About Covington County, Mississippi
Covington County is located in south-central Mississippi. The county seat is Collins (official site: http://www.ms.gov/content/pages/LocalGov.aspx?county=Covington).
- Population: 18,015
- Households: 6,954
- Median household income: $40,164
- Median home value: $76,700
- Below poverty line: 23.6%
- Land area: 413.8 sq mi
- Population density: 43.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 10
Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) Chancery and Circuit Court Directory
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Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) Chancery and Circuit Court Directory · As of 05/04/2026 · Copiah & Lincoln County Chancery Courts · Covington, Jasper, Simpson, & Smith County Circuit Courts · Proposed orders must be emailed to the Court Administrator in Word format.
State of Mississippi Judiciary
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Mississippi College School of Law's Judicial Database includes a video archive of oral arguments dating from 2004 and a brief archive from late 2007. At the trial court level, all Chancery, Circuit, and County Courts utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts system to e-file trial court records.
Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
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Chancery Courts have jurisdiction over disputes in matters involving equity; domestic matters including adoptions, custody disputes and divorces; guardianships; sanity hearings; wills; and challenges to constitutionality of state laws. Land records are filed in Chancery Court .
Legal Forms - 21st Judicial Circuit Court District
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Mississippi is divided into 22 Circuit Court districts, each overseen by a varying number of Circuit Court judges. Learn more.
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Tax Assessor | Covington County - Mississippi
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The Tax Assessor is required to annually locate, class and assess all taxable property within the County , and is responsible for setting fair, uniform and accurate values for each parcel of real and personal property. The Tax Assessor is also charged by the Board of Supervisors to maintain ...
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
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Mississippi Business Search
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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Public Sex Offender Registry
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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.
Covington County Sheriff Office, MS, Arrest Warrants Search
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To access the Covington County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry Website here. The Covington County Sheriff's Office maintains a Most Wanted List — a roster of individuals with active arrest warrants who are considered a high priority for law enforcement.
Criminal Information Center | Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) has over 1,000 sworn and non-sworn employees dedicated to the safety of our fellow Mississippians. Each day, MDPS employees help make Mississippi a safer place by patrolling its roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets and by providing training, certification and support to law enforcement agencies across the state.
Vital Records - Mississippi: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
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Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as state, county and municipal historical research, for the state of Mississippi.
Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health
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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
Election Commission | Covington County - Mississippi
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The Election Commission is responsible for ensuring that ALL elections are conducted fairly, honestly and most importantly Legal in all areas of the laws of Mississippi. They work as a team to ensure the voter rolls for Covington County are as clean as possible by removing those voters who have moved or passed away.
Voter Registration Information | MS SOS
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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.
Chancery Clerk | Covington County - Mississippi
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As public recorder, the Clerk handles the recording and storage of several types of documents and maintains various indexes that aid people in researching these records. The primary records are deeds and mortgages relating to real property, but the Clerk also records construction and condominium liens, federal tax liens, Lis Pendens (notices of pending lawsuits) and military discharges.
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
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Copiah County Circuit Clerk · Derrick Cubit · P.O. Box 467 · Covington County Circuit Clerk · Melissa Duckworth · P.O. Box 667 · Desoto County Circuit Clerk · Port Gibson, MS 39150 · Quitman, MS 39355 · West Point, MS 39773 · Clarksdale, MS 38614 ·
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Mississippi?▼
Yes. Active warrants in Mississippi appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety – Criminal Information Center system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.
How long can ICE hold someone after their criminal case ends?▼
ICE detainers request up to 48 hours of additional custody after a person would otherwise be released — though several federal courts have limited or rejected this practice, and policies vary by jurisdiction. After 48 hours without ICE taking custody, the hold legally expires.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Mississippi if I wasn't convicted?▼
In Mississippi, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Mississippi's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety – Criminal Information Center.