Tupelo Mississippi Municipal Court

Tupelo Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Lee County, Tupelo, MS

Tupelo Municipal Court is a municipal court in Tupelo, Mississippi. It has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal offenses under state law committed within the city, violations of Tupelo municipal ordinances, and traffic and parking citations. The court conducts arraignments and bench trials in these matters, accepts pleas, imposes fines and other authorized penalties, and may order probation where permitted. It also issues arrest and search warrants, sets bail, and conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases arising within the city before transfer to the county or circuit level. The court does not hear civil or family law cases, which are handled by justice, county, chancery, or circuit courts.

Tupelo Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Tupelo Mississippi Municipal Court

Tupelo Municipal Court serves the public by:
- Accepting case filings and affidavits/complaints; issuing summonses and warrants; scheduling court dates.
- Hearing city-ordinance violations, traffic and parking citations, and misdemeanor crimes (e.g., DUI 1st/2nd, simple assault, shoplifting, domestic violence).
- Conducting initial appearances, bond settings, and preliminary hearings in felony matters before transfer.
- Processing domestic-abuse protective orders (including emergency/temporary orders) and facilitating judicial review when urgent protection is needed.
- Managing fines/fees, payment plans, community-service compliance, and probation-style conditions set by the court.
- Providing records, certified dispositions, and compliance letters.
- Coordinating interpreter services and accessibility accommodations; handling continuance requests and failure-to-appear resolutions.
- Coordinating juror summons when a jury is required by law; most matters proceed as bench hearings.
- Offering public information on court dates, procedures, and rights.