MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Corrections

By: Senator(s) Huggins

Senate Bill 2352

AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 47-7-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL ASSUME THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE PAROLE BOARD IF THE BOARD IS ABOLISHED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Section 47-7-53, Mississippi Code of 1972, which provides that the Department of Corrections shall assume the duties and powers of the Parole Board if the board is abolished, is repealed.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.