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County Court of Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County Courthouse
500 Constitution Ave, PO Box 1005
Meridian, MS 39302
500 Constitution Ave, PO Box 1005
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: 601-482-9731
Fax: 601-482-9734
Fax: 601-482-9734
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