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Money disputes up to $3,500 are settled in the Harrison County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Harrison County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
Harrison County runs several hub courthouses for these cases. Assignment follows the ZIP code of the defendant or of the dispute itself.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
About 213,730 people live in Harrison County. The nearest counties to Harrison County are Stone County and Hancock County.
This court takes small-claims filings on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares everything so your packet arrives filing-ready.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Harrison County, Mississippi, has a population of 213,730 and includes the communities of Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Diberville, and Saucier, along with ZIP codes such as 39501, 39507, 39530, and 39560. Claims are heard through the Mississippi Justice Court system, which handles civil matters up to $3,500. The county operates two locations. The Harrison County Justice Court - 1st Judicial District sits in Gulfport at 1801 23rd Avenue, 39501, and can be reached at 228) 435-8254. The Harrison County Justice Court - 2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT is in Biloxi at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 39530, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Information about the county is posted at https://harrisoncountyms.gov/. Electronic filing is not available for these cases. Harrison County lies near Stone County, Hancock County, and Jackson County.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Harrison County covers these 6 towns and cities:
Biloxi, Diberville, Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Saucier.
ZIP codes:
Of Mississippi's 82 counties, Harrison County is 1st by population at roughly 213,730 people. Harrison County Justice Court - 1st Judicial District sits about 12 miles from the Hancock County courthouse in Bay St. Louis and 17 miles from the Jackson County courthouse in Pascagoula.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.
Lawyers are allowed at a Mississippi hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
Harrison County has 2 courthouses listed on this page. These are the limits for Harrison County, population about 213,730.
If someone owes you money, up to $3,500, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Harrison County takes in Biloxi, Diberville and Gulfport and the rest of the county. Harrison County has about 213,730 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Harrison County Justice Court - 1st Judicial District lists 228) 435-8254 as its number. This is the route a Harrison County case takes, whether it starts in 39501 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
The person who delivered the papers signs a proof of service. That document goes to the court ahead of the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Harrison County address carries one of its 16 ZIP codes, 39501, 39502 and 39503 among them. Addresses in Harrison County include places such as Biloxi, Diberville and Gulfport.
The right to bring a claim expires. The period is measured from the moment the dispute arose, and once it has run the court can refuse the case.
| Kind of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
They do not change from one Harrison County ZIP code to another, 39501 included. Harrison County, population about 213,730, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in Mississippi generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Miss. Code §75-17-1, §75-17-7).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
It is the same rate across all 16 Harrison County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Harrison County, population about 213,730.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File at the Harrison County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $21–$36 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Harrison County has a population of about 213,730. Biloxi, Diberville and Gulfport are among the places in Harrison County that filings come from.
The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.
Harrison County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Biloxi, Diberville and Gulfport are among the Harrison County places a hearing can draw parties from.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
Stone County and Hancock County are the counties nearest to Harrison County. Biloxi, Diberville and Gulfport are among the Harrison County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Harrison County case for you.
