MS SB2682

Clarifies that offenders convicted between July 1, 1995 and June 30, 2014 are ineligible for parole if convicted of violent crimes including homicide, robbery, manslaughter, sex crimes, burglary of occupied dwellings, aggravated assault, kidnapping, felony child abuse, and certain crimes against vulnerable adults and children.

Removes arson, felonies with enhanced penalties, and drug manufacturing/sale offenses from the definition of "nonviolent crime" for parole eligibility purposes, making offenders convicted of these crimes ineligible for parole during the 1995-2014 period.

Maintains that offenders convicted on or after July 1, 2014 who commit crimes of violence, sex crimes, or offenses that specifically prohibit parole are ineligible for parole.

Allows offenders age 60 or older who have served at least 10 years to be eligible for parole consideration regardless of sentence length, except for habitual offenders, violent crime offenders, sex offenders, and certain drug trafficking offenders.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.