If the prison system population exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of operating capacity for thirty (30) consecutive days, the State Parole Board shall meet to determine whether there has been full appropriate exercise of the powers of the State Parole Board which tend to reduce the prison system population. The State Parole Board shall report its findings to the Governor within ten (10) days after the thirtieth day of operating in excess of ninety-five percent (95%) of prison operating capacity. The report shall include the determination of the State Parole Board regarding its utilization of powers described in paragraph (c) of Section 47-5-705.
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