OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through county clerks and appellate portals
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through MS DPS Criminal Information Center
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Mississippi

Mississippi's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Mississippi maintains appellate records, while trial-court records live at the county level. Mississippi DPS Criminal Information Center holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Circuit and Chancery Court filings — are held by the county Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk.

Mississippi has 82 counties. Each has both a Circuit Clerk (for Circuit Court records) and a Chancery Clerk (for Chancery Court records, deeds, and vital records filings) — an unusual two-clerk structure reflecting the separate Circuit and Chancery court systems. Because Mississippi has no statewide case search, thorough records research typically requires contacting the specific county clerks.

Counties in Mississippi

Mississippi has 82 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Mississippi has no unified trial-court case search, so records generally live at the county clerk's office. Remember that Circuit Clerks and Chancery Clerks are separate offices holding different categories of records. When in doubt, call the specific clerk directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026