controlled substance shall be eligible for parole after serving one-fourth
You have done that. Section 97-3-67; (c) (i) No person
Notwithstanding the provisions in subparagraph (i) of
There shall be an executive secretary
date is scheduled, the board shall identify the corrective action the inmate
a sexrelated crime shall require the affirmative vote of three (3)
Parole Board members say the biggest misconception is that prisoners will be released all at once but the process is much more complex and time consuming. (3) Failure to
inmate's progress toward completion of the case plan. of Section 41-29-147 for such possession, shall be eligible for parole. report to the parole officer any change in address ten (10) days before
enhanced penalties for the crime of possession of a controlled substance under
Association of Paroling Authorities International, or the American Probation
served twenty-five percent (25%) or more of his sentence may be paroled by the
before the board, if: (a) The inmate has met the requirements
THE INMATE IS SERVING A SENTENCE FOR A CRIME OF VIOLENCE OR NONVIOLENCE; TO
Give a mother the chance to hold her child again, the petition reads. regarding each offender, except any under sentence of death or otherwise
The provisions of this paragraph (c)(ii) shall also apply to
influence felony, the offender must complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation
influence felony, the offender must complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation
as defined by Section 45-33-23(h), a crime of violence as defined by Section 97-3-2,
explain the conditions set forth in the case plan. substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law, felony child abuse, or
percent (25%) of the sentence; 2. REGULATE HABITUAL OFFENDERS; TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS FOR REDUCTION OF PAROLE; TO
eligibility, may be released on parole as*** hereinafter provided, except that set forth
shall be eligible for parole who shall, on or after January 1, 1977, be convicted
(6) If a parole hearing is
the court. penal institution, whether in this state or elsewhere, within fifteen (15)
is sentenced as a habitual offender under Sections 99-19-81 through 99-19-87,
Contact us at info@mlk50.com. Suitable and
provisions of Section 9919101. to fulfill the obligations of a law-abiding citizen. the number of prisoners released to parole without a hearing and the number of
this section. The tentative parole hearing date shall be
confined in the execution of a judgment of such conviction in the Mississippi
receives an enhanced penalty under the provisions of Section 4129147
The determination as to who was eligible for earned release and who was not was within the sole discretion of MDOC and completely separate from the parole board. detect the possible presence of alcohol or a substance prohibited or controlled
release, the board may parole the inmate to a transitional reentry center with
released by the department until he or she has served no less than*** fifty percent (50%) of a sentence for a crime of violence
47-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 47-7-13. at least fifteen (15) days before release, by the board to the victim of the
may be in jeopardy of noncompliance with the case plan and may be denied
his parole eligibility date. liability, civilly or criminally, against the board or any member thereof. The inmate
imprisonment under the provisions of Section 99-19-101; (f) No person shall be
This paragraph
convicted on or after July 1, 2014; (g) (i) No person who, on or after July 1, 2014, is
Maybe best of all, habitual offenders are not included in this bill.. a term or terms of thirty (30) years or more, or, if sentenced for the term of
Parole Board, created under former Section 47-7-5, is hereby created, continued
custody within the Department of Corrections. For offenses committed after June 30, 1995, the act would open up eligibility for parole to those convicted of nonviolent offenses after serving 25%, or 10 years of their sentence, whichever comes first. This information is not intended to create, and receipt However, in no case shall an offender be placed on unsupervised parole before
specifically prohibits parole release; 4. the classification board shall receive priority for placement in any
(***fe) (i) No person shall be
Sex offenders, habitual offenders and those that have committed capital offenses won't be seen. With respect to parole-eligible inmates admitted
aggravated assault, kidnapping, felonious abuse of vulnerable adults, felonies
Any person eligible for parole under this*** subsection paragraph (e) shall be
1. This paragraph (f) shall not
With respect to parole-eligible inmates admitted to the
imposed by the trial court. placement in any educational development and job training programs that are
Up to 3,000 Mississippi inmates over the next three to five years will be eligible for release under the states Earned Parole Eligibility Act. CHANGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. So, they cant be paroled.. (1) of this section. (5) In addition to other
offender may be required to complete a postrelease drug and alcohol
an otherwise lawful parole determination nor shall it create any right or
(9) If the Department of
We observed as the board asked questions of an offender Wednesday, ranging from who hed live with if released, to whether hed had any rule violations while incarcerated. (6) The board shall have no
The final bill would provide parole eligibility for non-violent offenders, violent offenders who have served 50% or 20 years of their sentence, and non-violent and non-habitual drug offenders. as practical, complete training for first-time Parole Board members developed
(3) Any inmate for whom there is insufficient
pursuant to Section 47-5-177. AMEND SECTION 47-7-3.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR INMATE CASE
Trafficking and Aggravated Trafficking as defined in Section 41-29-139(f)
sentences imposed by the trial court. He said he believes in making the crime fit the punishment. age eighteen (18) to twenty-five (25) after June 30, 1995, and before July 1,
specifically prohibits parole release; Within ninety (90) days of admission, the department
the person's sentence would have been parole eligible before the date on which
AMEND SECTION 99-19-83, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROVISIONS THAT
Senate Bill 2795 constitutes a fundamental shift in the parole rules and procedures in the State of Mississippi. The person is sentenced for capital murder, murder in the first degree, or
Reeves vetoed a similar reform Senate bill last year. violence, as defined by Section 97-3-2, shall be sentenced to life
parole. twenty-four (24) months of his parole eligibility date and who meets the
Sex offenders, habitual offenders and those that have committed capital offenses wont be seen. robbery through the display of a firearm until he shall have served ten (10)
criteria established by the classification board shall receive priority for
thirty (30) days of the month of his parole eligibility date. Section 9732. Department of Corrections. offender incarcerated for committing the crime of sale or manufacture of a
In Matthew 25, the scripture talks about the 2nd coming of the Lord and how hes going to separate the sheep from the goats, said Parole Board chairman Steve Pickett. receives an enhanced penalty under the provisions of Section 4129147
who has served no less than ten (10) years of the sentence or sentences imposed
SECTION 4. The parole hearing date shall occur when the offender is within
defined by Section 97-3-2, except robbery with a deadly weapon as provided in
who has been convicted of any offense against the State of Mississippi, and is
other than homicide, robbery, manslaughter, sex crimes,
After the veto last year, he said he reached out to parties, including the Governors Office, that had a problem with the previous bill to collectively craft the legislation, something he said he thinks made the difference in getting this bill passed. Eligibility Act.". The parole eligibility date shall not be
Controlled Substances Law after July 1, 1995, including an offender who
this paragraph (g), The inmate is sentenced for a crime of violence under
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Habitual Offenses. requirements in*** this
that granting parole is not incompatible with public safety, the board may then
(3) The board shall have
The percentage of prisoners re-incarcerated within 36-months exceeded 30% from FY 2016 to FY 2020, with a low of 31% in FY 2017 and high of 37.4% in FY 2020. Every offender while on parole shall remain in
be considered for parole eligibility after serving twenty-five (25) years of
The exceptions to this are persons convicted of first or second-degree murder, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and habitual offenders, who remain ineligible for parole. Section 4129147, the sale or manufacture of a controlled
Section
*** In addition to other requirements, if an offender is
accounting duties related to the board. (3) With respect to
recommendations upon request of the Governor. In a statement on social media, Gov. considered for parole if their conviction would result in a reduced sentence based
program fee provided in Section 47-5-1013. department which are employed by or assigned to the board shall work under the
The Taskforce is confident in the data collection. (1/4) of the sentence imposed by the trial court. "nonviolent crime" means a felony*** other than homicide, robbery, manslaughter, sex crimes,
PLANNING AND TO PRESCRIBE DATES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
shall appoint the members with the advice and consent of the Senate. 796, which amends the state's habitual offender laws, commonly referred to as the "three strikes laws.". parole eligibility date or next parole hearing date, or date of release,
as required by Section 47-7-17. 47-7-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 47-7-3. years. years if sentenced to a term or terms of more than ten (10) years or if
"The primary . (1/4) of the sentence or sentences imposed by the trial court. Theyre just devastating, devastating laws that have left so many people in prison for far too long, and even for life, for really minor offenses, said Laura Bennett, manager of Research for Criminal Justice Reform for advocacy group FWD.us. A lack of a re-entry plan is another common limiting factor according to board members who say offenders often dont have anywhere to go if released. consider. (b) Offenders convicted as habitual offenders pursuant to Sections 99-19-81 through 99-19-87; (c) Offenders serving a sentence for a sex offense; or (d) Offenders serving a sentence for trafficking pursuant to Section 41-29-139(f). Parole Board members say the biggest misconception is that prisoners will be released all at once but the process is much more complex and time consuming. members. inmates admitted to the department's custody after July 1, 2021, the
47-7-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 47-7-5. (6) The amendments
If such person is
*** A decision to parole an offender convicted of murder or
(c) The department
*** Before ruling on the application for parole of any
or major violation report within the past six (6) months; (d) The inmate has agreed to the
condition that the parolee submit, as provided in Section 47-5-601 to any type
Department of Corrections. Any vacancy shall be filled
The inmate
BE IT ENACTED BY THE
enhanced penalties for the crime of possession of a controlled substance under
probation. Any inmate not released at
On Thursday, the House approved H.B. SECTION 3. or 97-5-39(1)(b), 97-5-39(1)(c) or a violation of Section 63-11-30(5). Penitentiary at Parchman. crime; or. in consideration of information from the National Institute of Corrections, the
No
Early last year, the Justice Department launched an investigation into Mississippi prisons after numerous inmate deaths. history, his conduct, employment and attitude while in the custody of the
not be eligible for parole. subsection (1) and this*** paragraph section. Except as provided in paragraphs (a) through (d)
the condition that the inmate spends no more than six (6) months in the
later than thirty (30) days prior to the month of eligibility. Controlled Substances Law after July 1, 1995, including an offender who
inmate shall be eligible for parole under this subparagraph (***iiiii) of this paragraph (***ge) if: ***1a. whichever is less, of the sentence or sentences imposed by the trial court. BEFORE RELEASE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE
sentences imposed by the trial court shall be eligible for parole. Tameka Drummers sister also thinks its time the habitual offender laws are changed. any person who shall commit robbery, attempted robbery, carjacking or a drive-by
AN ACT ENTITLED THE "MISSISSIPPI EARNED PAROLE
Pickett says the law change will make around 4,000 offenders eligible for parole. (WLBT) - Thousands of Mississippi prisoners will soon be eligible for parole because of a new state law. Published: Jun. Human trafficking as defined in Section 97-3-54.1; D.
court. (WLOX) - Several new laws went into effect Thursday in Mississippi as the Magnolia State began its new fiscal year. Drummer had previously been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 1992 and aggravated assault in 1998. the time of the inmate's initial parole date shall have a parole hearing at
the board prior to parole release. ELIGIBILITY ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO
good faith and in exercise of the board's legitimate governmental authority. after serving onefourth (1/4) of the sentence
No***
habitual criminal under the provisions of Sections 99-19-81 through 99-19-87
The supervision shall be provided exclusively by the staff of the
sentenced for a sex offense as defined in Section 45-33-23(h), except for a
(2) Any person who is
in the special fund created in Section 47-5-1007. such prisoner has observed the rules of the department, and who has served*** not less than onefourth (1/4) of the total of such
who has been convicted of any offense against the State of Mississippi, and is
In Mississippi, the parole board is not a part of MDOC. under Section 25-3-38. All persons sentenced for a nonviolent offense after
Institute of Corrections, the Association of Paroling Authorities
Habitual offender sentence under 99-19-81 or 99-19-83 must serve his sentence day for day. ACHIEVABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A
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