Senate Bill 2448 Summary

• Extends the automatic repeal date of the Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2027.

• Maintains parole eligibility requirements for nonviolent offenses (25% or 10 years minimum, whichever is less) and violent offenses (50% or 20 years minimum, with higher thresholds for robbery with deadly weapon, drive-by shooting, and carjacking).

• Requires case plans for parole-eligible inmates developed in consultation with the Parole Board, including programming, treatment requirements, and behavioral standards, with progress reviews every 8 weeks.

• Establishes automatic release on parole eligibility date for non-violent offenders who meet case plan requirements, have no serious violations in past 6 months, and have victim approval, unless a hearing is requested.

• Mandates parole hearings for sex offenders, violent offenders, and geriatric parole applicants before release is granted.