The Clarion-Ledger had the following blurb today stating that Judge Vollor is stepping down after twenty years on the bench:

Circuit Judge Frank Vollor of Vicksburg will retire May 31 after 20 years on the bench.

Vollor, 60, said he is stepping down for economic reasons. Gov. Haley Barbour will appoint someone to fill the unexpired term, which ends in December 2010.

Judge Vollor’s circuit includes Warren, Issaquena and Sharkey counties. Judge Isadore Patrick is also a Circuit Judge for the circuit.

With twenty years of service Judge Vollor, is eligible for full state retirement benefits. He can collect those benefits while also working in private practice. I do not know what his plans are, but as an experienced and respected trial court judge he can probably work all he wants as a mediator.