MS SB2278

Revises the definition of "technical violation" to exclude crimes of violence, offenses involving use or threatened use of physical force, felony controlled substance offenses, felony offenses under Title 97 Chapter 41, and violations of Sections 97-17-42 and 97-9-72.

Requires mandatory immediate parole revocation and remainder of suspended sentence for offenders convicted of crimes of violence while on parole, and mandates the Parole Board refer such matters to the district attorney for prosecution.

Requires probationers and parolees arrested for new criminal offenses to be returned to the Mississippi Department of Corrections to serve the remainder of their original sentence, with notification to appropriate courts or the Parole Board within 48 hours.

Maintains graduated sanctions system for technical violations only, including verbal warnings, increased reporting, substance abuse treatment, and short-term jail incarceration not exceeding two days per month.

Effective July 1, 2022.