MS HB547

Includes justice court judges under Mississippi's "Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act," requiring nonpartisan elections for these positions.

Establishes justice court judge positions as part-time roles, allowing elected judges to continue practicing law before any court or administrative agency.

Sets the qualifying fee for justice court judge candidates at $15.00, the same as county and family court judges.

Requires justice court judges to be elected through single-member election districts on a nonpartisan basis, with election procedures governed by Sections 23-15-973 through 23-15-985.

Effective date: July 1, 2018.