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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create "the Juvenile Offender Parole And Rehabilitation Act"; To Amend Section 47-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms "adult", "juvenile", "minor" And "youthful" Under The Probation And Parole Law; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person Was Under The Age Of Eighteen At The Time He Or She Committed An Offense And Such Person Is Not Otherwise Eligible For Parole At An Earlier Date, Then The Person Shall Be Eligible For Parole After Serving Twenty Years Of His Or Her Sentence, And To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Juvenile Offender Parole and Rehabilitation Act, makes significant changes to Mississippi's parole laws regarding juvenile offenders. The legislation modifies the definitions of "adult," "juvenile," "minor," and "youthful" by raising the age threshold from 17 to 18 years old across various legal contexts. Most notably, the bill introduces a new provision that allows individuals who were under 18 at the time of their offense to become eligible for parole after serving 20 years of their sentence, even if they are not otherwise eligible for earlier parole. This means that young offenders who committed crimes before turning 18 will now have a clearer path to potential release, requiring a mandatory hearing before the State Parole Board. The bill aims to provide more nuanced consideration for juvenile offenders, recognizing that young people may have different rehabilitation potential compared to adult criminals. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and represent a significant reform in Mississippi's approach to juvenile justice and sentencing.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0219.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0219IN.htm |
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