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MS HB1093

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of circuit judges for the Seventh Circuit Court District from four to five judges, effective July 1, 2014.

  • Adds a fifth subdistrict (Subdistrict 7-5) to the Seventh Circuit Court District in Hinds County, with each subdistrict electing one judge.

  • Simplifies the definition of subdistricts by aligning them with existing Hinds County Supervisor Districts 1 through 5, replacing the previous detailed precinct listings.

  • Maintains the existing structure allowing the court to divide into civil and criminal divisions at the discretion of the senior circuit judge.

Legislative Description

Judges; provide additional judge for Seventh Circuit Court District.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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