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MS SB2009

Bill

Status

Passed

7/7/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 45-33-63 of Mississippi Code prohibiting registered sex offenders from threatening, visiting, assaulting, following, harassing, contacting by phone/mail/electronic means, or entering the residence, school, or workplace of their crime victim.

  • Allows the original conviction court to enter an order permitting contact if requested by the victim or their guardian and the court determines reasonable grounds for the victim's fear no longer exist.

  • Establishes violation as a felony punishable by a fine up to $5,000 and imprisonment of 5 to 10 years.

  • Requires law enforcement to arrest without warrant any person the officer has probable cause to believe has violated this section.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020 and is known as "Carly's Law."

Legislative Description

Sex offenders; future contact with victim prohibited (Carly's Law).

Last Action

Approved by Governor

7/7/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B3/13/2020
Judiciary, Division B1/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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