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Can you summarize MSCO 97-19-77?
False Pretenses and Cheats > Accounting and distribution of monies received with respect to bad check complaint.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the accounting and distribution of monies received in relation to a bad check complaint. It applies to district attorneys, complainants, and accused individuals. The document allows district attorneys to use the collected monies for various purposes authorized under Section 25-31-8 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as well as for law enforcement-related purposes. District attorneys are required to establish a clearing account in a state depository within their circuit court district to deposit monies received from an accused pursuant to a restitution agreement. The district attorney or their designee is responsible for accounting for the deposited and disbursed monies and can issue checks based on the restitution agreement. If a complainant cannot be located, the restitution monies collected on their behalf shall escheat to the state and be deposited in the Criminal Justice Fund. The books, documents, records, and transactions related to the receipt and expenditure of these monies are subject to audit by the State Auditor. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
District attorneys, complainants, accused
What does it govern?
Accounting and distribution of monies received with respect to bad check complaint
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Mississippi