AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "TECHNICAL VIOLATION" TO EXCLUDE ANY ACT THAT IS CLASSIFIED AS A CRIME OF VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE REVOCATION FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CRIMES OF VIOLENCE WHILE ON PAROLE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAROLE BOARD SHALL REFER SUCH MATTERS TO THE APPROPRIATE DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR PROSECUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-38, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PROBATIONER OR PAROLEE IS ARRESTED FOR A NEW CRIMINAL OFFENSE, HE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF HIS ORIGINAL SENTENCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 47-7-2, 47-7-27, 47-7-38