MS HB1013

Authorizes circuit and county courts to reduce a probationer's probation period if the person participates in any approved program of the Department of Corrections at the sentencing judge's discretion.

Applies the probation reduction authority to persons placed on probation under Sections 47-7-33, 47-7-35, 47-7-37, and persons on earned probation under Section 47-7-47.

Makes minor conforming changes to existing probation statutes to incorporate the new probation reduction provision.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.