As amended through October 31, 2024
Rule 2 - Vacation and Motion Days(a) The following are designated as Vacation and Motion Days and are set apart for Vacation matters and motions: Amite County: | First and Third Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. |
Franklin County: | First and Third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. |
Pike County: | First and Third Friday, 9:30 a.m. |
Walthall County: | First and Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m. |
(b) The Vacation and Motion Day Schedule will not be followed during a term of Court.(c) In addition to the opening day of each regular term of Court, Motions may be made returnable to a regularly scheduled Vacation and Motion Day. Motions will be heard on said day or on such day thereafter as may be set by the Court in the event that it cannot be reached on said date. (d) Specific authority of the Chancellor will be obtained before setting any motion for modification of a judgment of divorce, for a contempt proceeding, for temporary support or other temporary relief. (e) If the Chancellor shall be unable to be present for Vacation or Motion Days, he will notify the Clerk of cancellation of the day as far ahead as practicable. (f) Counsel shall notify the Chancellor promptly upon learning that a scheduled matter will not be heard.