MS HB831

Allows parole-eligible inmates convicted on or after July 1, 2014 to be released on their parole eligibility date without a parole board hearing if five conditions are met: completion of case plan requirements, no victim hearing request, no serious/major violation in past 6 months, agreement to supervision conditions, and approved discharge plan.

Requires the Department of Corrections to notify the parole board at least 30 days before parole eligibility date whether the inmate complied with case plan requirements; inmates failing to meet requirements must have a hearing to determine if completion can occur in the community.

Allows parole board to hold a hearing if a victim requests one or if a law enforcement official from the inmate's destination community submits documented public safety concerns.

Permits the board to parole inmates who have substantially complied with case plans, parole to transitional reentry centers for up to 6 months if housing is unavailable, or deny parole and schedule subsequent hearings with identified corrective actions required; non-released inmates receive hearings at least annually.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.