Mississippi House Bill 1604: Justice court; revise certain provisions regarding suspended judges.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 9-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Justice Court Judge Is Unable, By Reason Of Being Under Any Suspension By A Circuit Court Judge While Under Indictment For A Felony Offense, The Board Of Supervisors Of The County In Which Such Judge Serves Shall Appoint Another Justice Court Judge Of The County Or An Adjoining County Or A Municipal Court Judge To Attend And Hold Said Court And Perform All The Duties Of Such Judge During Such Suspension; To Provide That Any Presently Sitting Justice Court Judge Appointed To Perform Duties Of The Suspended Judge Shall Receive Additional Compensation For His Service; To Amend Section 25-3-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Justice Court Judge Who Is Unable To Attend And Hold Court By Reason Of Being Under Suspension By A Circuit Court Judge While Under Indictment For A Felony Offense, Shall Not Receive A Salary While Under Such Suspension; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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