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MS HB1206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 9-7-35 to increase the number of circuit court judges for the Twelfth Circuit Court District from one to two judges.

  • The Twelfth Circuit Court District comprises Forrest County and Perry County.

  • Candidates for the new judgeship may run in the judicial election prior to the commencement of the initial term.

  • The new judgeship commences in 2015.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Circuit court; provide additional judge for 12th Circuit Court District.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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