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MS HB1717

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Alex Monsour

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Warren County Board of Supervisors to contract with the Mississippi Department of Corrections to operate a regional correctional facility.
  • Permits the facility to be located in Warren County and to confine inmates subject to Warren County's jurisdiction, including those awaiting transfer to other jurisdictions or facilities.
  • Requires the facility to operate under strict guidelines and consistent oversight by the Department of Corrections.
  • Establishes that persons confined in such a facility shall be considered lawfully confined within Mississippi.
  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Warren County; authorize to contract with the Department of Corrections for regional correctional facility.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/28/2013
Local and Private Legislation3/19/2013

Full Bill Text

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