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MS SB2425

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 47-5-138.1 to restrict trusty status offenders convicted of crimes of violence from participating in any program at the Governor's Mansion
  • Defines "crime of violence" according to Section 97-3-2 of Mississippi Code
  • Applies to offenders in trusty status who have already been awarded sentence reductions of up to 30 days per month for program participation
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Trusty status; offenders ineligible to work at Governor's Mansion if incarcerated for a violent crime.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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