Mississippi Jury Instruction — 2.2.4.2 Pretrial Detainee Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need: In Mississippi, this jury instruction pertains to cases involving pretrial detainees who allege deliberate indifference to serious medical needs. It focuses on situations where incarcerated individuals or detainees are not receiving adequate medical care, leading to the worsening of their health condition or unnecessary suffering. Keywords: 1. Mississippi Jury Instruction: Refers to the specific legal guidelines provided to a jury by the court for rendering a verdict in a case. 2. Pretrial Detainee: A person who has been arrested but not yet tried or convicted, and is awaiting trial or resolution of their case either in jail or police custody. 3. Alleging: Accusing or asserting something to be true, in this case, the detainee is claiming deliberate indifference to their medical needs. 4. Deliberate Indifference: The conscious or reckless disregard of a known and substantial risk to the detainee's health or safety. 5. Serious Medical Need: Refers to a substantial and urgent medical condition that requires immediate attention or treatment to prevent severe harm or death. Types of Mississippi Jury Instruction — 2.2.4.2 Pretrial Detainee Alleging Deliberate Indifference To Serious Medical Need: 1. Failure to Provide Medical Care: In this type, the detainee alleges that the correctional or medical staff failed to provide the necessary medical attention. 2. Delay in Medical Treatment: Here, the detainee claims that despite requesting medical care, there was an unreasonable delay in providing the required treatment, resulting in further harm. 3. Inadequate Medical Care: This type deals with situations where the medical care provided to the detainee is insufficient, inappropriate, or neglectful, leading to worsening health conditions or unnecessary suffering. 4. Denial of Medication or Treatment: In this scenario, the detainee asserts that they were denied access to prescribed medications or specific medical procedures required to address their serious medical condition. 5. Intentional Inaction: This type focuses on deliberate actions or lack thereof by the responsible authorities, suggesting that their failure to address the detainee's medical needs was intentional or motivated by punitive reasons. It is essential for the jury to carefully evaluate the evidence and testimony presented to determine if the alleged deliberate indifference to serious medical needs happened and if it resulted in harm or suffering for the pretrial detainee. The instruction guides the jury in considering the legal standards applicable in such cases and reaching a fair and just decision.