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MS HB1510
MS HB1510Seventh Circuit Court District; bring forward section providing for number of assistant public defenders.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Bring Forward Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Number Of Assistant Public Defenders And Staff For The Seventh Circuit Court District, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, by bringing forward Section 25-32-4 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, allows the public defender of the Seventh Circuit Court District to appoint three full-time assistant public defenders. These assistants will work in both the Seventh Circuit Court District and the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Inferior Court, and their appointments are in addition to those already authorized. The bill specifies that these assistant public defenders will be compensated at the same rate as other full-time assistant public defenders in the Seventh Circuit Court District, provided that funds are specifically appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1510.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1510PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1510CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1510IN.htm |
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