Drug Free Zone Sentence Enhancements: Department of Corrections, Mississippi
| Tracking # |
R000680-061124 |
| Submitted | June 11, 2024 |
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From: Jenny Wadhwa
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all records related to persons serving or who have served a sentence for a state drug free zone law violation – under Miss. Code Ann. 41-29-142. Specifically, I am requesting a list of all people currently or formerly incarcerated for a drug-free zone violation from 2015 to the date that this request is processed. The list should include names, date of conviction, date of end of sentence, offenses convicted of, inmate ID, facility type (ie. state prison, local jail) and parole eligibility date.I would also like to request any demographic information that may be readily available for the above persons, such as, but not limited to, each person’s date of birth, age at arrest, current age, race, ethnicity and gender. If this time frame is overly burdensome, please provide a date range that can be fulfilled.
In addition, I am requesting a copy of any and all reports or studies generated by the state that discuss the passage and efficacy of the drug free zone law.
If there are any fees for obtaining or copying these records, please inform me should the cost exceed $100. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees as I am requesting the information on behalf of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of drug free zone laws. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
If possible, please provide the requested documents electronically in Excel format. However, if this is not feasible, please inform me of the available methods for obtaining these records. Further, if you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information concerning when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption that justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Jenny Wadhwa
From: Department of Corrections
Dear Jenny Wadhwa:
This email is written notice that the Mississippi Department of Corrections (“MDOC”) has received your public records request. Pursuant to the provisions of Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-5(1)(b), MDOC is providing notice that a response is anticipated in fourteen (14) days due to a significantly heavy workload. The reference number R000680-061124 for tracking purposes: Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all records related to persons serving or who have served a sentence for a state drug free zone law violation – under Miss. Code Ann. 41-29-142. Specifically, I am requesting a list of all people currently or formerly incarcerated for a drug-free zone violation from 2015 to the date that this request is processed. The list should include names, date of conviction, date of end of sentence, offenses convicted of, inmate ID, facility type (ie. state prison, local jail) and parole eligibility date.I would also like to request any demographic information that may be readily available for the above persons, such as, but not limited to, each person’s date of birth, age at arrest, current age, race, ethnicity and gender. If this time frame is overly burdensome, please provide a date range that can be fulfilled.
In addition, I am requesting a copy of any and all reports or studies generated by the state that discuss the passage and efficacy of the drug free zone law.
If there are any fees for obtaining or copying these records, please inform me should the cost exceed $100. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees as I am requesting the information on behalf of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of drug free zone laws. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
If possible, please provide the requested documents electronically in Excel format. However, if this is not feasible, please inform me of the available methods for obtaining these records. Further, if you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information concerning when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption that justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Jenny Wadhwa
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From: Department of Corrections
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 11, 2024., Reference # R000680-061124.
Dear Jenny Wadhwa,
Your invoice is currently being prepared. You will receive an e-mail notification when it is ready for your view.
Sincerely,
Mississippi Department of Corrections This is an auto-generated email and has originated from an unmonitored email account. Please DO NOT REPLY
From: Department of Corrections
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 11, 2024, Reference # R000680-061124
Dear Jenny Wadhwa,
Please be advised that this correspondence is written concerning your public records request dated June 11, 2024, wherein you request “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all records related to persons serving or who have served a sentence for a state drug free zone law violation – under Miss. Code Ann. 41-29-142. Specifically, I am requesting a list of all people currently or formerly incarcerated for a drug-free zone violation from 2015 to the date that this request is processed. The list should include names, date of conviction, date of end of sentence, offenses convicted of, inmate ID, facility type (ie. state prison, local jail) and parole eligibility date.I would also like to request any demographic information that may be readily available for the above persons, such as, but not limited to, each person’s date of birth, age at arrest, current age, race, ethnicity and gender. If this time frame is overly burdensome, please provide a date range that can be fulfilled.
In addition, I am requesting a copy of any and all reports or studies generated by the state that discuss the passage and efficacy of the drug free zone law.
If there are any fees for obtaining or copying these records, please inform me should the cost exceed $100. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees as I am requesting the information on behalf of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of drug free zone laws. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
If possible, please provide the requested documents electronically in Excel format. However, if this is not feasible, please inform me of the available methods for obtaining these records. Further, if you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information concerning when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption that justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Jenny Wadhwa
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Mississippi Department of Corrections provides this cost estimate. The stated cost is based upon the actual cost expected to be incurred by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Cost Breakdown
Rate:
See attached invoice
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Total: see attached invoice
Please send a check or money order payable to the order of the Mississippi Department of Corrections to the following address:
Mississippi Department of Corrections
ATTN: Public Records Department
301 North Lamar Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Upon receipt of your payment, MDOC will produce the responsive documents. Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Legal Division
Public Records
From: Noelle
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $119.84 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Tanya Berry
301 N. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
From: Department of Corrections
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 11, 2024, Reference # R000680-061124
Dear Jenny Wadhwa,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV24-R000680-1 of $ on 07/08/2024 for Request Number R000680-061124.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
7/8/2024 Check $119.84
If you are paying the estimate, we will now begin working on gathering documents responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you.
If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,
Mississippi Department of Corrections
From: Department of Corrections
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 11, 2024, Reference # R000680-061124.
Dear Jenny Wadhwa,
Attached please find the documents in the possession of the Mississippi Department of Corrections responsive to your public records request dated June 11, 2024. Please notify Mississippi Department of Corrections promptly if you believe additional responsive documents have not been provided.
Thank you for working with the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Sincerely,
Public Records
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