Rankin County, Mississippi

Filing Civil Suits

Civil/Small Claims Department

The Rankin County Justice Court Civil Department consist of 3 deputy clerks. 

 To reach this department please dial:

601-824-2665 and press option "2" 

Civil Suit Filing Fees

Affidavit for Open Account, Summons to Tenant, Summons in Replevin

Number of Defendant(s)                                    Total Cost

                   1                                                                  $65.00

                   2                                                                  $75.00**

                   3                                                                  $85.00**

                   4                                                                  $95.00**

**(This fee includes $10.00 for each additional defendant)

Second Action Filing Fee (After Judgment has been rendered)

Garnishments, Warrants of Removal, Writ of Replevin, Etc.  - $50.00State and County Garnishments Cost - $50.00 plus $2.00 check payable to state/county entityCity Garnishments Cost - $50.00 plus $1.00 check payable to city entity