Is the 85% law still in effect in Mississippi, is there anyway around that, and does anyone know how the 30 for 30 actually works if you were sentenced to 35 yrs.?

Yes, the 85% is in effect and there isn't anything you can do to change that. There are some programs in other states that might shave off a few months, but we are not privy to any for the Mississippi Department of Corrections.