Mississippi House Bill 1149: Bail; authorize defendant to post a cash deposit.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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