Mississippi's new CCID Court in Jackson begins operations, handling local cases with state oversight after legal disputes.

The Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson, Mississippi, opened on January 27 after years of legal battles. The state-run court, handling misdemeanors, traffic violations, and initial felony appearances, was established to enhance law enforcement efforts. Despite initial opposition from the NAACP, which filed a lawsuit arguing it undermined local democracy, the court is now operational with three judges appointed by Chief Justice Mike Randolph. Those convicted will serve time in state prisons rather than local jails.

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