Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 9 - REGULATION REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Chapter 3 - Programming & Access
Rule 31-9-3.3 - Religion

1. Facility provides youth the opportunity to participate in organized religious activities. Youth are not compelled to participate in religious activities.

2. Facility provides youth the opportunity to meet or speak with clergy of the religion of their choice.

3. Facility provides youth any special diet to accommodate a sincerely held religious belief.

4. Youth are allowed religious books and reading materials in their rooms.

5. Staff do not restrict religious practices and materials absent a compelling government interest.