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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Bolivar County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Bolivar County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Bolivar County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
28,395
Population
Census estimate
11,704
Households
Census estimate
$37,845
Median income
Annual household
$118,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Cleveland
County seat
In Mississippi
Bolivar County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Bolivar County Records at a Glance

Record typeBolivar County verified sources
Court recordsMississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) Chancery and Circuit Cou…
Trial Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
Criminal recordsBolivar County Jail Roster Lookup, MS, Inmate Search
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Bolivar County state portal below
Property recordsTax Assessor - Bolivar County Mississippi
Vital recordsBolivar County MS Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Re…
Voter recordsElection Information - Bolivar County Mississippi
Expo Rental - Bolivar County Mississippi
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Bolivar County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Bolivar County state portal below
Bolivar County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records4Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records1Vital records1Voter records2Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Bolivar County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Bolivar County Records

2026
Bolivar County official government portal active
The official Bolivar County government website at www.co.bolivar.ms.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Bolivar County court records portal verified
State court system links for Bolivar County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Bolivar County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Bolivar County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Bolivar County property records online
Bolivar County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Bolivar County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Bolivar County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Bolivar County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Mississippi statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Mississippi state level — not by the county.
3
Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Bolivar County Records

❌ Myth: "Bolivar County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Bolivar County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Bolivar County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Bolivar County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Bolivar County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Bolivar County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Bolivar County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Bolivar County & Mississippi Records

For records not specific to Bolivar County, use Mississippi's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Mississippi statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Mississippi: Attala · Benton · Calhoun · Carroll · Chickasaw

About Bolivar County, Mississippi

Bolivar County is located in northwest Mississippi. The county seat is Cleveland (official site: http://www.co.bolivar.ms.us/).

  • Population: 28,395
  • Households: 11,704
  • Median household income: $37,845
  • Median home value: $118,200
  • Below poverty line: 31.8%
  • Land area: 876.5 sq mi
  • Population density: 32.4 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 8
  • NCES schools indexed: 12
CT
Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) Chancery and Circuit Court Directory
Official Free
Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) Chancery and Circuit Court Directory · As of 05/04/2026 · Clarke & Lauderdale County Chancery Courts · Bolivar, Coahoma, Tunica, & Quitman County Circuit Courts · Proposed orders must be emailed to the Court Administrator in Word format.
🌐 courts.ms.gov
CT
Trial Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
County Court judges may issue search warrants, set bond and preside over preliminary hearings. County Courts have concurrent jurisdiction with Justice Courts in all matters, civil and criminal. Mississippi has 24 County Courts and 34 County Court judges. Counties which have a County Court include Adams, Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Jackson, Jones, Lafayette, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lee, Leflore, Lowndes, Madison, Oktibbeha, Pearl River, Pike, Rankin, Warren, Washington and Yazoo.
🌐 courts.ms.gov
CT
Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
Chancery Court · District 1 Alcorn, Itawamba, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Lee, Tishomingo, Union · District 2 Jasper, Newton, Scott · District 3 Desoto, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tate, Yalobusha · District 4 Amite, Franklin, Pike, Walthall · District 5 Hinds · District 6 Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Kemper, Neshoba, Winston · District 7 Bolivar, Coahoma, Leflore, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica ·
🌐 courts.ms.gov
CT
Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) - State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
First Judicial Circuit 801 Main Street P.O. Box 205 Rosedale, MS 38769 Phone: (662) 759-6521 Fax: (662) 759-3717 · The Mississippi Electronic Court (MEC) search platform offers an alternative means of searching court records. To view records on the platform, inquirers must create an account and pay the required search fee to view records. The Bolivar County birth record maintains records of marriage events from 1866 to the present date.
🌐 courts.ms.gov
CR
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
🌐 dps.ms.gov
CR
Public Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Once you have read and acknowledged the disclaimer below, you may search the database by a specific sex offender’s name, or obtain a listing of registrants within a specified distance of an address, or a listing of registrants within a specified Mississippi ZIP code.
🌐 state.sor.dps.ms.gov
VT
Election Information - Bolivar County Mississippi
Official Free
Welcome to Bolivar County, MS the premier community providing a sustainable environment with opportunities for prosperity and success.
🌐 co.bolivar.ms.us
VT
Expo Rental - Bolivar County Mississippi
Official Free
Once your voter registration application has been processed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, you will be mailed a voter registration card which will give your voting precinct, precinct location address, Supervisor's District number, and Congressional District number.
🌐 co.bolivar.ms.us
VR
Voter Registration Information | MS SOS
Official Free
This section of our website is designated to provide Mississippi voters the information you need to engage in our elections process. Here you will find information on registering to vote, absentee voting, and answers to commonly asked elections questions.
🌐 sos.ms.gov
VR
Bolivar County MS Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Bolivar County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
🌐 citydirectory.us
VT
Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health
Official Free
MSDH produces vital statistics reports based on annual vital records data, and also offers online queries of vital statistics by year. Mississippi State Department of Health • 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr • Jackson, MS 39216 • 866‑HLTHY4U • Contact and information
🌐 msdh.ms.gov
PR
Tax Assessor - Bolivar County Mississippi
Official Free
Welcome to Bolivar County, MS the premier community providing a sustainable environment with opportunities for prosperity and success.
🌐 co.bolivar.ms.us
LC
Request for Public Records - Mississippi Secretary of State
Official Free
Request for Public Records · To request information pursuant to the Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1), please fill out the form
🌐 sos.ms.gov
RD
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Benton County Circuit Clerk · Kathy M. Graves · P.O. Box 262 · Ashland, MS 38603 · Phone: 662-224-6310 Fax: 662-224-6312 · Bolivar County Circuit Clerk 1st · District · Judith Thompson P.O. Box 205 · Rosedale, MS 38769 · Phone: 662-759-6521 Fax: 662-759-3717 ·
🌐 courts.ms.gov
BZ
Bolivar County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
🌐 co.bolivar.ms.us
BZ
ExecuteWorkflow
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Mississippi SOS business search.

corp.sos.ms.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Bolivar County?
Bolivar County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) Chancery and Circuit Court Directory portal: https://courts.ms.gov/mec/MEC%20Chancery%20and%20Circuit%20Court%20Directory.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Mississippi marriage records public?
Marriage records in Mississippi are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Mississippi law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.