Creator: Supreme Court (RG 32)

Collection Summary: Files containing transcripts and supporting documents from public, Judiciary Committee, and Supreme Court hearings on proposed Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. The public hearings took place in Hattiesburg, Oxford, Biloxi, and Jackson, and the supporting documents contain letters, memos, and resolutions in support of and opposition against the proposed rules.

Access Restrictions: None.

Date(s): 1977-1980.

Volume: 2.0 Cubic Feet.

Finding Aid Created By: Shaun Stalzer in August 2024.

Related Materials: TBD

Record Group History: According to Article V of the Constitution of 1817, the judicial power of the state was vested in one supreme court and such superior and inferior courts of law and equity as the legislature may from time to time direct. The Constitution of 1832 changed the supreme court to the High Court of Errors and Appeals which consisted of three judges. Article V of the Constitution of 1868 changed the name of the state's highest court back to Supreme Court. The Constitution of 1890 maintained a supreme court of three judges but made the office elective. 

Collection Inventory:
Box Content 

Box Number

1979-1979: Public - Jackson & Supreme Court

5703

1980-1980: Judiciary Committee & supporting documents

5705

1979-1979: Supporting documents

5707

1977-1977: Public - Hattiesburg, Oxford, Biloxi, & Jackson

5709