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HB1604Introduced in the House

Justice court; revise certain provisions regarding suspended judges.

Failed

Introduced by Karl Oliver, District 46

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 9-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Justice Court Judge Is Unable, By Reason Of Being Under Any Suspension By A Circuit Court Judge While Under Indictment For A Felony Offense, The Board Of Supervisors Of The County In Which Such Judge Serves Shall Appoint Another Justice Court Judge Of The County Or An Adjoining County Or A Municipal Court Judge To Attend And Hold Said Court And Perform All The Duties Of Such Judge During Such Suspension; To Provide That Any Presently Sitting Justice Court Judge Appointed To Perform Duties Of The Suspended Judge Shall Receive Additional Compensation For His Service; To Amend Section 25-3-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Justice Court Judge Who Is Unable To Attend And Hold Court By Reason Of Being Under Suspension By A Circuit Court Judge While Under Indictment For A Felony Offense, Shall Not Receive A Salary While Under Such Suspension; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary B

  2. Died In Committee

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