Mississippi § 47-5-140 - Earned time handbook.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-140 — Earned time handbook., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-140. Earned time handbook.
Each county attorney, district attorney, each member of the Parole Board and circuit judge shall be provided a copy of a handbook prepared by the commissioner which shall include a copy of Section 47-5-138 and Section 47-5-139, and shall clearly show how such sections would apply to an offender sentenced to terms of various lengths. Each offender shall be provided a copy of the handbook upon arrival at the correctional system and have it explained to him as a part of his initial orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 47-5-140
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-140 cover?
Section 47-5-140 ("Earned time handbook.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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