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MS HB1226

Bill

Status

Failed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shanda Yates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court to appoint up to two judges for the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) inferior court, with judges required to meet qualifications for municipal court judges.

  • Establishes that CCID inferior court judges shall receive compensation not to exceed $10,000 less than county judge salaries, with judges earning $36,000 or more annually required to serve full-time and prohibited from practicing law.

  • Specifies that appeals from the CCID inferior court shall follow the same procedures as appeals from municipal courts under Section 11-51-81 and certiorari review under Section 11-51-95.

  • Directs the Administrative Office of Courts to provide compensation for CCID judges and their support staff.

  • Requires all fines, penalties, fees and costs collected by the CCID inferior court to be deposited with the City of Jackson municipal treasurer.

Legislative Description

CCID inferior court; authorize additional judges and clarify appeals from.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A3/22/2024
Judiciary A2/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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