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MS HB1229
MS HB1229Restitution; require first monies collected by court from defendant to be allocated to.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require Monies Collected By A Court From A Defendant In A Criminal Case To First Be Credited Toward The Payment Of Restitution; To Amend Section 99-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 99-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Court To Take Into Consideration A Defendant's Future Ability To Pay When Determining Whether To Order Restitution; To Amend Section 25-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Uncollected Fees Due To A Marshal Or Constable Be Paid From The First Proceeds Received By The Court From The Guilty Party; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates that when a defendant in a criminal case makes payments to the court, the very first money collected must be applied to any restitution owed to the victim. Once restitution is fully paid, subsequent payments will then be applied to court costs, followed by assessments, and finally to any fines and penalties. The bill also requires courts to consider a defendant's future ability to pay when determining restitution amounts and removes a previous provision that directed uncollected fees for marshals or constables to be paid from the first proceeds received by the court from a defendant.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1229.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1229IN.htm |
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