Tag: ABSTRACT
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Arrest Tracking Numbers (ATN) & Court Disposition Reporting
One area that often causes confusion for new clerks is Arrest Tracking Numbers (ATNs) and how they relate to court disposition reporting. Understanding this process is critical, because it directly affects the accuracy of a person’s criminal history. What is an ATN? When fingerprints are taken—whether by traditional ink roll or through a LiveScan machine—the…
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DUI Disposition Reporting: What the Statute Requires (In Plain Terms)
Mississippi Code § 63-11-37 outlines what must be reported after a DUI conviction and how quickly that reporting must happen. This is one of the most important reporting responsibilities in the clerk’s office. What the Statute Says (Simplified) In plain terms: After a DUI conviction, the court must send the following to the Department of…