Margaret Bingham, Superintendent

Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

Post Office Box 88550

Pearl, MS 39208

(601) 932-2880

Superintendent's Fax (601) 664-0782

Records Dept. Fax (601) 932-9077

The Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) was established in 1986 and constructed in Rankin County, MS. CMCF is located on 171 acres and includes thirteen housing units with a capacity of 3,665 beds. Offenders sentenced to the Mississippi Department of Corrections are brought to CMCF where they are processed through the Receiving and Classification unit. Each offender is thoroughly screened and tested for STD, HIV, and other medical conditions, provided a psychiatric evaluation and questioned regarding their educational level. The results of these tests, along with the offender’s conviction and institutional behavior, help establish the classification of each inmate.

Of the three state prisons, CMCF is the only facility to house female inmates. CMCF houses females classified to all custody levels, including A and B custody (minimum and medium security), C and D custody (maximum security) and death row. All female offenders sentenced to death are housed at CMCF.

The prison also houses minimum and medium security male offenders (A and B custody), as well as some maximum security offenders (C custody). All male offenders sentenced to death are housed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

CMCF I has a full-service hair salon open for the female offenders call the Hair Zone.

CMCF III is a special needs facility for male offenders who have medical or physical conditions that require special treatment. CMCF III was the first state facility to achieve American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation.

CMCF inmates provided more than 118,720 hours of free inmate labor at the end of January 2010 to adjacent municipalities and counties, as well as assisting other state agencies.

There are approximately 619 employees at CMCF.

CMCF is divided into three areas:

AREA	WARDEN	UNIT
CMCF I	James Holman	Reception & Classification, Administrative Segregation, Men’s Buildings F & G
CMCF I-Women	James Holman	Administrative Segregation, Women’s Unit Max Cells, Women’s Buildings A, B, C, D, & E
CMCF II	Maud Irby	A Building, B Building and C Building
CMCF III	Earnest Lee	A Building, B Building and C Building, Max Cells

Programs offered at CMCF include:

	Alcohol & Drug Treatment
	Adult Basic Education
	Inmate Legal Assistance
	Pre-Release
	Religious Programs
	Therapeutic Recreation
	Vocational Programs

Business Technology

Industrial Sewing

Cosmetology

Family Dynamics

Upholstery

Computer Repair

Mississippi Prison Industries (MPIC) operates a print shop at CMCF that employs 40 male inmates. They also operate a furniture and service shop that employs 15 female inmates. MPIC employs a total of 55 inmates monthly. During the month of January 2010, MPIC utilized approximately 15,200 man-hours at these shops.

Mississippi State Penitentiary

Emmitt L. Sparkman

Mississippi State Penitentiary

Post Office Box 1057

Parchman, MS 38738

(662) 745-6611

Superintendent’s Fax (662) 745-8912

Superintendent’s E-Mail –

Records Department Fax (662) 745-6305

The Mission of the Mississippi State Penitentiary

It is the mission of the Mississippi State Penitentiary to provide public safety by maintaining the confinement of offenders within a safe, secure, humane and cost-effective environment, while providing meaningful work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist them in becoming productive law abiding citizens, upon their release

The Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) is the state’s oldest Institution, opening in 1901. It is located on approximately 18,000 acres at Parchman, MS. in Sunflower County. MSP is the state’s only maximum security prison, housing some 4,500 in seven (7) different housing units, ranging in size from fifty-four beds at Unit 42 (hospital) to 1,568 beds at Unit 29 (the primary farming support unit).

MSP houses male offenders classified to all custody levels, including A and B custody (minimum and medium security), C and D custody (maximum security) and death row.

All male offenders sentenced to death are housed at MSP, Unit 32. All female offenders sentenced to death are housed at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility.

MSP inmates provided more than 100,000 hours of free inmate labor each year to adjacent municipalities and counties, as well as assisting other state ate agencies.

There are approximately 1,239 employees at MSP.

MSP is divided into three (3) areas:

AREA	WARDEN	UNITS
Area I	James Brewer	Unit 29, as well as the Front Vocational School
Area II	Robert Scott	Units 25, 26, 30, 31, and 42
Area III	Warden Morris	Units 32

The majority of the farming activity involving Agricultural Enterprises takes place at MSP.

	During FY 2008, inmates worked a total of 711,360 hours in the agricultural program.
	Inmates planted approximately 1,167 acres of vegetables, 214 acres of rice, 2,400 acres of soybeans, 500 acres of wheat and 1,400 acres of corn.
	During FY 2008, 88,920 inmate man-days were expended.
	During FY 2008, 4,231,455 pounds of vegetables were harvested.
	The swine operation weaned 1,008 litters averaging 8.28 pigs per litter with 8,326 weaned.
	Feeder hogs marketed totaled 6,198 for $617,661.
	The breeding herd received 244 raised gilts into the herd.
	The current inventory for breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing is 4,372.
	There were 551,900 dozen eggs produced ($671,324 cash value).

	Therapeutic Recreation
	Religious Programs
	Independent Study and Tutorial Programs
	Vocational Skills

Agri-Business

Auto Body & Fender

Auto Mechanics

Carpentry

Diesel Mechanics

Communications Systems Installer

Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Industrial Electricity

Marine Maintenance

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Welding

Mississippi Prison Industries operates a work program at the MSP and utilizes more than 296,400 inmate man-hours in its textile, metal fabrication, and wood working shops. On a monthly average, 190 inmates work in these shops.

South Mississippi Correctional Institution

Ron King, Superintendent

Post Office Box 1419

Leakesville, MS 39451

(601) 394-5600

Superintendent's Fax (601) 394-4451

Records Dept. Fax (601) 394-4897

Mission Statement

To provide and promote public safety through efficient and effective offender custody, care, control and treatment consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional practices.

The South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) was established in 1989. It is the state’s newest state prison and the first prison in the state to receive accreditation from the American Correctional Association. SMCI was also the first state prison in Mississippi to be accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. SMCI is located on 360 acres at Leakesville, MS in Greene County. There are 16 housing units at SMCI with a capacity of 3,204 beds.

SMCI houses male offenders who are classified minimum and medium security levels. SMCI also offers housing for approximately 140 offenders classified close security level.There are no female offenders housed at SMCI.

SMCI is the only state institution with a para-military “Boot Camp Program”. The Regimented Inmate Discipline Program seeks to divert offenders from criminal behavior and instill a work ethic by incorporating a variety of rehabilitative and treatment elements as well as community service work projects. The foundation for the RID Program is based on the premise of instilling discipline, respect for authority, and self-esteem through a tough, structured “boot camp” environment.

The RID Program consists of four phases lasting approximately five weeks each. There are eight treatment program components offered; five are mandatory and three optional. The mandatory components are: Discipline Therapy, Psychological Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Pre Release Counseling, and Aftercare Strategies. Adult Basic Education, Discipleship Study, and Community Service Work Projects are optional treatment components offered.

SMCI inmates provided more than 81,196 hours of free inmate labor during 2008 to adjacent municipalities and counties, as well as assisting other state agencies.

SMCI has converted 25 acres of vegetable farm land to the production of blueberries. Inmate Labor will be utilized in the harvesting and processing of the blueberries.

There are approximately 515 full time employees and positions available for part time employees at SMCI.

SMCI is divided into three areas:

AREA	WARDENS/ DEPUTY WARDEN	UNITS
SMCI I	Regina Hancock	Lockdown (Buildings 7 & 8), Bldg. 9, 10, 11, 12, Area III Housing Unit, Vo Tech, Law Library, MPIC, Academic School, A & D Program, Regimented Inmate Discipline
SMCI II	Johnnie Denmark	Buildings A, B, C, D, E, Lockdown, Law Library, South Mississippi Medical Services
SMCI III	Joe Errington Deputy Warden	Central Security, Emergency Response Team, K-9 Unit, Common Labor, Transportation, Central Kitchen, Post Office, Laundry, Recreation Departments, Armory.

Programs offered include:

Adult Basic Education

Alcohol & Drug

Inmate Legal Assistance

Therapeutic Recreation

Religious Programs

Vocational Programs

The SMCI Educational Department offers both Adult Basic Educational and General Education Development Classes providing students access to a full-time counselor.

SMCI provides a short term (12 weeks) and a long term (six months) Alcohol and Drug Program providing individual and group counseling to offenders for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. The offenders participate in educational and skills building classes including the following: alcohol and drug education, relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills/post release, interview skills, anger and stress management, depression, anxiety problems, communication, and relationship skills. After successful completion, offenders are awarded a certificate of completion and processed out according to sentencing orders.

The SMCI Chaplains Department is primarily responsible for all religious activities that occur at the Institution. Some of the activities include regularly scheduled religious programs including Christian Worship Services, weekly Jumah Prayer Service, Communion Services, and Mass. Many Bible classes are offered whereby the inmates may study together and learn the principles of the Word of God. The inmates in Area I enjoy meeting in the beautiful new Chapel facility built by inmate labor and monies donated by individuals outside of the institution. In addition, the department has a pastoral and crisis ministry which includes spiritual guidance counseling during a crisis or grieving period, as well as marriage counseling and coordination of the marriage process of those incarcerated. This department is also responsible for interviewing, training, and supervision of volunteers.

The SMCI Vocational Technical Department offers five vocational education programs that will enable offenders to become productive citizens upon their release from this facility. These programs are Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Electrical, Plumbing and Pipefitting, and Welding. Program length for each program begins at approximately 1300 hours to 2650 hours.

Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation (MPIC) provides realistic work experience to adult offenders residing at SMCI by providing employment skills to manufacture their own clothing and clothing for other state agencies, resulting in a substantial revenue savings for the state. MPIC focuses on commitment to production of quality garments and meeting the customers' needs. Items manufactured include work shirts, T-shirts, thermal underwear, gym shorts, BDU pants and BDU jackets. Officer uniform shirts are also produced for the State of Mississippi and other agencies.

The SMCI Infirmary provides a full range of medical services to MDOC offenders housed in State and Regional Facilities in the Southern Region of Mississippi. These services include, but are not limited to, health care, dental, and psychological services.