MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Fleming

House Bill 1823

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO RUSSELL C. CASTON OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Russell C. Caston of Hinds County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of armed robbery in Hinds County, Mississippi, in 1994, and his conviction of armed robbery in Franklin County, Mississippi, in 1994, and who has completed the penalty and any conditions imposed upon him for such convictions.  The Legislature has been reliably informed that he is now conducting himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.