MS HB618

Includes justice court judges in the "Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act" to align their elections with other state judicial offices.

Establishes election timing for justice court judge positions under Section 23-15-193 and Sections 23-15-973 through 23-15-985.

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

Requires justice court judge elections to be nonpartisan and conducted through single-member election districts established by county boards of supervisors.

Prohibits justice court judge candidates from aligning with political parties or other candidates during campaign periods, consistent with other judicial offices.