HB1749

Mississippi HB1749 brings forward sections regulating the Mississippi Supreme Court, including judicial districts, terms, elections, and procedures.

Mississippi HB1749 brings forward sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 that regulate the Mississippi Supreme Court. This includes the division of the state into three Supreme Court districts, the terms of office for justices, and the procedures for filling vacancies. The bill also details the election process for Supreme Court justices, including deadlines for filing intent to be a candidate and the handling of ties in elections. Additionally, it outlines the duties of the clerk of the Supreme Court and the court's authority to make rules and appointments.