Current through September 24, 2024
Rule 24-2-14.7 - Search and SeizureA. 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, Shared Supported Living and Host Home settings unless there is reason to believe that a crime has been committed), to include but not limited to: 1. Circumstances in which a search may occur;2. Employees designated to authorize searches;3. Documentation of searches; and,4. Consequences of discovery of prohibited items.B. Policy regarding screening for prohibited/illegal substances (Exception: Employees may not screen for prohibited/illegal substances in Supported Living, Shared Supported Living and Host Home settings unless there is reason to believe that a crime has been committed; in which case, law enforcement should be contacted immediately), 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; and,6. Process for people to report confidentially the use of prohibited substances prior to being screened. Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, as Amended