Rule 9.01 Costs of Court

When you file a complaint or petition in chancery court, you have to pay a deposit to cover the clerk's fees at the same time. This deposit amount is set by state law (Mississippi Code Section 25-7-9).

The clerk isn't limited to just that first deposit, though. If more money is needed to cover the costs of your case, the clerk can ask you for an additional deposit later on. This means you should be prepared to pay court costs beyond just the initial filing fee if your case requires it.