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MS SB2451

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with Madison or Rankin County for the county to take custody of misdemeanor offenders arrested by the department.

  • Establishes that venue for misdemeanor offenses shall be governed by Section 99-11-3, with proper venue also established in the county where the defendant is in custody.

  • Amends Section 29-5-77, Mississippi Code of 1972, by adding subsection (7) to authorize the custody contract arrangement.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Department of Finance & Administration; may contract with certain counties to take custody of misdemeanor offenders.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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