3rd Chancery Court
| First Judicial District 14400 Main Street PO Box 260 Coffeeville MS 38922 Phone: 662.675.2716 Fax: 662.675.8004 |
Second Judicial District 201 Blackmur Drive PO Box 664 Water Valley MS 38965 Phone: 662.473.2091 Fax: 662.473.3622 |
Cases heard in the Chancery Court include domestic/family matters, divorce, child custody, property division, adoptions, alimony, estates of descendants, land issues (titles, contracts), emancipation (declaring a minor to be 21 for work purposes), property title confirmation, property disputes (over $50,000), insurance settlements to minors, and commitments of mentally disabled.
The following Judges preside over the Yalobusha County Chancery District Court:
- Hon. Percy Lynchard, Jr.
- Hon. Mitchell M. Lundy, Jr.
- Hon. Vicki B. Daniels
17th Circuit Court
| First Judicial District 14400 Main Street, Ste 1 PO Box 260 Coffeeville MS 38922 Phone: 662.675.8187 Fax: 662.675.8004 |
Second Judicial District 201 Blackmur Drive PO Box 1431 Water Valley MS 38965 Phone: 662.473.1341 Fax: 662.473.5020 |
The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court. Most Circuit Court cases are heard by juries.
The following Judges preside over the Yalobusha County Circuit Court:
- Hon. Celeste Wilson
- Hon. Smith Murphey
- Hon. Jimmy McClure
- Hon. Gerald Chatham
Justice Court
| District 1 PO Box 218 Coffeeville MS 38922 Phone: 662.675.8115 Fax: 662.675.8188 |
The Justice Court presides over a myriad of civil suits. Traffic tickets issued by the State Highway Patrol and the Yalobusha 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.
The following Judges preside over the Yalobusha County Justice Court:
 District 1 Hon. Janet Caulder |
 District 2 Hon. Trent Howell |
Youth Court
201 Blackmur Drive
PO Box 664
Water Valley MS 38965
Phone: 662.473.2091
Fax: 662.473.3622
Cases heard in the Youth Court include matters involving delinquent children, children in need of supervision, and neglected and/or abused children.
The following Judges preside over the Yalobusha County Youth Court:
- Hon. Daniel M. Martin, Special Master
- Hon. James P. Vance
County Prosecuting Attorney
The County Prosecuting Attorney represents the state in all felony matters before the county's justice court. Also, the County Attorney represents the state in criminal cases appealed form justice court to circuit court, can present matters to the grand jury, is responsible for all misdemeanor youth court proceedings and all other cases not specified to the District Attorney.
Gail Barton, Prosecutor
PO Box 95
Oakland MS 38948
Phone: 662.623.0043
Fax: 662.623.0698
District Attorney - 17th District
John W. Champion, District Attorney
101 Eureka Street
Batesville, MS 38606
Phone: 662.563.6636
Fax: 662.563.6652
Website: www.msda17.com
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