HB1699

Mississippi HB1699 mandates case plans for nonviolent inmates, including specific rehabilitative programs.

Mississippi HB1699 amends the Mississippi Code to require case plans for nonviolent inmates, ensuring these plans include at least two of four specified program areas: criminal thinking, alcohol and drugs, life skills, and behavioral health. The Department of Corrections must develop these case plans within 90 days of an inmate's admission, aiming to reduce recidivism. The case plans must be sent to the Parole Board for approval and inmates must receive written copies. The Department of Corrections must also ensure these plans are achievable before parole eligibility.