Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 9 - REGULATION REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Chapter 3 - Programming & Access
Rule 31-9-3.8 - Access to Counsel, the Courts, and Public Officials
Current through September 24, 2024
1. Mail to and from attorneys, the courts, or public officials is privileged. Staff may open such mail in the presence of youth to check for contraband only but may not read such mail.
2. Attorney visits may occur at all reasonable times during hours that youth are awake. Attorney visits are not limited to family visiting hours.
3. Facility provides a space for in-person confidential attorney conversations.
4. Facility provides youth with the opportunity for free and confidential phone calls to attorneys. Staff assist youth in obtaining the phone numbers of their attorneys, if necessary.
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-21-901 to 43-21-915 (Rev. 2016).
