AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF THE REPEALER ON THE STATUTE PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS FOR PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE PRISONERS; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-40, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFENDER WHO IS ON PROBATION AND PAROLE MAY BE AWARDED EARNED-DISCHARGE CREDIT IF HE OR SHE PARTICIPATES IN FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES OR FAITH-BASED SPONSORED ACTIVITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER FOR AN OFFENDER TO RECEIVE SUCH CREDIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 47-7-3
As Passed by the House: 47-7-3, 47-7-40