Cal. Civ. Code § 11-25-17
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It shall be the duty of the justice court judge to whom the case is assigned, on the days specified, to hold a court for the trial of the complaint. The court shall be considered a court of record. It shall have power to issue alias writs for the defendant, and all proper process to bring before it witnesses or other persons whose attendance may be lawfully required; and may adjourn from day to day and from time to time until the trial shall be ended. The sheriff or constable, as the case may require, shall be attendant upon the court and execute its orders. History Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 56, art. 7(10); 1857, ch. 42, art. 10; 1871, § 1588; 1880, § 2651; 1892, § 4468; 1906, § 5047; Hemingway’s 1917, § 3319; 1930, § 3464; 1942, § 1041; Laws, 1981, ch. 471, § 33; Laws, 1982, ch. 423, § 20; Laws, 1986, ch. 459, § 23, eff from and after July 1, 1986.
Miss. Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-17 establishes the procedural framework for justice court proceedings in eviction-related complaints. The assigned justice court judge is required to convene court on the scheduled dates, and that court carries the status of a court of record. The court holds authority to issue process compelling the attendance of witnesses and other necessary parties, and it may continue proceedings from day to day until the matter is fully resolved, with the sheriff or constable responsible for carrying out the court's orders.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Miss. Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-17, landlords pursuing an eviction complaint can expect the assigned justice court judge to convene hearings on the designated dates in a court of record. Compliant operators generally ensure they appear on the scheduled court dates and are prepared for proceedings that may be adjourned and continued over multiple sessions. Because the court can compel witness attendance through proper process, landlords typically identify and arrange for any witnesses they may need well in advance of the hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-17 establishes that the justice court handling an eviction complaint is a court of record with authority to subpoena witnesses and other persons whose presence is legally required. Tenants facing eviction proceedings have the right to appear before the court on the scheduled hearing dates and may have witnesses compelled to attend on their behalf through the court's process powers. Tenants who want to understand how these procedural rights apply to their situation may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Mississippi justice court procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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