MS SB2080

Amends Mississippi Code Section 47-7-9 to limit probation and parole officers, field supervisors, and other community corrections division personnel to a maximum of 100 cases at any given time.

Requires division personnel to complete annual training on evidence-based practices, criminal risk factors, and methods to reduce recidivism.

Mandates that division personnel administer risk and needs assessments on persons under supervision and develop supervision plans for those assessed as moderate to high risk.

Effective date is July 1, 2020.