Madison County Chancery Court cases in Madison County, Canton, MS
Madison County Chancery Court in Canton, Mississippi, is a state trial court of equity (chancery court) serving Madison County. It handles non-criminal matters such as domestic relations (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, adoption), probate and fiduciary cases (wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trusts), real property and equity disputes (title, boundary, partitions, injunctions, specific performance), name changes, emancipation, and civil commitments for mental health or substance treatment. It does not hear criminal prosecutions or traffic offenses, which are handled by Circuit, County, Municipal, or Justice Courts within the county. The court provides equitable remedies and supervises fiduciary and family-law matters central to the county's civil judicial system.
Madison County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Madison |
| Street Address: | 146 West Center Street, P.O. Box 404 |
| City: | Canton |
| Zip Code: | 39046 |
| Phone: | 601-859-1177 |
| Fax: | 601-859-0795 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.madison-co.com/court-systems/chancery-court |
| Jury Service: | Call the Circuit Clerk's office at 601-352-2049 or 601-859-4365 |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Madison County Chancery Court
Madison County Chancery Court serves the public by handling civil equity and family-law matters. Primary case types include divorce, child custody/support, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights; probate and estates (wills, administrations, guardianships, conservatorships); real property and trust disputes (title, partitions, easements, fiduciary matters); name changes, mental-health commitments, and injunctive relief. Core services: case filings (in-person/electronic), fee collection, docketing, and issuance of summons, subpoenas, and writs; protective orders and temporary restraining orders where authorized, including emergency relief; court hearings such as motions, status conferences, settlement approvals, and bench trials, with mediation referrals when applicable; limited jury services when permitted by law, including juror summons and management; records access, calendars, certified copies, and compliance oversight for estates and guardianships. The court provides procedural information but does not offer legal advice.