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Charleston Police Department

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Tallahatchie County Sheriff's Office

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County
Tallahatchie County
County seat
Charleston
Population
2,624
Tallahatchie County population
13,600
Local records
Tallahatchie County offices
ZIP codes
38921

About Charleston public records

Official government information is available at www.mdeq.ms.gov. Law enforcement in Charleston is primarily served by the Charleston Police Department. Individuals seeking to obtain arrest records or mugshots can start by contacting the Charleston Police Department’s records unit directly, where requests can be made for local law enforcement records. For broader inquiries, such as those related to county-level incidents, the Tallahatchie County Sheriff’s Office is the appropriate authority. For more on criminal history, residents may access the Mississippi Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Investigation, which is the state’s central repository for criminal records. Charleston falls under the jurisdiction of the Tallahatchie County Circuit Court, where various legal matters are adjudicated.

The Tallahatchie County Election Commission oversees voter registration and elections for Charleston and the entire county. The Election Commission office is located at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Charleston, MS 38921 (First District), and can be reached at (662) 647-5551. The court clerk can be reached at 662-647-3702.

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How do I look up property records in Charleston, Mississippi?

Property records for Charleston, Mississippi are maintained by the Tallahatchie Tax Assessor's Office and the Tallahatchie County Chancery Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Tallahatchie County, including parcels in Charleston. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Tallahatchie County Chancery Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Mississippi counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Tallahatchie County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Charleston, Mississippi?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Charleston, Mississippi residents are available through both county and state offices. The Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records, located in Jackson, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Mississippi. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Tallahatchie County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Tallahatchie County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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