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MS HB644

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 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 justice, county, and municipal courts that order restitution in criminal cases.

  • Justice courts remain limited to ordering restitution not exceeding $5,000.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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