MS SB2323

Enacts the "Mississippi Truth in Sentencing Act" effective July 1, 2025, bringing forward parole and earned-release provisions from Mississippi Code sections 47-7-3, 47-7-3.1, 47-7-33, 47-7-33.1, 47-7-34, and sections 47-5-138 through 47-5-142.

Establishes parole eligibility requirements: nonviolent offenders after 25% or 10 years served (whichever is less); violent offenders after 50% or 20 years served (whichever is less); certain violent crimes (robbery with deadly weapon, drive-by shooting, carjacking) after 60% or 25 years served (whichever is less).

Prohibits inmates from using earned time, good time, or administrative reductions to reduce time required for parole eligibility, requiring offenders to actually serve their minimum parole-eligible sentences.

Requires the Department of Corrections to develop case plans for parole-eligible inmates within 90 days of admission and discharge plans at least 90 days before release, addressing basic needs including transportation, housing, employment, and identification documents.

All sections sunset on July 1, 2027, requiring legislative reauthorization to continue these parole and earned-release provisions.