HB294

Mississippi HB294 clarifies the practice limitations of the Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel.

Mississippi HB294 amends Section 99-39-107 of the Mississippi Code to clarify the practice limitations of the Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel. The bill specifies that representation by the office or private counsel ends upon filing for federal habeas corpus review but allows the office to continue representation in federal habeas corpus proceedings. It mandates that attorneys in the Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel devote their entire time to the office, prohibiting them from representing any other persons in litigation or engaging in the practice of law.