Gautier Mississippi Municipal Court

Gautier Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Jackson County, Gautier, MS

Gautier Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Gautier, Mississippi. It has limited jurisdiction over matters arising within the city limits, including misdemeanor criminal offenses, DUI, traffic citations, and violations of municipal ordinances. The court conducts initial appearances, sets bail, issues arrest and search warrants, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before they are transferred to Jackson County Circuit Court. It does not handle civil lawsuits or family law matters, which are heard in justice or chancery courts. Appeals from Gautier Municipal Court judgments go to Jackson County Circuit Court for a trial de novo.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Gautier Mississippi Municipal Court

Gautier Municipal Court handles city-level cases: traffic citations, misdemeanors (e.g., DUI first offense, shoplifting, simple assault), and municipal ordinance violations. Services include case filings (citations, criminal affidavits/complaints), warrant and subpoena issuance, bond setting, arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, and preliminary hearings for felony matters before transfer to county/circuit court. The court accepts fine payments, sets payment plans, manages probation/compliance, and maintains case records and court dates for the public. It can issue no-contact orders in criminal cases; most standalone protective-order petitions are handled in county-level courts. Jury services are not provided; jury trials occur in county or circuit court on appeal. Overall, the court provides accessible frontline justice services, ensuring timely hearings, due process, and local ordinance enforcement.