MS HB1058

Establishes procedures for courts to appoint a special prosecutor when a district attorney is sick, absent, unable to fulfill duties, or has an actual conflict of interest in a case

Creates a presumed conflict of interest requiring potential appointment of a special prosecutor in cases involving the death of a person caused by a law enforcement officer while performing official duties

Requires courts to first contact the Attorney General's Office, Administrative Office of the Courts, or a local district attorney before appointing a private attorney as special prosecutor

Mandates that when a law enforcement officer is accused of causing a death while on duty, a court-appointed special prosecutor (rather than the county prosecuting attorney) handles the disposition

Allows district attorneys to voluntarily recuse themselves from cases for any reason they deem appropriate, with the court then appointing a special prosecutor