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MS SB2782

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Corrections to convert four restitution centers (Greenwood, Flowood, Hinds County, and Pascagoula) into pre-release reentry centers for inmates within one year of release.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to provide pre-release reentry services including counseling, housing, employment training, education, healthcare, substance abuse treatment, and cognitive behavioral programs to eligible inmates.

  • Repeals sections 99-37-19 and 99-37-21, which previously authorized county and municipal governments to establish restitution centers in cooperation with the Department of Public Welfare.

  • Brings forward multiple sections of Mississippi Code related to sheriffs' compensation, sex offender registration, Department of Corrections functions, probation violations, and correctional facilities for potential amendment.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Restitution centers; transition to pre-release centers.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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