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Your case can be heard in small claims court if the amount is for $5,000 or less. The case must involve only money (not property). The procedure is simplified.
At the trial court level, all Chancery Courts and most Circuit and County Courts utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts system to e-file trial court records, with more courts joining each month.
Trial courts include two general jurisdiction courts and three limited jurisdiction courts. The general jurisdiction courts include the Chancery Courts and the Circuit Courts. Courts of limited jurisdiction include the County Courts, the Justice Courts and the Municipal Courts.
Small Claims Court handles civil cases asking for $12,500 or less. Here are some examples of problems you can handle in Small Claims Court: Your landlord will not return your security deposit. Someone damaged your car and will not pay for the repairs.
Justice Courts have jurisdiction over small claims civil cases involving amounts of $3,500 or less, misdemeanor criminal cases and any traffic offense that occurs outside a municipality.
The party desiring to appeal a decision from a lower court must file a written notice of appeal with the circuit court clerk. A copy of that notice must be provided to all parties or their attorneys of record and the lower court or lower authority whose order or judgment is being appealed.
Claimants are to file such matters at the Justice Court in the county where the defendant lives or where the incident occurred. Claimants can begin the suit process by visiting the office of the Clerk of Court and requesting the necessary forms to complete and file.
Representing yourself in court If you decide to represent yourself, you will be held to the same standard as an attorney. The Mississippi Access to Justice commission strives to provide resources to assist pro se or self represented people. We hope this is helpful to you in preparing for court.