Clinton Mississippi Municipal Court

Clinton Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Hinds County, Clinton, MS

Clinton Municipal Court in Clinton, Mississippi is a municipal court with limited jurisdiction over matters arising within the city limits. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses under state law, violations of municipal ordinances, and traffic and parking violations, including DUI, shoplifting, simple assault, and disorderly conduct. The court conducts arraignments, bench trials, sentencing, and compliance proceedings for these cases; issues arrest and search warrants; and manages probation or fine compliance related to municipal matters. It also conducts initial appearances, sets bonds, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before transferring them to Hinds County Circuit Court. It does not hear civil or family law cases.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Clinton Mississippi Municipal Court

Clinton Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating city-level cases and managing related services.

- Case filings: traffic and parking citations, city ordinance/code violations, and misdemeanor offenses; accepts pleadings and motions.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench or (if authorized) jury trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Protective orders: issues emergency/temporary orders when permitted by state law, or directs applicants to the proper court.
- Jury services: juror summons, orientation, scheduling, and deferral/excusal requests where jury trials are provided.
- Records and payments: docket access, certified copies, fine/fee payments, payment plans, and eligible alternatives (e.g., community service/driver safety).
- Warrants and compliance: failure-to-appear processing, warrant issuance/recall, and amnesty or compliance options.
- Public assistance: forms, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and information on rights and counsel.