MS SB2855

Allows offenders who committed felonies before age 18 to be eligible for parole under modified criteria, exempting them from standard parole restrictions.

Offenders with sentences of 35+ years may be paroled after serving 85% of their term if they maintain good conduct.

Offenders with life sentences may be paroled after serving at least 35 years if they maintain good conduct.

State Parole Board must establish parole hearing dates within 90 days of custody, considering age at commitment, prior incarcerations, offense severity, and employment history.

Offenders within 24 months of parole eligibility must receive priority for educational and job training programs, with refusal to participate potentially disqualifying them from parole.