Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Mississippi. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in southern Mississippi covering housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal assistance to low-income residents in northern Mississippi in civil legal matters.
Visit Website →Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys for pro bono legal representation.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in southern Mississippi on housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in northern Mississippi with free legal help in housing, employment, and family law.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Mississippi is the court of last resort with nine justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals with 10 judges. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 22 judicial circuits. Chancery Courts handle equity matters, family law, and property disputes. Justice Courts handle minor civil and criminal cases.
Governs rental relationships under Miss. Code 89-8-1, covering landlord and tenant obligations, security deposits, and eviction procedures.
Limited state-level protections; Mississippi does not have a comprehensive state employment discrimination statute, so federal laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA) provide primary protections.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices under Miss. Code 75-24-1 with enforcement through the Attorney General.
Protects homestead property up to $75,000 in value and 160 acres from forced sale by creditors.
Governs rental relationships under Mississippi Code 89-8, covering security deposits and landlord maintenance obligations.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices with enforcement by the Attorney General.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-898-3234
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Continued implementation of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act with updated patient and dispensary regulations.
Legislative pay increases for teachers and education workers, with associated employment law protections.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years (oral) / 6 years (written)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $40-$55 (claims up to $3,500 in Justice Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $150-$250
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $150-$200
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal services for low-income residents in southern Mississippi in housing, family, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Free legal help for low-income residents in 39 northern Mississippi counties.
Visit Website →Pro bono attorney referrals for qualifying low-income Mississippi residents.
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