Covington County Chancery Court cases in Covington County, Collins, MS
Covington County Chancery Court in Collins, Mississippi is a chancery (equity) trial court within the state judicial system. It has jurisdiction over family and equity matters, including divorce, child custody and support, paternity, adoptions, name changes, guardianships and conservatorships; probate of wills and estates; trusts; real property and boundary disputes; partitions; and injunctions and other equitable relief. It also hears civil commitments for mental health and certain county-level administrative matters. It does not handle criminal prosecutions or traffic offenses, which are heard in circuit, county, or municipal courts. Most proceedings are heard by a judge without a jury.
Covington County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Covington |
| Street Address: | 101 S Elm Ave |
| City: | Collins |
| Zip Code: | 39428 |
| Phone: | 601-765-6132 |
| Fax: | 601-765-5016 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Covington County Chancery Court
Covington County Chancery Court provides civil, equity-based judicial services. Primary case types include: family law matters (divorce, separate maintenance, child custody/visitation/support, adoptions, name changes); probate and estate administration (wills, estates, trusts); guardianships and conservatorships for minors and adults; mental health and substance use civil commitments; and real-property/equity disputes (title/land partitions, boundary/easement issues, quiet title, injunctions, specific performance). The court accepts and processes case filings, maintains the docket and records, issues summons and notices, schedules and conducts hearings and bench trials, and enters enforceable orders and decrees (including temporary and permanent protective orders where authorized). It manages compliance and enforcement through contempt proceedings. Jury services are limited but may be provided in matters where juries are permitted by law (e.g., certain will contests). Public services include record access and certified copies, calendars, and guidance on filing procedures; the court does not handle criminal cases.