16th Chancery District Court
400 Main Street
PO Box 610
Leaksville MS 39451
Phone: 601-394-2377
Fax: 601-394-4445
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 Greene County 16th Chancery District Court:
- Hon. Mark Maples
- Hon. Tanya Hasbrouck
- Hon. D. Neil Harris
19th Circuit Court
Greene County Courthouse
400 Main Street
PO Box 310
Leakesville, MS 3951
Phone: 601-394-2379
Fax: 601-394-2334
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 Greene County Circuit Court:
- Hon. Robert P. Krebs
- Hon. Dale Harkey
- Hon. Kathy King Jackson
Justice Court
416 Main Street
PO Box 547
Leakesville, MS 39451
Phone: 601-394-2347
Fax: 601-394-2114
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 Greene 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 Greene County Justice Court:
- Post 1 - Hon. Jeff Byrd
- Post 2 - Hon. Shannon Busby
Youth Court
416 Main Street
PO Box 610
Leaksville, MS 39451
Phone: 601-394-2347
Fax: 601-394-2114
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 Greene County Youth Court:
- Hon. Cheryl Kittrell Pierce
Prosecutor
- Lee Turner
Public Defender
- Chris Dobbins