Mississippi HB7 would add two criminal investigators to the 22nd Circuit Court District.
Mississippi HB7 amends Section 25-31-10 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to allow the district attorney of the 22nd Circuit Court District to appoint two additional full-time criminal investigators, bringing the total to three. The bill also sets a maximum salary for criminal investigators, with additional compensation for those holding a law degree. It prohibits district attorneys and assistant district attorneys from accepting private employment related to cases investigated by these criminal investigators. The bill takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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