Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
Bail bonds; require defendant to be returned to custody for failure to renew.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-5-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE BONDS TO BE ASSESSED BY THE COURT FOR RENEWAL 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE DATE OF EXPIRATION FOR SUCH BONDS; TO RETURN INTO CUSTODY OF THE COMMITTING COURT ANY PERSON WHO FAILS TO RENEW A BOND WHEN SUCH RENEWAL IS NECESSARY AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 99-5-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE SHERIFF TO RETURN TO THE CUSTODY OF THE COURT CERTAIN DEFENDANTS WHO FAIL TO RENEW HIS OR HER BAIL BOND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |