ELECT JAY WESTFAUL FOR CHANCERY JUDGE
Decades on the bench. Dedicated
to our communities
ABOUT JAY WESTFAUL
30 Years of Judicial Excellence
Jay is dedicated to bringing integrity, fairness, and experience to the judiciary. With 30 years of judicial service, our candidate has a proven record of upholding the law and serving the community. Throughout his career, he has served our communities as a Municipal Judge for Batesville, Pope, and Courtland, a Youth Court Judge, a Chancery Court Family Master, and an Adjunct Professor at Northwest Mississippi Community College. His leadership is widely respected; Mississippi's Municipal judges have twice elected him to lead the state's municipal judiciary.
Beyond the courtroom, Jay's life reflects strong faith, family, and community values. Jay is active in his church , where he has served as organist for 44 years. He is the proud father of Elane and Jayme and grandfather to one-year-old Lux. Jay has also served as President of the Panola County Bar Association and remains active in civic and professional organizations. Our team is committed to promoting transparency and accountability in the legal system. We strive to make a positive impact by ensuring that justice is accessible to all. Learn more about our journey, our values, and our commitment to serving the community.
Jay has enjoyed meeting citizens and attending civic events across all seven counties of the Third District. He looks forward to continuing these conversations throughout the campaign and is committed to serving as your next Chancery Court Judge. Join the campaign committee and county sub-committees in supporting Jay Westfaul for Chancery Court Judge, Third District, Place One. Together we can elect an experienced, principled judge who understands our communities and will uphold justice for all. Our team is committed to promoting transparency and accountability in the legal system. We strive to make a positive impact by ensuring that justice is accessible to all. Learn more about our journey, our values, and our commitment to serving the community.
What is a Chancery Judge?
A Chancery Judge is a judge who presides over a Chancery Court, which handles cases based on equity rather than criminal law. A Chancery judge deals with fairness- based legal issues.
Chancery courts differ in that they do not use juries; the Chancery Judge decides all issues in the case.
Common cases a Chancery Judge handles include:
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Family law- (Divorce, Child custody & support, and Adoption)
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Probate matters- (Wills, Estates, and Guardianships)
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Property disputes- (Land or title issues, Boundary disputes)
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Injunctions- (Court orders telling someone to do or stop doing something)
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Trusts & conservatorships
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