Leake County Court Records

Court records are materials that document court cases and legal documents generated and maintained by the Leake County trial courts. Typical examples include court hearings, rulings, and verdicts. Requesters may acquire these records, including Leake County arrest records, for free or a fee through their respective custodians.

Are Court Records Public in Leake County?

Under the Mississippi Public Records Act, Leake County court records are generally considered public. This means that anyone may view or request copies of most court records, including information from civil, criminal, and family cases. Nonetheless, the Act restricts public access to certain types of records. Such records include juvenile records, adoption proceedings, mental health/commitment documents, sealed or expunged case files, grand jury records, select family law records, and internal court documents. The Act also allows the courts to restrict or redact access to files with personal identifying information, including Social Security and Driver's license numbers, bank account details, identities of victims, confidential informants, and more.

Leake County Court Records Search

To perform a general search of Leake County court records, interested parties may visit the Leake County Circuit Clerk's Office in Carthage to use the available public terminals or request physical copies of court documents.

Requesters may also obtain some civil and appellate case information through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system. However, information seekers must register for an account and pay a fee to access court records on the platform.

Leake County Courts

The trial court system in Mississippi consists of Circuit, Chancery, County, Youth, Justice, and Municipal Courts. Below are the contact and locational details of the courts that serve Leake County:

Leake County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 67, Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-8357
Fax: (601) 267-8889

Leake County Chancery Court
P.O. Box 72, Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-7371
Fax: (601) 267-6137

Leake County Youth Court
P.O. Box 72, Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-7371
Fax: (601) 267-6137

Leake County Justice Court
P.O. Box 69, Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-5677
Fax: (601) 267-6134

Carthage Municipal Court
302 W Main St, Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 267-5957
Fax: (601) 267-8969

Lena Municipal Court
P.O. Box 108, Lena, MS 39094
Phone: (601) 654-3332

Walnut Grove Municipal Court
139 Main St, P.O. Box 236, Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Phone: (601) 253-9498
Fax: (601) 253-2385

Leake County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested parties may access Leake County civil and criminal court records through the Circuit Clerk's Office.

In Leake County, civil court records encompass contract disputes, personal injury and tort suits, real property actions (ejectment, boundary disputes, and quiet title), probate (wills, estates, and guardianships), domestic relations (divorce, child custody, and support), administrative appeals, small claims, and debt collection. Criminal court records may include Leake County arrest records, charges and indictments (misdemeanor and felony charges), case filings, judgments, and sentencing information.

The Leake County Circuit Clerk's Office may require that individuals seeking civil and criminal court documents (whether in person or via a written request) provide a government-issued photo ID and a case number, party names, or a date range to expedite the search process. Requesters must also be ready to pay for copies of requested court documents.

The Circuit Clerk's Office is situated at:

316 C.O. Brooks St.
Carthage, MS
Phone: (601) 267-7361

Leake County Marriage Records

Eligible parties may request certified copies of Leake County marriage records from January 1, 1926, to June 30, 1938, and from January 1, 1942, to the present from the Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Leake County marriage records may be ordered in person, by mail (with a check or money order), online, or by Phone: (using a state-authorized vendor).

The Vital Statistics Office charges $17.00 for a certified copy of Leake County's marriage certificate and $6.00 for each extra copy ordered simultaneously.

Requesters wishing to mail their marriage record requests must download and complete the marriage certificate application form. They must send the completed application form, a photocopy of the applicant's valid photo ID, and the relevant fee to the Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Individuals seeking Leake marriage records may also obtain such documents from the Leake County Circuit Clerk if the marriage occurred in the county.

Leake County Divorce Records

The Chancery County maintains divorce records in Leake County. These records comprise divorce decrees, which contain comprehensive information on the court's final decision, and divorce certificates, which provide basic details such as the parties' names, the date of the divorce, and the location where the divorce was granted.

The Leake County Chancery Clerk's Office expects requesters seeking copies of certified and informational divorce records to supply the complete names of both parties and the date or approximate year of the divorce. For further inquiries, record searchers should contact the Chancery Clerk's Office at:

101 Court Square
Carthage, MS 39051.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (601) 267-7371

Leake Birth Records

Qualified requesters may obtain Leake County birth records from the MSDH Vital Records division. The agency has been the Mississippi birth records custodian since November 1912.

Eligible applicants may apply for Leake County birth records in person, by mail (with a check or money order), by phone, or online (using a state-authorized vendor).

The Vital Statistics Office charges $17.00 for a certified copy of Leake County's birth record and $6.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.

Applicants seeking certified birth certificates by mail must complete a birth certificate application form, provide a photocopy of a valid, government-issued photo ID, and pay the applicable fee. Thereafter, they must mail the request packet to the Mississippi Vital Records Office.

Leake Death Records

Eligible applicants may acquire certified copies of Leake County death certificates from the Mississippi Vital Records (November 1, 1912, to present). Such individuals include immediate family members, authorized representatives (e.g., attorneys, physicians, funeral directors, etc), surviving next-of-kin, and persons with legal interest.

When submitting a Leake County death certificate request by mail, applicants must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a money order (certificate fee) to:

Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

The Mississippi Vital Records Office charges $17.00 as a search fee and a certified copy of a death certificate. Each additional certified copy ordered simultaneously incurs an extra cost of $6.00.

Leake County Probate Court Records

In Leake County, the Chancery Clerk, the custodian of all chancery court proceedings, maintains probate records. The Chancery Clerk typically oversees probate records concerning adoptions, estate administration, guardianship, trusts, and conservatorship, among others.

To request copies of Leake County probate records, interested parties should contact the following office:

Leake County Chancery Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 72
Carthage MS 39051

Leake County Property Records

Record searchers may access Leake County property records via the Chancery Clerk's online records portal. The portal provides access to information on land records, including deeds, liens, and plats.

Requesters may also visit the Leake County Tax Assessor's Office to use their online services. The Tax Assessor's website allows visitors to view assessment information, tax information, property tax payments, and tax maps.

Leake County Court Records Online

Requesters may access records online by visiting the Leake County Circuit Court Clerk's website or the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) online portal. Alternatively, third-party online repositories, such as Mississippicourtrecords.us, may offer seamless access to Leake County court records with an internet connection, saving time and effort for individuals who prefer not to visit the courthouse in person. These platforms typically have straightforward interfaces that enable users to quickly search for specific cases or individuals. However, such websites are run independently of government bodies. As a result, desired records may be inaccurate, unavailable, or incomplete.