2025 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB891: Bail bonds; require defendant to be returned to custody for failure to renew.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 99-5-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Bonds To Be Assessed By The Court For Renewal 6 Months Before The Date Of Expiration For Such Bonds; To Return Into Custody Of The Committing Court Any Person Who Fails To Renew A Bond When Such Renewal Is Necessary As Determined By The Court; To Amend Section 99-5-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Sheriff To Return To The Custody Of The Court Certain Defendants Who Fail To Renew His Or Her Bail Bond; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/17/2025
Referred To Judiciary B
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(2/4/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Justis Gibbs
Justis Gibbs
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/17/20254.8 KB