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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 9-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Judges In The First Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The County Composition Of The First Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of judges in the First Circuit Court District from four to five, effective July 1, 2026. The bill specifies that the five judgeships will be designated as "Place One" through "Place Five," with specific residency requirements for each place: the judge for Place One must reside in Alcorn, Prentiss, or Tishomingo County; the judges for Place Two and Place Three can reside in any county within the district; and the judges for Place Four and Place Five must reside in Itawamba, Monroe, or Pontotoc County. The bill also reaffirms that the First Circuit Court District is comprised of Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, and Tishomingo Counties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0469.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0469IN.htm |
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