SB 2443 Summary

• Amends Section 63-11-30 of the Mississippi Code to create enhanced penalties for fourth and fifth DUI convictions within a 10-year period.

• Establishes that a second felony DUI conviction (4th overall offense) requires fines of $5,000-$10,000 and 5-10 years imprisonment, with permanent suspension of driving privileges.

• Establishes that a third felony DUI conviction (5th overall offense) requires fines of $10,000-$50,000 and 5-20 years imprisonment with no eligibility for probation, parole, earned time, or sentence reduction.

• Requires permanent suspension of driver's license for both 4th and 5th offenses, with court orders immediately forwarded to the Commissioner of Public Safety.

• Effective date is July 1, 2011.