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Clarity for Dept. of Corrections contracts could come from this #billoftheday

By: Sarah Ulmer - February 26, 2018

MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS

HB 1127 has been sent to the Senate and would clarify requirements for contracts between the department and private correctional facilities. It was authored by Rep. Kinkade and referred to Corrections/Appropriations.

House Bill 1127

ECTION 1. Section 47-5-1211, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

  (1)  A contract between the department and a
contractor for private correctional facilities or services shall
not be entered into unless the contractor has demonstrated that it
has:
          (a)  The qualifications, experience and management
personnel necessary to carry out the terms of the contract.
          (b)  The ability to expedite the siting, design and
construction of correctional facilities.
          (c)  The ability to comply with applicable laws, court
orders and national correctional standards.
          (d) Demonstrated history of successful operation and  management of other correctional facilities.
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Sarah Ulmer

Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com