SB2105Introduced in the Senate
Cash bail; authorize cash deposit upon execution of statutory notice form and sworn affidavit before posting.
Introduced by Joey Fillingane, District 41
What does this bill do?
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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
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Died In Committee
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