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MS SB2386

Bill

Status

Failed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum compensation for appointed counsel in circuit court cases from $1,000 to $5,000 per case.

  • Raises maximum compensation for appointed counsel in non-court-of-record cases from $200 to $1,000 per case.

  • Increases maximum compensation for capital cases (with two attorneys) from $2,000 to $15,000 per case.

  • Increases maximum compensation for appeals to the State Supreme Court from $1,000 to $5,000 per case.

  • Increases maximum compensation for appointed counsel in municipal court from $200 to $1,000 per case.

Legislative Description

Appointed counsel; increase maximum compensation for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B3/11/2024
Judiciary, Division A2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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