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MS HB755
Bill
Status
3/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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