Loading chat...
MS HB1216
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Nolan Mettetal
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Amends Section 9-11-20 to require justice court clerks to notify complaining parties that they owe a fee to the constable when service of process cannot be completed because the defendant resides in another county after diligent search and inquiry.
-
Establishes in Section 25-7-27(1)(a)(v) that constables receive $35.00 as a uniform fee when process cannot be served after diligent search and inquiry due to erroneous information being provided.
-
Requires clerks to report and pay over the unsuccessful service fee to the chancery clerk in the same manner as other justice court fees, costs, fines, and penalties.
-
Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Constables; provide fee to be paid to by complaining party when service of process cannot be completed on defendant.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012