Corrections.
(i) “State of undress” refers to a state where a female is partially or fully naked, either in the shower, toilet areas, a medical examination room or having a body cavity search conducted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 47. Prisons and Prisoners; Probation and Parole § 47-5-1505 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-47-prisons-and-prisoners-probation-and-parole/ms-code-sect-47-5-1505/
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