A qualified elector, a resident of the county two (2) years preceding the day of election, a high school graduate or its equivalent, and completion of a course of training required by law within six months of the beginning of the term of office. Miss. Code Ann. §9-11-3; Miss. Const. of 1890, Art. VI, §171 and Art. XII, §250.

Non-Partisan Judicial Candidates file a Statement of Intent, Affidavit of Judicial Candidate and a $100 qualifying fee to the county via the Circuit Clerk.