Lowndes County Justice Court in Columbus, MS is a local government institution that oversees a range of legal matters, including civil actions, felony preliminaries, fish and wildlife citations, highway patrol citations, marriage ceremonies, and misdemeanors occurring outside municipal limits. With three elected judges serving four-year terms, the court has jurisdiction over civil actions involving debts or damages up to $3,500, as well as misdemeanor criminal violations that carry fines and imprisonment in the county jail.
Operating under the supervision of the board of supervisors, the court appoints a clerk and deputy clerks to handle administrative tasks such as filing and recording actions, issuing warrants, and collecting fees and fines. The judges are required to hold regular court sessions, with at least one session per month, in a courtroom designated by the board. Additionally, the judges must take an oath of office, post a bond, and deliver all case records and related materials to the court clerk upon resignation or the end of their term.
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