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MS HB259

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 73-3-120 of the Mississippi Code to create exemptions from continuing legal education (CLE) requirements for former judges
  • Former judges of circuit, chancery, and county courts are fully exempt from all CLE requirements after retirement if they hear special cases
  • Former judges and justices of the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court are fully exempt from all CLE requirements after retirement if they hear special cases
  • Former judges and justices who do not hear special cases after retirement are exempt from six (6) hours of CLE requirements each year
  • Effective date is July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Attorneys; exempt certain former judges from continuing legal education requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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