MS SB2583

Creates the Mississippi Justice Reinvestment Fund in the State Treasury to support reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals, reduce recidivism, and lower prison-related costs.

Establishes the Justice Reinvestment Steering Committee within the Department of Finance and Administration with representatives from 12 state agencies, the Parole Board, the Mississippi Economic Council, and a formerly incarcerated person selected by the State Public Defender.

Committee shall develop statewide reentry approaches, recommend evidence-based strategies for successful inmate reintegration, and approve or deny funding requests by March 1 each year based on applications received by February 1.

Fund shall consist of legislative appropriations, interest, federal funds, and donations, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration with an authorized fund coordinator position.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.