HB1143

Authorizes electronic signatures for warrants and domestic abuse protection orders in Mississippi.

Mississippi HB1143 amends the state code to allow electronic signatures for warrants and domestic abuse protection orders. The bill specifies that electronic signatures must meet security and encryption standards to ensure authenticity and record-keeping. It also mandates that the applicant must meet with a judge before an electronic warrant or order is issued, with the option of using video or teleconference devices. The act excludes no-knock warrants from this authorization. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.