Pike County Court

About the Court

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The Pike County Court was established during the Mississippi Legislative Session of 1930 and serves the residents of Pike County with comprehensive judicial services. The current presiding judge is the Honorable David Lee Brewer, who took the bench on January 1, 2023, after having served as County Prosecuting Attorney since 2008.

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Jurisdiction and Authority

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The county court has exclusive jurisdiction of matters involving eminent domain, partition of personal property, unlawful entry and detainer, and juvenile matters. County courts have concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts in all matters civil and criminal, and concurrent jurisdiction with circuit and chancery courts in all matters of law and equity up to $200,000. It may also adjudicate certain noncapital felony cases transferred by the circuit court.

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Types of Cases Handled

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The Pike County Court handles a diverse range of legal matters, including:

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**Exclusive Jurisdiction:**
- Eminent domain proceedings
- Partition of personal property cases
- Unlawful entry and detainer actions
- Juvenile matters

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**Concurrent Jurisdiction:**
- Civil cases involving amounts up to $200,000
- Criminal matters (shared with justice courts)
- Various misdemeanor cases
- Certain transferred noncapital felony cases from circuit court