Bill > HB876

This bill increases the monetary limit for cases heard in justice courts from $3,500 to $5,000, meaning these courts can now handle disputes involving larger sums of money. Additionally, it revises various filing fees for justice courts, with some fees increasing incrementally over time until July 1, 2028, and others seeing a one-time increase. For example, the uniform total fee for civil cases will rise from $25 to $45 initially, then to $55, and finally to $65 by July 1, 2028, while fees for certain criminal violations and the amount a justice court judge can receive for performing a marriage ceremony within their official capacity also see increases. These changes are intended to update the jurisdiction and fee structure of the justice courts in Mississippi, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0876.xml