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Mississippi Code Title 47. Prisons and Prisoners; Probation and Parole § 47-5-573

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<This section is repealed effective July 1, 2027, pursuant to the terms of § 47-5-577. >

(1) In adopting or modifying master plans for correctional work programs, and in the administration of the Department of Corrections, it shall be the objective of the department to develop a logical sequence of vocational training, employment by correctional work programs, and post-release job placement for inmates participating in correctional work programs.

(2) The Department of Corrections shall establish guidelines for the development of correctional work programs.

(3) The needs of the corporation shall be considered by the department when assigning and transferring prisoners to correctional institutions. The following criteria shall be used when assigning and transferring inmates:

(a) Skills of the inmate relevant to the corporation's industries;

(b) Security classification of the inmate relevant to the type of corporation's industry;

(c) Duration of availability of the inmate for employment by the corporation;

(d) Establishment of a concept of potentially rehabilitative inmate.

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