MS HB1545

Requires the parole board to consider reports on mental health examinations and controlled substance treatment when reviewing parole-eligible inmates' records.

Mandates that case plans for parole-eligible inmates include screening results for mental health issues and controlled substances to determine if proper treatment is needed.

Directs the Department of Corrections to complete case plans within 90 days of admission that incorporate programming and treatment requirements based on mental health and substance screening results.

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

Effective date is July 1, 2019.