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MS HB1238
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Porter
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AI Summary
- Requires Mississippi justice courts to have a court reporter to exercise their powers as a court of record
- Clarifies that justice court is a court of record with power to fine and imprison for contempt at levels authorized for municipal courts under Section 21-23-7(11)
- Maintains existing requirements for justice court judges to hold 1-2 regular terms monthly at courtrooms established by the board of supervisors
- Counties under 150,000 population must designate at least one-half day monthly for traffic court; counties of 150,000 or more must designate at least one full day monthly
- Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Justice court; clarify court of record requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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