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MS HB741
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the District Attorney of the Sixteenth Circuit Court District to appoint one additional victim assistance coordinator, subject to approval by the board of supervisors and senior circuit court judge
- Allows the Sixteenth Circuit Court District to have a total of two victim assistance coordinators, matching the existing authorization for the First and Fourteenth Circuit Court Districts
- Victim assistance coordinators ensure victims, guardians, and relatives of deceased victims are afforded rights under Section 99-36-5 and work with law enforcement, prosecutors, and the judiciary
- Salary for the additional coordinator shall not exceed the amount authorized for criminal investigators and shall be paid jointly by counties in the district on a pro rata basis as determined by the senior circuit court judge
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Victim Assistance Coordinator; authorize additional for the 16th Circuit Court District.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/15/2025
Full Bill Text
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