MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Local and Private

By: Senator(s) Hamilton

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHOCTAW COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS, FOR EACH MISDEMEANOR CASE FILED IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF SUCH COUNTY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AVAILS OF SUCH ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT SHALL BE PAID TO CRIMESTOPPERS OF NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. (1) The Board of Supervisors of Choctaw 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 One Dollar ($1.00) per case, for each misdemeanor case filed in the justice court of Choctaw County.

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

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