Pearl Mississippi Municipal Court

Pearl Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Rankin County, Pearl, MS

Pearl Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Pearl, Mississippi. As a limited-jurisdiction trial court, it adjudicates misdemeanor criminal offenses under state law occurring within the city limits, traffic violations, and municipal ordinance violations. The court conducts initial appearances, arraignments, bond settings, and preliminary hearings in felony cases originating in Pearl, and may issue arrest and search warrants. It does not hear civil lawsuits or family-law matters, which are handled by county, circuit, or chancery courts. Typical cases include DUI (misdemeanor), simple assault, shoplifting, disorderly conduct, and speeding or other traffic infractions.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Pearl Mississippi Municipal Court

Pearl Municipal Court serves the City of Pearl as a limited-jurisdiction court.

Main case types:
- Traffic and motor-vehicle citations
- Misdemeanor criminal offenses (e.g., DUI 1st, simple assault, shoplifting, possession of paraphernalia)
- City ordinance/code violations

Core public services:
- Case filings (affidavits/complaints), warrants, bond settings, and initial appearances
- Arraignments, bench trials, plea/sentencing, compliance/probation reviews
- Preliminary hearings for felony cases (for referral to higher court)
- Fine and fee payments; payment plans and compliance options
- Records, certified dispositions, and eligible expungements
- Subpoenas and interpreter/ADA accommodation requests
- Processing of emergency protective orders when authorized by law

Jury services: Municipal cases are tried by a judge; jury trials occur in higher court on appeal. The court provides calendars, continuance procedures, and guidance to help the public navigate hearings.