No inmate granted privileges under the provisions of Sections 47-5-401 through 47-5-421 shall be deemed to be an agent, employee or involuntary servant of the Department of Corrections, the state or any political subdivision thereof, while involved in the free community or while going to and from work or other specified areas or while on furlough pass.
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-417
Status of participating inmate
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Vuncannon v. United States (2013)
Most recently applied in Vuncannon v. United States (March 2013)
Laws, 1982, ch. 456, § 9; brought forward, Laws, 1984, ch. 471, § 97; reenacted, Laws, 1986, ch. 413, § 97; Laws, 1988, ch. 504, § 36, eff from and after passage (approved May 6…
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