Feb 15, 2016: Sun Herald: Attorneys want state Supreme Court to cite SRHS judge for contempt
Attorneys for about 200 retirees of the Singing River Health System in Jackson County have filed a petition with the state Supreme Court saying Chancery Court Judge Breland Hilburn's stepping away from some of the SRHS cases and not others is contempt of court.
Attorneys for about 200 retirees of the Singing River Health System in Jackson County have filed a petition with the state Supreme Court saying Chancery Court Judge Breland Hilburn's stepping away from some of the SRHS cases and not others is contempt of court.
Feb 4, 2016: WLOX: Judge recuses himself from some, not all, SRHS cases
The judge at the center of the Singing River Health System cases has recused himself from at least some of the proceedings. Judge Breland Hilburn will not preside over any cases involving attorneys Earl Denham and Harvey Barton.
The judge at the center of the Singing River Health System cases has recused himself from at least some of the proceedings. Judge Breland Hilburn will not preside over any cases involving attorneys Earl Denham and Harvey Barton.
Jan 26, 2016: SRHS Watch: Disburse v. Disperse or Your Tax Dollars (not) at Work
The grammatical shortcomings of Judge Hilburn are legendary, but reading the responses to the Supreme Court from other attorneys is a mind warping experience.
The grammatical shortcomings of Judge Hilburn are legendary, but reading the responses to the Supreme Court from other attorneys is a mind warping experience.
Jan 21, 2016: WDAM: Judge Breland Hilburn responds to ‘secret meeting’ allegations
The Chancery Court judge involved in the Singing River Health System pension fund case is giving his take on the so-called "secret meeting" involving himself and several attorneys. Judge Breland Hilburn says he did nothing inappropriate.
The Chancery Court judge involved in the Singing River Health System pension fund case is giving his take on the so-called "secret meeting" involving himself and several attorneys. Judge Breland Hilburn says he did nothing inappropriate.
June 4, 2015: NewsMs: Former Candidate for Governor, Current Hattiesburg Mayor Found in Contempt of Court
Judge Hillburn ruled that the mayor has not done his due diligence in presenting a formidable candidate.
Judge Hillburn ruled that the mayor has not done his due diligence in presenting a formidable candidate.
May 12, 2015: Sun Herald: New judge wants SRHS pension documents, accounting of why it failed
Newly appointed special judge Breland Hilburn has moved the needle in the case of Singing River Health System retirees and the failing pension plan.
Newly appointed special judge Breland Hilburn has moved the needle in the case of Singing River Health System retirees and the failing pension plan.
Feb 2, 2015: WDAM: Judge gives Hattiesburg mayor deadline for department head appointments
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has been ordered by Judge Breland Hilburn to present the remaining nominations for city department heads in 21 days.
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has been ordered by Judge Breland Hilburn to present the remaining nominations for city department heads in 21 days.
Jan 20, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Special judge appointed to hear Lawrence case
The Forrest County Circuit Court chambers quickly are becoming a sort of home-away-from-home for Senior Judge L. Breland Hilburn.
The Forrest County Circuit Court chambers quickly are becoming a sort of home-away-from-home for Senior Judge L. Breland Hilburn.
Jan 9, 2011: Mississippi Business Journal: Hilburn appointed as special judge
The Mississippi Supreme Court has appointed retired Hinds County Circuit Judge L. Breland Hilburn to assist the Seventh Circuit Court of Hinds County with its criminal case docket. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. signed an order appointing Judge Hilburn to continue the work of the JET grant program, which was begun in 2008 to address violent and drug related crimes.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has appointed retired Hinds County Circuit Judge L. Breland Hilburn to assist the Seventh Circuit Court of Hinds County with its criminal case docket. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. signed an order appointing Judge Hilburn to continue the work of the JET grant program, which was begun in 2008 to address violent and drug related crimes.
Judge Hilburn has previously served by special appointment of the Supreme Court to assist in hearing criminal cases in Hinds County. He was first appointed as a special judge for Hinds County in July 2004, and continued to hear cases through March 2010. Judge Hilburn retired from his elected judgeship May 31, 2002, after 30 years on the bench. He served as a Seventh District Circuit Judge from 1981 through 2002. He previously served as a Jackson Municipal Court Judge 1972-1978, then as a Hinds County Court Judge until 1981.