Neshoba County Court Records

Court records in Neshoba County are court-maintained documents of any form that provide information on criminal, civil, probate, traffic, and other cases adjudicated in a county court. These include transcripts, complaints, decrees, and dockets that contain details of judicial proceedings and actions. Court records may also include information contained in Neshoba County arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Neshoba County?

Yes, court records in Neshoba County are mostly available for public review and duplication as per the Mississippi Public Records Act. However, record custodians may restrict access to records or information exempted from public disclosure by this Act, court decisions, or statute. Exemptions include:

• Attorney work products
• Certain judicial records
• Hospital records
• Workers’ compensation records
• Jury records
• Records subject to privilege (physician/patient, attorney/client, etc.)
• Personnel records
• Licensing information
• Medical examiner’s records.

Neshoba County Court Records Search

Finding case information or court records in Neshoba County may require court visits, sent requests, or online searches using official or third-party sites. To search, inspect, or request records, interested persons may need to determine where proceedings took place and provide descriptions like case numbers, participants' names, relevant dates, and document type. Copy requests often incur charges, and persons may also have to prove their claims to access exempted records.

Neshoba County Courts

Neshoba County has several courts serving the county, including a Circuit Court, Justice Court, Chancery Court, and other lesser courts of limited jurisdiction. The locations of these courts are as follows:

Neshoba County Circuit Court
Neshoba County Courthouse
401 East Beacon Street,
Suite 110,
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-4781
Fax: (601) 650-3997

Neshoba County Chancery Court
Neshoba County Courthouse
401 East Beacon Street,
Suite 107,
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-3581
Fax: (601) 656-5915

Neshoba County Youth Court
305 Main Street,
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-2812
Fax: (601) 656-3214

Neshoba County Justice Court
200 Byrd Avenue,
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-4053
Fax: (601) 656-6482

Philadelphia Municipal Court
525 Main Street,
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 650-3584
Fax: (601) 650-3581

Union Municipal Court
404 Bank Street,
Union, MS 39365
Phone: (601) 774-9422
Fax: (601) 774-3595

Neshoba County Criminal and Civil Records

The Circuit, Chancery, Justice, Youth, and Municipal Courts in Neshoba County handle different kinds of criminal and civil cases. Generally, criminal and civil records are available from the court's designated clerk who adjudicated a case. For example, if the lawsuit involved claims over $200,000, records may be available from the Circuit Clerk. Meanwhile, records of domestic relations cases may be available from the Chancery Clerk.

For record search, inspection, or duplication, interested persons often have to provide descriptions like case numbers, participants' names, relevant dates, and document type to the clerk through acceptable channels. Also, document copies often incur charges, and persons may have to prove their claims to access exempted records.

Alternatively, persons may conduct background checks through the state’s Department of Public Safety to access an individual’s criminal records, which may contain Neshoba County arrest records and court disposition details.

Neshoba County Marriage Records

Neshoba County marriage records are available locally from the Clerk of the Circuit Court, who licensed the union, and at the state level from the Vital Records Division. However, only persons with legitimate claims, like record subjects and immediate family members, may access these records.

Eligible persons may request certified copies of marriage records or licenses from the Circuit Clerk in person or send request letters identifying the needed document and providing descriptions like spouses’ names and marriage date to:

Neshoba County Circuit Clerk
401 East Beacon Street,
Suite 110
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-4781
Fax: (601) 650-3997
Email: circuitclerk@neshobacounty.net.

To request Neshoba County marriage records from the Vital Records Division, submit or mail completed application forms, acceptable identification, fees, and other requirements to:

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

The application and first marriage record cost $17, while additional copies cost $6 each.

Neshoba County Divorce Records

Persons seeking divorce decrees or other divorce case files in the Neshoba County Chancery Court should direct requests to:

Neshoba County Chancery Clerk
401 East Beacon Street,
Suite 107
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-3581
Fax: (601) 656-5915
Email: gtate@neshobacounty.net.

Requesters should identify the needed record, provide specific case details, and pay appropriate copy and certification fees when required. Persons unsure of the court where divorce proceedings took place may direct requests to the Vital Records Division, which may help locate the office where the records are.

Neshoba Birth Records

Records of births in Neshoba County since November 1912 are obtainable from the Mississippi Vital Records Division for $17 (for the first copy and $6 each for additional copies). However, only qualified persons like the person/parent named in the record and close relatives may access these records.

For birth certificates, send completed application forms, acceptable identification, and other requirements to:

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

Neshoba Death Records

The Mississippi Vital Records Division issues death certificates for Neshoba County. These records are strictly available to persons with legitimate claims for $17 (for the first copy and $6 each for additional copies). To obtain Neshoba County death records, submit or send completed application forms, acceptable identification, fees, and other requirements to:

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

Neshoba County Probate Court Records

The Chancery Clerk maintains records of probate matters filed in the Chancery Court, such as estate administration, conservatorship, guardianship, and ancillary cases. Interested persons may visit the clerk’s office or send requests to:

Neshoba County Chancery Clerk
401 East Beacon Street,
Suite 107
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-3581
Fax: (601) 656-5915
Email: gtate@neshobacounty.net.

Neshoba County Property Records

Property records in Neshoba County contain information on the county's real properties (lands and buildings). However, there are two major custodians of property-related records in Neshoba County: the Chancery Clerk and the Tax Assessor/Collector. The Chancery Clerk files deeds, mortgages, tax liens, plats, and similar instruments. For records requests, visit or send requests to:

Neshoba County Chancery Clerk
401 East Beacon Street,
Suite 107
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-3581
Fax: (601) 656-5915
Email: gtate@neshobacounty.net.

On the other hand, the Tax Assessor/Collector finds, lists, and values properties in the county and keeps information related to this. Interested persons may conduct online property searches or direct requests to:

Neshoba County Tax Assessor/Collector
401 Beacon Street,
Suite 105
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: (601) 656-4541
Fax: (601) 656-5121
E-mail: mlewis@neshobacounty.net.

Neshoba County Court Records Online

Persons may use third-party sites like Mississippicourtrecords.us to inspect or obtain Neshoba County court records. These sites may provide user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive databases that users may navigate using search tools. To locate a court record or case information, persons should provide case details like party names, court names/location, case number, and dates. However, as these sites run independently from any government agency, information obtained from these sites may not be as accurate, detailed, or up-to-date. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.