Process service and court filing in Forrest County, Mississippi

Courts we file and serve in

4 Forrest County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes - electronic filing is operational statewide in all 82 counties (mandatory for attorneys)
E-filing system
MEC (Mississippi Electronic Courts)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$161.00 (civil complaint/petition, Circuit Court; MS statutory, MS Code 25-7-13)
Forrest County Circuit Court630 N. Main St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 582-3213Civil, Criminal
Forrest County Chancery Court641 N. Main St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 545-6014Civil, Family, Probate
Forrest County Court110 Alcorn Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 545-6100Civil, Criminal, Juvenile, Eviction
Forrest County Justice Court700 N. Main St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 544-3136Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Forrest County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Forrest County?

1Court lists e-filing in Forrest County as: Yes - electronic filing is operational statewide in all 82 counties (mandatory for attorneys). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Forrest County courthouses hear civil cases?

Forrest County Circuit Court, Forrest County Chancery Court, Forrest County Court, Forrest County Justice Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Forrest County?

$161.00 (civil complaint/petition, Circuit Court; MS statutory, MS Code 25-7-13), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Forrest County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Forrest County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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