9th Chancery District Court
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 Washington County 9th Chancery District Court:
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| Hon. Vickie R. Barnes P.O. Box 351 Vicksburg MS 39181-0351 Phone: 601.636.8327 |
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| Hon. Bennie L. Richard P.O. Box 1762 Greenville MS 38702-1762 Phone: 662.334.2685 |
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| Hon. Debra M. Giles P.O. Box 850 Indianola MS 38751 Phone: 662.887.7070 |
4th Circuit Court
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 Washington County 4th Circuit Court:
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| Hon. Ashley Hines P.O. Box 1315 Greenville MS 38702-1315 Phone: 662.334.2652 Fax: 662.335.2381 |
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| Hon. Margaret Cary-McCray P.O. Box 1775 Greenville MS 38702-1775 Phone: 662.334.2797 Fax: 662.334.2716 |
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| Hon. Carol L. White-Richard P.O. Box 686/200 Main Street Indianola, MS 38751 Phone: 662.445.1996 Fax: 662.887.5656 |
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| Honorable Richard Smith P.O. Box 1953 Greenwood MS 38935-1429 Phone: 662.453.1429 Fax: 662.455.9056 |
County Court
The County Court has exclusive jurisdiction over eminent domain proceedings and juvenile matters, among other things. The County Court judge also serves as the Youth Court judge. The Court shares jurisdiction with Circuit and Chancery Courts in some civil matters. The Circuit Court may transfer non-capital felony cases to the County Court. County Court judges may issue search warrants, set bond and preside over preliminary hearings. County Courts have concurrent jurisdiction with Justice Courts in all matters, civil and criminal.
Hon. Vernita King Johnson
County & Youth Court Judge
P.O. Box 816
Greenville, MS 38702
Phone: 662.334.2657
Justice Court
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 Washington 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 Washington County Justice Court:
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| Hon. Laverne Holmes District 1 905 W. Alexander Street Greenville, MS 38701 Phone: 662.332.0633 |
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| Hon. Laverne Simpson District 2 905 W. Alexander Street Greenville, MS 38701 Phone: 662.332.0633 |
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| Honorable Cedric Bush District 3 905 W. Alexander Street Greenville, MS 38701 Phone: 662.332.0633 |
Youth Court
Cases heard in the Youth Court include matters involving delinquent children, children in need of supervision, and neglected and/or abused children.
Hon. Vernita King Johnson
County & Youth Court Judge
P.O. Box 816
Greenville, MS 38702
Phone: 662.334.2657
Public Defenders
Stan Perkins
Public Defender
Michael Williams
Assistant Public Defender
Rhonda Lowe
Secretary
Email: rlowe@co.washington.ms.us
Anthony Cannon
Investigator
Email: acannon@co.washington.ms.us
903 Alexander Street
Greenville MS 38701
Phone: 662.334.2673