United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

is a federal court in the Fifth Circuit with facilities in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Natchez, and Jackson.

As of January 18, 2025[update] the Acting United States attorney is Patrick Lemon.

[1] As of November 4, 2024[update]: Chief judges have administrative responsibilities with respect to their district court.

The chief judge serves for a term of seven years, or until age 70, whichever occurs first.

The age restrictions are waived if no members of the court would otherwise be qualified for the position.