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MS SB2703
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Witherspoon
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AI Summary
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Mississippi Department of Corrections must promulgate rules allowing married offenders up to 4 hours of visits with spouses in a private setting and any offender up to 4 hours of visits with children and immediate family members.
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Eligible offenders must have a record of good behavior within the previous 6 months and cannot be incarcerated for child abuse, domestic violence, or sex crimes.
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Offenders and spouses may agree to complete medical screening recommended by the department's medical staff before and after marital visits.
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Amends Section 47-5-95 of the Mississippi Code to codify private marital visitation and family visitation rights for eligible offenders.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Access to correctional facilities; MDOC to promulgate rules allowing private marital and extended family visits.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019