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MS HB1604
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karl Oliver
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AI Summary
- Justice court judges suspended by a circuit court judge while under felony indictment will have their duties reassigned to another justice court judge from the same or adjoining county, or a municipal court judge, appointed by the county board of supervisors
- Judges appointed to cover for a suspended judge will receive additional daily compensation equal to 1/260th of the current justice court judge salary, paid by the county
- Justice court judges suspended while under felony indictment will not receive their salary during the suspension period
- The bill expands existing provisions that already apply to judges suspended by the Commission on Judicial Performance or Mississippi Supreme Court to also cover suspensions ordered by circuit court judges during felony indictments
- Amends Mississippi Code Sections 9-11-31 and 25-3-36, effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Justice court; revise certain provisions regarding suspended judges.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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