Rule 3.1 Original Filings.
(1) In-state private party cases. In all civil actions, the plaintiff must file with the clerk of court the original complaint, one copy of the complaint for the court, and one copy of the complaint for each defendant.
(2) Service on Mississippi Secretary of State or Mississippi Insurance Commissioner. If process is to be served on the Mississippi Secretary of State or the Insurance Commissioner in their respective capacities as the statutory agent for service of process on a defendant, then the plaintiff must file with the clerk of court the original complaint, one copy of the complaint for the court, and two copies of the complaint for each defendant being served by service on the state official.
(3) United States Cases. In civil actions against any branch of the United States government, one copy of the complaint shall be filed for the United States Attorney, two copies for the Attorney General of the United States, and one copy for the secretary or director of the branch of government listed as a defendant.
(B) Civil Cover Sheet. A civil cover sheet shall be filed with each original complaint or petition filed.
(C) Filing Fees. Filing fees shall be paid to the clerk of court upon filing of each original complaint or petition in accordance with the fee schedule maintained by the clerk of court.