Vicksburg Mississippi Municipal Court

Vicksburg Mississippi Municipal Court cases in Warren County, Vicksburg, MS

Vicksburg Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. As a court of limited jurisdiction, it handles misdemeanor criminal matters, traffic offenses, and violations of city ordinances occurring within the city limits. The court also conducts initial appearances, sets bonds, issues warrants, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before they are bound over to the Warren County grand jury and Circuit Court. It does not adjudicate civil lawsuits, family/domestic relations, probate, or felony trials, which are heard in the appropriate justice, county, circuit, or chancery courts. Common matters include DUI (first offense), simple assault, shoplifting, disorderly conduct, and moving and parking violations.

Vicksburg Mississippi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Vicksburg Mississippi Municipal Court

Vicksburg Municipal Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating city-level cases. It handles traffic citations, misdemeanor offenses, and city‑ordinance violations, and conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony matters. Services include:
- Case filings and docketing for new charges, motions, and affidavits; records requests.
- Court hearings: arraignments, plea/trial settings, bench trials, sentencing, and compliance reviews.
- Warrants and bonds: issuance of arrest/search warrants, bond setting, and probable‑cause determinations.
- Protective orders: intake, scheduling, issuance, and enforcement of qualifying orders as authorized by Mississippi law.
- Jury services: juror summons and management when jury trials are required by statute.
- Payments and compliance: fine/fee payments, payment plans, and community service coordination.

The court also provides calendars, forms, and guidance on procedures to support timely, accessible resolution of municipal cases.