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MS HB534

Bill

Status

Passed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts sections 47-5-1001 through 47-5-1014 of Mississippi Code governing the intensive supervision program and electronic home detention under the Department of Corrections.

  • Extends the repeal date of the intensive supervision program from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2025.

  • Requires participants engaged in employment to pay monthly fees (minimum $88.00 per month for adults; $10.00-$50.00 for juveniles on sliding scale), with fees deposited into a special state fund for program administration costs.

  • Prohibits placement of offenders convicted of crimes of violence or sex crimes in the program; allows circuit courts to place eligible defendants under intensive supervision with electronic monitoring devices and house arrest conditions.

  • Requires participants to maintain employment or student status, perform at least 10 hours monthly community service, submit to drug and alcohol testing, and comply with residence restrictions and other court-imposed conditions.

Legislative Description

Corrections; extend repealer on intensive supervision program and electronic home detention.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/4/2022
Corrections1/12/2022

Full Bill Text

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