VISITING APPLICATION CAJ-103 REV. Visitors will not be permitted entrance to any unit in the institution without photographic identification. Those protocols include requiring visitors to social distance, wear masks, have their temperatures checked at entry points and answer a series of Covid-19 screening questions prior to entry. Submit to a search of any/all items in their possession that are allowed to be carried into the institution. Visitors fourteen and older will have photographic ID each time they wish to visit. 5. Occupational Health Nurse at State of Arizona, Department of Corrections R.N. Visitors required to take prescribed medication during the time they are visiting an offender MUST follow the procedures outlined below: No more than five (5) persons (including babies/children) will be permitted to visit an offender at one time. Shoes/tennis shoes must be worn VISITATION The facility has the male and female offenders in separate houses on opposite sides. SPECIAL TREATMENT UNITS It's been over a year since inmates. The offenders participate in educational and skills building classes and groups which include the following: alcohol and drug education, relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills/re-entry and post-release, interview skills, anger and stress management, depression management, anxiety management, communication, and relationship skills. Failure to supervise children may result in termination of the visit. For instance, while visitation windows at SMCI are three hours, she said they are only one hour at East Mississippi Correctional Facility, a private prison, not operated by MDOC, near Meridian. Contraband will be confiscated and violators will be prosecuted. Effective July 1, 2012, all MDOC facilities and grounds including South Mississippi Correctional Institution became tobacco-free. A written doctors statement is required verifying the name of the individual, the prescribed medication, and the fact that the individual is required to maintain the medication in his/her possession at all times. Mississippi Today independently verified her identity, as well as her sons. Visitors seeing RID facility will. In response to developments with COVID-19, the Mississippi Department of Corrections will continue to take action to protect staff, inmates, and the public. SMCI, through its contracted healthcare vendor, Centurion, LLC., provides a full range of onsite medical services to the MDOC Offenders housed at SMCI and the Regional Facilities in the Southern Region of Mississippi. Another man serving a life sentence at Parchman said his mother and girlfriend visited him inside prison on June 13 for the first time in 16 months, a feeling he described as being able to breathe fresh air again like hitting reset., Its a great thing to have somebody come check on you, Scotts husband, incarcerated at SMCI, said. Visitors required to possess prescribed medication at all times, such as heart medication, must follow the procedures outlined below: After you receive confirmation that you are an approved visitor, complete the Visitation Request Form (button below) between Monday 5:00 AM EST until Wednesday 5:00 PM EST. Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation (MPIC) provides real work experience to adult offenders residing at SMCI by providing employment skills to manufacture their own clothing and clothing for other state agencies, resulting in substantial revenue savings for the state. No sitting in each others lap does not apply to children under the age of 12 years Oct 2011 - Dec 20132 years 3 months. Slits will not extend above the knee when seated Inappropriate affectionate behaviour is defined as: 0:00. In addition to relinquishing the medication vial to the officer for inspection prior to entering, he/she will also do the same upon departing the institution. During an emergency or disturbance, all visitors will be asked to leave immediately. Only the institutions schedule, space, and personnel constraints or where there are substantial means to justify such limitation will limit the length and frequency of visits. Visitors will not be permitted entrance to any unit in the institution without photographic identification. 2. In response to developments with COVID-19, the Mississippi Department of Corrections will continue to take action to protect staff, inmates, and the public. The visitor will notify the Visitor Centre Officer of the specific time the medication is to be taken. The dress code will be enforced for both offenders and visitors at all times. Visitors must wear full-length shirts (long or short sleeve). Upon complying with the above, the Area Warden or designee will notify the visitor in writing of his approval. All visitors age of eighteen (18) and above must have valid picture identification with them, such as a drivers license, state ID, or passport. If a visitor is under the influence of drugs or alcohol VISITING HOURS prison entity CCA. Visitors are bused to the units and the last bus leaves at 1:30 p.m. At all times while on the grounds of the Mississippi Department of Corrections a visitor is subject to search of his person, vehicle, personal property, or any/all items one may have in his possession. MDOC - South Mississippi Correctional Institution - Inmate Family Information. No monies will be allowed in the visitation centre. Sitting or lying on the grass is prohibited, Visitation Area I & III- Officer E. Miller Visitation Area II- Officer J. Visitors must leave cell phones, wallets, purses, handbag, change purses, excessive clothing, etc., locked in their vehicles. If a visitor violates institutional visiting rules Visitors are bused to the units and the last bus leaves at 1:30 p.m. Inmates are responsible for initiating the visitation application process by sending the Application for Visiting Privileges to persons they wish to see. Individuals who are convicted felons will be prohibited from visiting offenders except in those cases where immediately family relations can be established. Visitors who are not on an offenders approved visiting list will not be granted admission to the institution. All diaper bags will be thoroughly searched. In-person, non-contact visitation will continue to be offered at each facility for those residents and visitors not currently vaccinated against COVID-19. MDOC FREEZES VISITATION AT PRISONS AS COVID CASES SPIKE JACKSON, MS (Jul 27) - Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announced today that to protect Mississippi's 17,300 prisoners, MDOC is. 2. The Mississippi Department of Corrections, while continuing to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19, is resuming inmate movement in a "limited, controlled, and safe manner." As of Friday, the department was reporting a total of 45 cases of COVID-19 28 inmates & 17 employees. Under the age of eighteen, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No tank tops, see-through clothing, low-cut articles of clothing exposing the upper torso, miniskirts or mini-dresses, or any form of seductive garments will be allowed. Offenders and visitors are prohibited from giving, trading, selling, or receiving anything to or from each other or other offenders or visitors. MISSISSIPPI PRISONS REOPEN TO VISITATION JACKSON, MS (Oct 21) - Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announces that all state prisons will reopen to visitation beginning. All other articles and/or items of any kind are prohibited. Carpenter said she and her husband are fully vaccinated, and their son received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in April in the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility. Regulations pertaining to visitation will be made available to all offenders at the time of admission. Submit to a search of any/all items in their possession that are allowed to be carried into the institution. Visitors will leave cell phones, wallets, purses, handbag, change purses, excessive clothing, etc., locked in their vehicles. This database of inmates is user-generated content for the purpose of accessing and utilizing any or all of the InmateAid services. Sign In Protective Custody Offenders - *PC Minimum Custody - every Monday, (except 5th). Adult Basic Education Submit to a search of their person by frisk search and/or scan with a metal detector. Vocational Programs JACKSON, Miss. Individuals who, through investigation, are believed to pose a threat to the offender or institution will be excluded from visitation. That likely wont change any time soon because of a new policy put in place by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Generally, medium and minimum custody offenders can get visitors on Saturdays or Sundays, from 9:00am to 2pm. SMCI was also the first state prison in Mississippi to be accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Visitors who are on any kind of prescribed medication may have the necessary dosage in their possession. 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Once a visitor leaves the visiting area for any reason, he/she will not be permitted to return that particular day. Brittany formerly served as Mississippi Today's inaugural Emerging Reporters Fellow. Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain has suspended visitation at state prisons until further notice as new cases of COVID-19 continue to climb. Even if I wear my mask, can I still not see my daddy? If a visitor refuses to submit to a search Visitors are required to show valid photo ID at the check-in. Visitors will only be permitted to visit one offender unless they are related (immediate family) to another offender. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. We have no ad to show to you! During an emergency or disturbance, all visitors will be asked to leave immediately. If the prospective visitor is a minor, his/her parent/legal guardian must complete the application. Any person involved in inappropriate behavior may have their visit terminated immediately. Regulations pertaining to visitation will be made available to all offenders at the time of admission. Visitation can be suspended at any time based on conditions inside and outside the facilities. No hip hungers, cut-offs, jogging shorts or biking shorts 2. MDOC Inmate's art leads to Christmas parade wins. Editors note: Doris Carpenter is using a pseudonym over fear that prison officials will transfer her son to another facility. Individuals who are believed, through investigation, to pose a threat to an inmate or a prison will be excluded from visitation. Current MDOC employees wishing to visit an inmate must be of immediate family relationship and provide verifiable proof. Quick-bed A building B custody offenders will be allowed to visit the first and third Saturday of each month. Your search should start with the first DOC locator to see if your loved one is there. Lip kissing except for beginning or end of visit Visitors who are on any kind of prescribed medication may have the necessary dosage in their possession. The visiting person(s) must complete the application and mail it to the MDOC address as indicated in the visitor application package. How to quickly locate your transferred inmate? South Mississippi CI is for State Prison offenders sentenced up to twelve months. Any visitor or offender who becomes disruptive or disrespectful to a staff member will be reported and the visit immediately terminated. Upon complying with the above, the Area Warden or designee will notify the visitor in writing of his approval. To learn more about our cartoon syndication services. 1 & 2 Phase offenders visit on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 3 & 4 Phase offenders visit on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. SMCI inmates provided more than 49,466 hours of free inmate labor during 2012 to adjacent municipalities and counties, as well as assisting other state agencies. Mississippi Department of Corrections | ConnectNetwork CHANGE FACILITY Mississippi Department of Corrections (Site ID 135) LOCATION MS SERVICES AdvancePay Phone READY TO GET STARTED? Begin with the first three letters of the offender's first and last name, it does not have to be spelled exactly. Scott, who founded the prison reform advocacy organization The Parchman Project, said shes heard different visitation guidelines being upheld at different prisons across the state. Visitors who are not on an offenders approved visiting list will not be granted admission to the institution. Lip kissing except for beginning or end of visit No tank tops or bare midriffs No monies will be allowed in the visitation centre. Persons on probation, parole, or other forms of conditional release will not be permitted to visit an offender unless a verifiable family relationship can be established, and then only with the written approval of the Superintendent. Maximum Security (C Custody) 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday from 1600 1700 hours. 4. Medium & Minimum Custody Offenders - Saturday or Sunday, 0900 - 1400 hours. Visitors may be searched for contraband and/or asked to walk through a body scanner. C custody offenders will be allowed to visit the second Tuesday of each month and the fifth Sunday. Visitors will only be permitted to visit one offender unless they are related (immediate family) to another offender. VISITING AN INMATE AT MSP MDOC - South Mississippi Correctional Institution - Inmate Handbook No more than five (5) persons (including babies/children) will be permitted to visit an offender at one time. MDOC - South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) State Prison Last Updated: December 12, 2022 Address 22689 Hwy 63 N, Leakesville, MS 39451 Beds 3282 County Greene Phone 601-394-5600 Fax 601-394-4451 Mailing Address PO Box 1419 , Leakesville, MS 39451 View Official Website Visitation Department 300 Industrial Park Road 31-03-01 F-2 Revision 03/01/04 DeKalb, MS 39328 Submit Form. It is the responsibility of the offender to notify his/her visitors of the days and hours of visitation. Many Bible classes are offered whereby the inmates may study together and learn the principles of the Word of God. You can only publish select stories individually not as a collection. Visitors must wear full-length shirts (long or short sleeve). Absolutely no toy guns or knives will be brought into the institutional grounds. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate. In addition, multiple vocational disciplines are taught to inmates. Programs offered include: Each visitor must have a valid state or federal ID. Individuals on probation or parole or other forms of conditional release will obtain the permission of both their program supervisor and the Superintendent prior to being allowed to visit. It will then be determined if the visitor can be positively identified. Maximum Security (D Custody) Except for attorney visits, offenders in D Custody will receive NO visitors. Absolutely no toy guns or knives will be brought into the institutional grounds. Individuals improperly or inappropriately dressed shall not be allowed to visit. thongs, flip-flops) and shower shoes are not permitted. Appropriate affectionate behaviour at this institution is defined as: a brief kiss and embrace upon entry and exit, holding hands, walking or sitting with arms around the shoulders or waist, or hands resting on any part of the body not considered sexual. Long-Term Administrative Segregation Status One (1) hour non-contact visit on the 1st Wednesday.. General Population Units Saturday or Sunday, 0800 1400 hours. Offenders and visitors are prohibited from giving, trading, selling or receiving anything to or from each other or other offenders or visitors. One of the challenges faced by the Mississippi department of correction is the stigma attached to visiting an inmate. Visitors will be processed through the Visitation Center between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Upon conclusion of visitation hours, visitors will not be permitted to leave the institution with any items or property that was not in their possession upon entering the institution except inmates personal property which has been confiscated. Many people in Mississippi prisons are feeling confused and coerced into taking vaccines they know little about or dont trust. Touching or fondling of areas considered sexual, Lip kissing except for beginning or end of the visit, Sitting in such a manner so as to expose to view areas of the body considered sexual, No sitting in each others lap does not apply to children under the age of 12 years, Sitting or lying on the grass is prohibited. After successful completion, offenders are awarded a certificate of completion and are processed out according to sentencing orders. Sitting in such a manner so as to expose to view areas of the body considered sexual The visitor will be permitted to recover the necessary dosage from the officer at the appropriate time. Visiting an Inmate - 10 easy steps you should know. Visitation privileges may be revoked for inmates and visitors for violation of rules and regulations. NOTICE: Visitation remains suspended at all MDOC facilities until further notice due to COVID-19. You got lucky! Visitors fourteen and older will have photographic ID each time they wish to visit. Maximum Security (D Custody) Except for attorney visits, offenders in D Custody will receive NO visitors. No more than five (5) persons (including babies/children) will be permitted to visit an offender at one time. Skirts and dresses will not be above the knee Quick-bed A building B custody offenders will be allowed to visit the first and third Saturday of each month. At all times while on the grounds of the Mississippi Department of Corrections a visitor is subject to search of his person, vehicle, personal property, or any/all items one may have in his possession. Once a visitor leaves the visiting area for any reason, he/she will not be permitted to return that particular day. Only the institutions schedule, space, and personnel constraints or where there are substantial means to justify such limitation will limit the length and frequency of visits. Visitors who claim to be the spouse of an offender must provide a valid certified copy of their marriage license, as well as the location where the marriage took place (state, county, city); name of the church, courthouse, etc., where the ceremony was performed; and if possible the name of the person who performed the ceremony. 4. Medication brought onto institutional grounds by visitors other than as outlined above will be considered promoting dangerous contraband and appropriate action will be taken. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. Sign the visitors sign-in log. Visitors are not allowed to bring cigarettes and/or tobacco in the institutional visitation centre. *PC Medium Custody 2nd & 4th Monday; *PC Closed Custody 3rd Monday non-contact. Editorial cartoons and photo essays are not included under the Creative Commons license and therefore do not have the "Republish This Story" button option. There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The visitor must submit a written request to the Area Warden prior to bringing medication into the institution's visiting area. We center readers in everything we do, informingand engagingMississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities. Founded in 2016 as the states first nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, Mississippi Todays roots in Capitol coverage have grown to encompass a myriad of beats beyond politics and policy, including education, public health, justice, environment, equity, and, yes, sports. The change machines are located in the entrance buildings at Area-I, Area-II, and Area-III. Visitors will be allowed to bring prescribed medication into the institution only in the necessary dosage. Visitors shall not be permitted to leave designated visiting areas. Failure to supervise children may result in termination of the visit. The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) recognizes the importance of visitation in maintaining inmate relationships with family and loved ones. Visitors are prohibited from trading or selling anything to a visitor. Because of space limitation, persons visiting STU offenders are limited to no more than two adults and one child or one adult and two children at a time. How to send an Inmate Money in Mississippi, How to Buy Inmate Commissary Care Packages Online. . Visitors may leave the visiting area at any time. 4. 2. MDOC - South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI). Visits must be limited to two hours and prearranged by appointment. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility. The Mississippi Department of Corrections is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal possessions belonging to visitors while they are in or on the grounds of the institution. The DOC publishes the names of their current inmates and identifies which of their locations the inmate is being held. If youre not able to add the byline, please include a line at the top of the story that reads: This story was originally published by Mississippi Today and include our website, You cannot republish our editorial cartoons, photographs, illustrations or graphics without specific permission (contact our managing editor. In addition to relinquishing the medication vial to the officer for inspection prior to entering, he/she will also do the same upon departing the institution. Visitors will not be allowed to maintain possession of their personal keys while in the visitation centre. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of If a question does not apply, write Not Applicable on the line. Individuals who, through investigation, are believed to pose a threat to the offender or institution will be excluded from visitation. The inmates housed at South Mississippi CI located at 22689 Hwy 63 N in Leakesville, MS are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). Primarily holding pre-trial detainees, the Department admits approximately roughly 100,000 detainees annually and averages a daily population of 9,000. Visitors with infants may have one (1), clear diaper bag with up to two diapers, and one bottle, one change of baby clothes, and any necessary medications for the infant. Medication will be left with the Visitor Centre Officer. Shorts may not be above the knee 6. RID offenders - 0800 1200 hours. NOTICE: Visitation remains suspended at all MDOC facilities until further notice due to COVID-19. Shorts and skirts must be no more than three inches above the knee. Visitors under the age of eighteen (18) may visit but must have on file with the institution the written permission of their parent or guardian. in their locked vehicle. The Mississippi department of corrections is responsible for processing and maintaining an Inmate roster. You have to credit Mississippi Today. Visitors may use a clear see-through diaper bag to make for easier searches. If you need our assistance creating your own inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate. a proud member of the Items manufactured include work shirts, T-shirts, thermal underwear, gym shorts, BDU pants and BDU jackets. Mississippi . Medication brought onto prison grounds by visitors other than as outlined above will be considered promoting dangerous contraband and appropriate action will be taken. SMCI houses male offenders who are classified minimum, medium, and close custody levels as well as protective custody and long term segregation. Affectionate behaviour is accepted and expected; however, visitors and offenders are expected to demonstrate appropriate affectionate behaviour at all times. All cars are to be parked in the assigned parking areas and are subject to search. Miles away from the Bolivar County Correctional Facility stands the South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) near Leakesville, where Sara Jane Scotts husband is incarcerated. MDOC stopped visitation on July 27 because of the spike in Mississippis COVID cases. Present proper photographic identification (all persons over fourteen (14) years of age). Normally, visitation occurs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. United States Postal Service. It will then be determined if the visitor can be positively identified. Mississippi Department of Corrections MDOC request visitors to schedule the visit one day in advance in order to avoid trouble while visiting your inmate, all visitors are requested to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. At 7 years old, they dont really understand everything, Carpenter said. Visitors with infants may have one (1) diaper bag with up to four (4) diapers, two (2) bottles, one (1) change of baby clothes a, one (1) pacifier and diaper wipes in a zip lock bag and any necessary medication for the infant. SMCI is located on 360 acres at Leakesville, MS in Greene County. C Custody offenders will be restricted to non-contact visits only. Identification required will be Federal or State-issued photograph identification. Sexual activity Visitors will be dressed appropriately. To republish online, simply click the button, copy the html code and paste into your Content Management System (CMS). If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using. Visitors must wear full-length shirts (long or short sleeve). Visitors must show this written authorization each time they visit. The information provided here applies to MDOC state facilities. in Leakesville, MS, What Are the Visitation Rules Visitors required to possess prescribed medication at all times, such as heart medication, must follow the procedures outlined below: The visitor must submit a written request to the Area Warden prior to bringing medication into the institution's visiting area. Present proper photographic identification (all persons over fourteen (14) years of age). COVID-19 INFORMATION AND UPDATES for MDOC - South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI). Visitors with infants may have 1 diaper bag, 2 diapers, 2 bottles of formula or juice, 1 pacifier, 1 infant receiving blanket and 1 change of baby clothes.
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