Justice Court
The Neshoba County 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 Neshoba 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 forinitial appearance and the filing of affidavit. Judges from this office have court sessions at the jail to ensure each person's right to have an initial court appearance within three days of arrest.
Place One
Judge Steve Cumberland
200 Byrd Avenue
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
Phone 601-656-4503
Fax 601-656-6482
Place Two
Judge Brad Stuart
200 Byrd Avenue
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
Phone 601-656-4053
Fax 601-656-6482
County Prosecuting Attorney
Tammy Copeland Smith
303 Main Street
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
Phone 601-656-9597
Fax 601-656-9597
Justice Court Office Staff
Martha Thompson, Court Clerk
Lynell Coleman, Deputy Clerk
Vermanda Gray, Deputy Clerk
Rachel Wilson, Deputy Clerk
Neshoba County Justice Court
200 Byrd Avenue
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: 601-656-4053
Fax: 601-656-6482
Email: justicecourt@neshobacounty.net