Use of restitution centers by DOC; repeal and convert centers into post-release reentry centers.
HB 224 converts Mississippi's three existing restitution centers (in Madison County, Flowood, and Pascagoula) into post-release reentry centers. It requires the Department of Corrections to serve individuals eligible for release - including those on parole or early release supervision - who lack immediate housing upon release, with stays limited to 90 days or until housing is secured. The bill mandates the department to provide services like housing assistance, job training, driver's licenses, counseling, and healthcare connections at these centers. It repeals laws authorizing restitution centers (Sections 99-37-19 and 99-37-21) and amends sex offender registration procedures (Section 45-33-35) to align with the new reentry framework.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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