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 for initial 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.
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Judge Paul Payne
Place One
200 Byrd Avenue
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
Phone - 601-656-4053
Fax - 601-656-6482
Paul Payne is serving his first term as Justice Court Judge for Place One. He was elected in November 2019 and began his term of office on January 6, 2020. Paul previously served as Constable Place One before becoming Justice Court Judge.
Judge Johnathan Spears
Place Two
200 Byrd Avenue
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
Phone - 601-656-4053
Fax - 601-656-6482
Johnathan Spears is serving his second term as Justice Court Judge for Place Two. He was elected in November 2015 and began his fist term in January 2016. Prior to becoming judge, Johnathan was a Deputy Sheriff and DUI Officer for the Neshoba County Sheriff's Department.
County Prosecuting Attorney
Robert Lee Thomas
435 Center Avenue
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
Phone 601-656-1871
Justice Court Office Staff
Kim Yates, Justice Court Clerk
Patsy Long, Deputy Clerk
Twyla Lovern, Deputy Clerk
Neshoba County Justice Court
200 Byrd Avenue
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: 601-656-4053
Fax: 601-656-6482
Email: justicecourt@neshobacounty.net