Mississippi Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Mississippi.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Mississippi - Statewide Courts Self Help
Mississippi Laws
Search the full text of the Mississippi Code or the table of contents by keyword, or browse the table of contents by title and subject. Online search tips are provided.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
Find legal information and resources on a variety of topics, including consumer, disability, family, education, employment, health, public benefits, and tax law.
Child Support
The Mississippi Department of Human Services offers an online application for services, online viewing of bills and notices, and information about payments, collection, enforcement, determination of obligations, employer information, and the license suspension program.
Workers' Compensation Information
The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission offers online searching, forms, and links to orders and claims, answers to frequently asked questions, law and claims procedures, and additional resources.
Legal Information
The Mississippi State Bar offers legal information on a variety of topics, including benefits, will and estate planning, family law, employment, health, housing, credit and bankruptcy, and contracts. An overview of the court system and legal process is also provided.
State Law Library
Search the Mississippi State law library catalog by keyword, title, author, donor, or subject. Links to library policies and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Glossary of Legal Terms
View definitions of commonly used legal terms.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Mississippi, including information guides and links to local housing counseling agencies, programs, and legal assistance.
Drug Court Information
View information about drug court programs in Mississippi. Links to detailed information and local contacts are provided.
State and Local Court Rules
View Mississippi Rules of Court, including Circuit, Chancery, County, Justice, and Youth Courts, rules governing the bar and judiciary, and court procedural rules. Links to local Circuit, Chancery, and County Court rules are also provided.
Domestic Violence Resources
The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers information about domestic violence, links to services and legal resources, and a search by county for local domestic violence shelters.
Legal Publications
The Mississippi State Bar offers publications about womens' rights, the consequences of a DUI, and the consequences of school misconduct.
Victim Help
The Office of Attorney General of Mississippi offers information about its services and resources for victims, including human trafficking, consumer scams, cyber crime, disasters, identity theft, domestic violence, victims' rights and compensation, and abuse of vulnerable adults.
Attorney General Publications
View and download Mississippi Attorney General's Office publications about underage drinking, consumer information, crime prevention and victim help, cyber crime, domestic violence, fraud and identity theft, senior financial abuse, and youth safety.
Mississippi Multiple County Courts Self Help
1st Circuit Court District Felony Drug Court
View information on the Felony Drug Court program offered through the Circuit Courts in Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, and Tishomingo Counties.
10th Circuit Court District Expungement Information
View instructions for obtaining expungement of a criminal record in Circuit Court in Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, and Wayne Counties.
11th Circuit Court District Drug Court
View information about the Drug Court programs offered through the Circuit Court in Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman and Tunica Counties.
10th Chancery Court District Procedure
View information about procedures in Chancery Courts in Forrest, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, and Perry Counties.
Hancock, Harrison, and Stone County Drug Court
View information about the Hancock, Harrison, and Stone County Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent felony offenders. Links to contacts, eligibility criteria, and the program handbook are in the left column.
9th Circuit Court District Drug Court
View information about the Drug Court Program offered through Circuit Court in Issaquena, Sharkey, and Warren Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent felony offenders.
3rd Circuit Court District Drug Court
View information about the Drug Court programs offered in the Circuit Court in Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Marshall, Tippah, and Union Counties.
12th Circuit Court District Specialty Courts
View information about Circuit Court specialty courts, including Drug Court, DUI Court, and Veterans Court, in Forrest and Perry Counties.
9th Circuit Court District Civil Matters
View information about civil matters in Circuit Court in Issaquena, Sharkey, and Warren Counties.
9th Circuit Court District Criminal Matters
View information about criminal matters in Circuit Court in Issaquena, Sharkey, and Warren Counties.
11th Circuit Court District Local Rules
View the local rules of Circuit Court in Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, and Tunica Counties. Select the "Local Rules" menu item at the top of the page.
17th Circuit Court District Pre-Trial Intervention
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers information about its Pre-Trial Diversion Program in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties, which can lead to dismissal of charges for some first-time non-violent offenders.
17th Circuit Court District Drug Court
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers information about the Drug Court program in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
17th Circuit Court District Crime Prevention
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers tips for avoiding identity theft, stalking, domestic violence, and elder abuse in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties. Click the "Preventing Crime" menu item at the top of the page for details and links to additional resources.
19th Circuit District Attorney Programs and Services
The 19th Circuit District Attorney's Office (George, Greene, and Jackson Counties) offers information about its Pre-Trial Diversion Program for first-time non-violent offenders, and its Victim Assistance Program that provides referrals, filing assistance, and other services to crime victims. A list of victim's support services is also provided. Links are in the left column.
Madison and Rankin County Victim Help
The Madison and Rankin Counties District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims, with links to a Victim Impact Statement and state Victims' Bill of Rights and Victim Compensation Application.
16th Circuit Court District Drug Court
View information about the 16th District Drug Court program in Circuit Court in Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha Counties.
14th Circuit Court District Drug Court
View contact information for the 14th Circuit Drug Court program in Circuit Court in Lincoln, Pike, and Walthall Counties.
22nd Circuit Court District Drug Court
View information about the 22nd Circuit Court District Drug Court in Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson Counties.
22nd Circuit Court District Trial Procedures
View civil and criminal trial procedures for Circuit Court in Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson Counties. Links to procedures in the middle of the page.
Coahoma County - Courts Self Help Resources
County Court of Coahoma County Information
View information about the types of cases heard in County Court of Coahoma County.
Desoto County - Courts Self Help Resources
DeSoto County Adult Drug Court
View information about the Adult Drug Court program in DeSoto County. Links to resources and types of cases handled are in the left column.
DeSoto County Domestic Abuse Protection Orders
View information about DeSoto County Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, including instructions for filing the petition.
DeSoto County Juvenile Drug Court
View information about the Juvenile Drug Court program in DeSoto County.
Hernando Municipal Court Defensive Driving School
View information about youth and adult defensive driving schools offered by Hernando Municipal Court.
Olive Branch Municipal Court Defensive Driving School
View information about youth and adult defensive driving schools offered by Olive Branch Municipal Court, which can result in dismissal of charges for some offenders.
Southaven Municipal Court Defensive Driving School
View information about youth and adult defensive driving schools offered by Southaven Municipal Court, which can result in dismissal of charges for some offenders.
Harrison County - Courts Self Help Resources
Harrison County Law Library
View information about the Harrison County Law Library. Links to contacts, information about forms, and legal aid and research resources are in the left column.
Hinds County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clinton Municipal Court Misdemeanor and Traffic Cases
View information about procedures in misdemeanor and traffic cases in Clinton Municipal Court.
Clinton Municipal Court Traffic Ticket Options
View options for handling traffic tickets in Clinton Municipal Court, including fine payment, driving school, and insurance tickets.
Hinds County Circuit Court Felony Drug Court
View information about Hinds County Circuit Court Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent felony offenders. Eligibility criteria and links to the application form and participation contract are included.
Hinds County District Attorney Programs
The Hinds County District Attorney's Office offers information about bad check restitution payments, and the pre-trial intervention program that can lead to dismissed charges for some offenders.
Hinds County Justice Court Misdemeanor Drug Court
View information about the Hinds County Justice Court Misdemeanor Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent offenders.
Hinds County Victim Help
The Hinds County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services to crime victims, with links to the Victims' Bill of Rights and information about victims' compensation.
Hinds County Youth Court Information
View information about Hinds County Youth Court cases, including juvenile delinquency, truancy, and child abuse and neglect intervention.
Oktibbeha County - Courts Self Help Resources
Starkville Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Starkville Municipal Court including court procedure, payments, court appearances, and driving school.
Pearl River County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pearl River County Justice Court Civil Suits
View the procedure for filing a civil lawsuit in Pearl River County Justice Court, including open account, complaint for damages, including action to remove a tenant, and replevin. A link to the forms is included.
Pearl River County Justice Court Criminal Charges
View the procedure for filing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges in Pearl River County Justice Court. A link to the form is included.
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