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MS HB1376

MS HB1376
Commissioner of Corrections, and community corrections; bring forward various sections relating to.


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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Bring Forward Section 47-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Qualifications Of The Commissioner Of Corrections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Commissioner Employing Certain Personnel, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 47-5-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From One Hundred To Eight Hundred The Minimum Number Of Transitional Center Beds That Must Be Contracted For By The Department Of Corrections; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Establishment Of The Division Of Community Corrections Within The Department Of Corrections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 47-5-1001, 47-5-1003, 47-5-1005, 47-5-1007, 47-5-1009, 47-5-1011, 47-47-5-1013, 5-1014 And 47-5-1015, Which Relate To The Intensive Supervision Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Supervision Of Those Placed On Conditional Medical Release, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The State Parole Board And The Supervision Of Those Placed On Parole, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The General Powers And Duties Of Personnel Of The Division Of Community Corrections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Returning A Violator Of Parole, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Post-release Supervision Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Terms And Conditions Of Probation, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Period Of Probation, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Graduated Sanctions, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Earned Discharge Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Discharge From Probation, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Earned Probation Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Creation Of The Community Services Revolving Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Correctional Training Revolving Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill brings forward various sections relating to the Commissioner of Corrections and community corrections in Mississippi. Key provisions include: - Establishing qualifications and duties for the Commissioner of Corrections, including the ability to contract for transitional reentry center beds. - Authorizing the creation of divisions within the Department of Corrections for administration/finance, community corrections, and institutions. - Detailing the powers and duties of the Division of Community Corrections, including investigating offenders, supervising probationers and parolees, and administering the intensive supervision program. - Establishing procedures for the revocation of parole or probation, including the use of graduated sanctions and earned discharge credits. - Authorizing the creation of special funds such as the Community Service Revolving Fund and the Correctional Training Revolving Fund to support the department's operations and training. The bill aims to provide more structure and clarity around the oversight and management of corrections in Mississippi.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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