MS HB746

Increases minimum compensation for indigent counsel in circuit court cases from $1,000 to $3,000 per case, and from $1,000 to $3,000 for state supreme court appeals.

Increases minimum compensation for indigent counsel in non-record cases from $200 to $1,500 per case.

Increases minimum compensation for capital cases from $2,000 to $4,000 per case when two attorneys are appointed.

Brings forward existing statutory provisions on public defender compensation (Section 25-32-5) and judge and district attorney compensation (Section 25-3-35) for purposes of amendment.

Effective date: July 1, 2024.