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DeSoto County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$161.00
E-filing
Mandatory

At $161, the civil filing fee in DeSoto County is about the same as nearby counties (median $161 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

DeSoto County Circuit Clerk (17th Circuit Court District); Chancery Clerk for family/domestic

Dale K. Thompson (Circuit Clerk); Misty Heffner (Chancery Clerk)

(662) 469-8340 (Circuit); (662) 469-8005 (Chancery)
E-FilingMandatory

Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) · for attorneys (MEC live statewide)

Filing Fees
Civil Complaint
$161.00
$161.00 (civil complaint/petition, Circuit Court; MS statutory, MS Code 25-7-13)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in DeSoto County?

    The civil filing fee in DeSoto County, Mississippi is $161.00 (civil complaint/petition, Circuit Court; MS statutory, MS Code 25-7-13)

  • Can I e-file court documents in DeSoto County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Mississippi Electronic Courts. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Where do I file court documents in DeSoto County?

    Filings go to the DeSoto County Circuit Clerk (17th Circuit Court District); Chancery Clerk for family/domestic. You can reach the clerk at (662) 469-8340 (Circuit); (662) 469-8005 (Chancery)

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