HB 1149

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.