About County Prosecuting Attorney
About this position
The County Attorney is the chief legal prosecutor of the county.
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- Salary tied to county population. https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2013/title-25/chapter-3/general-provisions/section-25-3-9/
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Prosecuting Attorney
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector and a regular licensed and practicing attorney.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $100 for all candidates; Signature requirement of 50 qualified electors independent candidates wishing to get on general election ballot without partisan primary.
- Filing period
- January 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- P. O. Box 136 Jackson, MS 39205-0136
- Filing phone
- 800-829-6786
- Step 3
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