Tomika H. Irving at a glance
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Tomika H. Irving
Circuit Judge · Mississippi Twenty-Third Circuit District Court
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Biography
Professional career
- She also held the role of Guardian ad Litem for Jefferson County Youth Court (2009–2018) and worked in private practice at Tomika T. Harris, PLLC since 2006
- In April 2025, Judge Irving overturned a manslaughter conviction in Copiah County, vacating the verdict of Charlotte Shedd in the death of Christina Lynn Howard
- Prior to this, she was Jefferson County Justice Court Judge (2011–2018) and Municipal Judge for the Town of Crosby (2006–2018)
- She also serves as a Justice Court Judge in Claiborne County
Education
Additional information
- handling matters such as traffic violations, DUI cases, county ordinance violations, and initial felony appearances
- Mississippi Circuit Court Judge for the 22nd Circuit District, serving in Copiah, Claiborne, and Jefferson Counties, and is known for her work in both civil and criminal cases
- She also holds teaching certification in social studies and journalism from Alcorn State University
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
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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 ↗