An inmate will be required to comply with specific conditions once paroled. If the inmate violates any one of these conditions listed below, the Board may revoke the parole and require the inmate to serve additional time imposed by his or her original sentence.
A. FIRST REPORT: I will report to my field
officer within 24 hours of my actual release, unless otherwise
directed.
B. REGULAR REPORTS: I
will, until my final discharge, report to my Field Officer at the times and
places I am instructed to report. If at any time it becomes necessary to
communicate to my Field Officer and he is not accessible, I will direct my
communication to the Department of Community Corrections, Mississippi
Department of Corrections, Jackson, MS (601-359-5600).
C. EMPLOYMENT: I will work diligently at a
lawful occupation and support my legal dependents, if any, to the best of my
ability. I will not quit my job without getting permission from my Field
Officer.
D. RESIDENCE: I will not
change my residence without first getting permission from my Field Officer. I
will not abscond (leave) from parole supervision. I will allow my Field Officer
to visit my residence.
E. LEAVING
STATE: I will not leave my State of residence, even briefly, or any other state
to which I am released or transferred without written permission from my Field
Officer.
F. ILLEGAL DRUGS AND
ALCOHOL: I will not possess or use any illegal drugs, narcotics, mood altering
substances, or any substances controlled by law which are not prescribed to me
by a physician. I will not drink alcohol or intoxicating beverages and will not
go into, or frequent places where they are the chief item of sale. Driving
under the influence (DUI), or public intoxication, shall be sufficient proof. I
will abide by the laws relative to tests utilized for the purpose of monitoring
alcohol and drug usage.
G. PERSONS
AND PLACES OF BAD REPUTATION: I will not knowingly associate with any former
inmate of a penal institution, any person who has been convicted of a felony,
or any person of bad reputation. I will not visit places of bad reputation
where disorderly conduct is likely to occur or which is frequented by persons
of ill repute (bars, lounges, night clubs, gambling houses, etc.)
H. WEAPONS: I will not possess or have under
my control any fire arm or other deadly weapon.
I. LAW AND IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION: I will not
violate any city, county, State or Federal Laws. I will, within 48 hours,
notify my Field Officer if I am arrested for any offense, including a traffic
offense or receive a citation or if there is any change in my residence or
termination of employment or if my name changes as a result of marriage or
divorce.
J. CURFEW: I will not be
away from my residence between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless
required to do so in connection with my employment and with my Field Officer's
permission.
K. QUESTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS: I will promptly and truthfully answer questions from my Field
Officer, the Parole Board and its authorized representatives and carry out all
instructions from them.
L.
SUPERVISION FEE AND COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS: In accordance with my instructions
issued to me by my Field Officer, I will pay a monthly parole supervision fee
as established by Section 47-7-49 of the Mississippi Code. In accordance with
instruction from my Field Officer, I will pay any court-ordered penalties or
restitution specified in my sentence(s).
M. VISIT TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY: I will not
return to a facility of the Mississippi Department of Correction on a visit
without the joint approval of my Field Officer and the Administrator of the
Correctional Facility.
N.
EXTRADITION: I do hereby waive extradition to the State of Mississippi from any
state, territory or District of the United States and from any territory or
country outside the United States.
O. AGREEMENTS: I will not enter into any
agreement to act as an "informer" or special agent for any law enforcement
agency that will put me in violation of my parole conditions.
P. DETAINER: If I am released to a detainer
and the detainer is cleared or satisfied, I will, within 48 hours of my release
from the custody of that jurisdiction, contact in person or by telephone, the
Department of Community Corrections, Mississippi Department of Corrections,
Jackson, MS at 601-359-5600 for reporting instructions.
Q. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: I do further agree to
abide by any additional special requirements as established by the Parole
Board.
The parolee must sign the certificate acknowledging each of
these conditions. He or she promises and agrees to all
conditions.8
The Board shall have no authority or responsibility for
supervision of offenders granted a release for any reason, including, but not
limited to, probation, parole or executive clemency or other offenders
requiring the same through interstate compact agreements. The supervision shall
be provided exclusively by the staff of the Division of Community Corrections
of the Department.
The Board is authorized to select and place offenders in an
electronic monitoring program under the conditions and criteria imposed by the
Board. The conditions, restrictions and requirements of Section 47-7-17 and
Sections 47-5-1001 through shall apply to the Board and any offender placed in
an electronic monitoring program by the Board.
8 An inmate will not be paroled until
he signs the certificate acknowledging each of the parole conditions listed in
the manual.
