MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Local and Private

By: Senator(s) Hamilton

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF ACKERMAN, MISSISSIPPI, TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS IN MISDEMEANOR CASES THE AVAILS OF WHICH SHALL BE USED TO FUND CRIMESTOPPERS, INC.; 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 Ackerman, Mississippi, are hereby authorized and empowered, in their discretion, by resolution duly adopted and entered on the minutes of the governing authorities, to levy additional court costs in an amount not to exceed One Dollar ($1.00) per case for each misdemeanor filed in the municipal court of such municipality.

(2) The avails of any additional court costs imposed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid monthly by the municipality to Crimestoppers, Inc., for use in procuring information which will lead to the capture and conviction of persons committing crimes in Ackerman.

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