About Sharkey County, Mississippi

Sharkey County is located in west-central Mississippi. The county seat is Rolling Fork (official site: http://www.sharkeycounty.net/).

  • Population: 3,234
  • Households: 1,374
  • Median household income: $41,000
  • Median home value: $88,100
  • Below poverty line: 26.9%
  • Land area: 431.7 sq mi
  • Population density: 7.5 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 1
  • NCES schools indexed: 4
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Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
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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 .
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State of Mississippi Judiciary
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At the trial court level, all Chancery, Circuit, and County Courts utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts system to e-file trial court records.
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Mississippi Southern Bankruptcy Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).

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Mississippi Business Search
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Mississippi SOS business search.

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SEC EDGAR Company Search
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SEC filings and company registrations.

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Sharkey 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 ...
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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. ...
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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.
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Sharkey County, MS Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search
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Mississippi Judiciary public access site to search for court case information. While it doesn’t list warrants directly, open cases may indicate unresolved legal matters connected to a warrant. The Sharkey County wanted list identifies individuals with outstanding warrants for serious offenses.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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County Information
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MS Secretary of State business services.
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Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
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Scott County Circuit Clerk · Becky Gray · P.O. Box 371 · Forest, MS 39074 · Phone: 601-964-8663 Fax: 601-964-8740 · Phone: 601-783-2581 Fax: 601-783-6322 · Phone: 662-489-3908 Fax: 662-489-2318 · Phone: 662-728-4611 Fax: 662-728-2006 · Phone: 662-326-8003 Fax: 601-326-8004 · Phone: ...
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BLM GLO Records - Bureau of Land Management
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can my employer see a sealed record in Mississippi?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Mississippi record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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.
How do I run a Mississippi background check?
Mississippi background checks are handled by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety – Criminal Information Center. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.
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.