About Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County is located in central Mississippi. The county seat is Decatur (official site: https://www.newtoncountyms.net/).
- Population: 21,063
- Households: 7,706
- Median household income: $49,160
- Median home value: $100,800
- Below poverty line: 23.5%
- Land area: 577.8 sq mi
- Population density: 36.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 11
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
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Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
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Neshoba County Circuit Clerk · Delana Waddell 401 E. Beacon St., Ste 110 Philadelphia, MS 39350 · Phone: 601-656-4781 Fax: 601-650-3997 · Newton County Circuit Clerk · Mike Butler · P.O. Box 447 · Noxubee County Circuit Clerk · Freda Phillips · 505 South Jefferson ·
Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
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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 ·
Legal Forms - 21st Judicial Circuit Court District
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Mississippi Northern Bankruptcy Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Mississippi Business Search
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Newton County
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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 ...
Newton County - MS - Syscon Online
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Newton County, Mississippi was founded in 1836 and named after the famous scientist and philosopher Sir Isacc Newton . The County is located in east central Mississippi connecting 568 square miles and is the only perfectly square county in the state.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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Official websites use .gov A .gov ... Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext. ...
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.
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In the notes section list the book(s) and page(s) you would like (you may add multiple items to your cart before checking out), pay the proper amount via Credit Card or PayPal, and we will e-mail you the copies of the pages within 24 hours during normal business hours · The Newton County Recorder ...
Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk
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Neshoba County Chancery Court Clerk · Gidget Stovall Tate 401 Beacon St., Ste 107 Philadelphia, MS 39350 Phone: 601-656-3581 Fax: 601-656-5915 · Newton County Chancery Court Clerk · Chrissie Chaney Buffington P.O. Box 68 Decatur, MS 39327 · Phone: 601-635-2367 Fax: 601-635-4531 ·
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
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.
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
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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.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?▼
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Mississippi?▼
Yes — in Mississippi, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.