A qualified elector for and from the chancery or circuit court district (residency), at least 26 years of age, a practicing attorney for five years, and a citizen of the state for five years. Miss. Const. of 1890, Art. 6, §§153 and 154; Miss. Code Ann. §§9-5-1, 9-7-1.

Non-Partisan Judicial Candidates file a Statement of Intent, Affidavit of Judicial Candidate and a $100 qualifying fee to the Secretary of State's Office.