Alcorn County Court Records

Alcorn County court records are official documents and reports generated during judicial proceedings in Alcorn County, Mississippi. These records are managed, preserved, and disseminated by the courts in compliance with the Mississippi Rules of Court. Court records may exist in various formats, such as paper files, electronic documents, and audiovisual recordings. Examples of these records include affidavits, case files, summonses, dockets, transcripts, judgments, petitions, decrees, and audio or video recordings of court proceedings.

In general, court records provide insight into the judicial process. They are especially useful for legal research and ensuring public trust in the judiciary.

Are Court Records Public in Alcorn County?

Yes, Alcorn County court records are generally accessible to the public under the Mississippi Public Records Act (MPRA) and the guidelines of the Mississippi Judiciary. However, access may be restricted for certain sensitive records, such as:

• Records sealed by statute or court order
• Juvenile court records and cases involving minors
• Adoption and custody proceedings
• Records that could compromise ongoing investigations or public safety
• Personal details of judicial officers and law enforcement personnel

Alcorn County Court Records Search

Inquirers may conduct an Alcorn County court records search via any of the following:

• The Clerk of the Court where the case was filed or heard; in this case, the Alcorn County Circuit Court Clerk's office.
• The Mississippi Electronic Court (MEC) system.
• Third-party online platforms

Alcorn County Courts

The judicial system in Alcorn County includes several courts with varying jurisdictions:

• Circuit Court: Handles felony cases, civil cases involving significant monetary disputes, and appeals from lower courts.
• Chancery Court: Oversees matters of equity, domestic relations, probate, and land disputes.
• Justice Court: Handles misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic violations.
• Youth Court: Addresses juvenile delinquency and cases involving minors.
• Municipal Court: Deals with city ordinance violations and misdemeanors within city limits.

The addresses and contact information of courthouses in the county are as follows:

Alcorn County Circuit Court

Alcorn County Courthouse
600 Waldron St
P.O. Box 430
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-7740
Fax: (662) 286-7767

Alcorn County Chancery Court
501 Waldron St
P.O. Box 69
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-7700
Fax: (662) 286-7706

Alcorn County Youth Court
600 E Waldron St
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-7757

Alcorn County Justice Court

Alcorn County Courthouse
600 Waldron St
P.O. Box 226
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-7777
Fax: (662) 286-2157

Corinth Municipal Court
Corinth City Hall
300 Childs St
P.O. Box 669
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-2236
Fax: (662) 286-1315

Farmington Municipal Court
City Hall
4135 CR 200
P.O. Box 2796
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 665-9647
Fax: (662) 665-0067

Kossuth Municipal Court
P.O. Box 8004
Kossuth, MS 38834
Phone: (601) 287-1459

Alcorn County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal court records in Alcorn County involve violations of Mississippi criminal statutes, while civil court records include matters such as property disputes, divorce, and probate cases. To obtain these records, individuals may contact the appropriate court clerk or use the MEC system, which charges $0.20 per page for public access. Most court record requests may be directed to the Alcorn County circuit court clerk and inquirers are typically required to provide information with which to facilitate the search including the record holder's name, the case number and other details. Queries may be addressed to:

600 Waldron St
P.O. Box 430
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-7740

Alcorn County Marriage Records

Alcorn county marriage records are available through the Circuit Clerk's Office and are accessible only to authorized persons (spouses, family, or attorneys). At state level however, these records may be retrieved through the Vital Records office of the Mississippi State Department of Health. The requesting party will need to complete and submit the Application for Certified Mississippi Statistical Record of Marriage along with a $17 fee and a valid government issued ID to the Department. Requests may be addressed to:

For in-person requests:
222 Marketridge Dr.
Ridgeland, MS39157
Phone: (601) 206-8200
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays

For mail requests:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Alcorn County Divorce Records

Alcorn county divorce records are maintained by the Chancery Court Clerk and restricted to authorized individuals. Interested persons may request these records by making in-person or mail requests to the office and providing the parties' names, the date of the divorce decree, and/or their case number to facilitate the search. Requests may be addressed to:

501 Waldron St
P.O. Box 69
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: (662) 286-7700
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays

Alcorn County Birth Records

Alcorn County birth records are available through the Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health. However, access to these records is strictly restricted to the record holder and legally authorized persons who can demonstrate a legitimate and tangible interest in the record.

Requests can be made by downloading and completing the Application for Certified Mississippi Birth Certificate. The completed application should be submitted with a payment of $17 and an additional $6 per additional copy of the record ordered at the same time. For mail requests, however, the requester will also need to mail them in a self-addressed and stamped envelope to receive the requested documents.

Alcorn County Death Records

Like birth records, Alcorn County death records are available through the state's vital records division under the Mississippi Department of Health. Those eligible to access these records include the deceased biological or legally recognized relations and those who can prove a direct/tangible interest in the record. Applications for Alcorn County death certificates should be made by submitting the Certified Mississippi Death Certificate Form. Requesters can also expect to pay $17 for the certificate but will be required to present a legal valid ID before their requests are processed.

Alcorn County Probate and Property Records

Alcorn County property records, such as deeds, tax assessments, and liens, are maintained by the Alcorn County Chancery Clerk's Office and the Alcorn County Assessor. Similarly, the Chancery Court Clerk also manages Alcorn county probate court records, including wills, guardianships, and estate matters. Inquirers may access either category of records by querying these offices in person or via mail.

Alcorn County Chancery Clerk

Physical Address:
501 Waldron St
Corinth, Ms. 38834

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 69
Corinth, Ms. 38835-0069
Phone: (662) 286-7700
Fax: (662) 284-4994

Alcorn County Tax Assessor

Physical Address:
306 South Cass street
Corinth, Ms. 38834

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 179
Corinth, Ms. 38835-0179
Phone: (662) 286-7733
Fax: (662) 286-2548

Alcorn County Court Records Online

Alcorn County court records are accessible through the Mississippi Electronic Court (MEC) system and other third-party platforms like Mississippicourtrecords.us. While MEC is an official resource, third-party sites are managed independently from government-owned resources. They aggregate public records from various official resources and make them available to the public remotely, usually through a user-friendly database. However, some information obtained from sites may be outdated and unreliable. Thus, inquirers are advised to compare information obtained from unofficial sources to those maintained by official record custodians before official use.