AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-23-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE IS ACCEPTING A PLEA FROM A DEFENDANT AT AN ADULT DETENTION CENTER OF THE COUNTY, THEN THE JUDGE MAY HOLD COURT OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MORE THAN WITHIN A ONE-MILE RADIUS OF THE MUNICIPALITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING SUCH PLEA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-23-7
As Passed by the House: 21-23-7
Approved by the Governor: 21-23-7