Claiborne County Chancery Court cases in Claiborne County, Port Gibson, MS
Claiborne County Chancery Court in Port Gibson is a Mississippi trial court of equity. It handles noncriminal matters, including domestic relations (divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, paternity), adoptions, name changes, guardianships and conservatorships, probate of wills and estate administration, real property and land-title disputes (such as partitions and boundary issues), trusts, injunctions, and civil commitments for mental health or substance treatment. Claiborne County does not have a County Court, so the Chancery Judge also serves as the Youth Court judge, hearing juvenile matters such as delinquency, abuse/neglect, and termination of parental rights. The Chancery Court does not hear criminal prosecutions or traffic violations; those are handled by the Circuit Court and local Justice or Municipal Courts.
Claiborne County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Claiborne |
| Street Address: | 401 Market St, P.O. Box 449 |
| City: | Port Gibson |
| Zip Code: | 39150 |
| Phone: | 601-437-4992 |
| Fax: | 601-437-3137 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.ccmsgov.us/chancery-clerk/ |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.ccmsgov.us/courts/ |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Claiborne County Chancery Court
Claiborne County Chancery Court provides civil-equity adjudication and public services. Primary case types: family/domestic relations (divorce, parenting plans, child support/custody, adoption, name changes), probate and estate administration, guardianships/conservatorships, real-property and equity matters (title/boundary disputes, partitions, trusts, liens, foreclosures), mental health/commitment proceedings, and injunctions and protective orders. Core services: intake of case filings and fees; issuance of summons/subpoenas; docketing and records management; scheduling of hearings, conferences, and bench trials; preparation/entry of orders and judgments; processing of temporary restraining/protective orders; enforcement and contempt proceedings; and approval of settlements involving minors or estates. Self-represented litigants may obtain standard forms and filing guidance. Jury services: generally not applicable-most chancery cases are tried to the court. The court's staff and clerk's office support timely access to civil justice.