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MS HB1089

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum compensation for appointed counsel representing indigents in circuit court from $1,000 to $5,000 per case
  • Increases maximum compensation for cases not in a court of record from $200 to $1,000 per case
  • Increases maximum compensation for capital cases with two appointed attorneys from $2,000 to $10,000 per case
  • Increases maximum compensation for appeals to state supreme court from $1,000 to $5,000 per case
  • Provisions sunset on July 1, 2027, and the act takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Indigent counsel; increase compensation for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A3/22/2024
Judiciary B2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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