Scott County Chancery Court cases in Scott County, Forest, MS
Scott County Chancery Court in Forest, Mississippi, is a chancery (equity) trial court within the state judicial system. It handles non-jury civil matters including domestic relations and family cases (divorce, child custody and support, paternity, adoption), probate of wills and estates, guardianships and conservatorships, real property and land-title disputes, partitions and boundary issues, trusts, name changes, and civil mental health commitment proceedings. It does not hear criminal prosecutions or traffic offenses; those matters are handled by the Circuit, Justice, or Municipal Courts serving Scott County.
Scott County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Scott |
| Street Address: | P.O. Box 630 |
| City: | Forest |
| Zip Code: | 39074 |
| Phone: | 601-469-2447 |
| Fax: | 601-469-3116 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.scottcountyms.gov/courts |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.scottcountyms.gov/courts |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Scott County Chancery Court
Scott County Chancery Court serves the public in civil, equity, and family matters. Typical case types include divorce, child custody/support, adoption, legitimation, name changes; guardianships and conservatorships; probate of wills and estates; land/title, boundary, and partition disputes; injunctions and other equitable relief; mental health commitments; and enforcement/contempt of prior chancery orders.
Core services:
- Case intake: accepts complaints, petitions, motions, fiduciary accountings, and maintains the docket and record.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts hearings, enters orders, decrees, and judgments, and manages compliance.
- Protective orders: receives and hears petitions for orders of protection/domestic abuse where authorized.
- Records and copies: provides access to case files, calendars, and certified copies; collects required fees.
Jury services: chancery matters are generally non-jury; if a jury is required, coordination is typically through the county's jury office or circuit clerk.