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MS HB689

Bill

Status

Passed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2025 for the Mississippi Department of Corrections' authority to collect monthly supervision fees from offenders on probation, parole, or other field supervision

  • Offenders under field supervision must pay $55 per month, with $50 deposited into the Community Service Revolving Fund, $3 to the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, and $2 to the Training Revolving Fund

  • Hardship waivers may be granted by the sentencing court or Department of Corrections for periods not exceeding 90 days

  • Community Service Revolving Fund expenditures support restitution centers, satellite centers, the Drug Identification Program, and intensive supervision programs, including salaries, equipment, supplies, and vehicles

  • Offenders cannot be required to make supervision fee payments for more than 10 years and cannot be imprisoned for non-payment if financially unable to pay

Legislative Description

Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/11/2022
Judiciary B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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