Miss. L. Cir. Ct. R. 2

As amended through October 31, 2024
Rule 2 - Trial Settings
(a) All civil cases shall be assigned by computer generated random assignment of judges based on pre-set percentages in accordance with rule 1(a).
(b) Civil matters assigned in accordance with Rule 1(a) and Rule 2(a) will be scheduled for trial by agreement of counsel, in term time or otherwise, to insure the rapid disposition of the cases in accordance with the rules of discovery and time standards.
(c) Criminal cases are randomly assigned after arraignment. A docket is published by each court administrator setting the cases for trial.
(d) Both civil and criminal dockets shall be approved by the responsible judge before publication.
(e) If any attorney has a conflict, counsel must immediately notify the court administrator.
(f) In the event the Court Administrator is unable to resolve any conflict between attorneys in civil matters and between the defense attorney and the District Attorney in criminal matters, the respective judge shall resolve the conflict and set the case for trial.

Miss. L. Cir. Ct. R. 2