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SB 2358 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Parole eligibility date; nonviolent inmate may be released in discretion of State Parole Board.

SB 2358 would clarify that nonviolent Mississippi inmates eligible for parole may be released on their parole date without a hearing, if they meet five conditions: completing a parole case plan, having no victim request a hearing, no recent serious violations, agreeing to supervision terms, and having an approved discharge plan. The bill specifies that hearings are required only if victims or law enforcement request one due to safety concerns, or if the inmate hasn't met case plan requirements. It does not change parole eligibility but streamlines release for compliant nonviolent inmates. The bill died in the Corrections Committee on March 4, 2025, and is not currently law.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStreamlines parole for nonviolent inmates by eliminating unnecessary hearings, promoting rehabilitation through case plans, and reducing recidivism - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill clarifies that nonviolent inmates eligible for parole may be released directly to parole supervision on their parole-eligible date without a hearing, provided they meet specific conditions. The change streamlines the parole process for low-risk inmates while maintaining oversight through victim rights, compliance checks, and law enforcement input. It also adds provisions for transitional reentry centers when housing is unavailable upon release.
Scope change
The bill applies to all inmates eligible for parole under Section 47-7-3, excluding sex offenders, violent crime offenders, and geriatric parole candidates who still require hearings.
ELIGIBILITY

Added provision allowing nonviolent inmates to be released to parole supervision on their eligibility date without a hearing if they meet case plan requirements, have no victim objection, no recent violations, agree to supervision conditions, and have an approved discharge plan.

REQUIREMENT

Requires department to notify the parole board in writing at least 30 days before an inmate's parole eligibility date regarding case plan compliance.

Permits parole to a transitional reentry center for up to six months if the inmate lacks appropriate housing upon release.

Consolidated and clarified hearing requirements, specifying that hearings are mandatory for sex offenders, violent offenders, and geriatric parole candidates.

ENFORCEMENT

Allows law enforcement officials to request hearings if they identify public safety risks for inmates being paroled at their initial eligibility date.

TIMELINE

Establishes that inmates not released at their initial parole date must have a hearing at least annually.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 6, 2025

How they voted

36–13
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Feb 6, 2025
D Democratic16
3 Yea 12 Nay 1
75% Nay
R Republican34
33 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred To Corrections
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Corrections
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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