12th Chancery District Court
101 South Archusa Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: 662-482-9729
Fax: 601-776-2756
chancery@clarkecountyms.gov
Cases heard in the Chancery Court include domestic/family matters, divorce, child custody, property division, adoptions, alimony, estates of descendants, land issues (titles, contracts), emancipation (declaring a minor to be 21 for work purposes), property title confirmation, property disputes (over $50,000), insurance settlements to minors, and commitments of mentally disabled.
The following Judges preside over the Clarke County Chancery Court District:
- Hon. Amanda Traweek Rainey
- Hon. Charles E. (Charlie) Smith
10th Circuit Court
101 South Archusa Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: 662-482-9741
Fax: 601-776-1001
The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court. Most Circuit Court cases are heard by juries.
The following Judges preside over the Clarke County Circuit Court:
- Hon. Charles W. Wright, Jr.
- Hon. Robert T. (Bo) Bailey
Justice Court
101 South Archusa Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: 662-776-5371
Fax: 601-776-1014
The Justice Court resides over a myriad of matters, from civil suits to delinquent mobile home taxes. Traffic tickets issued by the State Highway Patrol and the Master County Sheriff’s Department are resolved in the Justice Court, as well as Public Service tickets, Gaming, Fishing and Marine Reserve tickets.
This Court hears all matters with regard to DUIs and violations of County ordinances. All felony cases are first heard in the Justice Court for initial appearance and the filing of affidavit. Judges from this office have court sessions at the jail three times each week to ensure each person’s right to have an initial court appearance within three days of arrest.
The following Judges preside over the Clarke County Chancery Court District:
- Hon. Bryan McLaughlin
- Hon. Terry Bonner
Youth Court
101 South Archusa Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: 662-776-5206
Fax: 601-776-1014
Cases heard in the Youth Court include matters involving delinquent children, children in need of supervision, and neglected and/or abused children.
County Prosecuting Attorney
The County Prosecuting Attorney represents the state in all felony matters before the county’s justice or county court. Also, the Prosecuting Attorney represents the state in criminal cases appealed from justice or county court to circuit court, can present matters to the grand jury, is responsible for all misdemeanor youth court proceedings and all other cases not specified to the District Attorney.
Edward N. Kramer III
101 South Archusa Avenue
Quitman, MS 39355
Phone: 601-776-5399
Fax: 601-776-6888
District Attorney – 10th District
Kassie Coleman, District Attorney
612 22nd Ave S
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-482-9757
Website: www.da-coleman.com