MS HB967

Creates the Mississippi Corrections Accountability Act with amendments to drug court standards, burglary penalties, and theft-related offenses effective July 1, 2013.

Establishes certification and performance measurement requirements for drug courts through the State Drug Court Advisory Committee, including risk and needs assessments based on national standards and best practices.

Increases minimum sentences for residential burglary from 3 years to 1 year for first offense and adds mandatory minimum of 5 years for third or subsequent offenses with no parole eligibility.

Raises larceny thresholds from $500 to $1,000 for grand larceny distinction and increases shoplifting thresholds; establishes receiving stolen property threshold at $1,500 separating felony from misdemeanor charges.

Grants probation and parole officers greater authority to impose additional supervision conditions and allows courts to revoke probation or supervision based on officer recommendations before returning offenders to custody.