MS HB1143

Creates the "Swift and Certain Sanctions Act" requiring the Department of Corrections and state-funded supervision agencies to adopt a system of graduated sanctions for violations of community supervision conditions by January 1, 2013.

Establishes a menu of presumptive sanctions for common violations including failure to report, unpaid fines or restitution, non-completion of programs, violation of protective orders, and substance use, while considering violation severity, criminal history, risk level, and previous sanctions.

Authorizes supervision officers to impose graduated sanctions without court approval for technical violations, with sanctions limited to no more than 5 consecutive days or 30 days total incarceration per calendar year, subject to administrative review if contested.

Requires sanctions to be approved by the chief supervision officer, prohibits graduated sanctions for violations warranting separate felony charges (except positive drug tests), and mandates that officers provide notice and documentation of imposed sanctions.

Effective July 1, 2012, with provisions that do not supersede Title 47, Chapter 5 of Mississippi law.