Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 9 - REGULATION REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Chapter 1 - General Application of Regulations, Administration And Management, Training And Supervision of Staff
Rule 31-9-1.24 - Staff Supervision

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 31-9-1.24

Current through December 10, 2024

1. The facility administrator shall regularly tour the living units to monitor institutional operations and provide guidance to all staff.

2. Staff members shall receive annual evaluations for performance. The facility shall have a policy in place to take appropriate measures to address deficient performance or the termination of an employee.

3. The facility administrator or his/her designee shall conduct at a minimum a daily review of logbooks, incident reports, records of use of force, restraints and isolation; grievances; and records of recreation, providing feedback to staff on areas of concern, except during exigent circumstances or while on leave.

4. The facility administrator or his/her designee annually reviews all facility policies and operating procedures, updating them as necessary.

5. Written policies, procedures, and actual practices ensure that:

a. Staff model social skills for youth and do not use profanity threats, intimidation, humiliation or have inappropriate physical contact or personal relationships with youth; and

b. facility management addresses violations of standards of conduct.

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-21-901 to 43-21-915 (Rev. 2016).

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