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MS HB78
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Fred Shanks
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 99-35-103 of the Mississippi Code to add a new subsection (d) allowing the state to appeal adverse rulings in criminal cases before trial or guilty plea
- Applies only when the case involves a crime of violence as defined in Section 97-3-2 and the ruling would prevent prosecution from introducing evidence relevant to an offense element
- Appeals must be filed in compliance with Rule 5 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Grants two effects when appeal is filed: (i) stays prosecution of the offense and (ii) tolls the statute of limitations under Section 99-17-1 for the time required to resolve the interlocutory appeal
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Interlocutory appeal; authorize for criminal prosecutors.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/7/2021
Full Bill Text
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