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MS HB80

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, to revise jail cost charges that municipalities can impose on convicted misdemeanor offenders.

  • Changes the jail cost provision from a flat $10.00 per day charge to the actual jail cost paid by the municipality, capped at a maximum of $35.00 per day.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Municipal courts; revise amount allowed to charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/15/2013
Judiciary B1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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