Long-delayed, state-appointed Jackson court opens: ‘We’re working out the bugs’

Long-delayed, state-appointed court opens in Mississippi's capital city

More than a year after a state -appointed court in Jackson became law and lawsuits were dismissed challenging its appointments and other powers, the Capitol Complex Improvement District Court is

Long-delayed, state-appointed Jackson court opens: ‘We’re working out the bugs’

Judge Stanley Alexander presided over the first session of the CCID court Monday and answered questions with fellow judicial appointee James Holland.

Long-delayed, state-appointed court opens in Mississippi’s capital city

More than a year after a state-appointed court in Jackson became law and lawsuits were dismissed challenging its appointments and other powers, the Capitol Complex Improvement District Court is now in business. Newly appointed Judge Stanley Alexander held court Monday morning. His fellow judicial appointee, James Holland, was also present in the court and offered some remarks and answered questions. “As you can tell, we’re working on the bugs,” …

With judges now in place, new Jackson CCID Court to begin hearing cases - Mississippi Monitor

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune   The ceremonial opening of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court took place Friday in Jackson, with Governor Tate Reeves (R) saying safety will return to the capital city. “Make no mistake,” said Governor Reeves, “Jackson’s best days are ahead of us.” Reeves signed House Bill 1020 into law in 2023. Lawmakers passed the legislation with the stated intent of assisting the City of Jackson in comba…