SB2043

Mississippi SB2043 allows the State Parole Board to reduce parole eligibility dates for nonviolent offenders based on earned-time allowances.

Mississippi SB2043 amends the state's parole eligibility rules, allowing the State Parole Board to reduce parole eligibility dates for nonviolent offenders by the number of days of earned time awarded under the Earned-Time Allowance Program. This applies to offenders who have committed a nonviolent offense and have served the minimum required time for parole eligibility. The bill also outlines specific eligibility criteria for parole, including exceptions for certain violent crimes, habitual offenders, and sex offenses. The changes are set to take effect from July 1, 2026.