SB2665

Mississippi SB2665 clarifies that conservation officers need probable cause and a warrant to search except on state wildlife management areas or.

Mississippi SB2665 amends the Mississippi Code to clarify the search powers of conservation officers. It specifies that conservation officers can search without a warrant only within state wildlife management areas or state wildlife refuges. For other areas, a conservation officer must have probable cause and a warrant to conduct a search. The bill also outlines the powers of conservation officers, including the ability to arrest without a warrant in certain circumstances and to issue citations for violations. The act is set to take effect from July 1, 2026.