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MS SB2660

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sean Tindell

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum years of judicial service required for senior judge designation from eight (8) years to six (6) years in Mississippi Code Section 9-1-107.

  • Maintains existing requirements that judges must be at least sixty-two (62) years of age or receiving state retirement benefits to qualify for senior judge status.

  • Preserves protections for senior judges receiving retirement benefits, ensuring no reduction in benefits or mandatory retirement contributions due to senior status appointment.

  • Requires senior judges on active duty to serve as members of the Mississippi Conference of Judges and complete continuing judicial education requirements.

  • Compensation for senior judges remains at 1/260th of current judicial salary per day of service, with travel expense reimbursement available.

Legislative Description

Senior status judges; revise service qualification.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A3/16/2016
Judiciary, Division A2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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