Frequently Asked Questions

We are located at
3810 Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs
MS, 39564.

Appear in court on your court date and enter a plea of not guilty. At this time you will be given a trial date. Please be aware that if you fail to appear for your court date, you may be tried in your absence, and/or a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

No, you cannot speak with the Judge/Prosecutor about your case before your court date.

Yes; certain criteria must be met to qualify for the class.

Juvenile Driving Class is available to those who are under the age of 21 and who have not had a ticket in the three years. You must have a valid Mississippi driver's license. You must bring your parent or guardian with you to court. A list of schools that have been approved by the judge will be provided to you at the time of the court. It is your responsibility to bring proof that you have completed the class in person within the 90-day time frame allotted with proof that you are a full-time student. If you fail to do so, you will be responsible for the full fine normally associated with the ticket.

Adult Driving Class is available to those who are over the age of 21. The stipulations that qualify you for this class are that you must pay the price of the ticket in full and an additional fee of $10.00 to the State of Mississippi. To qualify for the class, you must have a valid Mississippi driver's license, not possess a CDL, or not have had a ticket of any kind in the last 3 years. A list of schools that have been approved by the judge will be provided to you at the time of the court. It is your responsibility to bring proof that you have completed the class in person or online within the 90-day time frame allotted.

Here is a partial list of fines.
NOTE: Subject to change. If your infraction is not listed here, please call the Municipal Court at 228-875-5009 during the listed office hours.

• Careless Driving - $212.00
• Disregard Traffic Control Device - $212.00
• DL Expired/Improper/None - $260.00
• DL Suspended – non-DUI - $360.00
• Improper Equipment - $212.00
• Improper Lane Use - $212.00
• Littering - $1,000.00
• Improper Passing - $192.00
• No Insurance - $510.00
• Obstructing Traffic - $212.00
• Reckless Driving - $252.00
• Running Thru a Barricade - $232.00
• Seatbelt - $75.00
• Speeding 0-9 over - $192.00
• Speeding 10-19 over - $212.00
• Speeding 20-29 over - $262.00
• Speeding 30+ over - $412.00
• Speeding in School Zone - $362.00
• Tag Improper/None/Expired - $420.00

1. Contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) that issued your driver’s license. For MS inquiries please refer to the DPS link on this site.
2. We ask that you obtain a “My Clear Form” from the local DMV. This will show who/what has your license suspended.
3. Bring your “My Clear Form” to the Court Clerk’s Office as well as the $5.00 per clearance notice you will need, and a valid ID. You will have to present the clearance form as well as pay a reinstatement fee to the state to clear your license.

Cash; Cashier Check or Money Order made payable to the City of Ocean Springs; major Credit or Debit card with an additional 3% fee