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This bill provides an appropriation of $800,000 from the State General Fund to support public defenders and assistant public defenders working in the Seventh Circuit Court District and the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The funding is specifically authorized under existing Mississippi Code sections 25-32-3, 25-32-4, 25-32-5, and 25-32-7, which likely outline the roles and responsibilities of public defenders. The State Treasurer will disburse the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition, following standard state financial procedures. The appropriation is designed to ensure that public defenders in this specific judicial district and improvement area have the necessary financial resources to carry out their legal duties of providing legal representation to individuals who cannot afford to hire their own attorneys. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025.

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