ANSW to UNlawful Detainer Complaint — Mississippi Justice Court
Document Type: Answer to Unlawful Detainer Complaint
Statutory Authority: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-8-1 to 89-8-15 to 89-8-17, 89-8-19, 89-8-21, 89-8-23, 89-8-25, 89-8-27, 89-8-29, 89-8-31, 89-8-33, 89-8-35, 89-8-37, 89-8-39, 89-8-41, 89-8-43, 89-8-45, Non-waivable Terms:**
Landlord may not waive rights**
Court: Justice Court
County: [COUNT]
| County | Address | Phone | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 207 W. Railroad Ave., Hazlehurst, MS 39082 | (601) 580-34. | |||
| ---------------------------------- | Sharkey County | 215 W. Capitol St., Ste 100, Hazlehurst, MS 39086 | |||
| Tippah County | 215 W. Main St., Ste 201, Hernando, MS 38857 | ||||
| ---------------- | ----------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | Bolivar County | 201 W. College St., Cleveland, MS 38732 |
| Warren County | 809 Vowell St., Vicksburg, MS 39180 | ||||
| Sunflower County | 502 Court St., Suite 101, Indianola, MS 38751 | ||||
| Washington County | 905BATiste St., Greenville, MS 38737 | ||||
| Wayne County | 610 Court St., Waynesboro, MS 39367 |
FILING Instructions
Court: County Court (also called Justice Court)
Address: Varies by county — see table above
Filing Fee: $50–$150 (varies by county)
Deadline: 3 days from service of the complaint/5 days after notice to vacate (3 days to demand possession)
Fee Waiver: If you cannot afford the filing fee, ask the clerk for an "In Forma Pauperis" (IFP) application form.
Copies Required: 1 original + 2 copies
Hearing: The complaint sets a hearing date within The may be the's. The pre-hearing, which tenants will have their regarding any new laws.
Processing Time: 2-4 weeks after filing
Statutory References
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-1 et seq. — Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19 — Termination of month-to-month tenancy
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21 — Security deposits
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-23 — Landlord obligations
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-41 — Retaliatory eviction prohibited
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-13 — Breach and remedies
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-15 — Termination upon death of tenant
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-17 — Notice requirements
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-31 — Grounds for eviction
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-33 — Tenant remedies
- Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-35 — Eviction process
Important Disclaimers
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- Court procedures and fees vary by county. Contact your local Clerk of the Court for specific requirements.
- This template may not be appropriate for all situations. Consult with an attorney if your case involves complex issues.
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Template Version: 1.0 • Last Updated: March 2026