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SB 2789

Legal assistants and criminal investigators; bring forward code sections related to.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dean Kirby

Mississippi bill addressing legal code sections for legal assistants and criminal investigators; died in committee without passage.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2789

Legislative bill overview

SB 2789 is a Mississippi bill introduced by Dean Kirby that addresses legal code sections related to legal assistants and criminal investigators. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee (Division A) and Appropriations Committee but died in committee on February 4, 2025, without advancing further in the legislative process.

Why is this important

The bill appears designed to update or clarify statutory provisions governing the roles, qualifications, or oversight of legal assistants and criminal investigators in Mississippi. Such legislative housekeeping can affect professional licensing, employment standards, and investigative procedures used in the state's legal system.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of authority: Defining the precise powers and limitations of criminal investigators versus law enforcement officers could be contentious among stakeholders with different views on investigative independence
  • Professional regulation: Changes to legal assistant qualifications or licensing requirements may face pushback from bar associations, legal professionals, or worker advocacy groups
  • Budget implications: Appropriations referral suggests potential funding requirements, which could face fiscal scrutiny or debate over resource allocation priorities

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

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