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MS HB273

MS HB273
Municipal judges; authorize to hold court outside municipal boundaries that is more than within a one-mile radius of municipality to accept pleas.


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Introduced
01/27/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
Passed
06/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Municipal Court Judge Is Accepting A Plea From A Defendant At An Adult Detention Center Of The County, Then The Judge May Hold Court Outside The Boundaries Of The Municipality More Than Within A One-mile Radius Of The Municipality For The Purpose Of Accepting Such Plea; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows municipal judges in Mississippi to hold court outside the boundaries of the municipality, but more than within a one-mile radius, for the purpose of accepting pleas from defendants at an adult detention center within the county. The bill amends existing law to clarify that municipal judges may hold court at an adult detention center, in addition to public buildings designated by the municipality, and can hold court outside the one-mile radius when accepting pleas from defendants at the detention center.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 06/25/2020)

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