Ocean Springs Mississippi Municipal Court

Ocean Springs Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Jackson County, Ocean Springs, MS

Ocean Springs Municipal Court is a municipal court in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. It has limited jurisdiction over matters occurring within the city limits, including misdemeanor criminal cases, violations of municipal ordinances, and traffic citations. The court also issues warrants, sets bonds, and conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases arising in the municipality before transfer to a higher court. It does not adjudicate felony trials, civil lawsuits, or family law cases, which are handled by justice, county, chancery, or circuit courts.

Ocean Springs Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Ocean Springs Mississippi Municipal Court

Ocean Springs Municipal Court serves the public by handling city-level criminal and traffic matters and providing access to court services.

Main case types:
- Traffic citations and DUI
- Misdemeanors (e.g., simple assault, shoplifting, disorderly conduct)
- City ordinance/code violations
- Initial appearances, bond settings, and preliminary hearings for felony charges arising in city limits

Key services:
- Case filings (citations, misdemeanor complaints), warrants, and subpoenas
- Court hearings: arraignments, bench trials, probation/review, show-cause/contempt
- Fine payments, payment plans, and eligible misdemeanor expungements
- Calendar information, continuances, interpreters, and ADA accommodations
- Processing certain emergency/temporary protective orders when authorized by law and enforcing no-contact orders in criminal cases; referrals for long-term orders
- Records and case information requests

Jury services: Municipal court typically does not conduct jury trials; jury matters are handled in county/circuit court on appeal.