Madison County, MS Public Records
Interested individuals have a right to request and obtain copies of public records according to section 25 of the statutes of Mississippi. Public records include vital, civil, criminal, probate, and property case documentation. The County Court is responsible for filing and keeping public records within Madison County. The Chancery Clerk is in charge of all land records, while the Tax Assessor is in charge of all records about taxes. Public records in Madison County can be accessed remotely or physically after providing the filing date, case number, hearing date, and judgment.
Courts in Madison County
Court Records in Madison County, Mississippi
Court records in Madison County can be accessed remotely and physically from the various courts within the county. Chancery Court maintains most court records within the County. Records kept by this court include probate, divorce, and juvenile cases. The Court Records portal of the Madison County online platform is linked to court records within the county. Third-party sites such as the Mississippi Court Records also give access to court records within Madison County. Note that some records are closed and may only be accessed after obtaining a special warrant or court order, Any interested individual can request and obtain public court records physically by visiting the Chancery Court located at:
146 West Center Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-1177
Jails and Prisons in Madison County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Madison County, Mississippi
The Madison County Detention Centre is the only correctional facility in Madison County. It is a 250-bed jail facility that is managed by the Sheriff's Department of Madison County. Interested individuals can access records of recently incarcerated persons within Madison County via the Mugshot portal on the Sheriff's Department's online platform. One can also access these records by physically visiting the Sheriff's Office at:
2941 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
(601)859-2345
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Madison County
Arrest Records in Madison County, Mississippi
The Sheriff's Department in Madison County is primarily in charge of keeping incident reports and arrest records within the county. These records contain vital information about the suspects, such as biodata information, criminal history, time of arrest, the names of the arresting officers, and a detailed account of the events leading up to the arrest. The records also include mugshots, fingerprint identifications, and police reports. Interested individuals can access arrest records by physically visiting the Sheriff's office to request and obtain copies of the arrest record of interest. Where the arrest is made by other local law enforcement agencies, you should contact the police department for a copy of the record. Gluckstadt Police Department also operates in the county. Note that an arrest record may not be made available to the public if there are security and confidentiality concerns.
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