Frequently Asked Questions
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The jurisdictional limit in Justice Court is $3,500.Justice Court
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The civil clerk can assist you to determine if your case is DeSoto County Jurisdiction; however, the final decision will be made by you.Justice Court
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All you need is the defendant's name and address and the filing fee.Justice Court
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You will need the full business name and the name of their agent of process.Justice Court
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You can ask the business or call the secretary of state at (800) 256-3494.Justice Court
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If the defendant was properly served and fails to appear, the judge can give you a default judgment.Justice Court
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Ten days after court, you can flag the defendant's credit or garnish wages. You can check with the civil clerk for details on these processes.Justice Court
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The court will notify you of the problem, and allow you time to get a new address for service. This process may require an additional fee.Justice Court
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Yes. You can obtain one continuance by phone. All others must appear.Justice Court
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The court accepts cash, cashier's check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. If paying by mail, be sure to include your ticket number with all payments. You can also pay online.
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No. The court cannot recommend or refer you to an attorneyJustice Court
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No. However, if you choose not to hire an attorney, you will be required to sign a form waiving your right to council.Justice Court
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You can call the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office at (662) 429-1470.Justice Court
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Payment is required in full by the date at the bottom of your ticket.Justice Court
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Yes. You can file a case only if the incident took place within the county limits. If the incident took place in city limits, you will file in that city court.Justice Court
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You can attend Driving School as long as you have no prior tickets in the last three years and the judge approves it.Justice Court
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You may file an appeal within 30 days on the judge's ruling.Justice Court
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No, all court proceedings must take place in open court to the public.Justice Court
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No, this is ex parte communication and is not allowed in the court system.Justice Court
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Your driver's license will be suspended and the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest.Justice Court