Long Beach, Mississippi Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of Long Beach, Mississippi, you will be transported to the Harrison County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Harrison County Court. Under Mississippi law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/Pages/Inmate-Search.aspx where you can look up current detainees.

The Long Beach School District is located in Harrison County, Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, the district's overall performance rating for the 2018-2019 school year was a "C". The district's graduation rate was 88.2%, and the district's average ACT score was 19.1.

The Long Beach School District is located in Harrison County, Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, the district's overall performance rating for the 2019-2020 school year was a "C". The district's graduation rate was 88.2%, and the district's average ACT score was 19.1.

The most recent crime statistics for Long Beach, Mississippi are from the year 2019. In 2019, there were a total of 1,845 reported crimes in Long Beach, Mississippi. Of those reported crimes, there were 1,717 property crimes and 128 violent crimes. The crime rate in Long Beach, Mississippi was 3,845.7 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national average of 2,580.5 per 100,000 people.

Unfortunately, there is no available crime data for Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi. The closest available data is for Harrison County as a whole. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, in 2019 there were 1,845 total reported crimes in Harrison County, Mississippi. Of those, 1,717 were property crimes and 128 were violent crimes.

The Long Beach Public Library in Harrison County, Mississippi provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Mississippi government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Mississippi Public Records Act, which governs access to government documents in Mississippi. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Long Beach Mississippi Archives and Genealogy at https://www.mdah.ms.gov/new/research/genealogy/. Contact the Long Beach Public Library reference desk at (228) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Long Beach Public Library in Harrison County, Mississippi provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Mississippi government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Mississippi Public Records Act, which governs access to government documents in Mississippi. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Long Beach Mississippi Archives and Genealogy at https://www.mdah.ms.gov/new/research/genealogy/. Contact the Long Beach Public Library reference desk at (228) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Long Beach, Mississippi Library is located at 200 Klondyke Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560.

The Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi Library is located at 200 Klondyke Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560.

Fingerprinting services in Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi are available through the Long Beach Police Department and the Harrison County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling (228) or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol.

Fingerprinting services for Long Beach, Mississippi residents are provided at the Long Beach Police Department, which serves Harrison County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Long Beach Police Department at (228) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol at https://www.dps.state.ms.us/criminal-information-center/.

The procedures to obtain Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi vital records are as follows:

1. Visit the Harrison County Clerk's Office in person or contact them by phone.

2. Provide the necessary information, such as the full name of the person whose record you are requesting, the date of the event, and the type of record you are requesting.

3. Pay the required fee.

4. Receive the requested record.

The records available from the Harrison County Clerk's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees.

A background check in Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in Mississippi. Criminal background checks are processed through the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for Mississippi residents. The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol provides official criminal history checks at https://www.dps.state.ms.us/criminal-information-center/. Under the Mississippi Public Records Act, individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.