MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2000 Regular Session
To: Local and Private Legislation
By: Representatives Maples, Pierce, Dedeaux
House Bill 1595
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF STONE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS, FOR EACH MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION OBTAINED IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF SUCH COUNTY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AVAILS OF SUCH ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT SHALL BE PAID TO CRIMESTOPPERS OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI, INC.; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) The Board of Supervisors of Stone County, Mississippi, in its discretion, is authorized, by resolution duly adopted and entered on its minutes, to levy an assessment, in addition to any other assessments and court costs, not to exceed Three Dollars ($3.00) per case, for each misdemeanor conviction obtained in the justice court of Stone County.
(2) The avails of the additional assessment imposed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid by the county to Crimestoppers of Southeast Mississippi, Incorporated, for use in procuring information to aid authorities in the capture and conviction of persons committing crimes in Stone County, Mississippi.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.