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MS SB2697
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends the repeal date of the Mississippi Public Defender Task Force from an earlier date to July 1, 2014.
- Task force consists of 13 members including representatives from the Mississippi Public Defender Association, Prosecutors Association, Supreme Court, courts, Attorney General's Office, and legislative committee chairs.
- Task force duties include studying indigent defense needs by circuit court district, examining public defender programs including youth courts, and studying approaches used by other states for state-supported indigent defense.
- Task force must provide annual reports to the Legislature at least one month before the regular session convenes.
- Members receive per diem compensation and travel expense reimbursement for official business.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Public Defender Task Force; extend repealer on.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
2/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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