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MS HB422

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Mississippi Code Section 47-7-49 from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2015, allowing the Community Service Revolving Fund to continue operating.

  • Maintains the $55 monthly fee requirement for offenders on probation, parole, earned-release supervision, post-release supervision, earned probation, or field supervision, with hardship waivers available for up to 90 days.

  • Continues allocation of collected fees: $50 per payment to the Community Service Revolving Fund for restitution centers, drug identification programs, and supervision operations; $3 to the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund; and $2 to the Training Revolving Fund.

  • Allows offenders to be imprisoned for non-payment only if financially able, as determined by the court; offenders unable to pay are exempt from imprisonment.

  • Limits the payment obligation to a maximum of 10 years per offender.

Legislative Description

Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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