James D. Maxwell II

Statewide

Electronic Media Coverage

Mississippi allows electronic media coverage of public judicial proceedings in appellate and trial courts of record, subject to the rules and presiding judge control.

Electronic media coverage of public judicial proceedings shall be allowed in the appellate and trial courts of record in this state subject to the conditions below.

Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗

Statewide

Presiding Judge Discretion

The presiding Mississippi justice or judge may limit or terminate electronic coverage when necessary to protect rights, witnesses, dignity of the court, or orderly proceedings.

The presiding justice or judge has the discretion to limit or terminate electronic coverage at any time during the proceedings

Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗

Statewide

Advance Notice For Media

Mississippi media representatives must provide advance notice for electronic or photographic coverage under the court rules.

Rule 5 ... requires that media representatives give at least 48 hours

Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗

James D. Maxwell II at a glance

Available research

AI abuse cases

Brian Smith v. TD Auto Finance LLC, et al.

Biography

Judicial service

Education

Personal record

Courtroom rules and guidance

Electronic Media Coverage

Presiding Judge Discretion

Advance Notice For Media

Sources

Mississippi Secretary of State official judicial roster

CourtListener judicial biographical directory

Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings