Bill > SB2238

This bill modifies Mississippi's probation and parole laws by clarifying the definition of a "technical violation" to explicitly state that committing a new criminal offense is not considered a technical violation. Specifically, the bill amends Section 47-7-2 to add language that a "technical violation" does not include the commission of a new criminal offense by a probationer or parolee. Additionally, the bill removes a provision in Section 47-7-38 that required field officers to notify the court within 48 hours of an arrest for a new criminal offense. The bill aims to provide more clarity in how probation and parole violations are defined and handled, potentially offering more flexibility in how minor infractions are addressed. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are set to be repealed on June 30, 2025, suggesting this is a temporary modification to the state's corrections laws. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to refine the state's approach to probation and parole supervision, focusing on graduated sanctions and rehabilitation rather than automatic revocation for all types of violations.

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