Biloxi Municipal Court is the judicial authority responsible for handling all traffic offenses and misdemeanor criminal violations within the city limits of Biloxi, Mississippi. Led by Senior Municipal Court Judge William Tisdale and Judge James Steele, the court ensures fair and efficient proceedings for individuals charged with various offenses, including DUI, liquor law violations, and tobacco violations. With a focus on maintaining public safety, the court conducts arraignments on Mondays and Tuesdays, followed by trials on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Appropriate dress is required in the courtroom, and cell phones, food, drinks, and gum are not allowed. Defendants have the option to plead guilty, no contest, or not guilty during their arraignment, with the case proceeding accordingly. Trials are conducted by a judge, and individuals can choose to be represented by an attorney or represent themselves. Failure to appear may result in a warrant for immediate arrest, and fines can be paid online, by mail, or in person at the court department located in the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center.
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