Pontotoc County Court Records

Pontotoc County court records play crucial roles in the county's legal matters. These documents are evidence of legal trials within the county, and they safeguard the integrity of the county's judicial system. Generally, court records contain information relating to case filings, legal prosecutions, and judgments. Such documents include but are not limited to names of litigants, trial dates, exhibits, motions, orders, and judgments. These documents are accessible through the Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk's Office.

Note: Generally, record seekers can also access Pontotoc County arrest records as part of court records if the underlying offenses result in criminal trials.

Are Court Records Public in Pontotoc County?

According to the Mississippi Public Records Act, Pontotoc County court records are public. However, public access to these records does not include confidential information such as Social Security Numbers and financial account details, juvenile records, mental health records, and other sensitive information.

Pontotoc County Court Records Search

Pontotoc County court records search refers to the various options for accessing case files in Pontotoc County, MS. These documents are accessible online through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system. Information seekers can also access Pontotoc County court records through mail or in-person visits to the Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk's Office or the Pontotoc County Chancery, Justice, and Municipal Courts clerk's offices.

Pontotoc County Courts

The Pontotoc County judiciary comprises the Pontotoc County Circuit, Chancery, Youth, Justice, and Municipal Courts with varying jurisdictions over civil and criminal trials. The list below outlines the contact information for the various Pontotoc County courts:

Pontotoc County Circuit Court

Pontotoc County Courthouse
11 E Washington Street,
P.O. Box 428,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3908, (662) 489-3700

Pontotoc County Chancery Court
34 S Liberty Street,
P.O. Box 209,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3900
Fax: (662) 489-3940

Pontotoc County Youth Court
34 S Liberty Street,
P.O. Box 209,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3900
Fax: (662) 489-3940

Pontotoc County Justice Court
29 E Washington Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3921
Fax: (662) 488-2986

Pontotoc County Municipal Courts

Algoma Municipal Court
Town Hall, 12 Weeks Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 110,
Algoma,
MS 38820
Phone: (662) 489-3200

Ecru Municipal Court
176 Main Street,
Ecru,
MS 38841

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 526,
MS 38841
Phone: (662) 489-3881
Fax: (662) 489-0196

Pontotoc Municipal Court
225 W Reynolds Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-7804
Fax: (662) 489-0103

Sherman Municipal Court
26 W Lamar Street,
P.O. Box 397,
Sherman,
MS 38869
Phone: (662) 840-9185
Fax: (662) 842-2517

Pontotoc County Criminal and Civil Records

In Pontotoc County, record seekers can access civil case records through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system. This online portal provides access to Pontotoc County Circuit Court civil and criminal records and documents relating to civil trials within the Pontotoc County Chancery Court.

Depending on the civil or criminal case records, mail or visit any of the following addresses for Pontotoc County civil and criminal records not accessible online:

Civil and criminal case records (including felony, civil lawsuits, and divorce case records)

Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk
Pontotoc County Courthouse
11 E. Washington Street,
P.O. Box 428,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3908, (662) 509-3700

Case records relating to misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations outside municipal boundaries, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.

The Pontotoc County Justice Court
29 East Washington Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863

Case records relating to misdemeanor crimes, municipal ordinance violations, and city traffic violations within the city limits

The Pontotoc Municipal Court
225 West Reynolds Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863.

Individuals seeking access to Pontotoc County arrest records should contact the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department at:

490 West Oxford Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3915

Pontotoc County Marriage Records

Although information on Pontotoc County marriage records is publicly accessible, only persons with legitimate and tangible interests can access certified copies of Pontotoc County marriage certificates. These include the spouses named in the record, immediate family members, or legal representatives.

For eligible record seekers, Pontotoc County marriage records are accessible through the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) and the Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk's Office.
Individuals seeking access to copies of Pontotoc County marriage certificates from January 1, 1926, to June 30, 1938, and from January 1, 1942, to the present should:

• Download Mississippi State Department of Health Marriage Records Application Forms
• Complete the application forms with the necessary information
• Enclose photocopies of valid government-issued identification documents and checks or money orders to cover the copy costs
• Mail the requests to:

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

Alternatively, visit the MSDH office at:

222 Marketridge Dr,
Ridgeland,
MS 39157.

For records of Pontotoc County marriages from July 1, 1938, to December 31, 1941, record seekers should call, mail, or visit the Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk's Office at:

The Pontotoc County Courthouse
11 E. Washington Street,
P.O. Box 428,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3908, (662) 509-3700

Requesters can also order Pontotoc County marriage certificates online through a third-party affiliate link on the MSDH website.
Note: the MSDH and the Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk's charge $17.00 per copy of marriage, and credit card payments to the Circuit Clerk's Office attract an additional $2.00 transaction fee.

Pontotoc County Divorce Records

Pontotoc County divorce records are official documents detailing the separation of married couples within the county. These documents are publicly accessible through the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office unless there are judicial restrictions. Also, for privacy reasons, the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office may redact some information from public copies of Pontotoc County divorce records.

For copies of Pontotoc County divorce records, mail or visit the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office at:

34 S. Liberty Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863.

Pontotoc Birth Records

In Pontotoc County, access to birth records is limited to registrants, their immediate family members, authorized legal representatives, and individuals with legitimate legal claims. Pontotoc County birth certificates establish the identity; they prove that their owners are citizens of the United States. Additionally, they are documents for obtaining Social Security Numbers, driver’s licenses, passports, or state-issued IDs.
Eligible Individuals seeking access to Pontotoc County birth records should:

• Download and complete a Mississippi State Department of Health Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Certificate Form
• Include a photocopy of a valid official photo ID and a check or money order to cover applicable fees (the MSDH charges $17.00 for the first copy of a certified Pontotoc County birth certificate and $6 for each additional copy ordered at the same time)
• Mail the request to:
  Mississippi Vital Records
  P.O. Box 1700,
  Jackson,
  MS 39215-1700.

For walk-in requests for Pontotoc County birth records, visit the MSDH Vital Records Office at:

222 Marketridge Drive,
Ridgeland,
MS 39157.

Pontotoc Death Records

According to Mississippi laws, access to Pontotoc County death records within the first 50 years after death is limited to the immediate families of the deceased and authorized legal representatives. Members of the public can only access Pontotoc County death records older than 50 years.

Death records serve as legal proof of death and offer formal closure for bereaved families. Additionally, they provide vital statistics on mortality rates and contribute to government health policies.
To access Pontotoc County death records:

• Download a Mississippi State Department of Health Application for a Certified Copy of Death Certificate Form
• Complete the application form with the relevant information
• Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID and a check/money order to cover the copy fees (the MSDH charges $17.00 for the first copy of death certificates and $6.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time)
• Mail the request to the Mississippi Vital Records Office at:
  P.O. Box 1700,
  Jackson,
  MS 39215-1700.

As an alternative, visit the MSDH Vital Records Office or the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office with valid identification documents during office hours at any of the addresses below:

MSDH Vital Records Office
222 Marketridge Drive,
Ridgeland,
MS 39157

Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office
34 South Liberty Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863.

Pontotoc County Probate Court Records

Pontotoc County probate court records are documentation on probate adjudications within the Chancery Court in Pontotoc County, MS. These include documents on guardianships, Will contests, conservatorships, adoptions, trust administration, and inheritance disputes.

Individuals seeking Pontotoc County probate court records should register and log into the Mississippi Electronic Court system and search for Pontotoc County probate court records by case numbers or other criteria.
Alternatively, call, mail, or visit the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office during office hours at:

34 South Liberty Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3900

Pontotoc County Property Records

Pontotoc County property records contain documents relating to real estate transactions and ownership. These documents include but are not limited to deeds, property titles, zoning information, land use permits, plat maps and surveys, building permits, property sales history, property tax records, easement agreements, and liens and encumbrances.

Access to Pontotoc County property records depends on document types. For land and property records, call or visit the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office during office hours at:

34 South Liberty Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3900

The Pontotoc County Tax Assessor's Office maintains property assessment records; individuals seeking access to ownership information, property descriptions, and assessed values should fax, visit, or call their office at:

11 East Washington Street,
Pontotoc,
MS 38863
Phone: (662) 489-3903
Fax: (662) 489-3917

Information seekers can also register and log into the Pontotoc County Chancery Clerk's Office Records Portal and purchase copies of land records.

Pontotoc County Court Records Online

Record seekers can access civil case records through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system. This online portal provides access to Pontotoc County Circuit Court civil and criminal records and documents relating to civil trials within the Pontotoc County Chancery Court.
Alternatively, third-party platforms, such as Mississippicourtrecords.us may offer quick and convenient for accessing documents from multiple courts across Mississippi. These independent platforms compile documents from different courts and make them accessible in one place through advanced search tools. Individuals can access Pontotoc County court records globally using third-party online platforms. However, users of non-government sources need to verify the accuracy and authenticity of their documents because these platforms may contain inaccuracies, errors, or outdated information.