77-7-26. Improper disposition or cancellation of notice to appear or traffic citation -- Official misconduct -- Misdemeanor.
(1) It is unlawful and official misconduct for any peace officer or other officer or public employee to dispose of: a notice to appear; or traffic citation. The provisions of Subsectiondo not apply if the disposal is done with the consent of the magistrate before whom the arrested person was to appear. (1)(a)
(2) A person who cancels or solicits the cancellation of a notice to appear or a traffic citation, in any manner other than as provided by law, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.