HB29

Mississippi HB29 allows offenders on probation or parole to earn discharge credits by participating in faith-based activities.

Mississippi HB29 amends the state code to authorize offenders on probation or parole to earn discharge credits by participating in faith-based activities. These credits reduce the period of supervision. The Department of Corrections will establish rules for implementing this program. Offenders can earn up to 40 hours per month, translating to five days off their sentence per month. Credits do not accrue if the offender violates probation, absconds, or is imprisoned. The bill also mandates monthly reports from faith-based entities and semiannual reports to the Oversight Task Force.