National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Mississippi?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

The written deadlines let an uncontested eviction for unpaid rent in Mississippi finish in about 2 to 6 weeks at the fastest, before time to file, serve the tenant and get on the court's calendar.

The Mississippi eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    3 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    3 days for nonpayment

    From our guide: “The notice states that the rental agreement will terminate if the rent is not paid within three days.”

  2. 2Court case

    1 to 30 days

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Hearing set, but no later than 30 days after filing

    From our guide: “no adjournment may push the hearing on removal more than 30 days past the date the eviction was filed”

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    7 days

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    7 days to vacate after judgment; warrant issues immediately after

    From our guide: “the judge orders the tenant to vacate seven days from the date of the judgment”

What can slow it down

  • The appeal window in an eviction is only five days after judgment under the rule sending eviction appeals to section 11-51-83, far shorter than the general 30-day civil appeal deadline.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Mississippi eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

Mississippi scores 8 of 10 on our landlord-friendly states map (landlord-leaning).

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Mississippi attorney before acting.