MS SB2795

Authorizes justice court judges in Mississippi to take recognizance or bond for persons charged with capital offenses, removing the previous restriction that limited their authority to non-capital offenses

Removes references to "municipal judge" from the bail determination statute, clarifying that justice court judges and conservators of the peace handle these proceedings

Maintains existing bail protections including the requirement that bail cannot be set solely to detain defendants, and defendants may file motions to reduce bail due to lack of financial means within 48 hours

Preserves provisions requiring courts to check the Mississippi Protection Order Registry before setting bail in cases involving domestic relationships

Effective date of July 1, 2026