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§61-3-39i. Preparation of List of Worthless Check Warrants

Beginning on July 1, 1983, the magistrate court clerk of every county shall, between the first and fifth day of each month thereafter, prepare a cumulative list of all check warrants issued by the magistrates of the county during the preceding twelve calendar months and after the effective date of this section: Provided, That upon […]

§61-3-39j. Use of Worthless Check List Upon Receipt of Complaint for Warrant

On and after July 1, 1983, when a complaint for worthless check warrant is received by a magistrate court, the person receiving the complaint shall consult the current list of worthless check warrants for the county and any current lists of other counties in his possession to determine whether the defendant named in the complaint […]

§61-3-39k. Duties of Prosecuting Attorney Upon Receipt of Notice of Multiple Worthless Check Warrants; Magistrate Court Clerk to Advise Complainant

(a) Within ten days after receiving a notice of multiple worthless check warrants forwarded in accordance with the provisions of the preceding section, a prosecuting attorney shall review the information contained therein, may consult additional current lists of worthless check warrants and make other investigation, and shall make a written recommendation to the magistrate court […]

§61-3-39p. Fees for Participation in the Worthless Check Restitution Program

(a) The prosecuting attorney, his or her designee, or a private entity under contract with the prosecuting attorney may collect a fee not to exceed $100 from any person participating in the worthless check restitution program: Provided, That the prosecuting attorney shall waive the fee if he or she determines that the person is indigent […]