FAQ General Questions What types of cases are heard in justice court? Justice courts typically handle civil cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and some traffic offenses, such as landlord-tenant disputes, ... Mar 9, 2026
COURT RULES AND KEY TERMS QUICK NOTE Justice courts are run locally. That means rules can change from county to county — and sometimes from judge to judge on the same day. Always check with the clerk for the exact rules for yo... Mar 9, 2026
Court Locations MISSISSIPPI JUSTICE COURT ADDRESSES County Address Adams County 306 State St., Natchez, MS, 39120 Alcorn County 2833 S. Harper Rd., Corinth, MS, 38834 Amite County 243 W. Main St., Liberty, MS, 39645 ... Jan 20, 2026
Resources Mississippi Access to Justice Commission: Provides information and resources for self-represented litigants, including a series of videos on court procedures and practices. MSATJC Self-Help Videos: Of... Jan 20, 2026
HOW TO PREPARE GENERAL TIPS Find out where your case is being held. Be sure to check if there are any COVID-19 protocols in place (mask requirements, social distancing, virtual meetings, etc.) Arrive at least 30 min... Jan 19, 2026
What to Expect Understanding Justice Court Procedures Duration: 5:30 Small Claims Learn the essential steps for filing a small claims case in Mississippi Justice Court. This video covers required forms, filing fees,... Dec 29, 2025
What is Justice Court? Justice Court Overview Justice Court is the “people’s court” in Mississippi. It’s found in every county and is meant to be simple, local, and easy for everyday people to use. You don’t always need a l... Dec 29, 2025
Claiborne County How to File a Small Claims Case Follow these steps to successfully file your small claims case in Mississippi Justice Court. 0 of 5 steps completed 1 Gather Required Documents Mark as complete Collect... Claiborne County Dec 23, 2025
Claiborne County Start writing here... How to File a Small Claims Case Follow these steps to successfully file your small claims case in Mississippi Justice Court. 0 of 5 steps completed 1 Gather Required Documents Ma... Article Checklist Claiborne County Urgent Dec 23, 2025
Test traffic Start writing here... Court Filing Checklist Complete these items before filing your case 0 of 8 completed Required Documents Completed complaint form Required Form must be filled out completely and s... Article Checklist Criminal Cases Eviction & Housing Form Guide High Priority Low Priority Medium Priority Small Claims Traffic Tickets Urgent Video Dec 23, 2025