MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary, Division B

By: Senator(s) White

Senate Bill 3097

(As Passed the Senate)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO CHARLIE RAY BARFIELD 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 Charlie Ray Barfield of Hinds County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of the crime of grand larceny in 1986 in Hinds County, Mississippi, and who was sentenced to serve three (3) years in the custody of the Department of Corrections.  His sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one (1) year.  His probation was terminated on November 2, 1987.  Since that time he has conducted 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.