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MS HB422
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rickey Thompson
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AI Summary
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Increases the number of judges in Mississippi's First Circuit Court District from four (4) to five (5) judges.
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Designates the new fifth judgeship as "Place Five" and requires the judge filling this position to reside in Monroe County.
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Maintains residency requirements for other judgeships: Place One judge must reside in Alcorn, Prentiss, or Tishomingo County; Places Two and Three judges must reside in Itawamba, Lee, or Pontotoc County; Place Four judge may reside in any county within the district.
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Specifies that all five judicial offices shall be elected by voters in all counties within the First Circuit Court District.
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Takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
First Circuit Court District; increase number of judges.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024