Washington County Chancery Court cases in Washington County, Greenville, MS
Washington County Chancery Court in Greenville, Mississippi, is a chancery (equity) trial court that handles non-criminal matters within Washington County. It exercises jurisdiction over domestic relations and family law (divorce, child custody and support, adoption, termination of parental rights), probate and estates (wills, administrations), guardianships and conservatorships, real property and land disputes (title, partition, boundary issues), trusts and other equitable relief (injunctions, specific performance), name changes, and civil mental health commitments. It does not hear criminal or traffic cases; those are handled by circuit, county, justice, or municipal courts in the local judicial system.
Washington County Chancery Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Chancery Court |
| County: | Washington |
| Street Address: | 900 S Washington Ave |
| City: | Greenville |
| Zip Code: | 38701 |
| Phone: | 662-332-1595 |
| Fax: | 662-334-2725 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/chancery-clerk |
| Divisions / Services: | http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/courts |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/%D0%92%D0%B0%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B3%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BD/129994593709217 |
| ADA Phone: | 662-332-0488 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Washington County Chancery Court
- Case filings and records: accepts civil/equity filings; issues summons/subpoenas; maintains dockets; e-filing, certified copies, and payments.
- Family matters: divorce, separation, custody/visitation, child support, paternity/legitimation, adoption, name changes, enforcement/contempt.
- Protective orders: intake, temporary, and final orders of protection (domestic abuse/stalking), with prompt hearings where authorized.
- Probate/fiduciary: wills and estates, conservatorships/guardianships, minor settlements.
- Property/business equity: real-property disputes (title, boundary, partition, quiet title, liens), trusts, contracts in equity, injunctions/declaratory relief.
- Hearings and juries: schedules and conducts motion hearings and trials (primarily bench; jury trials when permitted); coordinates juror summons and attendance, often via the clerk.
- Public access and compliance: calendars, forms/self-help resources, fee and restitution collection, case information, orders, and compliance monitoring.