Ocean Springs Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor crimes, municipal ordinances, traffic violations and civil domestic protective orders. This court does not have jurisdiction of felony cases or juvenile criminal arrests; but does have jurisdiction of juveniles' charged with traffic offenses (including DUI), liquor and tobacco violations, and those juveniles who have been certified as an adult or previously arrested as an adult.
All cases for defendants arrested under a felony statutes will be prosecuted through the Jackson, George, or Greene County District Attorney's office.
Any appeals will be transferred to Jackson County Court and processed through the Jackson County Circuit Clerks office.
City of Ocean Springs Municipal Court
Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Open 8:00 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday