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MS HB928
MS HB928Commissioner of Corrections and community corrections; bring forward various sections relating to.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Passed
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2021
04/09/2021
Introduced Session
2021 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 Bring Forward Section 47-5-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Certain Powers Of The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; 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, 47-5-1013, 47-5-1014 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; To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Authorization For Certificates Of Rehabilitation For Persons Convicted Of Crimes Under Federal Law, In State Military Court Or In Other States; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the Mississippi Department of Corrections and community corrections. Key provisions include:
1. Expanding the qualifications and responsibilities of the Deputy Commissioner positions within the Department of Corrections, including creating an Executive Deputy Commissioner position.
2. Establishing an Executive Deputy Commissioner who can serve as Commissioner in the Commissioner's absence and assume other duties assigned by the Commissioner.
3. Allowing the Parole Board members to receive compensation and per diem, and requiring them to complete annual training.
4. Expanding the authorization for certificates of rehabilitation to allow people convicted of felonies under federal law, in state military court, or in other states to apply for such certificates in Mississippi.
5. Taking effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/09/2021)
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