MS SB2104

Brings forward Mississippi Code sections 47-7-2 through 47-7-6, 47-7-13 through 47-7-19, and 47-7-27 related to the State Parole Board's powers and duties for possible amendment.

Establishes parole eligibility requirements, including that prisoners must serve at least one-fourth of their sentence (or 10 years for life sentences) and meet conditions such as good conduct and completion of case plans.

Creates mandatory parole case plans developed by the Department of Corrections in collaboration with the Parole Board, with progress reviews every 8 weeks and reports to the Board every 4 months.

Allows eligible inmates to be released on parole without a hearing if they meet their case plan requirements, have no serious violations in the past 6 months, and have an approved discharge plan, unless a victim requests a hearing.

Requires the Parole Board to report semiannually to the Oversight Task Force on parole statistics including hearings held, release rates, revocations, and violation information; takes effect July 1, 2021.