HB1149Introduced in the House
Bail; authorize defendant to post a cash deposit.
Introduced by Elliot Burch, District 105
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 99-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Court To Allow A Defendant To Post A Cash Deposit No Less Than 10% Of The Total Bail Amount In Lieu Of A Surety Or Property Bond, Only If The Defendant Meets Certain Requirements And Executes A Sworn Affidavit Of Eligibility; To Require The Clerk Of A Court To Provide The Defendant With Statutory Notice Prior To Accepting Any Cash Bail; To Set Forth A Form Notice To Be Used By Court Clerks; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B
Died In Committee
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