Legal assistants; increase the number of in the Seventh Circuit Court District.

SB 2458 would increase the number of legal assistants in Mississippi's Seventh Circuit Court District from 14 to 16 permanent positions, adding two temporary assistants effective July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2027. The bill specifically amends Mississippi Code Section 25-31-5 to adjust staffing levels for this district, which handles cases across multiple counties in southern Mississippi. This change directly affects the Seventh Circuit Court District's operations by providing additional support for court staff managing caseloads. The bill does not alter funding mechanisms but specifies the temporary increase period and total authorized positions. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, but this summary describes its proposed provisions.)