Dewey Arthur at a glance
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Dewey Arthur
Circuit Judge · Mississippi TWENTIETH Circuit District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Dewey Arthur currently holds the office of Mississippi Circuit Court Judge for District 20-3, and he is also a candidate for re-election in 2026.
- One example of Judge Arthur’s judicial activity includes a 2024 case involving a teen charged with murder, where he ruled on discovery violations and limited testimony from certain defense witnesses to ensure compliance with Mississippi law.
Education
Additional information
- Judge Arthur’s professional background includes extensive legal experience, with expertise in both civil and criminal law.
- He has been involved in high-profile cases, such as presiding over motions hearings in criminal trials, including cases where discovery violations and procedural compliance were critical, demonstrating his role in maintaining courtroom order and adherence to legal standards
- As a Circuit Court judge, he presides over felony criminal cases, civil actions involving amounts over $2,500, and appeals from lower courts, reflecting the broad jurisdiction of Mississippi’s Circuit Courts.
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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Mississippi Secretary of State Judicial Directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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 ↗