MS SB2273

Employers of probationers or parolees may submit weekly time cards, proof of employment, and drug test results to supervising officers in lieu of required in-person meetings

Employers may withhold supervision fees ($55/month) from an offender's paycheck and pay the Department of Corrections directly on their behalf

Self-employed offenders are excluded from the employer submission provisions and may only use video technology for meetings with agreement from their supervising officer

Department of Corrections must establish rules for using video technology (Skype, FaceTime, Google video chat) for supervision meetings, including eligibility standards based on offense severity, criminal history, and supervision level

Extends the repealer date for the $55 monthly supervision fee collection authority from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2026