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MS SB2251

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of authorized full-time legal assistants (assistant district attorneys) in the Nineteenth Circuit Court District from 6 to 7

  • Maintains existing staffing levels for all other 21 circuit court districts in Mississippi, ranging from 2 to 11 legal assistants depending on the district

  • Preserves the provision allowing each circuit court district to receive an additional 2 legal assistants if the Legislature appropriates funding or if county boards of supervisors agree to pay all associated costs

  • Allows district attorneys to hire additional legal assistants or criminal investigators beyond statutory limits when funded from alternative sources including county funds, federal funds, private grants, or interlocal cooperative agreements

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Assistant district attorneys; revise number authorized.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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