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MS HB1776
Bill
Status
5/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
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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
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Limits eligible offenders to minimum or medium security classification with no escape history who are in custody of the contracting jurisdiction
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Allows housing of both felony and misdemeanor offenders, provided misdemeanor housing meets American Correctional Association Standards
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Explicitly prohibits the county from contracting to house maximum security offenders
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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