Pike County, MS Public Records
Section 25 of the Mississippi Statutes mandates that public records be made accessible to the public in Pike County. These records include vital, criminal, arrest, and court records. The Circuit Court keeps vital records such as marriage and death certificates, as well as criminal and civil records. The Chancery Clerk's Office keeps deeds, liens, and land records. Tax records are found in the Tax Collector's Office.
Courts in Pike County
Court Records in Pike County, Mississippi
Court records in Pike County contain information on injunctions, proceedings, indictments, and rulings made in the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, County Court, Justice Court, and Municipal Court. The Circuit Court Clerk keeps court records within Pike County, including filings and accounts of court costs and fees. Anyone interested in accessing court records from as far back as the year 2000 can do so remotely or by physically visiting the Office of the Chancery Clerk at:
200 East Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601)-783-2581
Some records will not be released for public access due to confidentiality or security concerns. These records can only be accessed after a special court order or warrant has been granted.
Jails and Prisons in Pike County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Pike County, Mississippi
There is only one correctional facility in Pike County. The facility is managed by the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Inmate records contain information about people incarcerated within correctional facilities within the county. These records can either be accessed online on the MDOC website or by contacting the Pike County Jail directly. Note that an inmate's record will be restricted from public access if there are security or confidentiality concerns.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Pike County
Arrest Records in Pike County, Mississippi
The Sherrif's Office and a few other police departments are responsible for maintaining law and order within Pike County. Interested persons can visit any of these local law enforcement agencies to obtain records of arrests made by them. Other police departments operating in the county include McComb PD, Magnolia City PD, Summit PD, Osyka PD, and Tylertown PD.
Pike County arrest records contain important information such as detainee biometrics, crime committed, time of arrest, a detailed account of the events leading up to the arrest, the date of arrest, names of arresting officers, and the type of crime committed. Mugshots and fingerprints are also contained within an arrest record. Arrest records are open to interested individuals excluding records that pose a security threat or raise confidentiality concerns.
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Popular Cities in Pike
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