MS SB2564

Amends Section 47-7-38 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that an arrest for a new criminal offense is not classified as a technical violation subject to graduated sanctions.

Requires field officers to notify the sentencing court or parole board within 48 hours when an offender is arrested for a new criminal offense, distinguishing this from other technical violations.

Maintains the Department of Corrections' authority to impose graduated sanctions for technical violations, including verbal warnings, increased reporting, drug testing, substance abuse treatment, loss of earned-discharge credits, and short-term county jail incarceration.

Requires the Commissioner to develop a standardized graduated sanctions grid that accounts for the offender's risk level, prior violations, and severity of violations.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.