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MS HB1537
Bill
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Edward Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 21-23-7 to require municipal judges to provide prior notice to the municipal prosecuting attorney before transferring cases to justice court.
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Grants municipal prosecuting attorneys discretionary authority to handle any municipal case that is transferred to justice court by a municipal judge.
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Applies when a municipal judge must recuse themselves due to Canons of Judicial Conduct restrictions and venue and jurisdiction are proper in justice court.
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Maintains existing procedures for transferring case records and evidence to justice court by certified mail or arresting officer delivery.
Legislative Description
Municipal prosecuting attorney; authorize to have first option to handle municipal cases transferred to justice courts.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2013