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MS HB1239

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-37-3 to require that court-ordered restitution to victims be paid in full before any court-ordered costs and fines are disbursed to the court.

  • Applies to restitution orders issued by justice, county, or municipal courts in criminal cases where the defendant's activities caused pecuniary damages.

  • Maintains existing limitations on justice court restitution orders, capped at $5,000.

  • Effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Court-ordered restitution; require payment to victim first before court costs/fines are disbursed.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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