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HB 766

Appraisers for court; increase the allowable compensation for services rendered.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan McMillan and 1 co-sponsor

HB 766 increases allowable compensation rates for court-appointed appraisers in Mississippi to attract qualified professionals, raising litigation costs.

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Bill Summary · HB 766

Legislative bill overview

HB 766 proposes to increase the allowable compensation that court-appointed appraisers can receive for their services in Mississippi. The bill would adjust fee structures to allow appraisers to charge higher rates when providing valuations for court proceedings. This represents a straightforward adjustment to the compensation schedule governing professional appraisal services in the judicial system.

Why is this important

Court-appointed appraisers provide critical services in property disputes, eminent domain cases, and other litigation requiring asset valuation. Increasing allowable compensation could make the position more attractive to qualified appraisers, potentially improving the quality and availability of appraisal services in the court system. However, this also increases costs borne by parties to litigation or potentially by the state, depending on fee-shifting rules.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Unclear whether increased fees would be passed to private litigants or absorbed by the state, and whether this represents appropriate use of public funds
  • Market competition: Higher compensation might be unnecessary if the current market already provides adequate appraisal services at existing rates
  • Equity concerns: Increased court costs could disproportionately burden lower-income litigants who cannot afford to hire private appraisers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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