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MS HB1060

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 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.

  • Applies to all defendants regardless of custody status, whether incarcerated or free on bail.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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