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MS SB2698

MS SB2698
CCID inferior court; authorize additional staff.

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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 9-12-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Appointment Of One Additional Attorney To Serve As A Prosecuting Attorney For Any Cause Of Action Within The Jurisdiction Of The Capitol Complex Improvement District Inferior Court; To Authorize The Appointment Of A Full-time Criminal Investigator Within The Jurisdiction Of The Capitol Complex Improvement District Inferior Court; To Amend Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Appointment Of Two Additional Full-time Assistant Public Defenders Who Shall Perform Duties In Capitol Complex Improvement District Inferior Court; To Authorize Support Staff For The Additional Full-time Assistant Public Defenders; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to bolster the legal resources available to the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) inferior court by authorizing additional staff. Specifically, it increases the number of attorneys who can serve as prosecuting attorneys for the CCID court from two to three, and allows for the appointment of a full-time criminal investigator to assist in cases within the CCID's jurisdiction. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the appointment of two additional full-time assistant public defenders to serve in the CCID inferior court, along with necessary support staff for these new positions, ensuring that defendants have adequate legal representation. The CCID is a special district in Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, responsible for the development and maintenance of state government facilities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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