Pace, Mississippi Public Records

In Mississippi, the bond or bail process allows for the temporary release of detainees pending trial, with conditions set by the court. To find someone recently arrested in Bolivar County, individuals can contact the jail directly or use online inmate search tools provided by the Sheriff's Office.

The Bolivar County Chancery Court, which shares the same courthouse locations and can be reached at (662) 843-2071 (Cleveland) or (662) 759-3074 (Rosedale), handles equity matters, land disputes, adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, mental commitments, and estate administration. Bolivar County Justice Court handles misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felonies, small claims matters up to $3,500, and civil cases up to $3,500. Justice Court is located at 108 Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732, phone (662) 843-4749. Mississippi does not currently maintain a comprehensive statewide online court case search system accessible to the public for all courts. Court records searches typically require in-person visits to the appropriate clerk's office or written requests submitted by mail. The Circuit Clerk's office charges fees for certified copies of court documents, typically $1.50 per page for copies plus a certification fee. For official court records, requesters should contact the Bolivar County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse locations listed above and provide case numbers, party names, and approximate filing dates to locate specific documents.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assists with more complex inquiries, particularly those involving multiple jurisdictions. Access to criminal records is governed by state laws, ensuring both transparency and privacy protection.

Property owners and prospective buyers can search tax assessment data by parcel number, owner name, or property address. Bolivar County participates in Mississippi's county-level property tax information systems, and some assessment data may be searchable online through county-specific portals, though many Mississippi Delta counties still require in-person or phone inquiries for detailed property information. The Bolivar County Chancery Clerk serves as the land records office, maintaining official recordings of deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, right-of-way agreements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property. The Chancery Clerk's office is located at the Bolivar County Courthouse, 200 South Court Street, Rosedale, MS 38769, phone (662) 759-3074, and at 108 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732, phone (662) 843-2071. Land records are indexed by grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), and legal description, with records dating back to the county's formation in 1836. While some Mississippi counties have digitized land records available through subscription services or free county websites, Bolivar County land record searches typically require contacting the Chancery Clerk's office directly or visiting in person to examine deed books and indexes. Copies of recorded documents can be purchased for a per-page fee, typically $1.00 per page plus certification fees if needed. GIS mapping and parcel viewer capabilities vary by Mississippi county; inquiries about digital mapping should be directed to the Bolivar County Tax Assessor's office.

Major employers in the broader Bolivar County area include Delta State University in Cleveland (a significant educational and employment anchor with over 3,000 students and hundreds of faculty and staff), Baxter Healthcare (a major medical products manufacturer in Cleveland employing hundreds), agricultural cooperatives and processing facilities, the Bolivar County School District, Bolivar Medical Center, and various agribusiness suppliers and services. The median household income in Bolivar County is significantly below the national average, approximately $31,000-$34,000 according to recent census estimates, reflecting the rural agricultural economy and persistent poverty challenges facing the Mississippi Delta region. Pace itself functions primarily as a small rural residential community, with most residents commuting to Cleveland, Rosedale, or other Delta towns for employment. The Delta's economy has faced long-term challenges including agricultural mechanization reducing labor needs, population decline, limited economic diversification, and infrastructure needs. However, ongoing investments in education through Delta State University, catfish aquaculture development (Mississippi leads the nation in catfish production), and some manufacturing diversification provide economic anchors. The region's character remains fundamentally agricultural, with vast expanses of farmland defining the landscape and economic rhythm of communities like Pace.

Pace, Mississippi does not have its own municipal police department, as it is an unincorporated community. Law enforcement services for Pace are provided by the Bolivar County Sheriff's Office, which has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Bolivar County. The Bolivar County Sheriff's Office operates from two locations due to the county's dual-seat system: the Rosedale office at 200 South Court Street, Rosedale, MS 38769, and the Cleveland office at 108 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732. The main Sheriff's Office phone number is (662) 843-2281. Residents of Pace can request police reports, incident reports, and accident reports by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, typically by visiting in person or submitting a written request under Mississippi's Public Records Act. Mississippi Code § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17 establishes the legal framework for public records access in Mississippi, requiring that public bodies make records available for inspection and copying during regular business hours, with certain exemptions for ongoing investigations and confidential information. The Bolivar County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and crash reports for incidents occurring in Pace and throughout unincorporated Bolivar County. For arrests and jail bookings, the Bolivar County Detention Center provides an inmate roster that can be accessed by contacting the detention facility directly at (662) 843-4821. The inmate information system typically includes current detainee names, booking dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and booking photographs when available. Some Mississippi counties provide online inmate search capabilities, though Bolivar County primarily handles such requests via phone or in-person inquiry. Records requests should specify the date of incident, names of parties involved, and case numbers if known to expedite processing.

Birth certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; death certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies. Mississippi vital records are available from November 1, 1912 to present. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at an additional convenience fee, with processing times typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests and expedited options available for additional fees. Birth certificates are restricted to the individual named (if 18 or older), parents listed on the certificate, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper documentation. Death certificates are more accessible, available to family members, legal representatives, or anyone demonstrating a direct and tangible interest. Marriage licenses for Pace residents are issued by the Bolivar County Circuit Clerk's office at either courthouse location: 200 South Court Street, Rosedale, MS 38769, phone (662) 759-3022, or 108 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732, phone (662) 843-2071. Mississippi requires a marriage license fee of approximately $21, with no waiting period or blood test required. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and social security numbers. Marriage licenses are valid for 30 days from issuance. Certified copies of marriage records can be obtained from the Circuit Clerk's office where the license was issued for a fee. Divorce records are court documents maintained by the Chancery Court where the divorce was granted; certified copies are available from the Bolivar County Chancery Clerk at the same courthouse locations for standard copying and certification fees.

Businesses operating in Pace should verify any necessary permits with the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors, 108 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732, phone (662) 843-2071. Fictitious business name registrations (doing business as/DBA filings) in Mississippi are filed with the Chancery Clerk in the county where the business operates. For Pace businesses, this means filing with the Bolivar County Chancery Clerk at 200 South Court Street, Rosedale, MS 38769, phone (662) 759-3074, or 108 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732, phone (662) 843-2071. Mississippi law requires businesses operating under an assumed name to register that name; the filing typically involves submitting an application and paying a filing fee. For formal business entity formation, the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office maintains the Business Services Division, which handles corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership, and other entity registrations. The Secretary of State's online business search portal at https://businesssearch.sos.ms.gov allows free searches of registered business entities by name, registered agent, or filing number, showing entity status (active, dissolved, withdrawn), formation date, registered agent information, principal office address, and annual report filing status. New business formation can be completed online through the Secretary of State's website or by mail to P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205, phone (601) 359-1633. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which establish secured interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with and searchable through the Mississippi Secretary of State's UCC Division. Business owners in Pace should also be aware of property tax obligations; commercial real property is assessed by the Bolivar County Tax Assessor's office at (662) 843-2761 or (662) 759-3935, with assessments based on fair market value and tax rates set by county and local authorities.

Voters in Pace, Mississippi participate in elections administered by the Bolivar County Election Commission and Circuit Clerk's office. The Bolivar County Circuit Clerk, which handles election administration, operates from two courthouse locations due to the county's dual-seat system: 200 South Court Street, Rosedale, MS 38769, phone (662) 759-3022, and 108 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732, phone (662) 843-2071. Pace residents register to vote through Mississippi's voter registration system, which requires completion of a voter registration application available at county circuit clerk offices, public libraries, and various state agencies. Online voter registration is available through the Mississippi Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information. Mississippi requires voters to register at least 30 days before an election. Acceptable forms of identification for registration include a valid Mississippi driver's license or a valid photo ID issued by any branch, department, or entity of the State of Mississippi. Mississippi is one of the strictest voter ID states, requiring voters to present an acceptable photo ID at the polls; acceptable forms include a driver's license, photo ID card issued by a state agency, U.S. passport, government employee ID card with photograph, firearms license with photograph, student photo ID from an accredited Mississippi college or university, U.S. military ID, tribal photo ID, or Mississippi Voter Identification Card (free from circuit clerk offices). As an unincorporated community, Pace does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Pace residents vote in Bolivar County elections for county supervisors, sheriff, circuit clerk, chancery clerk, tax assessor, tax collector, coroner, and other county offices. Polling place assignments for Pace voters can be found by contacting the Bolivar County Circuit Clerk or checking the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator. In the November 2024 presidential election, Bolivar County showed typical Delta voting patterns with Democratic candidates generally receiving majority support; county-level turnout data is available through the Secretary of State's office, with Bolivar County having approximately 18,000-20,000 registered voters and typical turnout rates of 50-60% in presidential elections. The November 3, 2026 election will include critical races for Pace and Bolivar County voters. Mississippi does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (Senator Roger Wicker's seat is up in 2024, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith's in 2026, but the 2026 election will fall after the typical November date if held). Mississippi gubernatorial elections occur in odd-numbered years (next in 2027), so 2026 will focus on federal House races, with Pace in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District, all 122 Mississippi House of Representatives seats, approximately half of the 52 Mississippi State Senate seats, and county-level positions including potentially county supervisors and other county offices depending on term schedules. Absentee voting in Mississippi requires voters to meet specific criteria: being away from the county on election day, having a temporary or permanent physical disability, being 65 or older, being a parent/guardian/caretaker of a dependent person with a disability, being a member of the military or spouse/dependent, or being required to work on election day during polling hours. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Circuit Clerk's office and must be submitted with proper justification; Mississippi does not offer no-excuse absentee voting or widespread mail-in voting. Election records that are public in Mississippi include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political parties under Mississippi Code § 23-15-47), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State or county election commissions, candidate qualifying information, and precinct-level election results published after each election.