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MS HB870
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mark Baker
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 19-23-13 of the Mississippi Code to permit county prosecuting attorneys to represent any person in civil cases, regardless of whether the case is within or outside their circuit court district.
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Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting county prosecuting attorneys from representing individuals in criminal prosecutions against the state, county, or municipality they serve.
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Clarifies that the prohibition on representing defendants in criminal cases does not apply to cases in counties outside the prosecuting attorney's circuit court district.
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Effective date is July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
County prosecuting attorneys; clarify that such attorneys may provide representation in civil cases.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2019