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MS HB615

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-37-3 to establish payment priority for court-ordered restitution in justice, county, and municipal courts.
  • Requires court-ordered restitution to be paid in full to victims before any court-ordered costs and fines are disbursed to the court.
  • Applies to restitution orders issued in criminal cases where the defendant's activities resulted in pecuniary damages to victims.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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