Brad Thompson Elected to New 18th District Circuit Court Bench
Jones County District Attorney Brad Thompson has been elected to the new 18th District Circuit Court bench, which now encompasses Jones, Wayne, Greene, and George counties. He is set to officially take his position on January 1.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 4, 2026 — Jones County District Attorney Brad Thompson has been elected to serve on the newly formed 18th District Circuit Court bench. This significant appointment will see Thompson presiding over a judicial district that now includes Jones, Wayne, Greene, and George counties.
The official commencement of his duties on the 18th District Circuit Court bench is scheduled for January 1. As District Attorney for Jones County, Thompson has held a key prosecutorial role. His election to the circuit court bench marks a transition to a broader judicial responsibility, overseeing cases within the expanded district.
The 18th District Circuit Court is a new judicial entity designed to serve the four counties of Jones, Wayne, Greene, and George. The establishment of new judicial circuits can often involve adjustments to caseload management and judicial oversight across the included jurisdictions.
Thompson’s transition to the circuit court bench signifies a new chapter in his legal career. The circuit court system typically handles more serious legal matters, including felonies and significant civil disputes. His prior experience as a District Attorney is expected to inform his approach to judicial proceedings within the new circuit.
Further details regarding the specific responsibilities or the implications of the new judicial district’s formation beyond the counties encompassed were not immediately available. Thompson is expected to officially assume his judicial role at the beginning of the new year.
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