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MS HB464
Bill
Status
3/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Horan
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AI Summary
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Changes victim and law enforcement notification requirements for offender releases from "at least 15 days" before release to "a period of time not to exceed 15 days" before release
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Authorizes State Parole Board members to receive compensation or per diem payments in addition to their salary, removing the previous prohibition on such additional payments
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Maintains parole eligibility requirements including serving at least 1/4 of sentence for most offenses, with persons age 60+ who have served at least 10 years eligible for parole consideration regardless of offense type
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Requires parole hearings within 21 days for detained parolees, with technical violation revocations resulting in 90 days (first offense), 120 days (second), or up to 180 days (third) in a technical violation center
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Sets effective date of July 1, 2021, with the Parole Board provisions set to repeal on July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Parole board; revise notification time frame given to offender's victim for offender release and remove certain prohibition.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2021