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MS SB2806

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sidney Albritton

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends bond forfeiture refund period from 90 days to 18 months if defendant appears, is arrested, or is found incarcerated in another jurisdiction after final forfeiture.

  • Clarifies that bail agents may arrest and surrender principals to law enforcement anywhere, and relieves agents of liability if law enforcement refuses to accept surrender.

  • Requires professional bail agents to maintain a physical office in Mississippi in any county where they conduct business and keep records.

  • Prohibits payment of fees or rebates to any person except soliciting bail agents for procuring bail bonds, and allows separate fees for court-approved electronic monitoring or drug testing.

  • Exempts licensed professional bail agents from prelicensing education requirements when renewing licenses in different categories if prior license remained in good standing with continuing education completed.

Legislative Description

Bail; revise setting bond in city court, bond forfeiture and arrest of principal.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/30/2011

Full Bill Text

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