HB733

Mississippi HB733 revises the maximum jail cost municipal courts can charge convicted misdemeanor offenders, increasing it from $35 to $50.

Mississippi HB733 amends Section 21-23-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the maximum amount municipal courts can charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs from $35 to $50. The bill also outlines various other court costs and procedures, including the imposition of fines, the issuance of citations, and the handling of misdemeanor cases. Municipal courts retain jurisdiction over violations of municipal ordinances and state misdemeanor laws, with the power to impose reasonable costs of court. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.