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MS HB1776

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors to contract with the federal government, states, territories, or political subdivisions to house offenders in the county jail

  • Limits eligible offenders to minimum or medium security classification with no escape history who are in custody of the contracting jurisdiction

  • Allows housing of both felony and misdemeanor offenders, provided misdemeanor housing meets American Correctional Association Standards

  • Explicitly prohibits the county from contracting to house maximum security offenders

  • Permits the board to enter into agreements for any time period and to contract with the Department of Corrections or other entities for jail inspection, monitoring, or assistance

Legislative Description

Tishmingo County; authorize to contract with U.S. and other states to house minimum/medium security in its county jail.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

5/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Private4/18/2016
Local and Private Legislation4/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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