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MS HB1310

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-31-5, Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the authorized full-time legal assistants for the Twelfth Circuit Court District from four (4) to five (5).

  • Adds two (2) additional legal assistants for the Twelfth Circuit Court District to be authorized if funds are appropriated by the Legislature or if county board of supervisors adopts a resolution to pay for the positions.

  • Allows district attorneys to employ additional legal assistants or criminal investigators beyond authorized limits using non-state funds from counties, municipalities, federal grants, private sources, or interlocal agreements.

  • Requires district attorneys to report the amount and source of supplemental salary and benefits to county boards of supervisors and the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

District attorneys; provide additional assistant for the Twelfth Circuit Court District.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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