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MS HB666

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum compensation for appointed counsel in circuit court cases from $1,000 to $3,000 per case
  • Increases maximum compensation for capital cases with two appointed attorneys from $2,000 to $6,000 per case
  • Increases maximum compensation for appeals to state supreme court from $1,000 to $3,000 per case
  • Maintains maximum compensation of $200 for cases not appealed to or originating in a court of record
  • Effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Public defenders; increase compensation for court appointed.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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