MS SB2271

Authorizes the Mississippi Parole Board to review and approve the Department of Corrections' recommendations for offenders to be released under the earned-time allowance program.

Requires the department to provide the Parole Board with comprehensive offender information including offense circumstances, social history, criminal record, conduct in custody, and mental/physical examination reports at least one year before conditional earned-time release date.

Mandates the Parole Board hold a hearing and provide public notice for at least two weeks in the county newspaper for capital offense convictions, with victim notification required 30 days before the hearing if victim has provided current address.

Authorizes the Parole Board to deny release recommendations if the offender poses a substantial public safety risk, with the board required to notify the department of its ruling within three business days.

Requires local law enforcement officials (sheriff and police chief) receive written notice at least 15 days before an offender is placed under earned-release supervision, with expanded notice required if the offender is released to a different county than conviction.