Gulfport Mississippi Municipal Court

Gulfport Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Harrison County, Gulfport, MS

Gulfport Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Gulfport, Mississippi. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations (including DUI), and municipal ordinance/code violations occurring within the city limits. The court issues arrest and search warrants, sets bail, conducts arraignments and initial appearances, and holds preliminary hearings to determine probable cause in felony matters before they are bound over to Circuit Court. It does not hear civil lawsuits, family/domestic cases, probate, or felony trials; those matters are handled by the County, Chancery, or Circuit Courts in Harrison County under Mississippi law.

Gulfport Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Gulfport Mississippi Municipal Court

Gulfport Municipal Court is a limited‑jurisdiction court serving city residents. It handles traffic violations, misdemeanor crimes (e.g., DUI 1st, simple assault, shoplifting), and municipal ordinance/code violations. Core services include: case intake and filings (citation processing and citizen misdemeanor affidavits); issuance of warrants and subpoenas; court hearings (initial appearances, bond/arraignments, preliminary hearings in felony matters, non‑jury trials, probation/compliance reviews); protective and no‑contact orders when authorized by law, plus referrals for civil domestic‑violence protection orders; fine and fee payments, payment plans, and community service options; records and certifications (dockets, dispositions, expungement petitions); interpreter scheduling and ADA accommodations. Jury services are not provided by Municipal Court-jury summons and jury trials are handled by Harrison County courts (and by Circuit Court on appeal). The court provides public assistance with court dates, continuance requests, and victim/witness coordination.