Pro Se Litigants' Handbook (Federal Bar Association Publication)
Please Note: This Handbook was written and published by the Federal Bar Association. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi does not ensure the accuracy of its contents or its applicability to your case. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice and assistance of a lawyer; on the contrary, you are urged to work with a lawyer if possible. The Handbook is not legal authority and should not be cited in any filings with the Court. Rules, statutes, and laws are constantly changing, and this Handbook may be inaccurate or become out of date.
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Checklist for Pro Se Plaintiffs' Lawsuits (non-prisoner)
Civil Cover Sheet Instructions
Pro Se Handbook for the Northern District of Mississippi
If you are currently in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, you may access legal research through the inmate Legal Assistance Program. Likewise, if you are in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, you may access legal materials through the library.