Starkville Mississippi Municipal Court

Starkville Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Oktibbeha County, Starkville, MS

Starkville Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Starkville, Mississippi. It is a court of limited jurisdiction within the local judicial system, handling misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic citations (including DUI misdemeanors), and violations of city ordinances occurring within Starkville's city limits. The court issues arrest and search warrants, conducts initial appearances, sets bail, and holds preliminary hearings for felony cases before they are bound over to county or circuit court. It does not adjudicate felony trials, general civil disputes, family law matters, probate, or small-claims cases, which are handled by other courts in Oktibbeha County (e.g., Justice, Chancery, or Circuit Court).

Starkville Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Starkville Mississippi Municipal Court

Starkville Municipal Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating:
- Case types: misdemeanor crimes, traffic citations, and city ordinance/code violations within city limits; preliminary matters for felony charges originating in the city.
- Court hearings: initial appearances, arraignments, bond settings, preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials where authorized, and sentencings.
- Filings and orders: case filings (affidavits/complaints, motions), warrants, subpoenas, and-under Mississippi law-petitions for protective orders; no-contact orders in criminal cases.
- Jury services: management of juror summons and selection for municipal jury trials when required.
- Public services: docket scheduling, record maintenance, fine/payment processing, advisement of rights, interpreter and ADA accommodations, referrals to diversion or probation options when available, and coordination with law enforcement and victim services.