MS SB2129

Increases daily pay for riding bailiffs in circuit, chancery, county, and eminent domain courts from $55.00 to $75.00 per day of service.

Maintains existing limits on the number of bailiffs allowed (up to 4 per judge, except county court judges limited to 1 per court day).

Prohibits full-time deputy sheriffs from serving as paid riding bailiffs.

Extends the same pay rate to constables serving as bailiffs in justice court for criminal cases.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.