D'Iberville Mississippi Municipal Court

D'Iberville Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Harrison County, D'iberville, MS

D'Iberville Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of D'Iberville, Mississippi. It has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and violations of municipal ordinances occurring within city limits, including first- and second-offense DUI and other misdemeanor state-law offenses. The court conducts initial appearances, sets bail, issues arrest and search warrants, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to Harrison County Circuit Court. It does not hear civil disputes, small claims, family law, or felony trials; those matters are handled by Justice, Chancery, or Circuit Courts as applicable.

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Services and Case Types Handled in D'Iberville Mississippi Municipal Court

D'Iberville Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction court serving the City of D'Iberville. It handles traffic citations, first-offense DUI, misdemeanor criminal charges, and municipal ordinance/code violations. Core functions include case intake and filings for misdemeanors/ordinances; issuing warrants; bond settings; initial appearances; arraignments; bench trials; preliminary hearings in felony matters arising in the city; and scheduling and conducting court hearings. The court maintains dockets and records, processes fine payments, and manages continuance requests and compliance matters. When authorized by Mississippi law, municipal judges may issue temporary protective orders; long-term orders are handled by other courts. Jury services are not provided; jury trials occur in county/circuit court or on appeal. The court's role is to deliver accessible adjudication, enforce city laws, and guide the public through procedures and deadlines.