MS SB2235

Excludes crimes of violence from the definition of "technical violations" under parole supervision, including any offense classified as a crime of violence under Section 97-3-2, felonies involving physical force, felony drug offenses, felonies under Title 97 Chapter 41, and violations of Sections 97-17-42 and 97-9-72.

Requires immediate parole revocation and imposition of the remainder of the suspended sentence for any paroled offender who commits a crime of violence while on parole, whether in Mississippi or another state.

Mandates the parole board refer crimes of violence committed by parolees to the appropriate district attorney for prosecution as either a felony (through grand jury presentation) or misdemeanor (through grand jury or criminal affidavit).

Requires that offenders arrested for new criminal offenses while on parole or probation be returned to the Mississippi Department of Corrections to serve the remainder of their original sentence, with notification to both the court and parole board within 48 hours.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.