Victim Assistance Coordinator; authorize additional for the 16th Circuit Court District.

HB 741 would authorize an additional victim assistance coordinator position specifically for Mississippi's 16th Circuit Court District (covering counties like Hinds and Rankin), bringing the total to two coordinators per district. The bill outlines that the coordinator’s role is to help victims, guardians, or relatives navigate legal rights under state law, with salaries capped at criminal investigator levels and funded jointly by the district’s counties. This bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and would not have taken effect until July 1, 2025. It directly affects victims within the 16th Circuit’s jurisdiction by expanding support resources.