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MS HB733
MS HB733Municipal courts; revise amount allowed to charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $35.00 To $50.00 The Maximum Amount Municipal Courts Are Allowed To Impose Upon Convicted Misdemeanor Offenders For Jail Costs; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 21-23-7 to increase the maximum amount that municipal courts can charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs from $35.00 to $50.00 per day. Misdemeanors are less serious criminal offenses, and municipal courts handle violations of local ordinances and state misdemeanor laws within their jurisdiction. The bill also makes a minor technical correction to a reference within the same section of the code.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0733.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0733IN.htm |
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