MS SB2568

Amends Section 45-33-33 of Mississippi Code to require persons convicted of failure to register as a sex offender to submit to mandatory electronic monitoring during any period of supervised probation, post-release supervision, or parole.

Establishes that the electronic monitoring period cannot be suspended or reduced by the court or Department of Corrections.

Adds non-compliance with electronic monitoring terms and conditions as a violation of the sex offender registration chapter, punishable by up to $5,000 fine and/or up to 5 years imprisonment.

Requires sheriffs to initiate criminal prosecution and issue arrest warrants for offenders who fail to register or comply with electronic monitoring, with notification to FBI and U.S. Marshals Service.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.