SB2042

Mississippi SB2042 transfers probation and parole officers from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Public Safety.

Mississippi SB2042 proposes to transfer the administration, employment, and supervision of probation and parole officers from the Mississippi Department of Corrections to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. The bill mandates that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety develop a two-year plan for this transfer, to be completed by July 1, 2028. It also outlines changes to the roles and responsibilities of probation and parole officers, including their powers, duties, and qualifications as sworn law enforcement officers.