MS SB2597

Defines "supervision infraction" as low-level violations of community supervision conditions, including failure to report, failure to report address changes, failure to enroll in programs, failure to pass drug/alcohol screening, and failure to pay fines and fees.

Revises the definition of "technical violation" to exclude supervision infractions, convictions for felonies committed while on supervision, and absconding from supervision.

Requires the Parole Board to use graduated sanctions rather than revoke parole for supervision infractions; technical violations still subject to imprisonment in technical violation centers (90 days for first revocation, 120 days for second, up to 180 days for third).

Limits post-release supervision to a maximum of two years and probation to a maximum of two years, down from the previous five-year limit.

Requires courts to use graduated sanctions rather than revoke probation for supervision infractions; applies the same technical violation center sentencing structure as parole revocations.