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MS HB1390
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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