Carlyn M. Hicks at a glance
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- County Court Judge
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Carlyn M. Hicks
County Court Judge · Mississippi Hinds County Court
Biography
Professional career
- The appointed District 1 County Court Judge for Hinds County, Mississippi, serving since July 2020 after being appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court to replace the retiring Hon
- Appointed in July 2020 by Chief Justice Mike Randolph to fill the vacancy created by Judge Priester’s retirement
- She has also taught at Mississippi College School of Law and Jackson State University, and holds certifications as a Child Welfare Law Specialist, parent representation attorney, guardian ad litem, and juvenile defender
Education
Additional information
- Before her judicial appointment, Hicks held the role of Director of the Mission First Legal Aid Office (2017–present), where she oversaw legal services for low-income residents and founded the Mission First Parent Representation Program to provide pro bono legal aid to indigent families in child welfare cases
- She has been active in civic initiatives, pro bono work, and leadership roles in organizations such as the Mississippi Bar, Mississippi Women Lawyers Association, and the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission
- In her tenure, she has heard over 2,800 cases, instituted more than 600 new cases, and implemented new programs and courtroom efficiency measures
- Judge Hicks presides over Hinds County Court, District 1, covering Subdistrict One
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Electronic Media Coverage
Statewide
Mississippi allows electronic media coverage of public judicial proceedings in appellate and trial courts of record, subject to the rules and presiding judge control.
Electronic media coverage of public judicial proceedings shall be allowed in the appellate and trial courts of record in this state subject to the conditions below.Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Presiding Judge Discretion
Statewide
The presiding Mississippi justice or judge may limit or terminate electronic coverage when necessary to protect rights, witnesses, dignity of the court, or orderly proceedings.
The presiding justice or judge has the discretion to limit or terminate electronic coverage at any time during the proceedingsMississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Advance Notice For Media
Statewide
Mississippi media representatives must provide advance notice for electronic or photographic coverage under the court rules.
Rule 5 ... requires that media representatives give at least 48 hoursMississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Mississippi Secretary of State Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View Mississippi Secretary of State Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗