Jones County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$161
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Mississippi Electronic Courts
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Via the clerk
Contact the clerk ↓

Filing fees

Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$161

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $161, the civil filing fee in Jones County is about the same as nearby counties (median $161 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Jones County Circuit Clerk's Office
Greg Dickerson
(601) 477-8538
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Jones County

CivilFamilyProbate

Jones County Chancery Court (1st District, Ellisville)

Get directions
Address
101 N. Court Street, Ellisville, 39437
Phone
(601) 477-3307
CivilCriminal

Jones County Circuit Court (1st District, Ellisville)

Get directions
Address
101 N. Court Street, Suite B, Ellisville, 39437
Phone
(601) 477-8538
CivilCriminalJuvenile

Jones County Court (1st District, Ellisville)

Get directions
Address
101 N. Court Street, Suite B, Ellisville, 39437
Phone
(601) 477-8538

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Jones County, Mississippi is $161.00 to file a complaint/petition in circuit court (Mississippi statutory circuit clerk fee, Miss. Code Ann. 25-7-13)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Mississippi Electronic Courts.

  • Where do I file court documents in Jones County?

    Filings go to the Jones County Circuit Clerk's Office. You can reach the clerk at (601) 477-8538.

Jones County Circuit Court, MS: (601) 477-8538, Hours & $161 Filing Fee | 1Court