2025 Regular Session • Mississippi Legislature
HB1005: Appointed counsel for indigent defendants; increase compensation.
Legislative Summary
An Act To Amend Section 99-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Compensation For Indigent Counsel; To Bring Forward Section 25-32-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Compensation For Public Defenders, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Demographic Impact
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Bill History
1/17/2025
Referred To Judiciary B
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Died In Committee
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Failed(2/4/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives