Oxford Mississippi Municipal Court

Oxford Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Lafayette County, Oxford, MS

Oxford Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Oxford, Mississippi. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases-such as first and second DUI, simple assault, shoplifting-and municipal ordinance violations, and adjudicates traffic citations arising within city limits. The court conducts initial appearances, sets bail, issues search and arrest warrants, and holds preliminary hearings in felony matters occurring in the municipality before they are bound over to the grand jury in Circuit Court. It does not hear general civil lawsuits or family law matters, which are handled in justice, circuit, or chancery courts.

Oxford Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Oxford Mississippi Municipal Court

Oxford Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating city-level matters and providing access to court processes. Typical case types: traffic and parking citations; municipal ordinance/code violations; misdemeanor crimes (e.g., DUI, shoplifting, simple assault); and initial appearances/bond settings in felony arrests. Where authorized, limited civil matters may be heard.

Key services:
- Case filings, records requests, and fine/payment processing.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, pleas, probation/compliance reviews, and warrant recalls.
- Protective or no-contact orders in qualifying cases, or referrals to the proper court.
- Jury services for eligible misdemeanor trials (summons, orientation, management).
- Scheduling, continuances, forms, interpreters, and accessibility accommodations.

Clerks provide procedural information but not legal advice.