Justice court; revise jurisdiction and filing fees.
HB 876 amends Mississippi's justice court rules by maintaining the $5,000 limit for debt or damage claims while updating filing fees. It increases the uniform civil case fee from $45 to $55 (effective July 2027) and raises certain criminal conviction fees, such as the $10 fee for minor violations to $12.50. These changes directly affect individuals filing small claims, seeking expungements, or facing criminal charges processed in justice courts. The bill also preserves existing fees for services like marriage ceremonies ($10) and expungements ($50 maximum). These adjustments aim to align court costs with current economic conditions.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary A
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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P
Noah Sanford
RRepublican
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