6th Chancery District Court
230 West Washington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: 662-289-2921
Fax: 662-289-7662
tcasey@attalacounty.net
Cases heard in the Chancery Court include domestic/family matters, divorce, child custody, property division, adoptions, alimony, estates of descendants, land issues (titles, contracts), emancipation (declaring a minor to be 21 for work purposes), property title confirmation, property disputes (over $50,000), insurance settlements to minors, and commitments of mentally disabled.
The following Judges preside over the Attala County 6th Chancery District Court:
- Hon. Joseph Kilgore
- Hon. Kiley Kirk
Circuit Court
Attala County Courthouse
100 Courthouse, Ste 1
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: 662-289-1471
Fax: 662-289-7666
circuitclerk@attalacounty.net
The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court. Most Circuit Court cases are heard by juries.
The following Judges preside over the Attala County Circuit Court:
- Hon. George Mitchell
- Hon. Joseph H. Loper
Justice Court
254 Highway 12 West
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: 662-289-7272
Fax: 662-289-0105
The Justice Court resides over a myriad of matters, from civil suits to delinquent mobile home taxes. Traffic tickets issued by the State Highway Patrol and the Attala County Sheriff's Department are resolved in the Justice Court, as well as Public Service tickets, Gaming, Fishing and Marine Reserve tickets.
This Court hears all matters with regard to DUIs and violations of County ordinances. All felony cases are first heard in the Justice Court for initial appearance and the filing of affidavit. Judges from this office have court sessions at the jail three times each week to ensure each person's right to have an initial court appearance within three days of arrest.
The following Judges preside over the Attala County Justice Court:
- East - Hon. Robert T. (Bob) Jordan
- West - Hon. Rosie Sample
Youth Court
230 W Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: 662-289-2921
Fax: 662-289-7662
Cases heard in the Youth Court include matters involving delinquent children, children in need of supervision, and neglected and/or abused children.
The following Judges preside over the Attala County Youth Court:
- Hon. Joseph Kilgore
- Hon. Kiley Kirk
- Hon. Amy Gowan - Special Master