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MS SB2778

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for the Mississippi Department of Corrections' authority to collect monthly supervision fees from June 30, 2026 to July 1, 2030

  • Offenders on probation, parole, earned-release supervision, or other field supervision must pay $55 per month unless granted a hardship waiver (limited to 90 days)

  • Of each $55 payment, $50 goes to the Community Service Revolving Fund for restitution centers, drug identification programs, and supervision operations; $3 goes to the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund; $2 goes to the Training Revolving Fund

  • Offenders cannot be required to make payments for more than 10 years, and those financially unable to pay cannot be imprisoned for nonpayment if they submit a sworn statement to the court

Legislative Description

Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.

Last Action

Conferees Named Chassaniol,Fillingane,Brumfield

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/6/2026
Corrections1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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