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MS SB2860

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Hob Bryan

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-5-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to clarify jurisdiction over bail modifications
  • Allows either the court that originally set bail or the court before which a defendant appeared to reduce or increase bail if deemed insufficient or excessive
  • Requires a hearing before a court may issue a revised mittimus to reduce bail or order arrest and new bail requirements
  • Permits commitment to jail if a defendant fails to provide bail as ordered

Legislative Description

Bail; clarify increase or reduction of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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