Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety.

SB 2235 transfers the administration of Mississippi's probation and parole officers from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Public Safety, effective July 1, 2027. The bill redefines these officers as sworn law enforcement officers under the Mississippi Highway Patrol, requiring new hires to obtain law enforcement certification within six months and mandating evidence-based supervision practices like risk assessments. It also requires the two departments to jointly develop a two-year transition plan by January 2026, including cost-minimizing scheduling and coordination with courts. The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, after passing the Senate and moving to the House.