Yazoo County Court Records

Yazoo Court Records refer to official documents containing details of judicial proceedings and decisions related to a case in Yazoo County, Mississippi. They serve numerous purposes, such as ensuring accountability and transparency in judicial proceedings within the county. They also help provide legal precedent for all future cases within the county.

Court records generally pertain to criminal trials, civil disputes, probate issues, and family law matters. All Mississippi Court Records, including Yazoo Court records, are created following the Mississippi Rules of Court.

Are Court Records Public in Yazoo County?

Yes. Like other counties in Mississippi, Yazoo County court records are presumed to be part of public records and, hence, accessible to the public except for some judicial records explicitly exempted from public disclosure.

The following records are generally excluded from public disclosure:

• Mental health commitment records
• Youth Court proceedings (juvenile delinquency and child protection cases) as per Miss. Code § 43-21-259
• Adoption and guardianship records as per Mississippi Code § 93-17-25
• Mental health commitment records
• Records sealed by court order
• Certain criminal case documents, such as those involving confidential informants or sealed indictments

Yazoo County Court Records Search

Interested individuals can access a Yazoo County record in one of the following ways:

• Court Clerk's office
• The originating court where the case was filed or heard
• Remote search tool provided by the court
• Third-party websites

Yazoo County Courts

Yazoo County operates a structured system to handle various legal matters, including criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases. Below is a directory of the courts and their addresses in Yazoo County:

Yazoo County Circuit Court
Yazoo County Courthouse
211 E Broadway St.,
P.O. Box 108
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-1872

Yazoo County Chancery Court
211 E Broadway St.,
P.O. Box 68
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-2661

County Court of Yazoo County
Yazoo County Courthouse
211 E Broadway St.,
P.O. Box 108
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-1872

Yazoo County Youth Court
Yazoo County Courthouse
211 E Broadway St.,
P.O. Box 108
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-1872

Yazoo County Justice Court
211 E Broadway St,
P.O. Box 798
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-8181

Yazoo County Criminal and Civil Records

Yazoo County criminal records encompass documents and filings related to a criminal legal proceeding, including arrest records, trial transcripts, charging documents, and sentencing information. Like other court records in Yazoo County, criminal court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

Accessing Criminal Court Records:

Interested parties can access Yazoo criminal records, including arrest records, by paying a physical visit to the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the address below:

Circuit Clerk
211 E. Broadway St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-1872

Additionally, criminal records can be obtained by simply mailing a written request to the clerk's office or via remote access using the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system, which grants access to certain records.

Accessing Yazoo County civil court records:

Yazoo County civil records refer to documents and filings related to non-criminal legal matters such as probate cases, lawsuits, family law proceedings and property disputes. The Chancery Court Clerk's office generally maintains Yazoo County civil court records.

To access Yazoo County civil records, interested parties can pay a physical visit to the Chancery Court clerk's office at the address below:

Chancery Clerk
211 E. Broadway St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-2661

Alternatively, civil records requests can be mailed to the address provided above or by simply using the state's remote MEC system.

It is worth noting that although many court records are accessible to the public, the court may charge a fee for searching, reviewing, duplication, and mailing copies of a court record following Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-7.

Yazoo County Marriage Records

The Circuit Clerk's Office maintains Yazoo County marriage records and serves as the official custodian for these vital records. The clerk is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining marriage records within the county.

Individuals interested in a marriage license must appear in person at the Circuit Clerk's Office, present valid photo identification, and meet other stipulated requirements, such as age and fee, before they are issued a license.

• Accessing Marriage Records

Parties interested in Yazoo County Marriage certificate, can submit a written request in person or via mail to the circuit clerk's office at the address below. All requests are required to contain specific details, including the full names of both parties to the marriage and the date and time of the marriage.

Yazoo County Circuit Clerk
211 E. Broadway St.
P.O. Box 108
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-1872

Records for marriages that occurred after January 1, 1926, can also be obtained from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). Interested parties can either visit the office at 222 Marketridge Drive or order this record remotely.

It's advisable to contact the respective office directly to confirm the availability of records and any fees required for search, certification and duplication.

Yazoo County Divorce Records

The Chancery Clerk's Office maintains Yazoo County divorce records and serves as the official repository for these records. Yazoo County divorce records are presumed to be part of public records and, therefore, are accessible to the public. However, it is worth noting that only eligible individuals can access Yazoo County divorce records. Researchers may contact the Chancery Court Clerk's Office to obtain Yazoo County divorce records. Requests may be made to the office in person or via mail; however, all valid requests are required to contain the following piece of information:

• Full names of both parties in the divorce
• Date of divorce or year
• Valid photo identification of the requester (preferably a government-issued identification card)
• Contact information, including but not limited to address and phone number

Note: Even though divorce records are typically presumed to be public records, access to certain details is restricted. Hence, requesters are advised to consult with the Chancery Clerk's Office to understand the limitations peculiar to their requests.

Yazoo County Birth Records

Yazoo County birth records are part of the Yazoo County vital records, typically maintained by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). As per Mississippi Code Annotated § 41-57-2, birth certificates are confidential and not accessible to the public except by specific individuals, including the party named on the record, a parent named on the record, a legal guardian or representative, and anyone with a court order authorizing access to the record.

Eligible individuals can access Yazoo birth records by physically visiting 222 Marketridge Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157, where they may be required to complete a record search form. Alternatively, interested parties can request a Yazoo County birth certificate by sending a completed application with a valid ID and payment to the MSDH's office.

The MSDH also allows remote access to birth records, but may require additional fees. It is worth noting that all records requests are required to contain the following details:

• Full name on the birth certificate
• Place and date of birth
• Full names of both parents
• A copy of a government-issued photo ID of the requester
• A $17 charge for the first copy and an additional $6 for each extra copy.

Yazoo County Death Records

Like Yazoo County birth records, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office also manages Yazoo County death records. Death records are confidential and accessible only to specific individuals, including the immediate family of the deceased, legal representatives, and individuals with a court order.

To access death records, interested parties can physically request them at 222 Marketridge Drive. Alternatively, the MSDH's office allows requests by mail for individuals who prefer that option. For individuals opting for the request by mail, the death certificate record request form should be completed with all the required details, including a valid identification and the required fee, and sent to the mailing address provided earlier.

Death records are essential for numerous reasons in Yazoo County, including settling estates and probate matters, updating government records and personal documentation, and conducting genealogical and historical research.

Yazoo County Probate Court Records

Yazoo County probate court records refer to documents and filings related to probate matters such as guardianships, estate administration, conservatorships, and name changes. These records are typically generated in the Chancery Court, which holds jurisdiction over probate cases in Mississippi. Yazoo County probate records generally encompass petitions for probate, wills, letters testamentary or administration, guardianship filings and court orders.

The Yazoo County Chancery Clerk is the official custodian of probate records; hence, interested persons can obtain probate records through the clerk's office. Requests may be made either in person or by mail at the address below:

Yazoo County Chancery Clerk
209 E Broadway Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-2661

It is worth noting that certain probate records may require a formal written request and a fee. Additionally, older or archived probate records may be stored off-site or at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH).

Yazoo County Property Records

Yazoo County Property records contain information about land and real estate ownership, transactions, and valuations. The Yazoo County Chancery Clerk's Office is the official repository for mortgages, liens, deeds, and other land-related documents.

Property records typically contain pertinent details such as the owner's name, parcel number, property location, sales history, legal description, and tax assessments. Combined, these records are used to verify ownerships, resolve boundary disputes, conduct title searches, and calculate property taxes. Interested individuals can access Yazoo County property records through the Chancery Clerk's office in person or via mail at the earlier address.

Alternatively, the Yazoo County Tax Assessor's office maintains records related to property valuations, assessments, and tax information. These records are crucial in determining property taxes and understanding the value of properties within the county. Interested parties can pay a physical visit to the County Assessor's Office at the address below:

Yazoo County Tax Assessor
209 E. Broadway St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 746-2642

Yazoo County Court Records Online

Some third-party online resources grant inquirers access to court records at no cost in Yazoo County. These platforms, like Mississippicourtrecords.us, typically aggregate records from various government agencies and offer them to interested parties.

These third-party platforms offer researchers the convenience of accessing records from the comfort of their homes through their easy-to-use websites. However, while these platforms aggregate records from numerous governmental repositories, they operate independently. Consequently, it is typically advised that records obtained from these platforms be reviewed against government records for accuracy and authenticity.