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Small Claims Court in Rankin County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Rankin County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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Rankin County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Brandon
Rankin County Justice Court
201 North St, Brandon, MS, 39042
(601) 824-2665
2
Brandon
Rankin County Circuit Clerk
215 E Government St, Brandon, MS, 39042

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Rankin County has 2 courthouses listed above; Rankin County Justice Court is one of them. Rankin County covers 14 ZIP codes, including the Brandon, Florence and Flowood areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk phone

(601) 824-2665

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Filing in Rankin County

Small claims in Rankin County

Small claims cases in Rankin County, Mississippi are handled through the Mississippi Justice Court system, with a claim limit of $3,500. The Rankin County Justice Court is located at 201 North St in Brandon, ZIP code 39042, and can be reached at (601) 824-2665. The Rankin County Circuit Clerk is also in Brandon, at 215 E Government St, with a phone number of (601) 825-1466, and its posted hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Rankin County has a population of 160,573 and covers communities including Brandon, Florence, Flowood, Pearl, Pelahatchie, Puckett, Richland, and Star, along with ZIP codes such as 39042, 39047, 39073, 39208, and 39232. The county lies near Madison County, Hinds County, and Scott County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled in person at the court. Contact information and further details are posted on the county website at https://www.rankincounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=41.

Where Rankin County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Rankin County Justice Court

201 North St, Brandon, MS 39042

Rankin County Circuit Clerk

215 E Government St, Brandon, MS 39042
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Rankin County at a glance

Population160,573
Court sits inBrandon
Court systemMississippi Justice Court
Claim limit$3,500
ZIP codes in county14
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Rankin County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Brandon, Florence, Flowood, Pearl, Pelahatchie, Piney Woods, Puckett, Richland, Sandhill, Star, Whitfield.

ZIP codes:

3904239043390473907339145391483915139161391673919339208392183923239288

Rankin County in context

Rankin County is the 4th most populous of Mississippi's 82 counties, with about 160,573 residents. Rankin County Justice Court, in Brandon, is about 11 miles from the Madison County courthouse in Canton and 6 miles from the Hinds County courthouse in Jackson.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Rankin County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Rankin County

$3,500
Maximum claim
$3,500 maximum
$21–$36
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Mississippi

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Rankin County

Filing fee
$21–$36
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouses listed above
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FAQ

Rankin County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $3,500.
What does it cost to file?+
$21–$36.
Where do you file?+
At Rankin County Justice Court, Rankin County Circuit Clerk.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Rankin County Justice Court, 201 North St, Brandon, MS 39042. Phone: (601) 824-2665.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Brandon, Florence, Flowood, Pearl, Pelahatchie, Piney Woods, Puckett, Richland, Sandhill, Star, Whitfield.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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