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County Court Magistrate in Franklin County, Mississippi
- Election date
- November 2, 2027
- Filing deadline
- January 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027
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County Court Magistrate
About this position
County Court Magistrate judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level with the authority to hold preliminary hearings in criminal cases and conduct bench trials for certain misdemeanor offenses.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a resident of the county two years preceding the day of election, a high school graduate or its equivalent, and completion of a course of training required by law within six months of the beginning of the term of office.
Filing Requirements
$100 filing fee; Signature requirement of 15 for independent candidates, no requirement for party affiliated candidates
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Circuit Clerk's office.
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