Mississippi Administrative Code Title 29 - Prisons And Parole
Here’s a detailed overview of Mississippi Administrative Code – Title 29: Prisons and Parole, as issued by the Mississippi Secretary of State and other official sources:
📚 Structure of Title 29 – Prisons and Parole
Part 1 – Administration and Management (covers governance, board-appointed roles)
Part 2 – Operations (regulations on security, mail, visitation, contraband, prisoner treatment)
Part 3 – Public Records (access to records and declaratory opinions)
Part 201 – Mississippi State Parole Board Policies and Procedures (Chapters 1–4)
Part 202 – Public Records (additional records-related provisions)
🏛️ Part 1 – Administration & Management
Defines Parole Board authority, composition, and duties.
Board consists of five full-time members appointed by the Governor; chair is chosen from among them
The Board has exclusive jurisdiction to grant, revoke parole, and investigate clemency applications
⚙️ Part 2 – Operations
Establishes regulations for prison operations including security protocols, contraband control, mail and visitation procedures
Ensures consistency across all facilities in operational standards.
📂 Part 3 & 202 – Public Records
Specifies rules for inmate record access and Board-issued declaratory opinions on record use
🪶 Part 201 – Parole Board Policies & Procedures
🔹 Chapter 1 – Organization
Covers the establishment, legal authority, and structure of the Parole Board
🔹 Chapter 2 – Board Administration
Governs hearing protocols, voting rules, and documentation.
Includes specifics like closed hearings, quorum (3 of 5 members), and voting procedures
🔹 Chapter 3 – The Parole Process
Covers in depth the parole system:
Eligibility rules:
Nonviolent offenders: eligible after 25% of sentence or 10 years (whichever is less).
Violent crimes: after 50% or 20 years; certain violence elevated to 60% or 25 years
Geriatric (60+ and 10+ years served) and medical parole options exist
Ineligible individuals include habitual offenders, sex offenders, capital crimes, trafficking offenses, etc.
Parole hearings:
Scheduled within 30 days prior to eligibility; hearings are closed to public; victims have right to notice and input
Decisions based on risk assessment, inmate behavior, offense nature, support, rehabilitation efforts
Release procedures:
Parole may proceed without hearing if conditions are met (e.g., no violations, case plan completed)
Transitional housing may be required for up to six months .
Conditions & violations:
Standard and special conditions apply; violations may lead to progressive sanctions: 1st revocation up to 90 days, then 120, 180, up to full remainder.
🔹 Chapter 4 – Executive Clemency
Describes Board’s role in investigating and recommending pardons, commutations, suspensions for the Governor’s consideration
📝 Summary
Title 29 thoroughly outlines Mississippi’s regulations on:
Parole Board composition & powers,
Detailed operational standards for prisons,
Public record transparency,
Comprehensive parole system (eligibility, processes, hearings, sanctions),
Clemency protocol via the Governor’s authority.
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