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MS HB181
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
- Establishes that appointed counsel for indigents shall be compensated at an hourly rate equal to 80% of the hourly rate allowed in United States District Courts of the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi for similar cases
- Requires appointed attorneys to itemize time spent and expenses, and submit these to the appropriate judge for approval
- Authorizes judges to adjust total payment to counsel if the number of claimed hours in a case is deemed unreasonable
- Maintains existing provisions for reimbursement of actual defense expenses approved by the judge
- Specifies that fees and expenses shall be paid by the county treasurer from the county general fund where prosecution was commenced
- Takes effect July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Compensation for appointed counsel for indigents; revise.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011
Full Bill Text
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