Mississippi HB1229 mandates restitution payments to victims before other court costs in criminal cases.
Mississippi HB1229 amends state law to prioritize restitution payments to victims in criminal cases. Effective July 1, 2026, the first monies collected from a defendant must be credited toward restitution owed to the victim. After restitution is paid in full, subsequent payments will cover court costs, followed by assessments. The bill also modifies the criteria for ordering restitution, requiring courts to consider the defendant's ability to pay and the rehabilitative effect of restitution.
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