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MS HB56
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Burnett
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 99-19-71 of Mississippi Code to allow expungement of felony embezzlement convictions 14 years after successful completion of all sentence terms and conditions, rather than the standard 5-year waiting period for other felonies.
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Applies to embezzlement convictions under Sections 97-23-19 and 97-23-25 for persons who have paid all criminal fines and court costs.
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Requires petitioner to provide 10 days' written notice to the district attorney before any hearing on the expungement petition.
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Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting expungement for crimes of violence, arson, drug trafficking, multiple DUIs, firearm offenses, sex offender registration failures, voyeurism, witness intimidation, and abuse of vulnerable persons.
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Takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Expungement; authorize for embezzlement by a state, county, city or town officer 14 years after completing all terms and conditions of sentences.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024