Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-143

For purposes of this section and Section 47-5-145 , the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “ Change of name petition ” means a petition to change the legal name of an individual. (b) “ Offender ” means any physically incarcerated person convicted of a crime or offense under the laws and ordinances of the state and its political subdivisions or the laws and regulations of the federal government.