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MS HB1310
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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