Mississippi  Department of  Corrections

Christopher B. Epps  

Phil Bryant

Commissioner   

 Governor  

 

 

 

 

Division of Institutions State Prisons

There are three state prisons in Mississippi:

Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

 Mississippi State Penitentiary

 South Mississippi Correctional Institution

Updated: 02/01/2012

 

Central Mississippi Correctional Facility  

 

James M. Holman, Superintendent

Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

Post Office Box 88550,3794 Hwy 468

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), Close 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 is a very diverse area with an inmate capacity of 2125 offenders. A majority of CMCF work program offenders are housed and classified from Area I. Area I houses Female Death Row offenders as well as a Male and Female Maximum security offenders. Area I also oversees the security operations of two medical clinics and a Special Management Unit for female suicide precaution offenders. The Vocational School program and the Alcohol and Drug program are also components of Area I. The Cosmetology and ABE programs continues to be rated high among state programs. It is because of these programs and other vocational classes that offenders are able to gain certification in specialized area(s). Area I also have a full-service hair salon open for the female offenders called The Hair Zone.

CMCF II - 720 is a special needs facility for male offenders who have medical or physical conditions that require special treatment. CMCF II - 720 was the first state facility to achieve American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation.

CMCF inmates provided more than 561.75 hours of free inmate labor at the end of  December 2011  to adjacent municipalities and counties, as well as assisting other state agencies.

There are approximately 645 employees at CMCF.

CMCF is divided into three areas:

 

AREA

WARDEN

UNIT

CMCF I-RC,WMN, MAX, Quick Bed

Maud Irby

Reception & Classification, Administrative Segregation, Men’s Buildings F & G And Administrative Segregation, Women’s Unit Max Cells, Quick Bed A, B & C Buildings, MPIC Print and Furniture shops, Vocational school programs & Alcohol and Drug Program

CMCF II-720

Eydie Winkel

Roving Unit Gates I & II, A Building, B Building and C Building, Max Cells

Support and Special Operations

Joann Shivers, Deputy Warden

Transportation, Training, Central Kitchen, Mobile Work Crew, Post Office, CMMC Holding Tank, ERT, K-9

 

Programs offered at CMCF include:

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

Business Technology

Industrial Sewing

Cosmetology

Family Dynamics

Upholstery

Computer Repair

 

Mississippi Prison Industries (MPIC) operates a print shop at CMCF that employs 25 male inmates. They also operate a furniture and service shop that employs 7 female inmates. MPIC employs a total of 32 inmates monthly. During the month of December 2011, MPIC utilized approximately  6,720 man-hours at these shops.

 

Mississippi State Penitentiary  

 

Emmitt L. Sparkman

Mississippi State Penitentiary

Post Office Box 1057 - Hwy 49 West

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 has a capacity of approximately 4,648 in seven (7) different housing units, ranging in size from fifty-four beds at Unit 42 (hospital) to 1,561 beds at Unit 29 (the primary farming support unit)

MSP houses male offenders classified to all custody levels and Long Term Segregation and Death Row.

All male offenders sentenced to death are housed at MSP, Unit 29.  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 868 employees at MSP.

MSP is divided into two (2) areas:

AREA

WARDEN

UNITS

Area I

Earnest Lee

Unit 29

Area II

Timothy Morris

Units 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 and 42

Administrative Support  Deputy Warden Pamela Lee Transportation, K-9, Emergency Operation Center, Training, Visitation, Post Office, Central Laundry, Front Vocational School, MPIC

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

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During FY 2010, inmates worked a total of 732,326 hours in the agricultural program.

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Inmates planted approximately 2,047 acres of vegetables, 118 acres of rice, 2,320 acres of soybeans and 1,229 acres of corn.

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During FY 2010, 91,541 inmate man-days were expended.

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During FY 2010, 5,145,510 pounds of vegetables were harvested.

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During FY 2010 a decision was made to phase out the swine operation. Breeding stopped in November 2009 and the sows and boars were removed from the herd.

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There were 517,477 dozen eggs produced ($512,938 cash value).

 

bullet Therapeutic Recreation
bullet Religious Programs
bullet Independent Study and Tutorial Programs
bullet Vocational Skills

Agri-Business

Auto Body & Fender

Auto Mechanics

Carpentry

Diesel Mechanics

Communications Systems Installer

Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Industrial Electricity

Marine Maintenance

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

South Mississippi Correctional Institution

Post Office Box 1419 - 22689 Hwy 63 North

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 3,256 beds. 

SMCI houses male offenders who are classified minimum, medium and maximum security levels.  

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 73,775 hours of free inmate labor during 2011 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 and contract 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:

bullet   Adult Basic Education

bullet   Alcohol & Drug

bullet   Inmate Legal Assistance

bullet   Pre-Release

bullet   Therapeutic Recreation

bullet   Religious Programs

bullet   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 (twelve (12) weeks) and a Long Term (six (6) 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 and groups which include the following:  alcohol and drug education, relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills/re-entry and post release, interview skills, anger and stress management, depression management, anxiety management, communication, and relationship skills.  After successful completion, offenders are awarded a certificate of completion and are processed out according to sentencing orders.  Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services are also provided for Community Work Center offenders who violate by using drugs or alcohol and for offenders in SMCI Administrative Segregation and Protective Custody Units.

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.

SMCI, through its contracted healthcare vendor, Wexford Health Sources, Inc., provides a full range of onsite medical services to the MDOC Offenders housed at SMCI and the Regional Facilities in the Southern Region of Mississippi.  These onsite services include, but are not limited to, emergency care, infirmary care, dental, optometry, clinical, and pharmaceutical services.  In additional, when deemed necessary and appropriate by the onsite Medical Director in conjunction with the MDOC Office of Medical Compliance, specialty care services are available through a network of off-site contracted hospitals, and specialty care providers.