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MS SB2237

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum compensation for appointed counsel representing indigent defendants in circuit court from $1,000 to $5,000 per case
  • Raises compensation cap for non-record court cases from $200 to $1,000 per case
  • Increases maximum compensation in capital cases from $2,000 to $15,000 per case when two attorneys are appointed
  • Raises maximum allowable fee for state supreme court appeals from $1,000 to $5,000 per case
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Appointed counsel; increase maximum compensation available for representation of indigent defendants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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