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MS SB2032

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barrett

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 9-1-59 of Mississippi Code to require public defenders have free access to Mississippi Electronic Court System records for matters involving indigent defendants.

  • Brings forward Section 99-19-73 regarding state assessments collected from criminal and traffic violations for potential amendment.

  • Multiple fund allocations listed as "[Deleted]" in Section 99-19-73 subsections covering traffic violations, implied consent law violations, game and fish violations, other misdemeanors, and other felonies, with remaining deposits going to General Fund.

  • Maintains existing additional assessments for railroad crossing violations ($25.00), drug violations ($25.00 and $2.00), and motor vehicle liability insurance violations ($200.00-$400.00 depending on offense number).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Electronic Court System; require free access for public defenders.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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