Bill > HB1111

This bill amends Section 99-19-73 of the Mississippi Code to establish a $1.00 assessment on various types of criminal offenses to fund the Civil Legal Assistance Fund. The bill modifies existing state assessment structures for different types of violations, including traffic violations, implied consent law violations, game and fish law violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Specifically, the bill adds a new $1.00 line item for the Civil Legal Assistance Fund across multiple categories of legal violations, while simultaneously removing numerous existing special fund assessments. The assessment will be collected alongside other state assessments when courts impose fines or penalties, and the funds will be collected by court clerks and deposited with the State Treasurer. The new assessment is part of a broader restructuring of how court-imposed financial penalties are allocated, with most of the remaining assessment funds going to the State General Fund. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation and system adjustments by state agencies and courts.

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