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An act to amend section 99-5-9, mississippi code of 1972, to authorize any court to allow a defendant to post a cash deposit no less than 10% of the total bail amount in lieu of a surety or property bond, only if the defendant meets certain requirements and executes a sworn affidavit of eligibility; To require the clerk of a court to provide the defendant with statutory notice prior to accepting any cash bail; To set forth a form notice to be used by court clerks; And for related purposes.