Coffeeville, Mississippi Public Records

For county and state-level matters, the Yalobusha County Circuit Court, located at the Yalobusha County Courthouse, 200 Court Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 (phone: 662-675-2031), has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $200,000, appeals from lower courts, and equity matters. The Yalobusha County Chancery Court, also located at 200 Court Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 (phone: 662-675-2071), handles family law matters including divorce and child custody, adoptions, guardianships, estate proceedings, property disputes, and civil cases under $200,000. The Yalobusha County Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $3,500, evictions, and preliminary hearings. Mississippi courts participate in the statewide electronic filing system, and some case information can be searched through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system, though access levels vary by court and case type. For certified copies of court documents, the Circuit Clerk's office charges approximately $1.50 per page plus a certification fee. Birth and death records held by Chancery Court (for older vital records) typically cost $15 per certified copy. Litigants should contact the specific court clerk for current filing fees, as these are subject to change by state statute and local court rules.

Many Mississippi counties offer online property search capabilities, though availability varies; residents should contact the Assessor's office directly to determine current online access options or visit in person to search records. The Yalobusha County Chancery Clerk, located at 200 Court Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 (phone: 662-675-2071), serves as the recorder of deeds and maintains the official land records for the county. This office records and indexes deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, and other instruments affecting real property. These records are public and searchable by grantor/grantee name, property description, or book and page number. Recording fees vary by document type and number of pages, typically starting around $12 for the first page and $2 for additional pages. The Chancery Clerk's office maintains historical land records dating back to Yalobusha County's formation in 1833. Some Mississippi counties have implemented GIS (Geographic Information System) parcel viewers online, though Yalobusha County's online availability should be verified by contacting the Tax Assessor's office at the number above. Property searches can be conducted by owner name, parcel number, or legal description. For title research, the Chancery Clerk's grantor/grantee indices provide the comprehensive chain of title necessary for real estate transactions.

Small retail businesses along Coffeeville's historic downtown district serve local residents and county government visitors. The town's economy benefits from its county seat status, which brings steady traffic for court proceedings, property transactions, and government services. Median household income in Coffeeville is estimated at approximately $28,000-$32,000, below the Mississippi state median, reflecting the rural agricultural economy and limited industrial base. Recent economic development efforts in Yalobusha County have focused on infrastructure improvements and supporting existing agricultural businesses. Coffeeville's location approximately 30 miles from Grenada (population 13,000) and about 70 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, positions it within reach of larger employment centers while maintaining its small-town character. The broader Yalobusha County economy shares these agricultural characteristics, with Water Valley (the other county seat) providing additional retail and light manufacturing employment. Tourism related to outdoor recreation at nearby Grenada Lake and the Yalobusha River, as well as heritage tourism connected to Mississippi Delta culture and history, provides supplemental economic activity. The town faces economic challenges common to rural Mississippi communities, including population decline, limited high-wage employment opportunities, and competition from regional commercial centers.

The Coffeeville Police Department, located at 101 Front Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 (phone: 662-675-8685), provides primary law enforcement services within the town limits. Citizens can request police reports and incident records by visiting the department in person during business hours or by submitting a written request. For incidents occurring outside town limits or for county-wide law enforcement matters, the Yalobusha County Sheriff's Office serves the broader county area. The Sheriff's Office is located at 200 Court Street, Water Valley, MS 38965 (phone: 662-473-2722). The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Yalobusha County and provides support services to municipal departments. Arrest records and jail booking information for Yalobusha County can be accessed through the county detention facility. The Yalobusha County Jail maintains an inmate roster that typically includes booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots when available. Citizens can contact the jail directly at 662-473-2722 for current inmate information. Mississippi public records law, specifically the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17), grants citizens the right to inspect and copy public records maintained by state and local government agencies. Under this statute, law enforcement agencies must provide access to arrest logs, incident reports (with certain exceptions for ongoing investigations), and jail booking records within a reasonable timeframe. Requests should be made in writing and must reasonably describe the records sought. Agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying and staff time. Certain records, including active investigation files and confidential informant information, may be exempt from disclosure under Mississippi Code § 25-61-9.

Death certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at https://www.msdh.ms.gov/vitalrecords, though an additional processing fee applies. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks by mail, faster for online orders. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship or legal entitlement to the record, as Mississippi restricts access to immediate family members, legal representatives, and persons with documented legal interest. Marriage licenses for Coffeeville residents are issued by the Yalobusha County Chancery Clerk's office at 200 Court Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 (phone: 662-675-2071). The marriage license fee is approximately $21, and there is no waiting period or blood test required in Mississippi. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance. Marriage records are maintained by the Chancery Clerk and are public records. Divorce records are also maintained by the Chancery Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Certified copies of marriage licenses and divorce decrees can be obtained from the Chancery Clerk's office for approximately $10 per certification. Historical vital records prior to 1912 may be found in county records or through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson.

Fictitious business name registrations (doing business as or DBA filings) in Mississippi are filed with the Yalobusha County Chancery Clerk at 200 Court Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922 (phone: 662-675-2071). The filing fee is approximately $25, and the registration must be renewed every five years. The Chancery Clerk maintains an index of business name registrations available for public search. For formal business entity formation, the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office oversees corporation, LLC, and partnership registrations. The Secretary of State's Business Services Division can be reached at 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39201 (phone: 601-359-1333) or online at https://www.sos.ms.gov. The online database allows free searches of registered business entities, including corporation and LLC status, registered agent information, officers and directors, formation dates, and annual report filing status. Formation fees are $50 for Mississippi corporations and LLCs. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's UCC Division. UCC searches can be conducted online through the Secretary of State's website for a fee. For commercial property tax information, business owners should contact the Yalobusha County Tax Assessor at 662-675-2911 to obtain assessed values and tax obligations for business real and personal property.

Coffeeville voters are served by the Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk's Office, which administers elections from the Yalobusha County Courthouse, 200 Court Street, Water Valley, MS 38965 (phone: 662-473-2091). The office maintains voter registration records, processes absentee ballot applications, and provides election information for both the Coffeeville and Water Valley courthouse locations. Mississippi residents can register to vote online at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information or by submitting a paper application to the Circuit Clerk. Registration deadline is 30 days before any election. Voters must provide a valid Mississippi driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Mississippi requires photo ID to vote, including Mississippi driver's licenses, U.S. passports, government employee IDs, firearms licenses, student IDs from Mississippi universities, tribal IDs, or Mississippi voter ID cards available free from Circuit Clerks. Coffeeville holds municipal elections for mayor and board of aldermen on a four-year cycle, typically in the spring of years following gubernatorial elections (most recently 2021, next in 2025). Local ballot measures and candidate information are posted at Town Hall and published in local notices. Coffeeville residents can find their assigned polling location by contacting the Circuit Clerk's office or checking the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator. Polling places are assigned based on precinct boundaries within Yalobusha County. Under Mississippi public records law, voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes, though personal information like Social Security numbers is redacted. Campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State and available at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/campaign-finance. Local candidate filings are processed through the Circuit Clerk for county offices and through Town Hall for municipal offices. Precinct-level election results are published by the Circuit Clerk and the Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Yalobusha County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout, with approximately 5,500-6,000 ballots cast out of roughly 9,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Coffeeville and Yalobusha County voters will decide several key races. At the federal level, Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Roger Wicker is not up for election in 2026 (his term expires in 2028), and the state's other Senate seat held by Cindy Hyde-Smith will also not be on the 2026 ballot. However, Mississippi's U.S. House seats, including the 1st Congressional District which includes Yalobusha County, will be on the ballot. State-level races in 2026 will not include governor (Mississippi holds gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years, most recently 2023), but will include all 52 Mississippi House of Representatives seats and approximately half of the 52 Mississippi Senate seats depending on district rotation. Yalobusha County voters will also elect county offices including Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, and Board of Supervisors members, depending on term schedules. Mississippi allows absentee voting for voters who will be away from their county on election day, who are 65 or older, have a temporary or permanent physical disability, are the parent or caregiver of a dependent with a disability, or work on an offshore vessel. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Circuit Clerk's office by specific deadlines (typically the Saturday before the election for mail requests). Applications are available at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/absentee-voting or from the Circuit Clerk's office.