U.S. District Court — Southern District of Mississippi (Gulfport Division)

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi is the federal trial court serving the southern portion of Mississippi. The Gulfport Division is the division most directly serving Jackson County and the Gulf Coast region.

What Federal District Court Handles

Federal district courts handle cases arising under federal law or involving certain parties that give rise to federal jurisdiction. Common categories of cases in this court include:

Federal criminal prosecutions brought by the United States Attorney’s office
Civil rights claims under federal statutes
Cases between citizens of different states where the amount in dispute exceeds $75,000 (diversity jurisdiction)
Admiralty and maritime cases
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims
Social Security disability appeals
Immigration matters
Bankruptcy cases (handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which shares the same courthouse)
Cases involving federal agencies
Patent, copyright, and trademark disputes

Appeals from this court go to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, located in New Orleans.

Location and Contact

Gulfport Courthouse:
Dan M. Russell, Jr. United States Courthouse
2012 15th Street, Suite 403
Gulfport, MS 39501

Phone: (228) 563-1700

Electronic Filing

Attorneys practicing in federal court must file documents electronically through the CM/ECF system. CM/ECF filings for the Southern Division are filed through the Gulfport office. Pro se litigants should contact the clerk’s office directly for filing instructions.

Official Website

United States District Court — Southern District of Mississippi

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi also maintains an office at the Gulfport courthouse. For bankruptcy matters, visit the U.S. Bankruptcy Court website.

Other Jackson County Courts

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