Tag: DPS
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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…
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DUI: Driving Under the Influence
This section outlines the applicable state statutes related to DUI cases.Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30 DUI cases can be confusing at first. If you are a new clerk, I recommend printing a copy of the applicable statutes and sitting down with your prosecutor to walk through them. They can often explain DUI laws in a…
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