Jackson County Circuit Court

The Jackson County Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction for Jackson County, Mississippi. It handles the most serious criminal and civil matters arising in the county.

What the Circuit Court Handles

The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over the following types of cases:

Felony criminal cases
Civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds $75,000
Bastardy proceedings
Misdemeanor cases
Civil appeals from County Court
Criminal appeals from County Court
Equity appeals from County Court

Court Schedule

The Circuit Court holds four terms per year, beginning in January, April, July, and October. Each term runs approximately eight weeks. Courtrooms A, B, and C are located in the Jackson County Courts Building in Pascagoula.

Judges

The Jackson County Circuit Court is presided over by three judges:

Judge Calvin Taylor
Judge Kathy Jackson
Judge Keith Miller

Location and Contact

Physical Address:
3104 Magnolia Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 998
Pascagoula, MS 39568

Phone: (228) 769-3040
Fax: (228) 769-3262

Official Website

Jackson County Circuit Court — Jackson County, MS

For information about electronic filing, visit the Mississippi Judiciary website for access to the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system.

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