Jackson County County Court

Jackson County has a County Court, which sits between the Justice Court and the Circuit Court in Mississippi’s trial court hierarchy. It handles mid-range civil cases, misdemeanor criminal matters, and serves as the Youth Court for Jackson County.

What the County Court Handles

The County Court has jurisdiction over the following types of matters:

Civil actions where the amount in dispute is between $3,500 and $200,000
Misdemeanor criminal cases
Felony preliminary hearings
Eminent domain proceedings
Criminal appeals from all municipal courts
Civil appeals from Justice Court
Youth and juvenile court matters

Juries are available in County Court. Appeals from County Court go to either the Chancery Court or the Circuit Court depending on the nature of the case. The County Court is a court of record, meaning a court reporter is present and a transcript can be made of proceedings.

Court Schedule

County Court begins on the second Monday of each month and runs for approximately four weeks.

Judge

Judge Mark Watts

Location and Contact

Physical Address:
3104 Magnolia Street
Jackson County Courts Building
Pascagoula, MS 39567

The County Court does not have a publicly listed direct phone number separate from the Circuit Clerk. Inquiries regarding County Court matters can be directed to the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Circuit Clerk Phone: (228) 769-3040

Official Website

Jackson County County Court — Jackson County, MS

Other Jackson County Courts

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