MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary A

By: Representative Chism

House Bill 174

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FINES REGARDING FAILURE TO HAVE AN INSURANCE CARD IN A MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL NOT BE SUSPENDED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  Section 99-19-25, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

     99-19-25.  The circuit courts and the county courts, in misdemeanor cases, are hereby authorized to suspend a sentence and to suspend the execution of a sentence, or any part thereof, on such terms as may be imposed by the judge of the court.  Provided, the suspension of imposition or execution of a sentence hereunder may not be revoked after a period of five (5) years.  Provided, however, the circuit courts and the county courts shall not suspend any fine in cases arising under Section 63-15-4, but the court shall be bound by the provisions of Section 63-15-4(4) and (5).

     The justice courts, in misdemeanor cases, are hereby authorized to suspend sentence and to suspend the execution of a sentence, or any part thereof, on such terms as may be imposed by the judge of the court.  Provided, the suspension of imposition or execution of a sentence hereunder may not be revoked after a period of two (2) years.  Provided, however, the justice courts in cases arising under Sections 49-7-81, 49-7-95, 63-15-4 and the Implied Consent Law shall not suspend any fine.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2006.