Bill > HB1749

This bill, titled "MS Supreme Court; bring forward sections that regulate," proposes to update and consolidate various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 that govern the Mississippi Supreme Court, its justices, and related election procedures. The bill essentially "brings forward" these existing laws, meaning it re-enacts them, making them available for potential amendment or clarification. Key provisions include the division of the state into three Supreme Court districts for the election of justices, the scheduling of court terms, procedures for when a quorum of judges is not present, and the authority of the court to recall retired justices for emergency service, though these recalled justices cannot vote on cases. It also details the duties and responsibilities of the Supreme Court clerk, including the appointment of deputies, record-keeping, and the destruction of old case files after a certain period, with provisions for preserving historical documents. The bill further outlines the process for candidates seeking judicial office, including filing deadlines and assessment fees for Supreme Court justices, and clarifies the election and appointment processes for filling vacancies on the Supreme Court, distinguishing between situations where a majority or minority of a term remains. Finally, it addresses the election of Supreme Court justices, specifying that each judgeship is a separate office with a designated position number, and outlines the procedures for vote tabulation and tie-breaking in elections for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges.

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