MS HB1466

Amends Section 47-7-3.1 of the Mississippi Code to require that if an inmate is ordered to alcohol and/or drug treatment as part of their case plan, such treatment must commence within 90 days of admission.

Requires the Department of Corrections to complete a case plan for all inmates within 90 days of admission, including programming and treatment requirements based on risk and needs assessment and sentencing orders.

Mandates caseworkers meet with inmates every 8 weeks to review case plan progress and requires the department to submit progress reports to the Parole Board every 4 months.

Ensures case plans are achievable prior to an inmate's parole eligibility date and requires written notification of parole eligibility dates within 90 days of admission.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.