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MS HB380
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Moak
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AI Summary
- Increases the annual fee that constables may charge for serving warrants, attending trials, and performing related services in state cases where prosecution fails from $1,800.00 to $3,500.00
- Fee is paid from county treasury on approval of the board of supervisors without itemization requirement
- Constables must not have overcharged other fees under the section to be eligible for the full amount
- Requires submission to the Attorney General of the United States under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for preclearance
- Effective date contingent upon approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Legislative Description
Constables; increase the lost cause fee that may be charged by.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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