Simpson County Court Records

Simpson County court records are official documents that preserve the proceedings and outcomes of civil, criminal, and administrative cases filed in the county's courts. In Simpson County, Mississippi, these records are managed by various court clerks (depending on the case they are related to) and they include written filings, judgments, motions, orders, recordings, photographs, maps, and other material generated in legal proceedings. Members of the public may access these records for legal, academic, informational, or personal purposes, subject to statutory and court-imposed limitations.

Are Court Records Public in Simpson County?

Yes. Simpson County court records are generally open to the public, although Mississippi courts are not bound by the Public Records Act. Access is governed by court rules and internal policies in accordance with Section 25-61-11 of the Mississippi Code. This section identifies exempt records, including but not limited to juvenile records, medical files, proprietary information, sealed or expunged case records, and records that would disclose the identity of victims, witnesses, or informants.

Simpson County Court Records Search

Individuals seeking access to public records may access them via any of the following:

• Visiting the Simpson County clerk's office
• An online search through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system.
• The county courthouse where the case was filed.
• Third-party aggregate sites

Simpson County Courts

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

Simpson County Circuit Court
100 Court Street, Suite 2,
Mendenhall, MS 39114
Phone: (601) 847-2474

Simpson County Chancery Court
100 Court Avenue,
Mendenhall, MS 39114
Phone: (601) 847-2626

Simpson County Justice Court
1498 Simpson Hwy 149,
Mendenhall, MS 39114
Phone: (601) 847-5848

Simpson County District Attorney
100 Court Avenue, Suite 4;
Mendenhall, Mississippi 39114
Phone: (601) 847-1342

Simpson County Criminal and Civil Court Records

Criminal and civil court records in Simpson County are managed by the Simpson Circuit Court Clerk. Criminal court records relate to felony and misdemeanor cases heard by the county's circuit court or filed by individuals or law enforcement bodies. In contrast, civil court records are documents of non-criminal disputes between two or more persons. Misdemeanor cases on appeal, felony criminal cases and civil actions involving $2,500 and above are generally tried in the circuit court.

Individuals seeking Simpson County criminal and court records can visit the office of the Circuit clerk responsible for handling the specific record they desire. Inquirers may also seek to conduct an online search through the MEC online platform, which covers both civil and criminal matters filed originally in the Simpson Circuit Court.

Simpson County Marriage Records

The Simpson County Circuit Clerk is the primary responsibility for marriage records, licenses, and other related documents. The office of the Circuit Clerk is the primary point of contact for individuals seeking to obtain copies of marriage licenses at a fee of $37 per record. While the county issues marriage licenses, the county circuit clerk maintains and fills statistical marriage records with the state office of Vital Records.

Simpson County marriage records can also be obtained from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) for a search fee of $17 and $6 each for any additional copies made. Interested persons can also fill out the Marriage Record Application Form, call MSDH, or send mail.

Access to marriage records is only granted to individuals with legitimate reasons at the time of request.

Simpson County Divorce Records

Simpson County divorce records are legal documents that detail domestic matters classified under the Chancery court's jurisdiction. The Chancery court clerk prepares and preserves all official divorce cases within the county.

A five-year search is usually conducted to locate the county where the divorce decree was issued, the document, and the page number it was officially recorded. Interested persons may obtain a certified copy of the divorce decree directly from the Simpson Chancery court.

Simpson County Birth Records

In Simpson County, Birth records are categorised as Vital Records managed at the state level by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The MSDH Vital Records division maintains all birth records from November 1912 to the present to ensure their accuracy and standardization.

Individuals desiring to obtain a copy of a Birth certificate can visit the Vital Records office during business hours from 8:00 am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, call or send a mail. A certified copy of the Simpson County birth record is charged at $17 and $6 per additional copy requested during the search.

Simpson County Death Records

Death records are legal documents acceptable in court detailing the information of the deceased, the time, and the cause of death. Death records are necessary to lay claim to life insurance benefits where they exist or for other related purposes.

Simpson County death records can be accessed from the Mississippi State Department of Health, responsible for maintaining records from November 1912 to the present. Individuals interested in obtaining a death certificate of the deceased can fill out the death certificate Application Form to order via mail, call, or visit the Vital Records office.

Death records can be mailed to the inquirer within 7 to 10 business days of ordering at a service fee of $17 and $6 each for extra copies requested at the time of issuance. For more ordering information of a death record, find.

Simpson County Probate Court Records

Simpson County probate court records are legal proceedings outlining the systems of administration over the property or estate of a deceased. Probates record and other matters relating to the will of a deceased person is under the jurisdiction of the Simpson Chancery court.

A valid photo ID would be necessary to conduct a walk-in physical search from the Chancery court and details like the name of the deceased, date of death, case number and year the estate was filed are necessary to conduct an online probate court record search.

Simpson County Property Records

All property records are filed and maintained by the Simpson County Chancery clerk. Simpson County property records and other official documents relating to property ownership, land titles, and deeds can be obtained upon visit to the Chancery County clerk's office during business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or via call or mail request.

The Chancery clerk allows inspection of the property's original document and reproduction of copies for members of the public at $0.25 per page and staff copies at $0.50 per page.

Individuals can conveniently access property records through an online platform for searchers to obtain property records and other information without having to make a physical visit to the county's courthouse. Delta Computer System requires intending users to access records per page at $0.50 or on a monthly or annual subscription at $30 and $330, respectively.

Note: Property certificates needed for official and legal purposes may attract an additional fee.

Simpson County Court Records Online

Interested persons can access Simpson County court records online through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system or its public access portal, PAMEC.

Third-party online platforms are also a convenient option for accessing public court records since they aggregate these records from various jurisdictions and provide them to requesters on one database. Sites like Mississippicourtrecords.us provide a user-friendly where users can conveniently view and download court documents using the search name and county where the court record was issued. However, results and information from third-party websites may not be guaranteed, as these sources operate independently of official custodians.