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MS HB1455

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-7-9 to grant defendants the right to request a preliminary hearing prior to grand jury indictment
  • Right to request preliminary hearing applies to both incarcerated defendants and those free on bail
  • Effective date is July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Grand jury indictment; defendant entitled to hearing before upon request.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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