Mississippi is paroling fewer inmates despite their expanding eligibility in 2021. Prison populations may increase over time, leaving the board concerned about decreased parole rates.
Belk became chairman in January. He said Tuesday that previous Parole Board members were not reviewing cases thoroughly.
He referenced a report from PEER, a legislative watchdog committee, which found that during one work week in 2020, all five members of the board were never fully in attendance or at the office for parole hearings. The board at the time objected to PEER’s findings, arguing that board members work full time, often until 6:30 p.m.
People convicted of a violent crime must serve half the sentence or 20 years, and those convicted of robbery with a deadly weapon must serve 60% or 25 years.
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