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Mississippi eviction process and court fees

Mississippi evictions are heard in the justice court or county court. Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Miss. Code §89-7-27.

Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.

Mississippi eviction at a glance

CourtJustice court or county court

Mississippi evictions are heard in the justice court or county court. Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Miss. Code §89-7-27.

Step by step

  1. Notice for unpaid rent. A 3-day written notice demanding the rent or possession. (Miss. Code §89-7-27)
  2. File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the justice court or county court. Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Mississippi Judiciary)
  3. Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Mississippi Judiciary)

Statewide fees

Eviction filing feeNot verified
Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published
Service of process and writ / removalNot verified
Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Mississippi hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the justice court or county court to confirm before you file.

General information
Not specific to Mississippi

Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.

Closest place with verified data

Davidson County, TN (about 285 miles away): detainer warrant ($50 clerk + $52 sheriff + $43.75 litigation tax) $145.75

Call or visit the official office

Mississippi Judiciary · Official website

Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.

Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.

Official resources

All Mississippi counties

Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.

Frequently asked

Which court handles evictions in Mississippi?

Justice court or county court.

How much notice does a Mississippi landlord have to give?

A 3-day written notice demanding the rent or possession.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Mississippi?

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.