Mississippi Administrative Code

The Board operates independently of the Department of Corrections. The Board Members are legislated positions and answer to the Governor. The Board is funded by a separate line item within the appropriation for the Department of Corrections. The staff is composed of employees of …

Hearings are closed to the public. Should an offender desire to have legal counsel at his hearing, arrangements may be made by a family member, the inmate or legal counselor at his or her own expense. The Board staff sets the appointment and notifies the legal representation as t…

A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. Unless specified otherwise by statute for special circumstances, a majority of the Board is required to grant parole. The Chairman shall set a meeting agenda for approval or amendment by a quor…

The Board provides the offender with the Board's decision as set forth in Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 201, R. 3.4. The Board also releases to the victim(s) and/or family member(s) the decision of the Board in writing. In order for the Board to release information about offenders to any…

A. The Board shall maintain, in minute book form, a copy of each of its official actions with the reasons therefor. B. The Board shall keep record of its acts and shall notify each institution of its decisions relating to the persons who are or have been confined therein. Notes 2…

A. The Board, with the assistance of the Department, shall collect the following information: 1. number of offenders supervised on parole; 2. number of offenders released on parole; 3. number of parole hearings held; 4. parole grant rate for parolees released with and without a h…

All public-records requests regarding inmates are handled by the Department. Attorneys or community-members requesting an inmate's records may visit the following website to initiate a request: https://mississippidoc.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(5mtpsync2tcnmp0knf314qpy))/supporthome.a…

Every prisoner who has been convicted of any offense against the State of Mississippi and is confined in the execution of a judgment of such conviction in the Department for a definite term or terms for one (1) year or over, or for the term of his or her natural life, whose recor…

A. In determining whether an inmate should be granted parole, the Board shall consider all pertinent information regarding each eligible offender, including the circumstances of his offense, his previous social history, his previous criminal record, whether he or she has served a…

A. Inmates convicted of sex offenses as defined by Miss. Code Ann. § 45-33-23(h), crimes of violence as defined by Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-2, or both, in addition to inmates eligible for geriatric parole, shall not be released on parole without a hearing before the Board as requir…

A. All persons eligible for parole as allowed by Miss. Code Ann. § 47-7-3(h)(i) who are serving a sentence or sentences for a crime of violence, as defined in Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-2, shall be required to have a parole hearing pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 47-7-17, prior to paro…

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…

The Board is governed by Miss. Code Ann. § 47-7-27 regarding procedures for parole revocations. At its discretion, the Board Chairman (or his designee) may issue a warrant for the return of any paroled offender to the custody of the Department at any time upon showing a probable …

The Mississippi Constitution provides the Governor with plenary power to grant clemency in all state criminal cases except those involving treason or impeachment. This power is unencroachable by the legislative or judicial branches of government. Under the Governor's clemency pow…

This chapter consists of model rules for oral proceedings held to provide the public an opportunity to comment on submissions made under the Administrative Procedures Act and the Rules in this Title. The Secretary of States Office is required to provide these model rules under Mi…

This chapter applies to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations or written input on proposed new rules, amendments to rules, and proposed repeal of existing rules before the Mississippi Parole Board pursuant…

When a political subdivision, an agency, or a citizen requests an oral proceeding in regards to a proposed rule adoption, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2 x 11 white paper. B. The request …

Notice of the date, time, and place of all oral proceedings will be filed with the Secretary of States Office for publication in the Administrative Bulletin. The agency providing the notice will provide notice of oral proceedings to each requestor. The oral proceedings will be sc…

Public participation will be permitted at oral proceedings in accordance with the following: A. At an oral proceeding on a proposed rule, persons may make statements and present documentary and physical submissions concerning the proposed rule. B. Persons wishing to make oral pre…

Physical and Documentary Submissions presented by participants in an oral proceeding will be submitted to the presiding officer. Such submissions become the property of the Mississippi Parole Board, part of the rulemaking record, and are subject to the Mississippi Parole Board pu…

This chapter consists of model rules addressing the publics request for declaratory opinions and an agencys disposition of requests for declaratory opinions. The Secretary of States Office is required to provide these model rules under Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105. Agencies are …

Declaratory opinions and requests for declaratory opinions will be available for public inspection and copying at the expense of the viewer during normal business hours. All declaratory opinions and requests will be indexed by name, subject, and date of issue. Declaratory opinion…

This chapter sets forth the Mississippi Parole Board rules governing the form, content, and filing of requests for declaratory opinions, the procedural rights of persons in relation to the written requests, and the Mississippi Parole Board procedures regarding the disposition of …

The Mississippi Parole Board will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to specified facts of: A. a statute administered or enforceable by the Mississippi Parole Board, B. a rule promulgated by the Mississippi Parole Board, or C. an order issued by the Mississipp…

A request must be limited to a single transaction or occurrence. Notes 29 Miss. Code. R. 202-2.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105.

When a person with substantial interest, as required by Section 25-43-2.103 of the Administrative Procedures Act, requests a declaratory opinion, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2 x 11 whit…

Any party who signs the request will attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules, including but not limited to a full, complete, and accurate statement of relevant facts and that there are no related proceedings pending before any agency, admin…

Each request must contain the following: A. A clear identification of the statute, rule, or order at issue B. The question for the declaratory opinion C. A clear and concise statement of all facts relevant to the question presented D. The identity of all other known persons invol…

The Mississippi Parole Board may, for good cause, refuse to issue a declaratory opinion. The circumstances in which declaratory opinions will not be issued include, but are not necessarily limited to: A. The matter is outside the primary jurisdiction of the Mississippi Parole Boa…

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the Mississippi Parole Board will, in writing: A. Issue an opinion declaring the applicability of the statute, rule, or order to the specified…

Rule 1.1. The use of the title of certified public accountant (including any letters, abbreviations or words indicating such title) is restricted to persons who are licensed as referenced in § 73-33-1 and have not had their licenses and/or registration of such license suspended, …

Rule 1.2.1. The use of certain titles or abbreviations by persons not licensed by the Board will be deemed violations of the Act. Such titles include "certified accountant", "chartered accountant", "enrolled accountant", "licensed accountant", "registered accountant", "accredited…

Rule 2.1.1. Individuals whose principal place of business is in Mississippi must hold a Mississippi CPA license. An applicant for an original license must be a resident of the State of Mississippi or have an office for the regular transaction of business in this state, be of good…

Rule 2.2.1. Examinee Qualifications: The CPA examination as required by the Public Accountancy Act is to determine minimum competency of an individual for licensure purposes. The CPA examination shall test the knowledge and skills required for performance as an entry-level certif…

Rule 2.3.1. Each CPA license holder shall be required to register and to pay an annual registration fee on or before the first day of January each year. Application for such registration shall be made online at the Board's website. The registration fee shall be determined under t…

Rule 2.4.1. An individual seeking reinstatement of a CPA license which has been revoked, suspended, canceled voluntarily or canceled for failure to register must submit to the Board an application for reinstatement of such license and satisfy the requirements as described herein.…

Rule 2.5.1. Retired Status: An individual who holds a current license issued by the board who is 55 years old or older and has filed a request for retired status on a form prescribed by the board which indicates the licensee does not perform or offer to perform for the public one…

Rule 2.6.1. Persons holding CPA certificates/licenses granted by other jurisdictions must apply for reciprocity for a CPA license with the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy if they do not meet the following exemptions. In addition, CPA firms must apply for registratio…

Rule 2.7.1. A replacement certificate of licensure may be issued at the holder"s request upon payment of fee and compliance with the following requirements: (a) In the event of a certificate of licensure which has been lost, the request for replacement must be accompanied by a sw…

Rule 3.1.1. The practice of public accounting as defined per Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 73-33-2, and the Definitions section of these Rules and Regulations must be performed through a CPA firm meeting ownership and other requirements specified herein, including compliance …

Rule 3.2.1. A CPA firm seeking reinstatement of a firm permit or privilege to practice public accounting which has been revoked, suspended, canceled voluntarily or canceled for failure to register must submit to the Board an application for reinstatement of such firm permit or pr…

Rule 4.1.1. To annually renew a CPA license, an individual must complete and report at a minimum, the 40 CPE credit hours required under this rule accrued during the applicable compliance & reporting period and on forms prescribed by the Board by August 1. Rule 4.1.2. All license…

Rule 4.2.1. Maintenance of Records and Control: Each licensee is responsible and must maintain records of all CPE in which he has participated showing: (a) Sponsoring organization (b) Location of course (c) Title, description of content, and outline (or equivalent) (d) Instructor…

Rule 4.3.1. The overriding consideration in determining whether a specific program qualifies as acceptable continuing education is that it must be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of an individual licensee. Rule 4.3.2. The int…

Rule 4.4.1. CPE programs whether live or internet based programs must be conducted by persons whose background, training, education and experience qualify them as capable instructors, discussion leaders or lecturers on the subject matter of the particular programs. Instructors sh…

Rule 4.5.1. A licensee who fails to comply with the provisions of Rule 4.2. of this title (relating to CPE records and reporting) or Rule 4.1. of this title (relating to CPE attendance) may be subject to disciplinary action under the Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 73-33-11, fo…

The purpose of the Board's compliance assurance program (CAP) is to monitor compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards adopted by generally recognized standard-setting bodies, thus improving the quality of financial reporting assuring that the public can rely on…