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MS HB755

Bill

Status

Failed

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts Mississippi's Intensive Supervision Program (Sections 47-5-1001 through 47-5-1014), which allows courts to place low-risk, nonviolent offenders under house arrest with electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration

  • Prohibits sex offenders, those facing death penalty or life imprisonment, repeat felons, and those convicted of felonies involving deadly weapons from participating in the program

  • Requires employed participants to pay a monthly program fee of at least $88 (juvenile offenders pay $10-$50 on sliding scale), perform at least 10 hours of community service monthly, submit to drug/alcohol testing, and maintain approved residence

  • Participants must remain at home except for approved activities including work, school, medical treatment, job searching, or community service, with correctional officers authorized to inspect residences and verify compliance

  • Extends the repeal date for the Intensive Supervision Program from the previous deadline to June 30, 2015

Legislative Description

Intensive supervision program for certain offenders; extend repealer on.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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