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MS HB1510

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Brings forward Section 25-32-4 of Mississippi Code for possible amendment regarding assistant public defenders in the Seventh Circuit Court District
  • Authorizes the public defender of the Seventh Circuit Court District to appoint three full-time assistant public defenders
  • Assistant public defenders will perform duties in both the Seventh Circuit Court District and the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Inferior Court
  • These three positions are in addition to assistant public defender positions already authorized as of July 1, 2023
  • Compensation for these assistant public defenders will match that of other full-time assistant public defenders in the district, subject to legislative appropriation
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Seventh Circuit Court District; bring forward section providing for number of assistant public defenders.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/19/2026
Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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