MS HB1237

Clarifies that county boards of supervisors may employ an attorney as a full-time county employee, subject to conditions including maintaining a courthouse office and representing the board in all civil and criminal matters.

Prohibits the county prosecuting attorney from being employed by the board of supervisors as the full-time county attorney in counties that have already employed a full-time attorney under this authorization.

Requires that contracts for attorney services be regulated by Section 19-3-47, rather than the general professional services contracting provisions, with attorney fees for bond work directed to the county general fund to defray the full-time attorney's salary and expenses.

Specifies that a full-time county attorney cannot engage in outside legal practice or be associated with other attorneys or law firms during employment.

Takes effect October 1, 2013.