Mississippi Small Claims Court Guide
Everything you need to know about filing a small claims case in Mississippi.
Maximum Claim
$3,500
Filing Fee
$48
Fee waiver available
Court Name
Justice Court
Hearing Timeline
30–60 days from filing
Find your courthouse in Mississippi
Search by city, county, or ZIP code to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
How Much Can You Sue For in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, individuals can file small claims cases for up to $3,500. This limit applies to both individuals and businesses.
Mississippi Small Claims Court Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard filing fee | $48 |
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver application when you file.
Statutes of Limitations in Mississippi
You must file your claim within the time limits below, or the court will dismiss your case regardless of its merits.
3
years — written contract
3
years — oral contract
3
years — property damage
3
years — personal injury
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Read the demand letter guideWhere to File in Mississippi
Small claims cases in Mississippi are handled by the Justice Court. Mississippi has 82 county Justice Courts.
Where to file: File in the county where the defendant lives
Not sure which court you need? Our step-by-step filing guide walks you through finding the right court for your case.
Find your specific courthouse: Search for your county courthouse below ↓ — get the address, phone number, hours, and see if e-filing is available.
How to Serve the Defendant in Mississippi
After filing your claim, you must formally notify the defendant. This is called "service of process" and is required before your case can be heard.
Accepted methods: Personal service by sheriff or constable
Deadline: Service must be completed at least 5 days before the hearing.
Mississippi Small Claims Court Procedures
Can I bring a lawyer?
Yes, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in Mississippi small claims court.
Can I appeal?
Either party may appeal within 10 days to county or circuit court
Is e-filing available?
No, e-filing is not currently available for small claims in Mississippi. You must file in person or by mail.
Are remote hearings available?
No, hearings are in-person only in Mississippi.
Official Mississippi Court Resources
Find Your Courthouse in Mississippi
Select your county to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
Adams County
Natchez area
(601) 442-0199
Alcorn County
Corinth area
(662) 286-7777
Amite County
Liberty area
(601) 657-4527
Attala County
Kosciusko area
(662) 289-7272
Benton County
Ashland area
(662) 224-6320
Bolivar County
Cleveland area
(662) 759-3762
Calhoun County
Pittsboro area
(662) 412-3134
Carroll County
Carrollton area
(662) 237-9699
Chickasaw County
Houston area
(662) 456-3941
Choctaw County
Ackerman area
(662) 285-3599
Claiborne County
Port Gibson area
(601) 437-4478
Clarke County
Quitman area
(662) 776-5371
Clay County
West Point area
(662) 494-6140
Coahoma County
Clarksdale area
(662) 624-3060
Copiah County
Hazlehurst area
(601) 894-3218, (601) 894-4403
Covington County
Collins area
(601) 765-6581
DeSoto County
Hernando area
(662) 469-8026
Forrest County
Hattiesburg area
(601) 544-3136
Franklin County
Meadville area
(601) 384-2002
George County
Lucedale area
(601) 947-4834
Greene County
Leakesville area
(601) 394-2347
Grenada County
Grenada area
(662) 226-3331
Hancock County
Bay St. Louis area
(228) 467-5573
Harrison County
Gulfport area
(228) 865-4203
Hinds County
Jackson area
(601) 965-8800
Holmes County
Lexington area
(662) 834-4565
Humphreys County
Belzoni area
(662) 247-4337
Issaquena County
Mayersville area
(662) 873-6287
Itawamba County
Fulton area
(662) 862-4315
Jackson County
Pascagoula area
(228) 769-3081
Jasper County
Bay Springs area
(601) 727-2247
Jefferson County
Fayette area
(601) 786-8594
Jefferson Davis County
Prentiss area
(601) 792-5129
Jones County
Laurel area
(601) 428-3137
Kemper County
De Kalb area
(601) 743-2793
Lafayette County
Oxford area
(662) 234-1545
Lamar County
Purvis area
(601) 794-2950
Lauderdale County
Meridian area
(601) 482-9875
Lawrence County
Monticello area
(601) 587-4854
Leake County
Carthage area
(601) 267-5677
Lee County
Tupelo area
(662) 432-2500
Leflore County
Greenwood area
(662) 453-1605
Lincoln County
Brookhaven area
(601) 835-3475
Lowndes County
Columbus area
(662) 329-5929
Madison County
Canton area
(601) 859-6337
Marion County
Columbia area
(601) 736-2572
Marshall County
Holly Springs area
(662) 252-3585
Monroe County
Aberdeen area
(662) 256-8493
Montgomery County
Winona area
(662) 283-2290
Neshoba County
Philadelphia area
(601) 656-4053
Newton County
Decatur area
(601) 635-2367
Noxubee County
Macon area
(662) 726-5834
Oktibbeha County
Starkville area
(662) 324-3032
Panola County
Batesville area
(662) 487-2080
Pearl River County
Poplarville area
(601) 403-2572
Perry County
New Augusta area
(601) 964-8366
Pike County
Magnolia area
(601) 783-5333
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc area
(662) 489-3920
Prentiss County
Booneville area
(662) 728-8696
Quitman County
Marks area
(662) 326-2104
Rankin County
Brandon area
(601) 824-2665 (Civil Department, option 3)
Scott County
Forest area
(601) 469-4555
Sharkey County
Rolling Fork area
(662) 873-6140
Simpson County
Mendenhall area
(601) 847-5848
Smith County
Raleigh area
(601) 782-4334
Stone County
Wiggins area
(601) 928-4415
Sunflower County
Indianola area
(662) 887-6921
Tallahatchie County
Charleston area
(662) 647-3477
Tate County
Senatobia area
(662) 562-7626
Tippah County
Ripley area
(662) 837-8842
Tishomingo County
Iuka area
(662) 423-7033
Tunica County
Tunica area
(662) 363-2178
Union County
New Albany area
(662) 534-1951
Walthall County
Tylertown area
(601) 876-2311
Warren County
Vicksburg area
(601) 634-6402
Washington County
Greenville area
(662) 332-0633
Wayne County
Waynesboro area
(601) 735-3118
Webster County
Walthall area
(662) 258-2590
Wilkinson County
Woodville area
(601) 888-3538
Winston County
Louisville area
(662) 773-6016
Yalobusha County
Water Valley area
(662) 675-8115
Yazoo County
Yazoo City area
(662) 746-8181
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