MS HB165

Amends Section 9-17-1 to require participating counties to pay county court administrator salaries directly to administrators as county employees, rather than through the Administrative Office of Courts.

Maintains state payment of circuit and chancery court administrator salaries through the Administrative Office of Courts, with counties transferring pro rata costs monthly.

Brings forward Section 9-13-19 regarding court reporter compensation, establishing maximum annual salaries of $49,500 (5 years or less experience), $58,500 (5-10 years), and $64,000 (10+ years experience).

Allows court reporters performing dual court administrator duties to receive additional compensation as approved by judges and chancellors.

Effective July 1, 2018.