Mississippi SB2776 limits how often an inmate can request parole.
Mississippi SB2776 amends the state's parole eligibility rules by requiring inmates whose parole request has been denied to wait two years before filing another petition. The bill also specifies that inmates must serve certain portions of their sentences before becoming eligible for parole, depending on the nature of their crime. It further mandates that the State Parole Board establish a method for determining tentative parole hearing dates for eligible offenders. The changes outlined in the bill are set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
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