Restores a legal assistant position removed from the Fourteenth Circuit Court District.
Mississippi SB2376 amends Section 25-31-5 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to restore a legal assistant position removed from the Fourteenth Circuit Court District. The bill specifies the number of legal assistants authorized in various circuit court districts, including adjustments and effective dates. It also allows the board of supervisors of any county to pay the salary and benefits of district attorneys or legal assistants, and permits district attorneys to assign legal assistant duties regardless of funding source. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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