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This bill requires immediate notification to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MDI) and specific local law enforcement agencies when an inmate or detainee escapes from a correctional facility. The notification responsibilities differ depending on the type of facility: for local jails or regional prisons, the sheriff must make the notification, while for state prison facilities, the Mississippi Department of Corrections is responsible for reporting the escape. The bill defines "local law enforcement" as including the sheriffs and police chiefs of both the county where the escape occurred and the county where the original crime was committed. By mandating prompt communication, the bill aims to enhance public safety and improve coordination between different law enforcement agencies when an escape happens. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving correctional facilities time to prepare for and implement the new notification requirements.

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