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MS SB2837

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

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 bonds
  • Sheriff retains authority to approve sureties on bonds, but this requirement no longer applies to properly licensed bail agents or fidelity and surety insurance companies
  • Allows sheriffs to examine sureties on oath or take affidavits as needed for bond approval purposes
  • Takes effect 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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