Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 29 - Prisons And Parole
Part 201 - Mississippi State Parole Board Policies And Procedures
Chapter 1 - Authority, Organization, and Duties of the Mississippi Parole Board
Rule 29-201-1.3 - Duties of the Parole Board
Current through September 24, 2024
A. The Chairman of the Board is responsible for the operations and procedures regarding the release of eligible inmates or parolees. Oversees the review of inmates eligible for parole. Establishes methods for determining tentative dates and times for parole hearings.
B. Board members are responsible for reviewing recommendations proposed for inmate release, reviewing files of inmates to determine eligibility for parole, and conditions for which the inmate may be released. Members prepare responses to inquiries for inmate release and may interview inmates to make recommendations.
C. The executive secretary to the Board is responsible for all administrative and general accounting duties related to the Board. The executive secretary shall keep and preserve all records and papers pertaining to the Board, and shall perform all other duties as assigned by the Board. The secretary will also ensure staff's hours are maintained and overtime required by the workload is not abused.
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 47-7-3(2), 47-7-4, 47-7-5, 47-7-6, 47-7-9, 47-7-11, 47-7-13, 47-7-15, 47-7-17, 47-7-18, 47-7-27, 47-7-33.1, Mississippi State Personnel Board Job and Descriptions
