Bill > HB1764

This bill is an appropriations act that provides funding for various components of Mississippi's judicial system for the fiscal year 2025-2026, allocating specific amounts from both the State General Fund and special funds. The bill appropriates $7,651,428 from the State General Fund and $1,004,093 from special funds for the Mississippi State Supreme Court, authorizing 70 permanent positions. For special judges, chancellors, and circuit judges, the bill allocates $36,921,111 from the General Fund and $4,286,025 from special funds, with 109 permanent positions authorized, including $14,170,000 specifically designated for support staff. The Administrative Office of Courts receives $17,343,629 from the General Fund and $28,159,106 from special funds, with 48 permanent positions. Additional appropriations include $172,366 for Continuing Legal Education, $5,503,789 and $1,684,865 for the Court of Appeals, and $371,804 for the Board of Bar Admissions. The bill includes provisions for specific fund uses, such as $2,500,000 for the Youth Court Support Fund, $9,000,000 for the Drug Court Program, and $200,000 for Civil Legal Assistance. The bill also includes restrictions on fund usage, such as prohibiting the payment of attorney's fees and requiring careful accounting of expenditures, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

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