Lincoln County Chancery Court cases in Lincoln County, Brookhaven, MS
Lincoln County Chancery Court in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is a chancery (equity) trial court. It handles domestic-relations matters (divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, name changes), probate and estate administration (wills, intestate estates), guardianships and conservatorships, mental health and substance-commitment proceedings, real-property and title disputes (partitions, boundaries, easements), trusts and fiduciary/accounting matters, and requests for equitable relief such as injunctions. It also hears certain local-government and administrative appeals, including appeals from county boards and municipal zoning decisions. The Chancery Court does not hear criminal prosecutions or traffic violations; felony criminal cases are heard in Circuit Court, and most misdemeanors and traffic offenses are handled in Justice or Municipal Courts.
Lincoln County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Lincoln |
| Street Address: | 301 S 1St St |
| City: | Brookhaven |
| Zip Code: | 39601 |
| Phone: | 601-835-3411 |
| Fax: | 601-835-3423 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.golincolnms.com/chancery-clerk |
| Divisions / Services: | http://www.golincolnms.com/courts |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lincoln County Chancery Court
Lincoln County Chancery Court serves the public by handling civil equity matters and managing related court services. Primary case types include: divorce, child custody/support, paternity, adoption, and name changes; probate and estate administration; guardianships and conservatorships; real property and boundary disputes; trusts and fiduciary matters; injunctions and other equitable relief; and mental health commitments where authorized.
Core services:
- Case filings (petitions, complaints, motions) and issuance of summons/subpoenas
- Docketing, scheduling, and conducting hearings and trials (bench, and jury where permitted)
- Protective or restraining orders, when authorized by law
- Orders and judgments entry; contempt/enforcement actions
- Records access, certified copies, and fee processing
- Mediation/settlement referrals where applicable
- Juror coordination when chancery cases require a jury
The court provides public-facing assistance, guidance on procedures, and access to case information consistent with legal and confidentiality requirements.