Mississippi lawmakers passed arguably the most controversial bill of the 2023 legislative session on Friday.

Legislators sent House Bill 1020, authored by Representative Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, and Senate Bill 2343, authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, to the governor. The legislation serves to add more judges to clear the backlog of crime in Jackson and expand the jurisdiction of Capitol Police.

The bill will provide four additional judges to the Seventh Circuit Court District. Each will be appointed by Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph.

Three additional full-time assistant public defenders will be appointed by the district's public defender, and Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens will be able to appoint two full-time district attorneys as well as one full-time criminal investigator.

Attorney General Lynn Fitch will designate two individuals to operate as prosecuting attorneys for cases within the boundaries of…

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Lawmakers pass bills expanding court system, police force in Jackson
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/lawmakers-pass-bills-expanding-court-system-police-force-in-jackson/
Published Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:32:10 +0000

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