Oktibbeha County houses four courts and is creating a new county court set to open next year. This November, Starkville citizens will vote for County, Circuit, Chancery and appellate court
With guidance from the Mississippi Supreme Court and the arrival of funds through the CARES Act, jury trials are taking place around the state in compliance with the state s constitution and health safety protocols. From March through December 2020, Chief Justice Mike Randolph, in his capacity as chief administrative officer of all courts in the state, issued 18 Emergency Administrative Orders, each addressing an aspect of court operations. Judges around the state looked to alternative venues such as auditoriums and arenas or rearranged their courtrooms as they pushed to resume jury trials after months of delays due to COVID-19.Â
Chief Justice Randolph commended trial judges for going above and beyond the call of duty to keep Mississippiâs courts open and serving citizens during the ongoing pandemic. âI want to congratulate each and every one of you for leading this state in protecting the judicial system and all of the people that we collectively represent,â he sa