Tate County Mississippi

Courts

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Chancery Court

Chancery Court handles special court cases involving wills and estates, support and custody of minor children, divorces and alimony, and lunacy or commitment hearings. The Chancery Court also handles petitions to incorporate or enlarge a city, the establishment and management of drainage districts, and children’s welfare funds.

Tate County is part of Mississippi’s 3rd Chancery Court District.  Also included in the district are Desoto, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, and Yalobusha counties.  Chancery Court has jurisdiction over equity, divorce, probate, guardianship, and sanity.  In Tate County, the Chancery Court has jurisdiction over juvenile matters.  If you have any questions, please contact Tim Hale, Chancery Court Clerk, at (662) 562-5661.

Hon. Percy L. Lynchard, Jr.
Hon. Mitchell M. Lundy, Jr.
Hon. Vicki Daniels
Hon. Rusty Harlow, Youth Court Judge

Tim Hale is Tate County’s Chancery Court Clerk.  He serves as the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the Chancery Court, as well as the County Auditor. The Tate County Chancery Clerk’s office is divided into three departments: Land Records, Court Records and Taxes (Delinquent Tax and Homestead Exemption).

Circuit Court

The Circuit Court tries felony criminal cases and civil actions involving issues of $200,000 or more. Circuit Courts hear appeals from County, Justice, and Municipal Courts and administrative boards and commissions.

Tate County is part of Mississippi’s 17th Circuit Court District. Also included in that district are DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie and Yalobusha counties.

The Circuit Court tries felony criminal cases and civil actions involving issues of $200,000 and above. Juries are widely used in the circuit court.

The Circuit Court Clerk assists the court in summoning potential jurors. The Circuit Court Administrator assists the Judge by scheduling cases and preparing the court docket.

Honorable James McClure, III 
215 S Pocahontas
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: 662-487-2072

Honorable Smith Murphey 
P.O. Box 1191
Water Valley, MS  38965
Phone: 662-385-4261

Kenda Blount serves as the Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts. The Tate County Circuit Clerk’s Office is divided into numerous departments including Circuit and County Courts, Jury Selection, Marriage Licenses along with medical and professional licenses, plus Voter Registration and Election duties.

Justice Court

Justice Courts have jurisdiction over small claims civil cases involving amounts of $3,500 or less, misdemeanor criminal cases, and any traffic offense that occurs in the County involving the Tate County Sheriff’s Department or Highway Patrol. Justice Court judges also sign warrants, set bonds, conduct preliminary hearings in felony criminal cases, issue temporary protective orders, and issue search warrants.

662-562-7626

Juvenile Court

The County Court has exclusive jurisdiction of all cases wherein a juvenile (a child under the age of 18 years) is alleged to be a child in need of supervision, an abused child, a neglected child, or a delinquent child (one who commits a crime).

Juvenile Drug Court is a three-phase intervention program for juveniles who are on probation and who are having difficulty staying clean and sober.

Tate County Chancery Court Judges and their administrators are:
Chancellor Percy Lynchard, Jr.
Administrator: Linda Stinson

Phone: 662-469-8374

Chancellor Mitchell M. Lundy, Jr.
Administrator: Melanie Wells

Phone: 662-226-1343

Chancellor Vicki Daniels
Administrator: Chrystal Winters

Phone: 662-563-8715

Lee Hannaford – Land Records

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Register With the Mississippi Electronic Courts to View the Circuit Clerk’s Civil Court Cases?2025-04-29T16:03:38-05:00

Ready to register?  Click here.

Where do I register to vote in Tate County?2025-04-29T16:04:09-05:00

You can register in person or mail the voter registration form to the Circuit Clerk’s office.

How much does it cost to serve civil papers?2025-04-16T13:35:07-05:00

There is a $35.00 processing fee to serve one paper to one defendant. Any additional papers to be served on the defendant or another defendant at the same address is an additional $1.00. Checks or money orders are accepted made payable to Tate County Sheriff’s Department.

How Do I Register With the Mississippi Electronic Courts to View the Circuit Clerk’s Civil Court Cases?2025-04-16T13:45:18-05:00

You must register online through the MEC website.
MEC Online Registration

Where is the Circuit Court held?2025-04-16T13:34:29-05:00

Tate County Courthouse

201 S Ward St, Senatobia, MS 38668

How do I look up Chancery Court records?2025-04-16T13:34:06-05:00

Tate County maintains Chancery Court records in MEC (Mississippi Electronic Courts). You can come into the office and use our free public terminals or you can register for a user ID with the Supreme Court on their website https://www.pamecapps.mec.ms.gov/onlinereg/

What are the rules of Chancery Court?2025-04-16T13:33:53-05:00

Follow the Mississippi Rules of Court for the Third Chancery District. These rules are found on the Supreme Court’s website https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/rules.php

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Tate County, MS

910 E. F. Hale Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668

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Call 662-562-4647

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