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MS HB766
MS HB766Public defenders; authorize new assistants and provide for office space and expenses for those in Hinds County.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Authorized Number Of Full-time Assistant Public Defenders Who Will Perform Duties In The Seventh Circuit Court District And The Capitol Complex Improvement District (ccid) Inferior Court; To Provide That Those Full-time Assistant Public Defenders Shall Be Provided With Office Space, Equipment And Supplies, Two Investigators, Two Legal Secretaries, And All Reasonable Expenses Of Operating The Office, At Least Equal To Or More Than The District Attorney Of The Seventh Circuit Court District, Subject To Available Funds Specifically Appropriated By The Legislature; To Bring Forward Sections 25-32-3, 25-32-5 And 25-32-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Appointment Of Public Defenders And Assistant Public Defenders, Compensation For Public Defenders, And Office Space And Expenses For Public Defenders, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of full-time assistant public defenders in the Seventh Circuit Court District and the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Inferior Court from three to six, and mandates that these assistants be provided with office space, equipment, supplies, two investigators, two legal secretaries, and operational expenses at a level equal to or greater than the District Attorney of the Seventh Circuit Court District, contingent on legislative appropriations. The bill also reaffirms existing provisions regarding the appointment of public defenders and their assistants, their compensation, and the office space and expenses provided to public defenders, ensuring that the resources for assistant public defenders are at least comparable to those of the District Attorney.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0766.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0766IN.htm |
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