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MS SB2460

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "supervision infraction" as low-level violations of probation or parole conditions including failure to report, failure to report address changes, failure to enroll in programs, failure to pass drug/alcohol screening, and failure to pay fines and fees.

  • Prohibits the Mississippi Parole Board from revoking parole for supervision infractions and requires use of graduated sanctions instead, as defined in Section 47-7-38.

  • 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.

  • Revises the definition of "technical violation" to exclude supervision infractions, felony convictions committed while on supervision, and absconding from supervision.

Legislative Description

Supervised prison release programs; revise terms and conditions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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