Bolton, Mississippi Public Records

The bond and bail process in Mississippi allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information on recently arrested individuals can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by contacting the detention center directly.

The Hinds County Circuit Court operates from two locations due to the county's dual judicial district system: the Jackson location at 407 East Pascal Street, Jackson, MS 39201, and the Raymond Courthouse at 126 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154, phone (601) 968-6502. Hinds County Chancery Court handles family law matters (divorce, child custody, adoptions), estate and probate cases, land disputes, and guardianships, also operating from both Jackson and Raymond locations. For small claims (disputes under $3,500) and misdemeanor criminal cases, Bolton residents fall under the jurisdiction of Hinds County Justice Court, which has multiple districts; contact the Justice Court Clerk at (601) 968-6527 for the appropriate district. Mississippi's statewide case search portal, available at https://courts.ms.gov, provides online access to case information from circuit and chancery courts, though municipal and justice court records may require in-person searches. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $1.50 per page plus a certification fee of approximately $2.00, though fees vary by court type and document complexity.

The Assessor's website at www.co.hinds.ms.us/assessor provides an online property search tool where residents can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view current assessments, property maps, and tax history. This data includes land and improvement values, homestead exemption status, and recent sales information. For official land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other recorded documents, the Hinds County Chancery Clerk serves as the Register of Deeds. The Chancery Clerk operates from two locations: 316 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201, and 126 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154, phone (601) 968-6502. The Chancery Clerk's land records division maintains deed books and instrument recordings dating back to the county's founding. Many land records are available for free searching online through the county's land records portal at https://hinds.tx.publicsearch.us, where users can search by grantor/grantee name, book and page, or instrument number to view scanned document images. Official certified copies require a fee of approximately $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Hinds County also maintains a GIS mapping system accessible through the county website, providing interactive parcel maps, aerial photography, zoning information, and flood zone data for Bolton and all areas of the county.

Small local businesses, including convenience stores, service providers, and agricultural suppliers, form the backbone of Bolton's commercial activity. The town benefits economically from its location along Interstate 20, which provides easy access to Jackson's employment centers including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, state government offices, Nissan's manufacturing operations in nearby Canton, and various retail and service sector employers in the metro area. Median household income in Bolton is estimated to be below both county and state averages, reflecting the town's rural character and limited local employment base. Recent economic development in the region has focused on industrial growth along the I-20 corridor and expansion of distribution and logistics facilities taking advantage of Mississippi's central location. Bolton's economy is closely tied to broader Hinds County trends, including public sector employment in Jackson, healthcare services, education (Jackson State University, Hinds Community College), and manufacturing. The town maintains its identity as a quiet residential community serving those who prefer rural living while working in the Jackson metropolitan area.

The Bolton Police Department serves the incorporated town of Bolton, located at 104 West Madison Street, Bolton, MS 39041. Residents can contact the department at (601) 866-2581 for non-emergency matters and to request police reports or incident records. To obtain copies of accident reports, police incident records, or offense reports, requesters typically need to visit or call the department directly, provide identifying information about the incident (date, location, names involved), and pay applicable copy fees. For areas surrounding Bolton and unincorporated parts of western Hinds County, the Hinds County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services. The Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 407 East Pascal Street, Jackson, MS 39201, phone (601) 974-2900, with additional operations at the Raymond Detention Center. The Sheriff's website at www.hindscountyms.com provides information on divisions, services, and public records requests. To search for recent arrests and jail bookings in Hinds County, the public can access the Hinds County Detention Center inmate roster online through the Sheriff's website or third-party jail roster services. The inmate search typically displays booking photos (mugshots), charges filed, bond amounts, booking dates, and housing location within the facility. Mississippi's public records law is governed primarily by the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, codified in Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-61-1 et seq., which establishes that public records shall be open for inspection by any person unless specifically exempted by law. Requests for law enforcement records should be made in writing, and agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying and staff time required to locate and redact exempt information.

Birth certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $7 for each additional copy ordered at the same time; death certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.msdh.ms.gov/vitalrecords, with additional service fees and expedited shipping options. Applicants must provide valid government-issued photo ID and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest (immediate family member, legal representative, or person with court order). Marriage licenses are issued by the Hinds County Circuit Clerk's office at 407 East Pascal Street, Jackson, MS 39201, or 126 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154, phone (601) 968-6507. The marriage license fee is $21.00, and there is no waiting period or blood test required. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. Marriage records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk and are public records. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Hinds County Chancery Clerk at the locations listed above; certified copies of divorce decrees cost approximately $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. Mississippi law restricts access to birth and death records to authorized individuals for 50 years following the event to protect privacy.

Hinds County does not generally require a separate county business license, though businesses in unincorporated areas should verify zoning compliance with the Hinds County Planning Department. Fictitious business name (doing business as/DBA) registrations in Mississippi are filed with the Hinds County Chancery Clerk at 316 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201, or 126 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154, phone (601) 968-6502. DBA filings are public records searchable at the Chancery Clerk's office. For formal business entity formation (corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships), the Mississippi Secretary of State's Business Services Division maintains the official registry. The Secretary of State's office is located at 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39201, phone (601) 359-1633, with online business entity search available at www.sos.ms.gov/business-services. The database allows free searches by business name, registered agent, or entity number to verify corporate status, view officers and directors, check good standing status, and review annual report filings. New business registrations can be filed online through the same portal. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are also managed by the Mississippi Secretary of State's UCC Division, searchable online at the Secretary of State website. Commercial property owners in Bolton can search business property tax assessments through the Hinds County Tax Assessor's online database at www.co.hinds.ms.us/assessor, using the property address or parcel number to view assessed values, tax rates, and payment history.

Bolton voters are served by the Hinds County Election Commission, which operates from two locations due to the county's dual judicial district structure. The main office is at 300 North Jefferson Street, Suite B, Jackson, MS 39201, phone (601) 968-6595, with additional services at the Raymond location. The Election Commission's website at www.co.hinds.ms.us/election provides voter information, polling locations, sample ballots, and election results. Mississippi residents can register to vote online at www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/pages/voter-registration.aspx through the Secretary of State's website, or by submitting a paper application available at the Election Commission office, town hall, public libraries, and various state agencies. The voter registration deadline is 30 days before any election. Valid photo identification is required to vote in Mississippi, including Mississippi driver's license, U.S. passport, government employee ID, student ID from accredited Mississippi institution, tribal photo ID, or free Mississippi Voter Identification Card available from Circuit Clerk offices. Bolton holds municipal elections for mayor and board of aldermen; Mississippi municipal elections are typically held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of the year following presidential elections (most recently 2021, next in 2025). Specific information about Bolton candidates and local ballot measures can be obtained from Bolton Town Hall at (601) 866-2592 or the Hinds County Election Commission. Bolton residents can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place locator at www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting or by contacting the Election Commission. In Mississippi, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection and purchase for lawful purposes; campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office and searchable at www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/campaign-finance. The November 2024 presidential election saw Hinds County voter turnout of approximately 60%, with detailed precinct-level results available on the Election Commission and Secretary of State websites. On November 3, 2026, Bolton and Hinds County voters will decide several important races: U.S. Senate (Mississippi's Class II seat is not up in 2026, but Class I is; verify current schedule), Mississippi state legislature seats (all 122 House seats and half of 52 Senate seats are up in state elections held in odd-numbered years, so 2026 will be a federal and county election year), Hinds County offices including Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, and County Supervisors for certain districts depending on staggered terms. Mississippi offers absentee voting for registered voters who meet specific criteria including being away from county on election day, required to work during all poll hours, permanent physical disability, or age 65 and older. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Circuit Clerk's office at 407 East Pascal Street, Jackson, MS 39201, phone (601) 968-6507, and must be requested in writing. The deadline for requesting absentee ballots by mail is seven days before the election; in-person absentee voting is available during business hours until noon on the Saturday before the election.