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This bill, effective July 1, 2026, fundamentally changes how arrests can be made in Mississippi by requiring a probable cause hearing before an arrest can occur, except in specific circumstances already outlined in law. A probable cause hearing is a legal proceeding where a judge or magistrate determines if there is enough evidence to believe a crime has been committed and that the person to be arrested likely committed it. The bill amends existing Mississippi Code sections to mandate that arrests for criminal offenses can only happen after such a hearing, and proper notice must be given to the alleged offender. This new requirement aims to ensure that arrests are made only when there is a judicial determination of probable cause, thereby preventing arrests and confinement from being deemed unnecessary. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the code that deal with arrests without warrants to reflect this new probable cause requirement.

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