MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Eaton

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF MIZE, MISSISSIPPI, AND THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF TAYLORSVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS, FOR EACH MISDEMEANOR CASE PROCESSED THROUGH THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SMITH COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER ASSESSMENTS, AND COURT COSTS, FOR EACH MISDEMEANOR CASE PROCESSED THROUGH THE SMITH COUNTY COURT SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AVAILS OF SUCH ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE FUNDING OF SMITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. (1) The governing authorities of the City of Mize, Mississippi, in their discretion, are authorized, by resolution duly adopted and entered on the minutes of the governing authorities, to levy an assessment, in addition to any other assessments and court costs, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per case for each misdemeanor case processed through the municipal court of such city.

(2) The avails of the additional assessment imposed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid by the city to Smith County Crimestoppers for use in procuring information to aid authorities in the capture and conviction of persons committing crimes in Mize, Mississippi.

SECTION 2. (1) The governing authorities of the City of Taylorsville, Mississippi, in their discretion, are authorized, by resolution duly adopted and entered on the minutes of the governing authorities, to levy an assessment, in addition to any other assessments and court costs, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per case for each misdemeanor case processed through the municipal court of such city.

(2) The avails of the additional assessment imposed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid by the city to Smith County Crimestoppers for use in procuring information to aid authorities in the capture and conviction of persons committing crimes in Taylorsville, Mississippi.

SECTION 3. (1) The Board of Supervisors of Smith County, Mississippi, in their discretion, are authorized, by resolution duly adopted and entered on the minutes of the governing authorities, to levy an assessment, in addition to any other assessments and court costs, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per case for each misdemeanor case processed through the courts in the Smith County Court System.

(2) The avails of the additional assessment imposed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid by the county to Smith County Crimestoppers for use in procuring information to aid authorities in the capture and conviction of persons committing crimes in Smith County, Mississippi.

SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.