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MS HB1588
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Bell
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 25-31-5 of the Mississippi Code to increase the number of full-time legal assistants for the Seventh Circuit Court District from twelve (12) to twenty-five (25).
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Provides temporary additional increase to twenty-seven (27) legal assistants for the Seventh Circuit Court District effective from July 1, 2023, through July 1, 2025.
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Does not modify the authorized legal assistant numbers for any other circuit court districts.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing districts to employ additional legal assistants if funds are appropriated or if counties adopt resolutions to pay salaries and benefits.
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Effective July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Assistant district attorneys; add to the Seventh Circuit Court District.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024