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MS SB2884
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sampson Jackson
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AI Summary
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Department of Corrections must remove offenders sentenced to a Technical Violation Center, Restitution Center, or Recidivism Reduction Program from county jails within 14 days of receiving the court's sentencing order.
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Department of Corrections must reimburse counties a per-day housing cost (not to exceed $20.00 per day per offender) for offenders remaining in county jails beyond the 14-day period, subject to available funds.
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Reimbursement covers food and medical attention costs, with medical providers paid based on negotiated fees or Mississippi Medicaid reimbursement rates, whichever is greater.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
MDOC; must remove offenders sentenced to TVCs from county jail within 14 days or reimburse county's housing expenses.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018