J. P. Compretta

Joseph Patrick "J.P." Compretta (born March 17, 1945) is a Mississippi lawyer and Democratic politician. He is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 122nd house district (part of Hancock County). Compretta was Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and Chairman of the Management Committee, also serving on the Judiciary, Marine Resources and Ways & Means committees.

J. P. Compretta
Compretta in 2010
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 122nd district
In office January 5, 1988 – January 3, 2012
Preceded by	Walter James Phillips
Succeeded by	David Baria
In office January 8, 1980 – January 3, 1984
Succeeded by	Walter James Phillips
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 44th district
In office January 1976 – January 8, 1980
Succeeded by	Mike Eakes
Personal details
Born	Joseph Patrick Compretta (1945-03-17) March 17, 1945 (age 80) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kay Dorich
Residence(s)	Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Southern Mississippi (BS) Mississippi College (JD)
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Background

Compretta was born March 17, 1945, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.^[1] He attended Pearl River Junior College, the University of Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi College School of Law.^[1] He worked as a lawyer, and served as County Prosecutor, City Prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney before being elected to the House in 1975.^[1]

Service in the House of Representatives

Compretta was first elected to the House in 1975.^[1] He served two terms (1976–1984). He was then elected again in 1987, and was re-elected until stepping down before the 2011 election. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat David Baria.

Personal life

He is married to the former Kay Dorich; they live in Bay St. Louis.^[1]