Mississippi HB1748 removes the requirement for advance notice to the commissioner when certain officials visit state correctional facilities.
Mississippi HB1748 amends Section 47-5-95 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to eliminate the need for advance notice to the commissioner when certain officials, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, judicial department members, and legislators, visit state correctional facilities. This change allows these officials to observe the conduct of offenders and hold private conversations without prior notification. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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