D Lo, Mississippi Public Records

The Simpson County Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felonies, small claims up to $3,500, and civil matters up to $3,500. Justice Court is located at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, phone (601) 847-1481. Mississippi does not maintain a comprehensive statewide online court records portal accessible to the public. Most court record searches require in-person visits to the respective clerk's office at the Simpson County Courthouse. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $1.00 per page plus a certification fee. The Circuit Clerk's office charges a $2.00 certification fee, while document copy fees vary by court division. Case information may sometimes be obtained by calling the clerk's office, but detailed records review requires a courthouse visit. Simpson County courts maintain both historical and current case files, with some older records archived separately.

The Simpson County Chancery Clerk, located at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, phone (601) 847-2626, serves as the official recorder of deeds and land records. This office records and maintains deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, plats, rights-of-way, and other instruments affecting real property. Land records dating back to Simpson County's formation in 1824 are available, with older records kept in bound volumes and newer records increasingly digitized. Recording fees vary by document type and number of pages. Simpson County does not currently offer a comprehensive free online GIS parcel viewer or recorder's database accessible to the public. Property searches by owner name or address typically require contacting the Chancery Clerk's office directly or visiting the courthouse. Copies of recorded documents cost approximately $1.00 per page, with additional fees for certified copies.

The D Lo Water Park, a natural swimming area on the Strong River, attracts seasonal visitors and provides limited tourism-related economic activity during summer months. Major employers in Simpson County include Simpson County School District, Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, county government, and several manufacturing facilities in Mendenhall and Magee. The median household income for Simpson County was approximately $42,000 according to recent census estimates, with D Lo's rural character likely placing it near or below the county average. The community has experienced minimal growth in recent decades, maintaining its small, rural residential character. Many working-age residents commute to jobs in Mendenhall (10 miles southwest) or to the Jackson metropolitan area (approximately 35 miles northwest). D Lo serves primarily as a quiet residential area for those who prefer rural living while working elsewhere in the region. The Strong River provides some recreational draw, but commercial development remains extremely limited.

D Lo does not have its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for the D Lo community are provided exclusively by the Simpson County Sheriff's Office, located at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (601) 847-2528. The office maintains jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Simpson County, including D Lo, and handles patrol, criminal investigations, and emergency response. Residents seeking police reports, incident records, or accident reports must contact the Simpson County Sheriff's Office directly. The office does not maintain a comprehensive website with online records access, so most requests must be made in person or by phone during regular business hours. For arrest records and jail bookings, the Simpson County Detention Center maintains an inmate roster. Information typically includes inmate name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and sometimes mugshot photographs. The facility is located at the same complex as the Sheriff's Office in Mendenhall. Mississippi's public records law is found in the Mississippi Public Records Act, Mississippi Code § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17. Under this statute, citizens have the right to inspect and copy public records, though agencies may charge reasonable fees for copies. Requests should be made in writing and should specifically describe the records sought. The Sheriff's Office typically responds within seven business days, though complex requests may take longer.

Applications can be submitted by mail, in person, or online through VitalChek at www.msdh.ms.gov/vitalrecords. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests and faster for online orders with expedited service available for additional fees. Death certificates are also issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records Office at the same address and phone number, with the same fee structure. Only immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with a direct and tangible interest may request birth and death certificates; valid government-issued photo ID is required. Marriage licenses for D Lo residents are issued by the Simpson County Circuit Clerk's office at the Simpson County Courthouse, 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, phone (601) 847-2474. The marriage license fee is approximately $21.00, and there is no waiting period in Mississippi. Marriage records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk and are public records. Divorce records are filed with the Simpson County Chancery Clerk and are part of court records. Mississippi began statewide vital records registration in November 1912, though some earlier records exist.

Fictitious business name (doing business as, or DBA) filings in Mississippi are registered with the Circuit Clerk of the county where the business operates. For D Lo businesses, this is the Simpson County Circuit Clerk at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, phone (601) 847-2474. The filing fee is approximately $25.00, and registrations are valid for five years. Mississippi corporate records, LLC filings, and business entity registrations are handled by the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office. The Business Services Division maintains a searchable online database at www.sos.ms.gov where anyone can search for registered corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other business entities. The database shows entity name, status (active, dissolved, etc.), registration date, registered agent name and address, and principal office location. Formation documents and annual reports can often be viewed or downloaded. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which record secured interests and liens on business personal property, are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State and searchable online through the same portal. Property tax records for commercial properties in D Lo are maintained by the Simpson County Tax Assessor at (601) 847-2881, where business owners can look up assessed values and tax obligations for real and personal property.

D Lo voters are served by the Simpson County Circuit Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the area. The office is located at Simpson County Courthouse, 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, and can be reached at (601) 847-2474. The Circuit Clerk maintains voter registration rolls, processes absentee ballot applications, and publishes election results for Simpson County. Mississippi residents can register to vote online through the Mississippi Online Voter Registration system at www.sos.ms.gov/vote, or by submitting a paper application to the Circuit Clerk. Voter registration closes 30 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Mississippi residents, at least 18 years old by the next election, and not convicted of certain disqualifying felonies (unless rights have been restored). Valid Mississippi driver's license or ID card information is required for online registration. Because D Lo is unincorporated and has no municipal government, residents do not vote in city elections. Instead, D Lo voters participate in county, state, and federal elections. Simpson County holds elections for Board of Supervisors (five districts, four-year terms), Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Coroner, and other county offices, typically during state general election years. Mississippi holds statewide elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other state offices in odd-numbered years (most recently 2023, next in 2027). In the November 2024 presidential election, Simpson County reported approximately 7,500 total votes cast, with turnout around 60% of registered voters, consistent with rural Mississippi participation rates. On November 3, 2026, D Lo and Simpson County voters will decide several important races. Mississippi does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senator Roger Wicker is up in 2024, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in 2026 special became 2020 cycle). However, all four of Mississippi's U.S. House seats will be on the ballot; D Lo is in Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. All 122 Mississippi House seats and 52 Senate seats will be contested in 2027, not 2026. Therefore, the 2026 ballot will primarily feature federal congressional races and potentially some county-level positions depending on term schedules. D Lo residents can look up their assigned polling location by visiting the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place locator at www.sos.ms.gov or by calling the Simpson County Circuit Clerk at (601) 847-2474. Mississippi public election records include voter registration lists (available with restrictions), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State, candidate qualifying information, and precinct-level election results, all generally accessible through the Secretary of State's website or the Circuit Clerk's office. Mississippi offers absentee voting for voters who will be away from their county on election day, are 65 or older, have a temporary or permanent disability, are required to work on election day during polling hours, are a parent/caregiver of a dependent with a disability, or are members of the military or overseas voters. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Circuit Clerk, with deadlines varying by delivery method (in-person, mail, or via family member).