Mississippi § 9-19-1 - Membership.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-19-1 — Membership., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-19-1. Membership.
The Commission on Judicial Performance shall consist of the following members: One (1) circuit court judge to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi upon the recommendation of the Governor; One (1) chancellor to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi upon the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor; One (1) county court judge to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House; One (1) justice court judge to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi; One (1) practicing attorney to be appointed by the Chief Justice upon the recommendation of the Governing Board of The Mississippi Bar; and Two (2) lay persons who shall not be residents of the same Supreme Court District to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi. An alternate for each member shall be selected at the time and in the manner prescribed for initial appointments in each representative class to replace those members who might be disqualified or absent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 9-19-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-19-1 cover?
Section 9-19-1 ("Membership.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 9-19-1?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-19-1" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 9-19-1 apply to my situation?
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