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SB 3388MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Senate Bill 3388 Authorizes Prentiss County Court Fee Increases for Courthouse Repairs

Original title: Prentiss County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance and renovations of courthouse.

Last action · April 15, 2026: 04/15 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Daniel Sparks

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What This Bill Proposed

Prentiss County is authorized to levy an additional court assessment of up to $25 on standard convictions and up to $50 for driving under the influence convictions to fund repairs for the historic Prentiss County Courthouse, effective until July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

Defendants convicted in Prentiss County courts face higher financial penalties, while county revenue increases to support historic preservation efforts for the local courthouse.

Background

Prentiss County is located in northeast Mississippi and operates local justice, county, and circuit courts. context
State law in Mississippi frequently permits local governments to seek special legislative acts to levy specific local court fees for designated capital projects. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Individuals convicted in Prentiss County courts

Convicted persons face an additional financial assessment of up to $25 or $50 depending on the offense type.

Indirectly affected

Prentiss County residents

Residents benefit from the maintenance and preservation of the historic county courthouse funded by court assessments rather than general property taxes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has to pay the additional court assessment?

Individuals who receive a conviction in the Justice Court, County Court, or Circuit Court of Prentiss County.

Does this fee apply to driving under the influence offenses?

Yes, DUI convictions are subject to a higher assessment amount of up to $50.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Apr 15, 2026Senate
04/15 (S) Died In Committee
Mar 11, 2026SenateCommittee
03/11 (S) Referred To Local and Private

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Local Court Fee Authorization for Historic Preservation

The measure implements a targeted conviction surcharge specifically earmarked for maintaining a designated historic county building.

Prentiss County Board of Supervisors of Prentiss County, Mississippi

Connected Entities

Circuit Court, Justice Court, Board of Supervisors of Prentiss County, Mississippi and 3 more

OrganizationCircuit Court“Court where assessments may be applied.”Map →

OrganizationJustice Court“Court where assessments may be applied.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of Supervisors of Prentiss County, Mississippi“Authorized to adopt resolutions for court assessments.”Map →

PersonDaniel Sparks“Senator who introduced the bill.”Map →

OrganizationCounty Court“Court where assessments may be applied.”Map →

locationPrentiss County“Jurisdiction authorized to levy court assessments.”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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