Sunflower County Court Records

In Sunflower County, court records reveal information about court proceedings and judicial matters. Such records are essential in legal issues since they ensure transparency and fairness. Legal practitioners may also use the records as a reference in subsequent cases. Court records may include case filings, dockets, orders, and judgments. Interested parties can also find Sunflower County arrest records in criminal case records.

Are Court Records Public in Sunflower County?

Under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, most Sunflower County court records are publicly accessible. Public members can view or obtain copies of court records from designated record custodians. The custodians may disclose the records if the record seeker fulfills the legal requirement. For instance, record seekers must provide case identifiers to obtain records.

However, record custodians may refuse public access to certain records. Such records may contain information that is sealed under statutes or court orders. For instance, crime victims' data are sealed from public view.

Sunflower County Court Records Search

Public members can search court records by contacting the court or designated public entities. These entities may allow online searches, walk-in, or mail-in requests for records in their custody. For instance, the Mississippi Judiciary website maintains an online searchable portal for court records. However, the circuit clerk's office offers offline access to court records.

Sunflower County Courts

The Sunflower County court system comprises municipal, chancery, justice, and circuit courts. The public can find the courts at these locations:

Sunflower County Circuit Court
Sunflower County Courthouse
200 Main Street
P.O. Box 880
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-1252
Fax: (662) 887-7077

Sunflower County Chancery Court
P.O. Box 988
Indianola, MS 38751
Fax: (662) 887-7054

Sunflower County Youth Court
P.O. Box 998
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-7424
Fax: (662) 887-2748

Sunflower County Justice Court - North
119 North Chester Avenue
P.O. Box 52
Ruleville, MS 38771
Phone: (662) 756-2835
Fax: (662) 756-4175

Sunflower County Justice Court - South
202 Main Street
P.O. Box 487
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-6921
Fax: (662) 887-2798

Municipal Courts in Sunflower County

Drew Municipal Court
120 West Shaw Avenue
Drew, MS 38737
Phone: (662) 745-2200
Fax: (662) 745-0183

Indianola Municipal Court
101 Front Street
P.O. Box 269
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-5583
Fax: (662) 887-6009

Inverness Municipal Court
802 East Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 166
Inverness, MS 38753
Phone: (662) 265-5741
Fax: (662) 265-6009

Moorhead Municipal Court
P.O. Box 578
Moorhead, MS 38761
Phone: (662) 246-5461
Fax: (662) 246-5037

Ruleville Municipal Court
P.O. Box 428
Ruleville, MS 38771
Phone: (662) 756-2793
Fax: (662) 756-9959

Sunflower Municipal Court
P.O. Box 127
Sunflower, MS 38778
Phone: (662) 569-3388
Fax: (662) 569-3711

Sunflower County Criminal and Civil Records

Residents can obtain Sunflower County criminal and civil records from the circuit clerk's office. The clerk maintains records of these case proceedings, including filed documents like Sunflower County arrest records and exhibits.

To obtain records from the clerk's office, record seekers must submit a request in writing via mail, in person, or by email to:

P.O. Box 880
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-1252
Fax: (662) 887-7077
Email: chamilton@suncirclerk.com.

Sunflower County Marriage Records

The Sunflower County circuit clerk's office keeps records of marriage events that occurred in the county. Public members can obtain copies of marriage licenses by submitting a request to the clerk's office at:

P.O. Box 880
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-1252
Fax: (662) 887-7077
Email: chamilton@suncirclerk.com.

The request must contain information about the marriage event, such as the record subjects' names and event date.

Sunflower County Divorce Records

In Sunflower County, residents can obtain divorce records by contacting the chancery clerk's office. The court clerk keeps records of divorce decrees issued in the chancery court. To view the record, residents must make an in-person or mail-in request to the court's office during business hours at:

Physical address:
200 Main Street
Indianola, MS 38751.
Phone: (662) 887-4703

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 850
Indianola, MS 38751-0850.

The request must contain information about the divorce event, such as the date and the record subjects' names. The clerk will charge copy fees for producing physical copies of the records.

Sunflower Birth Records

The Mississippi State Department of Health is the official custodian of birth events in Sunflower County. Persons or entities can obtain copies of birth certificates by sending a mail or in-person request to the agency. For in-person requests, record seekers must request this address:

222 Marketridge Drive
Highland Colony Parkway.
Ridgeland, MS

In contrast, record seekers must follow these steps to send a mail request:

1. Complete a birth record request form in English or Spanish.
2. Attach a copy of a valid ID.
3. Include a $17 money order or check made payable to the Mississippi Vital Records. It costs $6 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
4. Send the mail request to:
   Mississippi Vital Records
   P.O. Box 1700
   Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Sunflower Death Records

Residents can obtain Sunflower County death records from the state's Department of Health. The agency offers mail-in or walk-in access to the records. To obtain the records via walk-in request, inquirers must visit the agency during open hours at:

222 Marketridge Drive
Highland Colony Parkway.
Ridgeland, MS

In contrast, you can submit a mail request to the agency at:

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

The mail request must include the following:

• A completed death record request form in English or Spanish.
• A $17 money order or check made payable to the Mississippi Vital Records.
• Copy of a valid ID.

Note: Death records are vital documents in most probate-related cases. Concerned parties may use the record to secure their right to a deceased's estate or benefit.

Sunflower County Probate Court Records

The Sunflower County chancery clerk's office maintains records of probate cases like administration of trusts, name changes, and conservatorships. To obtain probate records, interested parties must visit the clerk's office during open hours at:

Physical address:
200 Main Street
Indianola, MS 38751.
Phone: (662) 887-4703

Record seekers can also request the record via mail to:

Post Office Box 850
Indianola, MS 38751-0850.

In contrast, the Mississippi Judiciary hosts an online searchable database for probate records. Inquirers must fill out relevant data to view records on the platform.

Sunflower County Property Records

Sunflower County property records reveal information on property-related data like liens, plats, deeds, mortgages, assessment value, and property tax rates. The Sunflower Chancery Clerk and the Tax Collector's offices are the official custodians of property records. To obtain documents from the Chancery Clerk, inquirers may use the agency's online search platform or inquire in person at this location:

200 Main Street
Indianola, MS 38751
Phone: (662) 887-4703

In contrast, interested persons can obtain property tax information by visiting the Tax Collector's office at:

200 Main Street
Indianola, MS 38751.
Phone: (662) 887-1454

Sunflower County Court Records Online

Generally, the Mississippi Judiciary offers online access to court records in Sunflower County. However, record seekers may also be able to access some information via third-party platforms like Mississippicourtrecords.us. These platforms often have easy-to-use interfaces and may not require user authentication. In addition, the platform may offer free download options alongside other perks. However, they are mostly unregulated and may not contain accurate information.