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MS SB2157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 47-5-138.1 of the Mississippi Code to add eligibility restrictions for offenders in trusty status
  • Prohibits offenders convicted of a crime of violence (as defined by Section 97-3-2) from participating in any program at the Governor's Mansion
  • Applies to offenders in trusty status who have earned sentence reductions through participation in approved programs, education, work projects, or incentive programs
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Trusty status; offenders ineligible to work at Governor's Mansion if incarcerated for a violent crime.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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