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MS SB2036
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 47-7-18 to change parole release for nonviolent inmates from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may, in the discretion of the State Parole Board") when eligibility conditions are met.
- Nonviolent inmates may be released without a hearing on their parole eligibility date if they meet case plan requirements, have no serious violations in the past 6 months, have an approved discharge plan, and no victim has requested a hearing.
- Inmates convicted of sex offenses or crimes of violence still require a mandatory hearing before the Parole Board before any release.
- Law enforcement officials may request a hearing by submitting documented concerns about public safety risks posed by an inmate's potential release.
- Effective date is July 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Parole eligibility date; nonviolent inmate may be released in discretion of State Parole Board.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B2/6/2026
Corrections1/8/2026
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