24 Miss. Code. R. 2-14.4

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 24-2-14.4 - Search and Seizure
A. Agency providers must develop policies and procedures regarding the search of the person's room, person, and/or possessions (Exception: Unannounced searches may not be conducted in Supported Living or Shared Supported Living unless there is reason to believe that a crime has been committed or there is a risk of imminent harm to self or others) to include but not limited to:
1. Circumstances in which a search may occur;
2. Employees designated to authorize searches;
3. Documentation of searches;
4. Consequences of discovery of prohibited items; and
5. Process for determining the need for law enforcement involvement.
B. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder agency providers must develop policies and procedures regarding screening for prohibited/illegal substances to include but not limited to:
1. Circumstances in which screens may occur;
2. Employees designated to authorize screening;
3. Documentation of screening;
4. Consequences of positive screening of prohibited substances;
5. Consequences of refusing to submit to a screening;
6. Process for people to report confidentially the use of prohibited substances prior to being screened; and
7. Process for determining the need for law enforcement involvement.

24 Miss. Code. R. 2-14.4

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-4-7
Amended 7/1/2016
Amended 9/1/2020
Amended 11/1/2024