United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Mississippi

5th Circuit Jackson, Mississippi

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi is a unit of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, operating within the Fifth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals, businesses, and other entities located within the southern portion of Mississippi, administering cases under Titles 11 and related provisions of the United States Code.

The district covers a large geographic area spanning from the central region of Mississippi southward to the Gulf Coast, including major population centers such as Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, and Biloxi. The court handles all chapters of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 12 family farmer and fisherman cases, and Chapter 13 individual debt adjustment cases.

The Southern District of Mississippi Bankruptcy Court serves a diverse economic area that includes agricultural regions, coastal communities, and urban centers. The Gulf Coast portion of the district has historically generated significant consumer and business bankruptcy filings, reflecting the economic cycles of that region.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Southern District of Mississippi. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

Divisions

Jackson Division (Jackson), Gulfport Division (Gulfport)

Caseload

The court handles a substantial volume of consumer bankruptcy filings, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, consistent with patterns seen in many Southern district courts. The Gulf Coast division has at times seen elevated filings tied to regional economic disruptions.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi to appear in the bankruptcy court. The court also requires registration for electronic case filing through the CM/ECF system.

Clerk's Office

Thad Cochran United States Courthouse, 501 East Court Street, Suite 2.300, Jackson, MS 39201

(601) 608-4600

Local Rules

The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 12

Rule	Title
Rule 7007.1-1	Corporate Ownership Statement to be Filed by a Partnership of Joint Venture that is a Party to an Adversary Proceeding.
Rule 7008-1	General Rules of Pleading – Statement Regarding Consent to Entry of Final Orders or Judgment by Bankruptcy Court in Original Pleading.
Rule 7012-1	Defenses and Objections – When and How Presented – By Pleadings or Motion – Defenses; Effect of a Motion; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and Other Procedural Matters; Statement Regarding Consent to Entry of Final Orders or Judgment by Bankruptcy Court in Responsive Pleading.
Rule 7015-1	Motions for Leave to Submit Amended and Supplemental Pleadings.
Rule 7016-1	Pre-trial Procedures; Formulating Issues.
Rule 7026-1	Duty to Disclose; General Provisions Governing Discovery.
Rule 7030-1	Depositions Upon by Oral Examination.
Rule 7033-1	Interrogatories to Parties.
Rule 7037-1	Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions.
Rule 7054-1	Judgments; Costs.
Rule 7055-1	Default; Default Judgment – Procedure.
Rule 7056-1	Summary Judgment – Form and Substance of the Motion.

General Rules 43

Rule	Title
Rule 1001-1	Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title Scope; Title; Citations; References to a Specific Form.
Rule 1002-1	Commencement of Commencing a Bankruptcy Case.
Rule 1006-1	Filing Fee.
Rule 1007-1	Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Other Documents; Time Limits to File.
Rule 1009-1	Amendments of Amending a Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules, and or Statements.
Rule 1015-1	Consolidation or Joint Administration of Cases Pending in the Same Court Consolidating or Jointly Administering Cases Pending in the Same District.
Rule 1017-1	Dismissal or Conversion of Case; Suspension Dismissing a Case; Suspending Proceedings; Converting a Case to Another Chapter.
Rule 2002-1	Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, United States, and United States Trustee.
Rule 2003-1	Meeting of Creditors or Equity Security Holders.
Rule 2004-1	Examinations.
Rule 2014-1	Employment of Professional Persons Employing Professionals.
Rule 2015-1	Duty to Keep Records, Make Reports, and Give Notices of Case.
Rule 2016-1	Compensation for Services Rendered; and Reimbursement of Reimbursing Expenses.
Rule 3001-1	Proof of Claim.
Rule 3002-1	Filing a Proof of Claim or Interest.
Rule 3003-1	Filing of Claim or Equity Security Interest in Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases Chapter 9 or 11—Filing a Proof of Claim or Equity Interest.
Rule 3007-1	Objections to Claims. Objecting to a Claim
Rule 3015-1	Filing, Objection to Confirmation, Effect of Confirmation, and Modification of a Plan in a Chapter 12 or a Chapter 13 Case. Chapter 12 or 13—Time to File a Plan; Nonstandard Provisions; Objection to Confirmation; Effect of Confirmation; Modifying a Plan.
Rule 3015-1.1	3015.1-1 Requirements for a Local Form for a Chapter 13 Plan. Local Form for Chapter 13 Plan and Motions for Valuation and Lien Avoidance
Rule 3018-1	Acceptance or Rejection of Plan in a Chapter 11 Reorganization. Chapter 9 or 11—Accepting or Rejecting a Plan.
Rule 3022-1	Final Decree in Chapter 11 Reorganization Case Chapter 11—Final Decree.
Rule 4001-1	Relief from the Automatic Stay; Prohibiting or Conditioning the Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Use of Using Cash Collateral; Obtaining Credit; Various Agreements.
Rule 4002-1	Duties of Debtor Debtor's Duties.
Rule 4003-1	Exemptions.
Rule 4004-1	Grant or Denial of Discharge Granting or Denying a Discharge.
Rule 4007-1	Determination of Dischargeability of a Debt Determining Whether a Debt is Dischargeable.
Rule 5001-1	Court Operations; Clerks' Offices Clerk's Office Location and Hours.
Rule 5003-1	Records to Be Kept by the Clerk.
Rule 5005-1	Filing and Transmittal of Papers Filing Papers and Sending Copies to the United States Trustee.
Rule 5010-1	Reopening Cases a Case.
Rule 5011-1	Withdrawal of Reference and Abstention from Hearing or Proceeding Motion to Withdraw a Case or Proceeding or to Abstain from Hearing a Proceeding; Staying a Proceeding.
Rule 6007-1	Abandonment or Disposition of Property Abandoning or Disposing of Property.
Rule 9004-1	General Requirements of Form.
Rule 9011-1	Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verifications and Copies of Pages. Signing Documents; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verifying and Providing Copies
Rule 9013-1	Motions:; Form and Service.
Rule 9014-1	Contested Matters.
Rule 9015-1	Jury Trials.
Rule 9017-1	Exhibits Evidence.
Rule 9018-1	Secret, Confidential, Scandalous, or Defamatory Matters.
Rule 9019-1	Compromise or Settlement; and Arbitration.
Rule 9027-1	Removal. Removing a Claim or Cause of Action from Another Court.
Rule 9033-1	Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
Rule 9037-1	Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court. Protecting Privacy for Filings.

Attorney Rules 1

Rule	Title
Rule 9010-1	Representations and Appearances; Authority to Act Personally or by an Attorney; Powers of Attorney.

Appellate Rules 1

Rule	Title
Rule 8003-1	Appeal as of Right—How Taken; Docketing the Appeal.

Other Courts in the 5th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas Tyler, Texas Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas Dallas, Texas Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas Houston, Texas Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana Shreveport, Louisiana Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas San Antonio, Texas