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MS HB1774

Bill

Status

Failed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nick Bain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors to contract with the United States, other states, political subdivisions, or private correctional entities to house offenders at the Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility

  • Limits eligible offenders to those classified as minimum or medium security who have no history of escape and are serving sentences for felonies or qualifying misdemeanors

  • Allows the board to enter into incarceration agreements for time periods acceptable to both parties, regardless of conflicting laws

  • Permits contracting with the Department of Corrections or other entities for inspection, monitoring, or assistance in maintaining facility safety and security

  • Explicitly prohibits housing maximum security offenders under this authorization

Legislative Description

Alcorn County; authorize to contract with the United States and other states to house minimum/medium security offenders in its regional correctional facility.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation4/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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