Money, Mississippi Public Records

For misdemeanor criminal cases and civil matters under $3,500, the Leflore County Justice Court serves Money residents; Justice Court locations vary by district, with contact information available through the county courthouse. Mississippi does not have a comprehensive statewide online court records portal for case searching; however, some case information may be accessible through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system for attorneys and registered users. The public must generally request court records in person at the appropriate court clerk's office in Greenwood or by submitting written requests with case numbers when known. Fees for certified copies of court documents typically range from $1.00 to $2.00 per page, with certification fees around $1.00 per document. Case file searches may incur research fees if clerk assistance is required. Money residents seeking family court records, divorce decrees, or probate documents should contact the Chancery Clerk's office specifically, as these records are maintained separately from criminal and general civil cases. Court records are generally public under Mississippi law unless sealed by court order or involving juvenile matters, adoption records, or other statutorily protected information.

The Assessor's office website may offer online property search capabilities where Money residents and researchers can look up properties by address, owner name, or parcel number to view current assessments, property tax amounts, and ownership history. For recorded land documents including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, mechanic's liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property title, the Leflore County Chancery Clerk serves as the land records recorder, located at the Leflore County Courthouse, 305 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, phone (662) 453-6254. Mississippi counties record land documents with the Chancery Clerk rather than a separate Recorder of Deeds office. The Chancery Clerk maintains land record indexes and deed books, with some counties offering online access to digitized documents through subscription services or free public portals. Recording fees vary based on document type and page count, typically starting around $12.00 for the first page and additional fees per subsequent page. To conduct a property search for Money locations, researchers can visit the Chancery Clerk's office in person to access deed indexes organized by grantor/grantee name and property legal description, or check if Leflore County offers online land records access through its website or third-party vendors. Some Mississippi counties participate in GIS (Geographic Information System) parcel mapping, which may be available through the Leflore County website, allowing users to view parcel boundaries, ownership, and property characteristics on interactive maps. Property records are public documents in Mississippi, though certified copies require additional fees.

The community's small population means there are no major employers physically located in Money itself; residents typically work in agricultural operations on surrounding farmland or commute to Greenwood, approximately 10 miles south, where Leflore County's largest employers include the Greenwood-Leflore Hospital, Viking Range Corporation (high-end kitchen appliances), Greenwood Public School District, Leflore County government, and various retail and service businesses. The Mississippi Delta region, including Money's location in northern Leflore County, faces significant economic challenges with poverty rates well above state and national averages and limited employment diversification beyond agriculture and government services. Median household income data specific to Money is not separately calculated due to its small size, but Leflore County's median household income was approximately $29,000-$32,000 in recent census estimates, significantly below the Mississippi state median. The mechanization of Delta agriculture has drastically reduced farm labor needs compared to the sharecropping era when Money was established, contributing to population decline in small rural communities throughout the region. Recent years have seen some tourism interest in Money due to its connection to Emmett Till's story; the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in nearby Sumner and designation of sites along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail have brought occasional visitors, though this has not translated into substantial economic activity in Money itself. The community remains primarily residential with virtually no commercial activity, existing as part of Leflore County's broader agricultural economy that continues to adapt to changing commodity markets, federal farm programs, and Delta-wide economic transitions.

Money, Mississippi has no municipal police department due to its unincorporated status, so all law enforcement services are provided by the Leflore County Sheriff's Office, located at 230 Hayden Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, phone (662) 453-1521. The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over Money and all unincorporated areas of Leflore County, handling patrol operations, criminal investigations, and incident response. Residents can request copies of police reports and incident records by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours or submitting written requests; fees typically apply for copies. The Leflore County Sheriff's Office operates the county detention facility and maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the county website, showing current jail bookings with information including inmate names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and sometimes mugshot photographs. For historical arrest records and incident reports, requests must be directed to the Sheriff's Office records division. Mississippi's public records law is codified in the Mississippi Public Records Act, specifically Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17, which establishes that all government records are presumed public unless specifically exempted by law. Citizens can request records by submitting written requests identifying the specific documents sought; agencies have up to 14 business days to respond, though many routine records are provided more quickly. Some law enforcement records may be withheld if they are part of ongoing investigations or contain information exempt under state statute. Money residents also have access to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety's criminal history record checks and the statewide sex offender registry maintained online, which includes offender addresses, photographs, and conviction details for registered sex offenders residing in Leflore County and throughout Mississippi.

Only eligible applicants (person named on certificate if 18+, parents, legal guardians, legal representatives, or persons with court orders) may obtain certified copies. Requests require valid government-issued photo identification and proof of relationship. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees and expedited processing options; standard mail processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks. For marriage licenses, Money residents must apply at the Leflore County Chancery Clerk's office, 305 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, phone (662) 453-6254. Mississippi marriage licenses cost approximately $21.00, require both parties to appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers, and have no waiting period but are valid for 30 days from issuance. Marriage records (copies of recorded marriage certificates) are also obtained through the Chancery Clerk for marriages performed in Leflore County or through the Mississippi Vital Records office for statewide searches. Divorce records are court documents maintained by the Chancery Court where the divorce was granted; certified copies of divorce decrees for Leflore County divorces are obtained from the Leflore County Chancery Clerk at the courthouse. Mississippi vital records are not available for free online viewing; certified copies must be purchased through official channels with proper identification and documentation of eligibility.

For formal business entity registration, Mississippi businesses must file with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office. The Secretary of State Business Services Division, located at 125 South Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201, phone (601) 359-1333, website www.sos.ms.gov, maintains the statewide business entity database. The online Business Services portal allows free searching of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other registered entities to verify business status, registered agent information, formation dates, and officers/members of record. New business formation can be completed online through the Secretary of State website with filing fees of $50 for LLCs and $50 for corporations. Fictitious business name (DBA - "doing business as") filings in Mississippi are typically registered at the county level with the Chancery Clerk; Money businesses would file assumed name certificates with the Leflore County Chancery Clerk at 305 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are filed with and searchable through the Mississippi Secretary of State's UCC Division, with online access available for researching secured transactions and equipment liens. Business personal property and real property owned by companies in Money are assessed by the Leflore County Tax Assessor, 201 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, phone (662) 453-1061, where commercial property assessments and business personal property tax records can be researched. Professional and occupational licensing varies by profession, with many regulated through Mississippi state boards and commissions rather than county offices.

Money, Mississippi voters are served by the Leflore County Circuit Clerk's office, which administers elections for the county. The Leflore County Circuit Clerk is located at the Leflore County Courthouse, 305 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, phone (662) 453-1041. This office handles voter registration, absentee ballot applications, polling place assignments, and election administration for all Money residents. Mississippi offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/pages/voter-registration.aspx; eligible citizens must be 18 years old by the election date, a U.S. citizen, a Mississippi resident for 30 days before the election, and not disenfranchised by certain criminal convictions or court orders. The voter registration deadline is 30 days before any election. Money has no municipal government and therefore no city elections; residents vote in county, state, and federal elections only. As an unincorporated community, Money voters participate in Leflore County elections for Board of Supervisors representatives (five districts), Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Coroner, and other county offices. Mississippi holds state and county general elections in odd-numbered years (2023, 2027, etc.), while federal elections occur in even-numbered years. To find assigned polling locations, Money voters should contact the Circuit Clerk's office or check the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool online. Under Mississippi law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though subject to restrictions on commercial use. Campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office and searchable online through the Campaign Finance system at www.sos.ms.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Leflore County reported approximately 12,000-14,000 registered voters with turnout around 45-50%, consistent with historical patterns for the county. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Money and Leflore County voters will decide several important races: Mississippi does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (next Senate races are 2026 for the Class II seat currently held by Cindy Hyde-Smith), but voters will elect U.S. House representatives (Money is in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District), all 122 Mississippi House of Representatives seats, and approximately half of the 52 Mississippi State Senate seats depending on district election schedules. County offices may also appear on the 2026 ballot depending on Leflore County's election cycle. 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 physical disability, are the parent/guardian/caretaker of a person with a disability, or are required to work on election day during all poll hours. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Circuit Clerk's office; the deadline is typically the Saturday before the election (7 days prior) for mailed ballots, though in-person absentee voting at the Circuit Clerk's office is available up to the day before election day. Mississippi requires voter ID at the polls; acceptable forms include Mississippi driver's license, government employee ID card, U.S. passport, tribal photo ID, or a free Mississippi Voter Identification Card available from Circuit Clerk offices.