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MS HB108

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 108 Summary

  • Removes the requirement that parole revocation charges be dismissed if the revocation hearing is not held within 30 days of warrant issuance.

  • Provides that when an offender absconds supervision, the period of parole shall be tolled and shall not reduce the period of parole supervision.

  • Maintains existing provisions for parole revocation hearings to be held within 21 days of detention, with technical violations subject to imprisonment in violation centers (90 days for first violation, 120 days for second, up to 180 days for third).

  • Requires the parole board to report semiannually to the Oversight Task Force on warrant issuances, hearing timelines, and technical violation sentences.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Offender who absconds supervision; provide period of parole shall not toll and shall not reduce period of parole supervision.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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