Senate Bill 2784

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-23-3, 9-23-5, 9-23-9, 9-23-11, 9-23-13, 9-23-15, 9-23-17 AND 9-23-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE DRUG COURT PROVISIONS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT, DEFINITIONS, THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, INTERVENTION COMPONENTS AND SERVICES, PARTICIPATION, AUTHORITY AND FUNDING; TO AMEND SECTION 99-15-26, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE NONADJUDICATED PROBATION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROBATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-5-1003 AND 47-5-1007, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION AND ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 99-15-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-17-39, 97-17-41, 97-17-42, 97-17-43, 97-17-47, 97-17-60, 97-17-62, 97-17-64, 97-17-67, 97-17-70, 97-17-71, 97-21-29, 97-21-33, 97-21-37, 97-21-59, 97-23-19, 97-23-93, 97-23-94, 97-45-3, 97-45-5, 97-45-7, 97-45-9 AND 97-45-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE THRESHOLD MONETARY AMOUNT REGARDING PROPERTY AND CERTAIN OTHER CRIMES THAT DESIGNATES SUCH CRIMES AS MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES AND TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 97-43-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-29-139 AND 41-29-313, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PENALTIES RELATED TO CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO CREATE SECTION 97-3-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE CRIMES OF VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PAROLE ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-138.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE EXCEPTIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR TRUSTY TIME; TO PROVIDE FOR INMATE CASE PLANNING; TO PROVIDE PAROLE RELEASE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-7-17 AND 47-5-157, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY FOR EARNED-TIME ALLOWANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR REENTRY PLANNING FOR INMATES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 45-33-41, 47-5-173 AND 47-5-177, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE VICTIM NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-7-5 AND 47-7-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED SANCTIONS AND INCENTIVES; TO PROVIDE FOR EARNED DISCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-7-27, 47-7-34, 47-7-37, 47-5-901 AND 47-5-911, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PAROLE VIOLATION HEARINGS PROVISIONS; TO ESTABLISH TECHNICAL VIOLATION CENTERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-5-10 AND 47-5-26, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO REQUIRE COUNTY CLERKS, MUNICIPAL CLERKS AND JUSTICE COURT CLERKS TO FILE CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH THE MISSISSIPPI JUDICIAL COLLEGE TO PROVIDE FOR FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS; TO CREATE THE SENTENCING AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES AND POWERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the Senate

• Brice Wiggins

  Sponsor

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In the Senate Jan 20 – Feb 13

1. Jan 20Referred to the Senate committee on Corrections
2. Feb 4Reported from committee in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass as a committee substitute
3. Feb 13Died on the calendar in the Senate