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Madison County, Mississippi State Court Records

Madison County court records are collections of filings, documents, and evidence generated during legal proceedings within the various local courts in Madison County, MS. Court records include but are not limited to:

  • Case filings
  • Court dockets
  • Judgment and orders
  • Case transcripts.

In Madison County, the Circuit Clerk Office is the primary custodian of court records, and the agency provides access to these documents according to Mississippi law. Courts in Madison County create records to maintain transparency, equity, and integrity of the county's judicial processes.

Generally, court records interconnect with other public and administrative records. For instance, while Madison County's arrest records are law enforcement documents, they are foundational documents for preliminary stages of criminal trials. Likewise, vital records such as birth and death records play crucial roles in certain probate proceedings in Madison County.

Are Madison County Court Records Public?

Yes, court records are public in Madison County. Per the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 (Mississippi Code Annotated Section 25-61-1), most Madison County arrest records are open to public scrutiny, unless they are sealed by statutory laws or court orders. However, Section 25-61-11 of the Mississippi Code Annotated exempts certain court records from public disclosure.

Under this legislation, there is restricted access to juvenile court records, sealed or expunged court records, and details whose public disclosure contravenes state or federal privacy laws. Mississippi exempts court records within these categories from public disclosure. Likewise, unauthorized persons cannot access attorney work product and privileged communications, adoption records, and personal identifiers, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, and medical/mental health records.

What Information is Available in Madison County Court Records?

The information contained in a Madison County court record depends on the case type. Notwithstanding, a typical Madison County court record displays some of the following categories of information:

Case Identifiers

  • Case number
  • Filing date
  • Name of the assigned judge

Party Details

  • Names of the plaintiffs, defendants, petitioners, and respondents

Legal Filings

  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Petitions
  • Evidence submitted to the court

Procedural Documents

  • Summons
  • Subpoenas
  • Notices issued by the court

Court Orders

  • Judgments
  • Decrees
  • Sentencing orders
  • Final dispositions

Dockets

  • Summaries of case activities
  • Hearings
  • Filings

Financial Records

  • Court costs
  • Fees
  • Fines
  • Restitution assessments

Legal Representation

  • Names and contacts of attorneys of record

Hearing Information

  • Scheduled dates and times
  • Type of proceedings

Marriage and Property Records

  • Marriage licenses
  • Property filings.

Madison County Court Records Search

Individuals searching for Madison County's court records must first identify the court clerk's office maintaining the required records. In Madison County, court records are maintained by the Circuit and Chancery Clerks. These agencies permit access to the records in their possession based on established laws.

For a Madison County court records search, the following options are available:

Online Search

The Mississippi Electronic Court (MEC) portal is the primary official resource for online access to Madison County's court records. This system is a centralized hub for case management and electronic filing for Circuit, Chancery, and County Courts in Mississippi. Record seekers need to register for a full case search through the MEC portal.

In-person access

Individuals who prefer in-person search for Madison County's court records should visit the Madison County Courthouse at:

146 West Center Street,

Canton,

MS 39046.

This location houses the Madison County Circuit, Chancery, County, and Youth Courts.

For a quicker search, requesters should provide the specific case numbers. Additionally, an in-person search for Madison County's court records may require a valid government-issued ID.

Phone or mail request

Madison County has two primary custodians of court records: the Circuit Clerk Office and the Chancery Clerk Office. The Madison County Circuit Clerk maintains case records generated by the county's Circuit, County, and Youth Courts. While the Madison County Chancery Clerk is the records custodian for the Madison County Chancery Court. These agencies permit phone and mail requests for case records.

To inquire about Madison County court records, call the Madison County Circuit Clerk Office at (601) 859-4365 or the Madison County Chancery Clerk Office at (601) 859-1177. For mail-in requests, mail the Madison County Circuit or Chancery Clerk Office at:

Madison County Circuit Clerk Office

P.O. Box 1626,

Canton,

MS 39046

Madison County Chancery Office

P.O. Box 404,

Canton,

MS 39046.

A mail-in request for a Madison County court record should include:

  • The names of the parties involved
  • Case number (if known)
  • A description of the document
  • Payment (cash (for in-person requests only), check, money order, credit card)
  • A self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage.

Requesters should note that there is no fixed timeframe for receiving copies of Madison County's court records after payment. The processing speed for requests depends on the workload of the specific clerk's office.

Fees for Court Records in Madison County

Mississippi classifies court records as public, and individuals can view them for free. Nonetheless, access to physical copies of these documents involves nominal fees. These payments cover the costs custodian agencies incurred to retrieve, reproduce, and deliver copies of the court records. In Madison County, the Circuit Clerk Office charges the following fees for copies of court records:

  • Copies of documents - $1.00 per page if performed by a staff members and $0.25 for non-staff
  • Certification of document - $1.00
  • Search fee - $10.00 per name.

Likewise, the Madison County Chancery Clerk Office charges:

  • $0.25 per page for copies by the public
  • $0.50 per page for copies made by personnel
  • $1.00 for certification.

To obtain copies of Madison County's court records through the Mississippi Electronic Court portals, users need to pay a $10.00 annual registration fee and $0.20 per page to view, print, or download documents.

Madison County Courthouse Locations

Madison County's court system comprises several courts with varying jurisdictions over civil and criminal matters. While the Madison County Courthouse houses most of the major courts, the county also has municipal courts at various locations across the county.

Madison County Circuit Court

The 20th Judicial Circuit

Courthouse A (civil, criminal, and elections)

146 West Center Street,

Canton,

MS 39046

Phone: (601) 859-4365

Courthouse B (civil, criminal, and marriage)

Union Street,

P.O. Box 1626,

Canton,

MS 39046

Phone: (601) 859-4365

Fax: (601) 855-5704.

Madison County Chancery Court

11th Chancery Circuit District

146 West Center Street,

P.O. Box 404,

Canton,

MS 39046

Phone: (601) 859-1177

Fax: (601) 859-0795.

Madison County Court

229 North Union Street,

P.O. Box 1626,

Canton,

MS 39046

Phone: (601) 855-5626

Fax(601) 855-5706.

Madison County Justice Court

2961 South Liberty Street,

Canton,

MS 39046

Phone: (601) 859-6347, (800) 428-0584

Fax: (601) 859-2570

Madison County Youth Court

128 West North Street,

P.O. Box 592,

Canton,

MS 39406

Phone: (601) 855-5682.

Madison County Municipal Court

2001 Main Street,

Canton,

MS 39110

Phone: (601) 707-1420.

Ridgeland Municipal Court

115 W School Street,

Ridgeland,

MS 39157

Phone: (601) 853-2001.

Canton Municipal Court

225 North Railroad Street,

MS 39046

Phone: (601) 859-4331.

Criminal Records Access in Madison County

Generally, official statewide criminal history checks are not handled by county courts. Rather, they are administered by state-level agencies, including state departments of Justice, state police, bureaus of investigations, and other state agencies responsible for statewide criminal history repositories. In Mississippi, the Criminal Information Center (CIC) of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) issues criminal history records. Individuals seeking criminal history records in Madison County should submit name-based criminal history background checks through the MPDS Name-based Background Check Portal.

By comparison, for Madison County's criminal case records, interested parties should log in to the Mississippi Electronic Court portals or request them through the Madison County Circuit Clerk, the Madison County Chancery Clerk, or the county's municipal court clerk offices.

Madison County Probate Records

Madison County does not operate a probate court. In Madison County, probate cases are handled by the county's Chancery Court. Madison County probate records are legal documentation on:

  • The administration of deceased persons' estates
  • Guardianships and conservatorships
  • Fiduciary and trust litigation
  • Ancillary proceedings.

Madison County Family Court Records

In Madison County, there is no specialized court for family law cases. The Madison Chancery Court and Madison County Youth Court handle family matter-related trials within the county. Madison County family court records encompass, but are not limited to, documentation on:

  • Divorce
  • Child custody and visitations
  • Child support
  • Adoption
  • Property division during marital separation
  • Legal matters involving neglect, child abuse, and delinquent children.

Similar to most government records, Madison County's family court records are public. Nonetheless, access to family court records is more restricted to safeguard the privacy of minors and individuals involved.

Madison County's family court records are accessible through the Mississippi Electronic Court Portal and Public Access Terminals at the Madison County Courthouse. For certified copies of Madison County's family court records, determine the Madison County court clerk offices in possession of the specific record (Chancery Clerk or Circuit Clerk) and submit formal requests in person or through mail. Mail-in requests for certified copies of Madison County's family court records should include a valid government-issued photo ID, a check or money order that covers the applicable costs (payable to the Chancery Clerk Office or the Circuit Clerk Office), and a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage.

Federal Court Records in Madison County

Federal court records are distinct from documents generated by county and state courts. These include filings, dockets, judgments, and opinions from federal courts, such as:

  • U.S. District Courts
  • U.S. Courts of Appeals
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.

Federal law cases from Madison County are under the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Information seekers can access records related to these trials through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is a centralized system that provides access to case records from U.S. federal courts. For offline access, contact the Clerk Office of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi at:

That Cochran United States Courthouse

501 E. Court Street, Suite 2.500,

Jackson,

MS 39201

Phone: (601) 608-4000.

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