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MS SB2334
MS SB2334Giglio letter; require prosecutors to give law enforcement officers an opportunity to be heard before sending.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require A Prosecutor To Give Notice To A Law Enforcement Officer Before Sending A Giglio Letter Or Placing The Officer's Name On A Giglio List; To Define The Terms "giglio Letter" And "giglio List"; To Require The Prosecutor To Give The Officer An Opportunity To Review Materials And Meet With The Prosecutor Before The Giglio Letter Is Sent; To Authorize An Officer To Appeal A Prosecutor's Decision To Send A Giglio Letter To The Chancery Court In Which The Officer Resides For A De Novo Review; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires prosecuting attorneys, before sending a "Giglio letter" or adding an officer to a "Giglio list," to first notify the law enforcement officer in writing about the potential action and the reasons behind it. A "Giglio letter" or "Giglio notification" is defined as communication from a prosecutor to an officer's employer stating that the officer may not be credible to testify in court due to issues like untruthfulness or misconduct. A "Giglio list" or "Brady-Giglio list" is a compilation of officers whose credibility is questioned to the point they may not be called to testify. The bill mandates that prosecutors must provide officers with an opportunity to review relevant evidence, present their case, and meet with the prosecutor, with the right to have legal counsel present. If the prosecutor still decides to issue a Giglio letter or add the officer to the list, the officer has the right to appeal this decision to the chancery court in their county of residence for a new review of the case.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2334.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2334IN.htm |
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