Picayune Mississippi Municipal Court

Picayune Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Pearl River County, Picayune, MS

Picayune Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Picayune, Mississippi. It handles offenses occurring within city limits, including traffic and parking violations, municipal ordinance/code violations, and misdemeanor criminal cases under state law (e.g., first/second-offense DUI, simple assault, shoplifting, disorderly conduct). The court issues arrest and search warrants, conducts arraignments, sets bail, accepts pleas, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases to determine probable cause before referring them to the Pearl River County Circuit Court. It does not adjudicate civil lawsuits, family law matters, or felony trials; those are handled by the justice, chancery, or circuit courts in Pearl River County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Picayune Mississippi Municipal Court

Picayune Municipal Court serves the public by administering city-level justice within city limits. It handles traffic citations, misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, shoplifting, simple/domestic assault), and city ordinance/code violations. The court conducts initial appearances, bond settings, and preliminary hearings for felony cases originating in the city; issues warrants; accepts affidavits/complaints; manages case filings and dockets; and provides records. It coordinates court hearings-arraignments, trials, probation/compliance reviews, and contempt-and offers jury services for eligible cases (summons, selection, and juror support). The court processes protective orders authorized under Mississippi law, schedules court dates, and assists with fine payments, payment plans, and restitution. Additional services include subpoenas, continuance requests, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and coordination with prosecutors, defense counsel, and law enforcement to ensure access to the courts.