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This bill mandates that individuals convicted of drug offenses or nonviolent crimes who have been sentenced to five years or less and are currently in the physical custody of the Department of Corrections will have their sentences commuted to time served, meaning they will be released as soon as they have served the time they have already been incarcerated. The bill also brings forward Section 47-7-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which outlines parole eligibility, for amendment, though the provided text does not specify the exact changes being made to that section beyond the general intent of the bill. The term "commuted" means to reduce a sentence, and "nonviolent crime" is defined in the referenced code as a felony that is not designated as a crime of violence. This legislation aims to provide a pathway for early release for certain offenders who have already served a significant portion of their limited sentences.

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