MississippiSB 22302026 Regular SessionSenate

Electronic warrants; provide use for misdemeanors and protection orders.

Sponsored By: Angela Burks Hill (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Electronic warrants and orders count as paper

The law treats electronic applications, signatures, and records the same as paper for felony and misdemeanor warrants and protection orders. Courts cannot deny them just because they are electronic. An electronic record satisfies any writing rule. An e‑signature satisfies any signature rule. For electronic affidavits, signing under penalty of perjury counts as the oath, and no spoken oath is needed.

No no‑knock warrants by e‑filing

Electronic applications and signatures cannot be used to issue no‑knock warrants. The electronic process does not grant no‑knock authority.

Security and rules for electronic warrants

Apps that attach digital signatures to warrants must verify who signed, time‑stamp the record, and use encryption. An electronic filing is received when it enters the court’s approved system, is retrievable, can be processed, and meets public records rules, unless the sender and judge agree otherwise. Warrant applications must state whether the case is a felony or a misdemeanor. Before an electronic warrant is issued, the applicant must meet with a judge, including by video or teleconference.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 116 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/4/2026