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MS SB2207
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Dawkins
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AI Summary
- Increases the justice court clerk's fee for violations in Title 63 (traffic violations) other than driving under the influence or reckless driving from $5.00 to $25.00 when the defendant is convicted.
- Maintains the $25.00 clerk's fee for all other criminal cases in justice court upon conviction.
- Authorizes justice courts to impose fees not exceeding $50.00 for expungement or dismissal of criminal affidavits, complaints, or charges.
- Allows justice court judges to receive up to $25.00 per marriage ceremony performed in the courtroom or offices during public hours, with additional gratuities allowed for ceremonies performed outside courtroom hours.
- Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Justice courts; revise fees.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/5/2016
Full Bill Text
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