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Money disputes up to $3,500 are settled in the Hinds 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 Hinds 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.
Hinds County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Hinds County covers 38 ZIP codes, including the Bolton, Byram and Clinton areas. The nearest counties to Hinds County are Rankin County and Warren County.
This court takes small-claims filings electronically, so the case can be started from home.
The small claims list is heard in person, at the courthouse itself.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Residents of Hinds County, Mississippi, which has a population of 211,975, can bring small claims cases through the Mississippi Justice Court system. The Hinds County Justice Court: Small Claims is located at 407 East Pascagoula St. in Jackson, 39205, and can be reached at (601) 965-8800 or through the county website at http://www.hindscountyms.com/. The claim limit in this court is $3,500. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court serves communities across the county, including Jackson, Clinton, Raymond, Byram, Bolton, Edwards, Pocahontas, Terry, and Utica, along with ZIP codes such as 39201, 39204, 39209, 39212, and 39154. Hinds County lies near Rankin County, Warren County, and Madison County. Electronic filing is not available in this court, so filings are handled at the courthouse during its posted hours. Questions about the process can be directed to the court by telephone.
These 9 places sit inside Hinds County:
Bolton, Byram, Clinton, Edwards, Jackson, Pocahontas, Raymond, Terry, Utica.
With about 211,975 residents, Hinds County ranks 2nd by population among the 82 counties of Mississippi. Hinds County Justice Court: Small Claims sits about 6 miles from the Rankin County courthouse in Brandon and 11 miles from the Madison County courthouse in Canton.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Filing is generally possible in the county of the events or the county of the defendant.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
Lawyers are allowed at a Mississippi hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
Over the limit? Two routes exist: reduce the claim to the cap and stay here, or take the full sum to regular civil court. Reducing it normally forfeits the difference.
These are the limits for Hinds County, population about 211,975. Hinds County is under the same limits as nearby Rankin County and Warren County.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $3,500. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Hinds County takes in Bolton, Byram and Clinton and the rest of the county. Hinds County has about 211,975 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
A brief, informal hearing, in person or, where the court offers it, by video. The judge rules at the hearing or sends the decision after.
Hinds County Justice Court: Small Claims publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Hinds County Justice Court: Small Claims lists (601) 965-8800 as its number.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself.
Courts accept service by a sheriff or constable, a professional server, the clerk via certified mail, or an adult who is not party to the case. Permitted methods and charges change by county.
Courts set their own cut-off for how many days before the hearing notice must land. The clerk gives you that date along with the hearing date.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Rankin County and Warren County are the counties nearest to Hinds County. A Hinds County address carries one of its 38 ZIP codes, 39041, 39056 and 39058 among them.
Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.
| Type of claim | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
Hinds County, population about 211,975, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Hinds County ZIP code to another, 39041 included.
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 38 Hinds County ZIP codes. Hinds County is under the same state rate as nearby Rankin County and Warren County.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File with the Hinds County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $65–$95 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Hinds County has a population of about 211,975. Hinds County takes in filings from 38 ZIP codes, 39041 first in the list.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Hearings in Hinds County cases are listed at Hinds County Justice Court: Small Claims in Jackson. Bolton, Byram and Clinton are among the Hinds County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
A levy lets the court reach money sitting in 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.
Rankin County and Warren County are the counties nearest to Hinds County. Bolton, Byram and Clinton are among the Hinds County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
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