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MS SB2694

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "supervision infraction" as low-level violations of probation or parole conditions including failure to report, address changes, program non-completion, failed drug/alcohol screenings, and unpaid fines.

  • Prohibits the Parole Board from revoking parole for supervision infractions; instead requires use of graduated sanctions process for these violations.

  • Reduces the maximum term of post-release supervision from five years to two years.

  • Reduces the maximum term of probation from five years to two years.

  • Redefines "technical violation" to exclude supervision infractions, felony convictions while on supervision, and absconding from supervision.

Legislative Description

Supervised release programs; revise terms and conditions of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/21/2019

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