Phase down the State Penitentiary at Parchman over four years and transfer inmates and programs to other facilities.
Mississippi SB2039 aims to phase down the State Penitentiary at Parchman over four years, transferring inmates and programs to other state and regional facilities. The bill mandates the development of a strategic plan for the phasedown, including a timeline and resource allocation. It also authorizes the leasing of Parchman's grounds and buildings for various uses, subject to certain conditions.
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