HB1547: Restitution; require first monies collected by court from defendant to be allocated to.

Legislative 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.