Jackson County

Jackson County is located in the southeastern corner of Mississippi, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south and Alabama to the east. Jackson County seat is Pascagoula, positioned along the Pascagoula River near its confluence with the Gulf. Jackson County includes approximately 742 square miles and maintains a population of roughly 143,000 residents, making it one of Mississippi's more populous coastal counties. Jackson County was established in 1812 and named after Andrew Jackson, who would later become the seventh President of the United States. Major municipalities include Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Gautier, and Moss Point, each contributing to Jackson County's diverse coastal character. Jackson County is home to significant maritime heritage sites, including the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge and historic Ocean Springs, one of the oldest settlements in the Mississippi Valley. Jackson County Courthouse is located at 3104 Canty Street in Pascagoula, serving as the administrative center. Jackson County Recorder and Chancery Clerk offices maintain land records and vital documents at this location. The Tax Assessor's office, responsible for property valuations, operates from the same complex. Jackson County's economy has historically centered on shipbuilding, with Ingalls Shipbuilding remaining a cornerstone employer. Jackson County's Gulf Coast location provides access to commercial fishing, tourism, and maritime industries that define its economic scene and cultural identity.

• Jackson County's Gulf Coast location provides access to commercial fishing, tourism, and maritime industries that define its economic scene and cultural identity.

The Jackson County Circuit Court serves Jackson County and is located. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Mississippi online court portal.

Jackson County Mississippi Court Jurisdiction is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The address is: Jackson County Courthouse, , Pascagoula, MS 39567. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Requests for arrest records should be submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Department or the specific municipal police department that made the arrest.
• Booking photos and mugshots are generally available through the detention center, though formal written requests may be required for older records.
• Processing times for arrest record requests typically range from several days to two weeks depending on the volume and complexity of the request.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Mississippi allows for the release of detainees pending trial, with bail amounts set by the court based on the severity of the offense.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Jackson County Justice Court handles misdemeanor offenses, preliminary hearings for felonies, small claims up to $3,500, and traffic violations.
• The Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system provides online case search capabilities for Circuit and Chancery Court cases at https://courts.ms.gov, though access to certain sensitive case types may be restricted.
• Fees for certified copies of court documents typically range from $1.00 to $2.00 per page plus certification fees.
• In-person record requests can be made at the respective Clerk's offices during regular business hours, generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

• Recording fees for new documents vary by instrument type and page count, generally starting at approximately $15.00 for the first page and additional fees for subsequent pages.
• Certified copies can be requested in person or by mail with proper identification and payment.
• Jackson County Geographic Information System (GIS) provides a parcel viewer accessible online, offering aerial imagery, property boundaries, ownership information, and assessment data without charge for basic searches.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Eligible requestors include the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with court orders.
• Death certificates follow similar procedures and fee structures, available from the Chancery Clerk for deaths occurring within Jackson County.
• Processing time for vital record requests typically ranges from same-day service for in-person requests to 7-10 business days for mail requests.
• The marriage license fee is approximately $21.00, and there is no waiting period or blood test requirement in Mississippi.
• Divorce records are maintained as court records in the Chancery Court files and must be requested through the Chancery Clerk as court documents.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Sales tax permits are administered by the Mississippi Department of Revenue and can be researched through their online systems.
• Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, serving the broader coastal region, maintains a business directory and provides resources for economic development, accessible at www.mscoastchamber.com.