HB 1510 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Justice court jurisdiction; revise to increase.

HB 1510 would increase Mississippi justice courts' jurisdiction for debt or damage claims from $2,500 to $5,000, allowing these courts to handle more small civil cases. It directly affects residents and businesses seeking recovery for claims under $5,000, potentially reducing the need for higher court filings. The bill amends Section 9-11-9 of the Mississippi Code to set this new monetary limit, while maintaining the existing rule prohibiting judges from having financial interest in case outcomes. This procedural change, if enacted, would take effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025