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 31-9-1.5 - Juvenile Detention Facility Licensing Procedures

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 31-9-1.5

Current through December 10, 2024

1. A person shall not operate, establish or otherwise conduct a facility for children under 16 years of age, unless the person has been issued a license to do so by the department.

2. Any person desiring to conduct a facility shall apply for a license on forms provided by the department with any requested supporting documentation specified in this chapter.

3. Facilities operated by or receiving support from county or municipal governments shall meet the same requirements for licensure as those for facilities operated by nongovernmental entities.

4. The following will be under review and investigation for licensing by the licensing agency:

a. The applicant facility's completed policy and procedures manual;

b. An examination of the premises of the program and/or facility;

c. An investigation of the persons responsible for the function of the program or facility, including any and all staff;

d. Interviews with appropriate officers and staff, and with other persons including detainees who can help to verify the allegations of the manual.

5. The following documents will be completed as part of the licensing process:

a. Juvenile Detention Facility Licensing Standards Application for completion by the facility applicant.

b. The application must be completed 30 days prior to the licensing/inspection visit.

c. The application must be notarized.

i. Facility Inspection Checklist for completion by the Unit.

6. The following documents must be provided by applicant during the licensure process and any inspection visit (if requested):

a. Current staff roster with schedules

b. Staff training records

c. Facility Policy and Procedure Manual

d. Most recent health inspection report and certificate

e. Most recent Fire Marshal inspection checklist

f. Fire equipment inspection reports (previous 12 months)

g. Preventive Maintenance Plan

h. Emergency Plan

i. Monthly fire and tornado drills (previous 12 months)

j. Floor plan/map of facility

k. Food service contract and health cards (if applicable)

l. Meal schedule

m. Dietician approved menu

n. Dietician's license

o. Medical service contract for any contracted services

p. Sick call schedule

q. Juvenile grievances, if any (previous 12 months)

r. Program schedules for education, recreation and religious services

s. Visitation and visitation policy

t. Pharmacy License, if applicable

u. Incident reports

v. Mental Health Services Provider information including any contract

w. Juvenile rules and regulations

x. Juvenile orientation packet

y. Post Orders/juvenile transition plan (For review only)

z. Mississippi Department of Education Review

7. For every person who resides, works, or regularly volunteers in the facility, excluding children placed in care, the facility shall maintain documentation of the completion of a criminal history and a child abuse registry background check within one week of their commencement date with the facility.

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

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