MS HB13

Amends Section 47-7-17 to require the parole board to consider reports of mental health examinations and treatment for controlled substances when reviewing an offender's record for parole eligibility.

Amends Section 47-7-3.1 to mandate that case plans for parole-eligible inmates include screening results for mental health issues and controlled substances to ensure inmates receive proper treatment if needed.

Case plans must be completed within 90 days of admission and include programming and treatment requirements based on mental health and substance screening results.

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

Takes effect July 1, 2020.