The office of public defender may be terminated, in the discretion of the board of supervisors, by entering an order upon the minutes of the board of supervisors six (6) months prior to the expiration of the term of the public defender. Such termination shall be effective at the end of the term of the public defender.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 25 - Public Officers and Employees; Public Records
§ 25-32-1. Establishment of office by board of supervisors
§ 25-32-5. Compensation; private practice of law
§ 25-32-11. Duties; free access to accused
§ 25-32-15. Termination of office
§ 25-32-19. Obtaining financial, professional, investigatory, research, or other assistance