Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1505

Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1505

Year: 2026Length: 224 wordsSubsections: 10
(a) “ Restraints ” means any physical or mechanical device used to restrict or control the movement of a prisoner's body, limbs, or both. (b) “ Body cavity searches ” means invasive searches on inmates, conducted by facility employees in search of contraband. (c) “ Flight risk ” means an inmate who has shown the desire to escape the facility. (d) “ Restrictive housing ” means any type of detention that involves: (i) Removal from the general inmate population, whether voluntary or involuntary; and (ii) Inability to leave a room or cell for the vast majority of the day. (e) “ Postpartum recovery ” means the eight-week period, or longer as determined by the healthcare professional responsible for the health and safety of the prisoner. (f) “ Menstrual hygiene products ” means products that women use during their menstrual cycle. This includes tampons, sanitary napkins and menstrual cups. (g) “ Indigent ” means an inmate who has less than an average of Sixteen Dollars ($16.00) in her prison account. (h) “ Correctional facility employee ” refers to anyone who is employed by the facility or the Department of Corrections. (i) “ State of undress ” refers to a state where a female is partially or fully naked, either in the shower, toilet areas, a medical examination room or having a body cavity search conducted.
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