Whenever the prison system population exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of operating capacity, the Commissioner of Corrections shall immediately notify the Governor and the State Parole Board of this fact. The notice shall include the current prison system population and the prison system operating capacity. A report must be made within ten (10) days after the thirtieth day of operating in excess of ninety-five percent (95%) of operating capacity. The report shall include the prison system operating capacity, the prison system population during the relevant time period, and may include a recommended specific term of advancement of the parole eligibility dates.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 47 - Prisons and Prisoners; Probation and Parole
Chapter 5 - Correctional System
Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act
§ 47-5-705. Requirements for declaration of state of emergency
§ 47-5-709. Thirty-day report by State Parole Board
§ 47-5-711. Powers of Governor upon receipt of reports
§ 47-5-713. Advancement of parole eligibility dates during state of emergency
§ 47-5-717. Sixty-day report of overcrowded prison conditions
§ 47-5-719. Powers of Governor upon receipt of report
§ 47-5-721. Termination of state of emergency by order of Governor
§ 47-5-723. Revocation of conditional advancement of parole eligibility date
§ 47-5-725. Conditions of advancement of parole eligibility date
§ 47-5-727. Advancement of parole eligibility date to be independent of other adjustments
§ 47-5-729. Establishment and quarterly certification or alteration of operating capacities