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SB2131Introduced in the Senate

Grand jury; allow access to record to defendant upon request.

Failed

Introduced by Bradford Blackmon, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Create New Section 13-5-62, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Make Available For Inspection A Record Of The Grand Jury Proceeding To The Defendant Or His Or Her Counsel When A Grand Jury Returns An Indictment; To Authorize Production Of Certain Copies In The Discretion Of The Court; To Provide That Any Copies Of The Record Shall Be Kept Confidential; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary, Division A

  2. Died In Committee

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