MS SB2384

Defines "crimes with bail restrictions" as felonies including murder, drive-by shooting, kidnapping, rape, sexual battery, robbery, carjacking, arson, burglary, escape, obstruction of justice, felon in possession of weapon, drug felonies, and racketeering offenses.

Limits bail posting methods for restricted crimes to full cash, surety bonds from licensed bail agents, or bail bonds secured by real property with unencumbered equity equal to bail amount plus $20,000.

Creates presumption for cash-only bail when defendant charged with murder is also subject to two pending indictable cases, two prior felony convictions, one prior conviction for serious violent crime, or was on parole at time of arrest.

Requires property owners posting bail bonds secured by real estate to file affidavit containing legal description, all encumbrances, appraised market value of unencumbered equity, and statement of sole ownership.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.