Jackson County Chancery Court

The Jackson County Chancery Court is Mississippi’s court of equity for Jackson County. It handles domestic relations, estate matters, and other proceedings that historically fell within the jurisdiction of courts of equity rather than courts of law.

What the Chancery Court Handles

The Chancery Court has jurisdiction over a broad range of matters, including:

Divorce and legal separation
Child custody and child support
Property division in domestic proceedings
Adoption
Guardianship and conservatorship
Estates of deceased persons, with or without a will
Matters involving minors and their property
Title disputes involving real property
Injunctions and other equitable relief
Contract disputes seeking equitable remedies
Commitments of persons with mental illness or impairment
Youth court proceedings in counties without a separate family or county court

Chancery Court cases are generally heard by the Chancellor without a jury. Juries are permitted only in paternity cases and will contests. An advisory jury may be requested in other cases but its verdict is not binding on the Chancellor.

Judge

Jackson County is part of the 16th Chancery Court District, which also includes George and Greene counties. The presiding judge for the 16th Chancery District is:

Judge Mark Maples

Location and Contact

Physical Address:
3104 Magnolia Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 998
Pascagoula, MS 39567

Phone: (228) 769-1179
Fax: (228) 769-3367

Chancery Court Clerk (filings and records):
Phone: (228) 769-3124
Fax: (228) 769-3397

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Official Website

Jackson County Chancery Court — Jackson County, MS

Electronic filing in chancery court is handled through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system. For public access to chancery case records, visit the 16th Chancery District electronic access portal.

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