Any two (2) or more counties in the discretion of their respective boards of supervisors may contract and agree between themselves to support and maintain one (1) county court for such counties. If such agreement be made then the expenses of the operation of said court shall be prorated among such two (2) or more counties and the pro rata part of each county shall be paid from the general funds of each county, from any special tax which may be levied for the support of such court, or any funds made available to the county from the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration for this purpose.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 9-9-9. County judge; general restriction on practice of law
§ 9-9-17. Additional judge for Jackson County
§ 9-9-23. Powers of county judge
§ 9-9-27. Transfer of cases; prosecution by affidavit
§ 9-9-29. Court of record; duties of circuit clerk and sheriff; fees
§ 9-9-31. Duties of prosecuting attorney
§ 9-9-39. Effect of abolition of county court; pending matters transferred
§ 9-9-41. Court may be abolished in certain counties
§ 9-9-43. Legislative action or election required to abolish courts in certain counties
§ 9-9-45. When other counties become eligible for establishment or abolition of court