MS SB2627

Includes justice court judges under the "Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act," requiring their elections to be conducted on a nonpartisan basis similar to other judicial offices.

Designates justice court judge positions as part-time, allowing elected judges to continue practicing law before courts and administrative agencies, unlike other judicial offices which must be full-time.

Sets the qualifying fee for justice court judge candidates at $15.00 and requires filing with the circuit clerk of the proper county, with notification to county election commissioners within two business days.

Establishes that justice court judge elections are held every four years as prescribed in Section 23-15-193 and Sections 23-15-973 through 23-15-985.

Prohibits justice court judge candidates from aligning with political parties or candidates during primary and general election campaigns, consistent with other nonpartisan judicial offices.