MS HB844

Requires the Mississippi State Parole Board to solicit written or oral recommendations from the Attorney General, prosecuting attorney, presiding judge, chief of police, and county sheriff within 30 days before any parole hearing for offenders convicted of crimes of violence or offenses under Section 47-7-3(1)(a)-(g)

Mandates the parole board provide written or electronic notice of parole applications to the prosecuting attorney, presiding judge, chief of police, and county sheriff within 30 days prior to the scheduled hearing

Allows substitution of the district attorney and a judge of the sentencing court if the original prosecutor or judge is no longer living or serving

Maintains existing victim notification requirements and clarifies that failure to notify victims does not invalidate parole decisions or create civil or criminal liability

Takes effect July 1, 2024