Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1103
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Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-1103
Official statutory text
As used in Sections 47-5-1101 through 47-5-1123 , unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Corrections.
(b) “Contractor” means any private entity entering into a contractual agreement with the commissioner to provide special needs facilities or correctional services to inmates under the custody of the department.
(c) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.
(d) “Special needs” means an inmate with diminished mental or physical health requiring specialized healthcare facilities or services. This does not include HIV positive inmates.
(a) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Corrections.
(b) “Contractor” means any private entity entering into a contractual agreement with the commissioner to provide special needs facilities or correctional services to inmates under the custody of the department.
(c) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.
(d) “Special needs” means an inmate with diminished mental or physical health requiring specialized healthcare facilities or services. This does not include HIV positive inmates.
Status: in_force
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