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MS SB2109

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Directs the Attorney General to review investigation results and determine whether evidence should be presented to a grand jury.

  • Requires the Attorney General to appoint a district attorney from outside the county where the death occurred to serve as special prosecutor if grand jury presentation is warranted.

  • Makes the special prosecutor responsible for prosecuting any criminal charges filed in connection with the officer-involved death.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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