MS HB106

Strikes the reference that an arrest of an offender on post-release supervision is automatically considered a technical violation when a new criminal offense is committed.

Requires field officers to notify the sentencing court or parole board within 48 hours when an offender is arrested for a new criminal offense.

Establishes that if a charge resulting in arrest is dismissed, the offender is found not guilty, or the charge is disposed of without conviction, the revocation or sanction shall be set aside and parole reinstated.

Maintains the Department of Corrections' authority to impose graduated sanctions (verbal warnings, increased reporting, substance abuse treatment, jail incarceration up to 2 days per incident) as alternatives to judicial modification or revocation for technical violations.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.