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MS HB175

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ray Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-5-15 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to exempt properly licensed bail agents from sheriff approval of their bonds
  • Maintains existing exemptions for admitted and authorized fidelity and surety insurance companies acting as surety
  • Sheriffs retain authority to examine sureties on oath or affidavit and administer oaths for non-exempt bonds
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Bail agents; bond not required to be approved by sheriff.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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