Probation Rights in Mississippi

• Mississippi laws protect a probationer's rights so that he can better integrate with the community.man image by cherie from Fotolia.com
  
  Probation involves the release of an individual who has been found guilty of a crime into a community, according to the Electric Law Library. Probation is often conditional, based on meeting probation requirements such as substance addiction treatment or fines.
  
  Probationers can face restrictions on where they may live and work as well as restrictions on cell phone use or computer access, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Restrictions may also be placed on time with friends or time outside the house. However, probationers are entitled to certain rights protected by law.
  
  

Period of Probation

• Mississippi probation rights stipulate that an individual on probation has the right to know his period of probation, according to the Mississippi Code. Probation periods are established by courts, and may be extended no longer than five years at a judge's discretion. Mississippi probation codes state that in cases where an individual on probation has children and financially contributes to their well-being, probation may be extended until the children become of age.
  
  

Furnishment of a Warrant or Arresting Statement

• An individual on probation may be arrested upon violation of any conditions relating to her probation, according to Mississippi Code. However, arresting officers must provide a warrant or arresting statement describing the terms of her related violations.
  
  Upon the person's arrest for violations, arresting officers must file warrants or arresting statements listing violations with the court. Such occurrences may lead to her loss of probation and the beginning of an imposed sentence, but Mississippi probationers do have the right to this process.
  
  

Right to a Hearing

• Mississippi probation rights state that if a probationer is arrested in Mississippi, he has the right to a hearing before a probation status is revoked and an imposed sentence begins.
  
  

Interstate Transfer Rights

• The state of Mississippi belongs to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. Mississippi probation rights permit a probationer with three or months more remaining of his probationary period to apply for transfer to another state. Probationers must meet requirements prior to approval of a transfer, according to Labor Law Talk.
  
  The Labor Law Talk article, "Mississippi Probation Laws," states that an eligible probationer must be a resident of the state to which he'd like to transfer, or have family living there who are willing to assist in supervision. An eligible probationer must also prove that he has means of support or can find a job.
  
  

Addiction Treatment

• Mississippi probation law dictates that probationers have the right to receive medical treatment in the event of substance dependence or treatment, according to Mississippi Code. If medically required, probationers have the right to remain in a treatment facility, including a hospital, during the period of treatment.