Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 9 - REGULATION REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Chapter 2 - Classification, Assessment, Healthcare And Data
Rule 31-9-2.3 - Release Policies

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 31-9-2.3

Current through September 24, 2024

1. All releases shall be approved by the court of jurisdiction or the designated authority.

2. The facility shall provide release forms to be signed by the person to whom the juvenile is released and by the staff person releasing the juvenile.

3. Temporary releases for court attendance, medical appointments or placement visits, or other necessary purposes shall be permitted when authorized by the court or its designated official.

4. Procedures and practice for release of juveniles shall include:

a. verification of identity;

b. completion of any pending action, including any grievance or claim for damages or lost possessions;

c. transportation arrangements;

d. instructions for forwarding mail; and

e. return of money and personal property to the juvenile. A receipt for all money and personal property shall be signed by the juvenile.

5. Juvenile records shall be transferred in accordance with Mississippi statutes and regulations and with facility policies.

6. The length of stay for each juvenile admitted for care in a detention facility shall not exceed 90 days. With the exception of court authorized extensions, each request for an exception shall be received by the department prior to the ninetieth day of the juvenile's stay. Each exception request shall be in writing and provide:

a. identification of the juvenile for whom an exception is requested;

b. the specific reason why an exception is requested;

c. the projected release date; and

d. the total number of service days requested.

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

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