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The Court of Chancery has jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters and causes in equity. The general equity jurisdiction of the Court is measured in terms of the general equity jurisdiction of the High Court of Chancery of Great Britain as it existed prior to the separation of the American colonies.

Justice Courts have jurisdiction over small claims civil cases involving amounts of $3,500 or less, misdemeanor criminal cases and any traffic offense that occurs outside a municipality.

Mississippi probate records include dockets, wills, settlements, petitions, letters, guardianships, claims, and minutes. Probate records of Mississippi have been kept by the chancery courts or probate courts. You can obtain copies of the records by contacting the clerkʼs office in each county courthouse.

There are 20 Chancery Court Districts in Mississippi. The number of chancery judges per district varies between one and four. Among other factors, the number of chancellors in a chancery district is determined by the population and number of cases filed in the district.

Chancery Courts have jurisdiction over disputes in matters involving equity; domestic matters including adoptions, custody disputes and divorces; guardianships; sanity hearings; wills; and challenges to constitutionality of state laws. Land records are filed in Chancery Court.

Duties of the Circuit Clerk Receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed in the Circuit or County Courts and issues all process including summons and subpoenas. Draws Jurors and qualifies Juries.

Common law courts primarily deal with legal matters, while chancery courts focus on equitable issues, emphasizing fairness and remedies beyond strict legal interpretations. However, chancery courts still operate within legal frameworks, ensuring that equitable solutions align with the law and constitutional principles.

The chancery clerk is responsible for attending all sessions of chancery court and keeping all minute books in which records and directions of the judge and proceedings of the court are kept. They must record and preserve all land records recordable in the county.