Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 17th Circuit out of Batesville can expect to work with Assistant District Attorneys as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Third year students assigned as prosecutor externs can be sworn in as limited practice students and often have the opportunity to appear and speak in court. Additionally, unique to Mississippi, and when appropriate, students may also participate in the grand jury charging process. Students should expect to be exposed to and learn about how to put a case together, provide discovery, charge, negotiate, and try criminal cases. The Batesville office is part of the 17th Circuit. Students assigned to the Batesville office may also at times work out of the main office located in Hernando, MS.
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District Attorney 17th Circuit
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