Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 29 - Prisons And Parole
Part 1 - Administration and Management
Subpart 1 - Administration
Chapter 1 - General Powers, Duties and Mission of the Agency
Subchapter 1 - Policy
Rule 29-1-1-1.1.2 - PRECEPTS

1. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): There is a statute authorizing the establishment of the agency [2-CO-1A-01].

The establishment of the MDOC is authorized by state statute 47-5-8.

2. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): There is statutory provision for commitments to be made to the custody of the agency [2-CO-1A-02].

The statutory provision for commitments to be made to the custody of the MDOC is defined in the Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-10.

3. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): There is a written statement that describes the philosophy, goals, or purposes of the agency, which is reviewed at least annually and updated if necessary [2-CO-1A-04].

The MDOC has a written statement that describes the philosophy and goals of the agency. This statement is reviewed annually by the Commissioner or designee and will be updated as necessary.

4. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): The agency administrator is responsible for formulating agency goals, establishing policies and priorities related to them, and translating the goals into measurable objectives [2-CO-1A-06].

5. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): The agency can document that there is staff participation in the development and review of organizational goals and objectives [2-CO-1A-07].

The Commissioner or designee will ensure that staff are afforded the opportunity to participate in the development and review of organizational goals and objectives.

6. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): The agency has established policies and procedures for short- and long-range planning for the achievement of administrative and functional goals [2-CO-1A-09].

The Commissioner or designee will ensure that written policies and procedures provide for short and long-range planning for the achievement of administrative and functional goals.

7. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): The agency is managed by a single administrative officer to whom all employees or units of management are responsible [2-CO-1A-10].

8. Administration of Correctional Agencies (Central Office): The educational, operational, and administrative qualifications of the agency administrator are taken into consideration by the appointing authority in determining appointment to the position. These include, at a minimum: a baccalaureate degree, five years of related administrative experience or demonstrated administrative ability and leadership [2-CO-1A-11, Revised - 2006 Supplement].

The Commissioner of Corrections, appointed by the Governor, will ensure that the Department operates by state statutes and has established goals as an integral part of the correctional system that state its Mission and sets its purpose. This document is reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.

The educational, operational, and administrative qualifications of the agency administrator are specified in the Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-24.

9. Administration of Correction Agencies (Central Office): The agency administrator is responsible for the execution of the planning function [2-CO-1A-08].

As specified in the Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-20 and 47-5-28, the Commissioner is responsible for the execution of the planning function of the MDOC.

The Commissioner of Corrections will appoint the Deputy Commissioner of Institutions, the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections and the Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Finance to ensure all divisions of the MDOC operate by state statutes and achieve the established goals.

10. Adult Correctional Institutions: The institution or parent agency is established as an integral part of a correctional department or system by means of statutes that set its purpose [4-4001].

11. Adult Correctional Institutions: There is a written document delineating the institutions mission within the context of the total correctional system. This document is reviewed at least annually and updated as needed [4-4002].

12. Adult Correctional Institutions: Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the warden/superintendent formulates goals for the institution at least annually and translates them into measurable objectives [4-4003].

The Deputy Commissioner of Institutions or designee will ensure that each facility has a written document delineating its mission within the context of the total correctional system. This document is reviewed at least annually and updated as needed. He will ensure that each Superintendent formulates goals for the institution at least annually and translates them into measurable objectives.

13. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The field agency and its programs are managed by a single administrative officer [PP 3-3011].

As designated by the Commissioner of Mississippi Department of Corrections, the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections will be responsible for the overall management of Community Corrections.

14. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The agency administrator and/or governing board of the level of government at which the probation/parole services are constituted has the responsibility for appointing the administrator of field services [PP 3-3012].

The Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is responsible for the appointment of the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections.

15. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The qualifications, authority, tenure, and responsibilities of the administrator of field services are specified by statute or by the parent governmental organization [PP 3-3013].

The qualifications, authority, tenure and responsibilities of the Deputy Commissioner of Community Correction are specified in the Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-26. In addition, the Division of Community Corrections has established procedures that define its operations as directed by the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

16. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The assignment of organizational responsibility for agency field supervision within the governmental structure is specified by statute or by court order [PP 3-3001].

The assignment of organizational responsibility of the Division of Community Corrections is specified by Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-26.

17. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: Responsibilities and functions of the field agency are specified by statute or administratively defined by the parent governmental organizations [PP 3-3002].

Responsibilities and functions of the Division of Community Corrections are specified by Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-26.

18. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The authority, responsibility, and function of the position of administrator of field services are specified by statute or administratively defined by the parent governmental organization [PP 3-3003].

The authority, responsibility, and function of the position of the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections are specified by Mississippi Code of 1972, Statute 47-5-26.

19. Adult Community Residential Services: The facility has established measurable goals and objectives that are reviewed at least annually and updated, as needed [4-ACRS-7D-01].

The Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections or designee will established measurable goals and objectives that are reviewed at annually and updated, as needed.

20. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The administrator of field services is responsible for formulating goals, establishing policies and priorities related to them, and translating the goals into measurable objectives for accomplishment by the field staff [PP 3-3005].

The Commissioner or designee will be responsible for formulating goals, establishing policies and priorities related to them, and translating the goals into measurable objectives for accomplishment by the MDOC staff.

21. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The administrator of field services has input into the planning function as it affects the field agency [PP 3-3007].

Planning meetings will occur at the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections. Community Corrections Directors will participate in the planning process to open communications, establish and review policies and procedures, and to discuss any and all pertinent matters related to the division.

22. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a written statement that describes the philosophy and long-range goals of the field agency, which is prepared by the agency administrator, reviewed at least annually and updated, if needed [PP 3-3008].

The Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections or designee will ensure that each Community Corrections facility has documented long-range goals and objectives that are included in the total scope of the correctional system. These goals and objectives are reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.

23. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: Written policy, procedure, and practice require the agency to measure performance on at least two levels: overall performance and achievement of more immediate program goals. A review of performance is conducted at least every six months [PP 3-3115].

Procedures will be established requiring the Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections to ensure that field agency staff measures performance on at least two levels: overall performance and achievement of more immediate program goals. A review of performance is conducted at least every six months. When necessary, field agency staff will meet to discuss or make needed adjustments within the division.

24. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: The agencys statement of purpose affirms that the supervision program is to provide necessary services to the offender with the goal of reducing the probability of continued criminal behavior on the part of the offender [PP 3-3125].

The Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections will ensure the agency's statement of purpose affirms that the supervision program is to provide necessary services to the offender with the goal of reducing the probability of continued criminal behavior on the part of the offender.

25. Adult Probation and Parole Field Services: Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that requests from federal, state, and local legislative and executive bodies for information concerning programs and specific cases are responded to promptly and fully by agency staff, in accordance with provisions relevant to the right to privacy [PP 3-3010].

The Deputy Commissioner of Community Corrections or designee will ensure that all requests from federal, state and local legislative and executive bodies for information concerning programs and specific cases are responded to promptly and fully by appropriate agency staff. All responses will be in accordance with provisions relevant to the right to privacy.

26. The Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Finance will formulate long-range goals and objectives for the supervision and implementation of all fiscal policies and programs within the MDOC. These goals will be included in the overall scope of the agency and will be reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.

The Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Finance will consider the following when formulating goals and objectives: