5 Miss. Code. R. 4-4-4.4
All requests to examine, copy or obtain public records, shall be in writing utilizing the standard Request for Public Records form, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A to these rules and is provided at www.dbcf.ms.gov. The request must identify the records, with particularity, give the name, mailing address, email address and telephone number of the requesting agency or individual, and must be signed by the requesting party. This requirement may be waived on a case by case basis by the Commissioner or his designee to facilitate the orderly and timely release of the information.
Requests must be submitted by U.S. Mail to the agency's designated Compliance Officer, Richard Rogers, at Post Office Box 12129, Jackson, Mississippi 39326-2129. An emailed or faxed request does not satisfy the written request requirements. The Office shall respond to the request in writing within 7 working days from the date of request.
If the records will be disclosed, the Office will give an estimate of the total cost, if any, for compliance with the request. If the estimate is agreeable to the requestor, the DBCF will produce the records requested no later than 14 working days from the date the request and payment are received, or as mutually agreed upon by the parties. Payments must be made by money order, or cashier's check. Denials will be handled pursuant to Rule 4.4.8.
5 Miss. Code. R. 4-4-4.4