Hernando Mississippi Municipal Court

Hernando Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Desoto County, Hernando, MS

Hernando Municipal Court is the municipal court for the City of Hernando, Mississippi. As a limited-jurisdiction court, it handles violations of city ordinances, misdemeanor criminal offenses under state law committed within city limits, and traffic matters, including citations and first-offense DUI. The court issues search and arrest warrants, conducts initial appearances, sets bail, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases originating in the city before they are bound over to Circuit Court. It does not hear civil or family law matters; those are handled by county-level courts in the local judicial system.

Hernando Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Hernando Mississippi Municipal Court

Hernando Municipal Court serves the public by administering city-level justice and court services. Primary case types include traffic citations, misdemeanor criminal offenses, and municipal ordinance violations within city limits; the court also handles warrants, bonds, and preliminary matters in some felony cases. Core services:
- Case filings and records management (citations, complaints, motions)
- Payment processing for fines/fees and establishing payment plans
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings (arraignments, trials, pleas, sentencings, compliance/probation reviews)
- Issuing warrants, subpoenas, and setting bonds
- Processing applications for protective orders and related hearings as authorized by law
- Jury services when applicable (summons, qualification, empanelment, attendance verification)
- Public access to court calendars, forms, records requests, and accommodations (interpreters/ADA)

The court provides guidance on procedures, deadlines, and hearing dates to ensure timely, accessible resolution of cases.