Monroe County Chancery Court cases in Monroe County, Aberdeen, MS
Monroe County Chancery Court in Aberdeen, Mississippi, is a chancery (equity) trial court. It handles domestic relations matters (divorce, annulment, separation, alimony, child custody/visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, name changes), probate and estate administration (wills, intestate estates, guardianships and conservatorships), real property and equity cases (land/title disputes, partitions, quiet title, trusts, injunctions, specific performance), mental health and chemical dependency civil commitment proceedings, and certain administrative appeals from county and municipal authorities. It does not hear criminal prosecutions or traffic offenses, which are handled by circuit, county, justice, or municipal courts. Within the local judicial system, it provides equitable remedies and oversees fiduciary, family, and property matters for Monroe County residents.
Monroe County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Monroe |
| Street Address: | 201 West Commerce Street |
| City: | Aberdeen |
| Zip Code: | 39730 |
| Phone: | 662-369-8695 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Monroe County Chancery Court
Monroe County Chancery Court serves the public by handling civil, equity, and family matters. Typical case types include divorce, child custody and support, paternity, adoptions, guardianships/conservatorships, name changes, mental health commitments, probate of wills and estates, trusts, real-property disputes (title/partition/foreclosure), contract/equitable relief, and injunctions. The Clerk accepts and records case filings, fees, and exhibits; maintains dockets; issues summons, subpoenas, and writs; and provides forms and access to case records. The Court schedules and conducts hearings and trials (including temporary orders, motions, and final judgments), and coordinates mediation or referrals as required. Protective orders (e.g., domestic-abuse or stalking) may be filed, heard, and enforced. Jury services are arranged when authorized by law. Public services include calendars, notices, continuances, payment processing, and compliance monitoring.