Mar 24, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Restraining order granted against House Speaker Gunn
Circuit Judge Winston Kidd granted the TRO and set a hearing for Monday.
Circuit Judge Winston Kidd granted the TRO and set a hearing for Monday.
May 22, 2015: Y'all Politics: Hinds County Judge Winston Kidd overstepped authority to thwart voters, Legislature argues
When a Hinds County Circuit Court Judge rewrote a ballot initiative title, he exceeded his legal authority over the Legislature and the Attorney General, legislators said in an appeal filed today.
When a Hinds County Circuit Court Judge rewrote a ballot initiative title, he exceeded his legal authority over the Legislature and the Attorney General, legislators said in an appeal filed today.
May 6, 2015: WJTV: Bryant asks court to reject rewording of initiative ballot
Circuit Judge Winston Kidd on April 2 rewrote the title of 42-A to say the Legislature should fund "effective public schools" but specify there's no court appeal.
Circuit Judge Winston Kidd on April 2 rewrote the title of 42-A to say the Legislature should fund "effective public schools" but specify there's no court appeal.
Apr 3, 2015: Mississippi Association of Educators: Judge rules against Legislature on citizen initiative suit
Judge Winston Kidd ruled in favor of Adrian Shipman, a mother of two in the Oxford Public Schools, that the legislature’s alternative language was too confusing and too similar to the original citizen’s initiative language. Kidd has ordered that language to be changed. The new alternative language, which was not immediately available, would follow a suggestion offered by Better Schools, Better Jobs, the group that worked to put the initiative on the ballot for this November.
Judge Winston Kidd ruled in favor of Adrian Shipman, a mother of two in the Oxford Public Schools, that the legislature’s alternative language was too confusing and too similar to the original citizen’s initiative language. Kidd has ordered that language to be changed. The new alternative language, which was not immediately available, would follow a suggestion offered by Better Schools, Better Jobs, the group that worked to put the initiative on the ballot for this November.
Mar 6, 2015: Jackson Jambalaya: Brodrick's trial postponed
Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd postponed Brodrick Robinson's trial for house burglary until July 20.
Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd postponed Brodrick Robinson's trial for house burglary until July 20.
Sept 5, 2013: Jackson Jambalaya: Kidd court reporter pleads guilty and is rewarded with expungement
Attorney Gerald Mumford represented Ms. Horne. She is the court reporter for Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd.
Attorney Gerald Mumford represented Ms. Horne. She is the court reporter for Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd.
On October 31, 2001, Judge Winston L. Kidd was appointed by Governor Ronnie Musgrove to serve as Hinds County Circuit Court Judge. Judge Kidd was subsequently elected to his Judicial seat on November 5, 2002. He currently presides over Civil and Criminal Court in Hinds County. Judge Winston L. Kidd was born and raised in Newton County, Mississippi. He has been a resident of Hinds County for over 15 years. He received his B.S. degree, cum laude, in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Mississippi in 1987. After working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for one year, he enrolled at Mississippi College School of Law where he received his law degree in 1991. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Kidd worked as an attorney with the Walker and Walker law firm in Jackson for approximately ten years. His practice was primarily limited to civil litigation.
Judge Kidd is a Past President of the Magnolia Bar Association. Additionally, he previously served as Parliamentarian and Central District Director of the Magnolia Bar. He has further served as chairperson of the Mock Trial Committee for three years. In 1997, Judge Kidd received the Magnolia Bar Service Award and recently received the President's Award. Judge Kidd is also a past Treasurer and past Vice-President of the Jackson Branch of the NAACP. Judge Kidd is committed to mentoring youth. He has delivered many speeches and lectures in dozens of schools and churches. He serves as a mentor to a student at Lester Elementary in the Big Brothers\Big Sisters Program. Further, Judge Kidd serves as a mentor to several Jackson High School students along with other Magnolia Bar attorneys.
Judge Kidd is a Past President of the Magnolia Bar Association. Additionally, he previously served as Parliamentarian and Central District Director of the Magnolia Bar. He has further served as chairperson of the Mock Trial Committee for three years. In 1997, Judge Kidd received the Magnolia Bar Service Award and recently received the President's Award. Judge Kidd is also a past Treasurer and past Vice-President of the Jackson Branch of the NAACP. Judge Kidd is committed to mentoring youth. He has delivered many speeches and lectures in dozens of schools and churches. He serves as a mentor to a student at Lester Elementary in the Big Brothers\Big Sisters Program. Further, Judge Kidd serves as a mentor to several Jackson High School students along with other Magnolia Bar attorneys.