House Bill 571 Summary

• Establishes "The Juvenile Offender Parole and Rehabilitation Act" and revises definitions of "adult," "juvenile," "minor," and "youthful" by raising the age threshold from 17 to 18 years old in Mississippi's probation and parole law.

• Creates parole eligibility for persons who were under 18 years old at the time of their offense, allowing them to be considered for parole after serving 20 years of their sentence if not otherwise eligible for parole at an earlier date.

• Requires all juvenile offenders eligible for parole under this provision to have a parole hearing before the State Parole Board prior to release.

• Extends the repeal date of Section 47-7-3 from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2027.

• Takes effect July 1, 2024.