HB54Introduced in the House
Court-ordered restitution; require payment to victim first before court costs/fines are disbursed.
Introduced by William Arnold, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 99-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Justice, County Or Municipal Court Orders Restitution To A Victim, The Court-ordered Restitution Shall Be Paid In Full To The Victim Before Any Court-ordered Costs And Fines May Be Disbursed To The Court; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B
Died In Committee
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