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MS SB2912

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Supervisors of Adams County, Mississippi to contract with private entities to provide correctional services and operate facilities for county inmates.

  • Makes it lawful for a private correctional facility operating under such a contract to be located in Adams County, with inmates considered lawfully confined in the state.

  • Requires the private entity contractor to be liable to the State of Mississippi and Adams County for any illegal or tortious actions committed by inmates in the facility.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Adams County; authorize to contract with a private entity to provide correctional services.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Local and Private2/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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