About Simpson County, Mississippi
Simpson County is located in central Mississippi. The county seat is Mendenhall (official site: http://simpsoncountyms.com/).
- Population: 25,597
- Households: 9,534
- Median household income: $50,867
- Median home value: $104,600
- Below poverty line: 17.1%
- Land area: 589.2 sq mi
- Population density: 43.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 9
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
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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.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | 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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Simpson, MS - Effective Year 2025
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Simpson, MS - Effective Year 2025 · Home Contact · Powered by Froala Editor · Office Information · P.O. Box 459 Mendenhall, MS 39114 · Phone: (601) 847-1744 Fax: (601) 847-2119 · Office Hours · 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday · Excluding Holidays
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.
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
Elections & Voting | MS SOS
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Voters can find information on voter registration, sample ballots, polling places, absentee voting, UOCAVA voting, voter ID, upcoming elections, disenfranchising crimes, hosting a voter registration drive and more on Y’all vote, which is our voter information hub.
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.
County
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Enter an address to view available property records — ownership, deed transfers, assessed values, property taxes, and recorded filings. By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures · The typical market value in Simpson County is $54,000 (30% lower than average assessed property ...
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
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Criminal Information Center | Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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Criminal justice agencies enter records into NCIC that are accessible to law enforcement agencies nationwide. For example, a law enforcement officer can search NCIC during a traffic stop to determine if the vehicle in question is stolen or if the driver is wanted by law enforcement.
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Mississippi Driver License or Temporary Permit” in this article.
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
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Sharkey County Circuit Clerk · Murindia Williams · P.O. Box 218 · Simpson County Circuit Clerk · Witt Fortenberry · P.O. Box 307 · Smith County Circuit Clerk · Anthony Grayson · P.O. Box 517 · Stone County Circuit Clerk · Treba Davis · 323 Cavers Avenue ·
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a bench warrant and an arrest warrant in Mississippi?▼
An arrest warrant is issued by a judge based on probable cause that a crime was committed. A bench warrant is issued when someone fails to appear in court or violates a court order. Both authorize police to take you into custody in Mississippi — bench warrants are far more common in traffic and minor cases.
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.
How do I expunge a Mississippi criminal record?▼
In Mississippi, the expungement process runs through the Circuit Court (the sentencing court). Eligibility is narrow — typically limited to non-conviction outcomes, certain misdemeanors, and a limited number of offenses per lifetime. The filing fee is approximately varies (court costs).
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Mississippi?▼
Yes. Search the Circuit Court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Mississippi counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.