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MS HB878
Bill
Status
3/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jason White
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AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date of Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code of 1972, from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2022, allowing the Department of Corrections to continue collecting monthly supervision fees from offenders.
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Maintains the requirement that offenders on probation, parole, or field supervision pay $55.00 per month to the department, with $50.00 deposited into the Community Service Revolving Fund for restitution centers, drug identification programs, and supervision operations.
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Allocates $3.00 from each monthly payment to the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund and $2.00 to the Training Revolving Fund.
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Permits hardship waivers of up to 90 days and limits the collection period to a maximum of 10 years per offender.
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Authorizes the court to imprison offenders who are financially able but refuse to make required payments.
Legislative Description
Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/21/2018