Mississippi HB1399 mandates removal of district attorneys indicted for office-related crimes or moral turpitude, with a special election to fill the.
Mississippi HB1399 requires the Governor to remove district attorneys from office if indicted for crimes related to their office or for moral turpitude. The vacancy created by such removal is filled through a special election. If a removed district attorney is not convicted, acquitted, or has charges dropped, they are entitled to compensation for the unexpired term. The bill also ensures that removal does not create a presumption of guilt for the underlying crime. The provisions for special elections for district attorneys are brought forward for potential amendment.
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