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MS SB2042
MS SB2042Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety.
summary
Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Transfer The Administration Of Probation And Parole Officers Under The Jurisdiction Of The Division Of Community Corrections Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections And The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Plan For This Transfer Over A Two-year Period; To Amend Section 47-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Powers, Duties And Qualifications Of Probation And Parole Officers As Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Patrol; To Amend Sections 45-1-2 And 47-7-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Administer And Supervise Probation And Parole Officers Assigned To Circuit Court Districts And To Establish A Division Of Community Corrections Within The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Sections 45-1-3, 45-1-12, 47-7-17, 47-7-18, 47-7-19, 47-7-21, 47-7-23, 47-7-27, 47-7-31, 47-7-33, 47-7-33.1, 47-7-34, 47-7-35, 47-7-36, 47-7-36.1, 47-7-37, 47-7-38, 47-7-39, 47-7-40, 47-7-41, 47-7-47, 47-7-49 And 47-7-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill transfers the administration of probation and parole officers from the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), with the transfer to be fully implemented by July 1, 2028, following a two-year planning period. Probation and parole officers will become sworn law enforcement officers under the MDPS, specifically assigned to court districts and operating within a newly established Division of Community Corrections within the MDPS. The bill also redefines the powers, duties, and qualifications of these officers, requiring them to hold law enforcement professional certification and to utilize evidence-based practices in supervising offenders to reduce recidivism. The MDPS will be authorized to administer and supervise these officers, and the bill makes conforming amendments to various sections of Mississippi law to reflect this organizational change, including provisions for salary scales, reporting requirements, and the handling of offender supervision and violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2042.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2042CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2042IN.htm |
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