Oktibbeha County Chancery Court cases in Oktibbeha County, Starkville, MS
Oktibbeha County Chancery Court, located in Starkville, is a Mississippi chancery (equity) trial court. It serves as the county's forum for noncriminal civil and family matters, including divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, termination of parental rights, paternity, name changes, emancipations, guardianships and conservatorships, probate of wills and estates, trusts, mental health commitments, and real-property and other equitable disputes (such as title confirmation, partitions, and injunctions). It does not adjudicate criminal prosecutions or traffic offenses, which are handled by Circuit, County, or Municipal Courts. By statute, certain juvenile matters may be heard in Chancery Court where applicable. The court provides bench trials and equitable remedies within its subject-matter jurisdiction for Oktibbeha County residents.
Oktibbeha County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Oktibbeha |
| Street Address: | 108 W. Main. |
| City: | Starkville |
| Zip Code: | 39759 |
| Phone: | 662-323-1356 |
| Fax: | 662-323-1121 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.oktibbehacountyms.org/?q=node/78 |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Oktibbeha County Chancery Court
Oktibbeha County Chancery Court provides civil, family, probate, and equity adjudication for the county. It accepts and dockets case filings; schedules hearings; issues orders and judgments; and maintains official records through the Chancery Clerk. Core case types include divorce, child custody/visitation/support, paternity, adoptions, name changes; estates and probate (wills, administrations), guardianships and conservatorships; real-property and trust matters (quiet title, partitions, boundary disputes, injunctions); minor's settlements, emancipation; and civil commitments for mental health/substance use. The court hears motions, temporary/emergency relief, trials (primarily bench), and compliance reviews (e.g., fiduciary accountings). Protective orders and temporary restraining orders may be issued in domestic-relations and related equity cases. Jury services are coordinated when a jury is specially ordered to decide factual issues. Public services include calendars, compliance deadlines, certified copies, and access to forms and filing guidance.