David Morrow, Jr at a glance
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David Morrow, Jr
County Court Judge · Mississippi Rankin County Court
Biography
Professional career
- David L. Morrow, Jr. is a judge of the Rankin County Court in Mississippi, appointed by Governor J. Tate Reeves on September 30, 2021, to succeed the retired Hon
Education
Additional information
- Morrow joined fill the vacancy created by McDaniel’s retirement on September 30, 2021, and began his term October 1
- At his investiture ceremony on November 10, 2021, Morrow pledged to “walk with God” and make decisions in alignment with his faith, emphasizing teamwork and community service
- Judge Morrow serves on the Rankin County Court, one of Mississippi’s 22 county courts, which share jurisdiction with the Circuit and Chancery Courts in matters up to $200,000, handle certain criminal cases, and have exclusive authority over issues such as eminent domain, unlawful entry and detainer, youth court matters, and partition of personal property
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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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
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View Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗