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MS HB1390

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to notify the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations when an officer-involved death occurs, and mandates the Bureau investigate the circumstances of the death.

  • Requires the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations to provide investigation results to the Attorney General, who determines whether evidence should be presented to a grand jury.

  • Requires the Attorney General to appoint a district attorney from a different county as special prosecutor to present evidence to the grand jury if the Attorney General determines prosecution is warranted.

  • Defines "officer-involved death" as a death resulting directly from an act or omission of a law enforcement officer while on duty or performing law enforcement duties.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Officer-involved death; require investigation and appointment of special prosecutor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2017

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