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SB 2316

Criminal assessments; revise provision related to.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brice Wiggins

SB 2316 revises Mississippi criminal assessment provisions but died in committee before details of specific changes could be enacted.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2316

Legislative bill overview

SB 2316 proposes to revise provisions related to criminal assessments in Mississippi. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, Division B in January 2025 but died in committee by February 4, 2025, and did not advance further in the legislative session.

Why is this important

Criminal assessments are mandatory fees imposed on convicted defendants to fund court operations, victim services, and other criminal justice programs. Changes to these assessments can significantly affect the financial burden on people convicted of crimes and their families, as well as funding levels for court systems and victim services.

Potential points of contention

  • Ambiguity on specific changes: The bill title does not specify whether assessments would increase, decrease, or be restructured, making it difficult to assess its actual impact without the full text
  • Fiscal implications: Any modification to criminal assessments affects both defendant finances and government revenue for justice system operations
  • Equity concerns: Criminal assessments are criticized by reform advocates as disproportionately burdening low-income individuals, while courts and victim service programs depend on this revenue

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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