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MS SB2062

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the private correctional facility in Leflore County as a regional facility under Mississippi Code Section 47-5-931
  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Corrections to contract with the private entity operating the Leflore County facility for housing state inmates
  • Allows the Department of Corrections to contract for housing of not more than 1,000 state inmates at the Leflore County private correctional facility
  • Amends Section 47-4-1 to clarify that the Leflore County private correctional facility is considered a regional facility and may also house federal inmates under separate agreements

Legislative Description

Leflore County private correctional facility; designate as a regional facility.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/9/2015

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