What You Can (and Can't) See on the Mississippi Department of Corrections Facebook Page
Tried to check updates from the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) on Facebook and hit a wall? You're not imagining it. Here's what's going on, what you can do instead, and where to verify anything that affects your loved one.
MDOC's official Facebook page requires a Facebook login to view content. No account? Not signed in? You'll see a login screen instead of posts, comments, or updates. For families trying to quickly check announcements, this can make the page seem "down" - but it's just Facebook's access requirement.
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- ✓ Check official Mississippi state or agency webpages for announcements and posted information before relying on social media.
- ✓ If you do use links that route you off a state site (including to social media), treat them as external sources - ms.gov says it isn’t responsible for the content on those outside pages.
- ✓ Remember that a link listed on a state site isn’t an endorsement, and it can be removed or replaced without notice.
- ✓ When the details matter (visiting rules, changes in operations, or anything time-sensitive), contact the facility directly for confirmation.
Note: ms.gov says it links to outside websites but isn’t responsible for what those sites say. If something you see on Facebook affects a visit or a plan, confirm it through official channels.
Even when you can open a post, the next step - reading a linked document or page - can still trip you up. Mississippi's state web portal notes that external sites (including agency social media links) may not work well with screen readers or other assistive technologies. You might see that something was posted, but not be able to fully read or navigate the linked content without help.
- Decide whether you’re comfortable using Facebook - since the MDOC Facebook page requires a login to view content, you’ll need to be signed in if you want to read posts there.
- Look for the same information on official state or agency pages - if Facebook is blocked, limited, or just not your thing, check official channels first.
- Confirm anything time-sensitive directly with the facility - if a post mentions changes that could affect your plans, don’t rely on a screenshot or repost; verify it with the facility before you travel or schedule time off.
Accessibility tip: If a linked page isn’t usable with a screen reader or other assistive tech, ask the agency or facility for the information in an accessible format or an alternate way to receive it.
Use Facebook for general awareness, but verify details somewhere official - especially anything affecting visits, scheduling, or day-to-day operations. Mississippi's state portal is clear: external links aren't endorsements and can disappear without notice. When you need a definitive answer, confirm it directly with the facility.
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