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MS HB883

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Section 47-5-940 from July 3, 2018 to July 3, 2022 for the Department of Corrections' authority to contract with Bolivar County Regional Facility for a drug and alcohol treatment program
  • Maintains authorization for a five-year pilot program treating up to 250 inmates with intensive alcohol and drug treatment designed to reduce substance abuse and prepare inmates for reentry
  • Requires the department to reimburse Bolivar County Regional Facility at the per diem rate and file annual reports on program recidivism data
  • Allows placement of inmates within 18 months of their earned release or parole date, with mandatory removal within 72 hours if inmates are violent or refuse to participate
  • Effective date is July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Department of Corrections; extend repealer on drug and alcohol program at Bolivar County Regional Facility.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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