Implementation of Internet-based data and information sharing network for exchange and viewing of certain felony and misdemeanor information; Information Exchange Network Fund created.

Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-45
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The Department of Public Safety shall implement an Internet-based data and information sharing network that will allow state and local law enforcement, court personnel, prosecutors and other agencies to exchange and view felony and misdemeanor information on current and former criminal offenders through a currently available, near real-time, updated hourly, nationwide jail database which represents fifty percent (50%) or more of all incarcerated persons in the country. There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Information Exchange Network Fund.The purpose of the fund shall be to provide funding for the Web-based information sharing network required by subsection (1) of this section.Monies from the funds derived from assessments under Section 99-19-73 shall be distributed by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the Department of Public Safety.The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal-year limitations, and shall consist of: Monies appropriated by the Legislature; The interest accruing to the fund; Monies received under the provisions of Section 99-19-73; Monies received from the federal government; Donations; and Monies received from such other sources as may be provided by law.

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