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MS HB101

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliot Burch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires prosecutors to send written preliminary notice to law enforcement officers via U.S. mail or email before sending a Giglio letter or placing the officer's name on a Giglio list.

  • Notice must include description of the incident or issue, officer's right to request relevant documents and evidence, and the date, time, and location where the officer may present a defense with counsel present.

  • Prosecutors must notify officers in writing within 30 days after the hearing meeting of their final decision to send a Giglio letter or place the officer on a list.

  • Allows officers to appeal the prosecutor's decision to the circuit court in the officer's county of residence for de novo review, with appeal deadline of 30 days after receiving the prosecutor's decision.

  • Defines "Giglio letter," "Giglio list," and "prosecuting attorney" to include all state and local prosecutors, district attorneys, municipal attorneys, and contracted private attorneys providing prosecution services.

Legislative Description

Giglio letter; require prosecutors to give law enforcement officers an opportunity to be heard before sending.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/10/2025

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