Redwood, Mississippi Public Records

The bond and bail process follows Mississippi state guidelines, allowing for the release of detainees pending court hearings. Information on recently arrested individuals can be obtained from the jail's administrative office.

The Warren County Chancery Court, located at the same address at 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-3961), has jurisdiction over family law matters including divorce, child custody, adoption, guardianship, estate and probate matters, land disputes, and eminent domain cases. The Warren County Justice Court, located at 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-5424), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary hearings for felonies, civil cases up to $3,500, small claims disputes, evictions, and traffic violations. Mississippi does not currently offer a comprehensive statewide online case search portal for all court records. Court records for Warren County must be searched in person at the respective clerk's offices or by submitting written requests. The Warren County Circuit Clerk's Office maintains criminal and civil case files, while the Warren County Chancery Clerk maintains chancery court records. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.50 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Regular copies are $1.00 per page. Online docket information may be available through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system for certain case types, but full case files typically require in-person access. For case information, contact the Circuit Clerk at (601) 636-4415 or the Chancery Clerk at (601) 636-3961.

The assessor's database is updated regularly and provides free public access to property tax information including land and improvement values, homestead exemptions, and assessment history. The Warren County Chancery Clerk serves as the land records office and Recorder of Deeds, maintaining all recorded documents affecting real property in Warren County. The Chancery Clerk's office is located at 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183, phone (601) 636-3961. This office records deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens (tax liens, mechanics liens, judgment liens), easements, plats, releases, and other instruments affecting title to real property. Warren County has implemented an online land records search system available through the county website, allowing free public searches of recorded documents by name, document type, book and page number, or legal description. Full document images are available for viewing and printing online at no cost. For certified copies of recorded documents, the fee is $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, plus $1.00 for certification. Warren County also provides a GIS mapping system with parcel viewer accessible through the county website, showing property boundaries, ownership, zoning, and aerial imagery.

The gaming and hospitality industry is significant, with casinos including Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, WaterView Casino and Hotel, and Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg providing several thousand jobs. Manufacturing also plays an important role, with companies like ERDC (Engineer Research and Development Center) conducting materials and environmental research, and Viking Range Corporation (though relocated) historically contributing to the area's industrial base. The healthcare sector is represented by Merit Health River Region hospital in Vicksburg, which serves as a major employer and regional medical center. Education employment includes the Warren County School District and Vicksburg-Warren School District, along with Hinds Community College Vicksburg Campus. Agriculture remains part of the local economy, with cotton, soybeans, and catfish farming in the Delta region surrounding Redwood. Tourism related to Vicksburg National Military Park and Civil War heritage sites contributes significantly to service sector employment. According to U.S. Census data, Warren County's median household income is approximately $41,000, slightly below the Mississippi state median. Recent economic development has focused on leveraging the area's logistics advantages with Mississippi River port access and Interstate 20 connectivity. The economy faces challenges typical of rural Mississippi communities, including population decline and limited diversification, but benefits from Vicksburg's position as a regional hub for western Mississippi.

Redwood, Mississippi is an unincorporated community and does not operate its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for Redwood and surrounding areas are provided by the Warren County Sheriff's Office, located at 1015 Locust Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (601) 636-1761. Their website is www.warrencountysheriff.com, where residents can find information about department services, crime prevention programs, and community outreach. To request police reports or incident records from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, residents may visit the office in person during business hours or submit written requests specifying the date, location, and nature of the incident. Under Mississippi Code § 25-61-5, law enforcement agencies must respond to public records requests within a reasonable time, typically within seven business days.

For arrest and jail booking information, the Warren County Detention Center maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the Warren County Sheriff's Office website. The inmate search system allows the public to search by name, booking date, or charges and displays information including mugshots, current charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and projected release dates. The detention center is located at 2710 Manor Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180, and can be contacted at (601) 636-5761. Mississippi law requires that arrest records and jail bookings be public information under the Mississippi Public Records Act, codified at Mississippi Code §§ 25-61-1 through 25-61-17. Citizens may request copies of arrest reports, booking records, and investigative files that are not part of ongoing investigations. Fees for copying records are set at $1.00 per page for standard paper copies, with additional costs for certified copies. Requests should be made in writing and directed to the Records Division of the Warren County Sheriff's Office.

Death certificates are $15.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy. Processing time is typically 2-3 weeks for mail requests. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with expedited shipping options for additional fees. Mississippi law requires that only immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with a documented legal interest may obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates. Valid government-issued photo identification is required. Marriage licenses in Mississippi are issued by the Warren County Chancery Clerk's office, located at 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183, phone (601) 636-3961. As of July 1, 2020, Mississippi eliminated the requirement for marriage licenses, replacing them with a "Certificate of Marriage" that couples file themselves after a ceremony. The filing fee is $25.00. Both parties must appear in person with valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security numbers. There is no waiting period or blood test requirement. Marriage records dating back to the early 1900s are maintained by the Chancery Clerk and are public records available for search. Divorce records are also filed with the Warren County Chancery Clerk as part of chancery court proceedings. Certified copies of marriage or divorce records cost $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Records from recent decades are indexed and searchable; older records may require additional research time.

Fictitious business names (DBAs - "Doing Business As") in Mississippi are registered with the Warren County Chancery Clerk where the principal place of business is located. The filing fee is typically $25.00, and registrations must be renewed every five years. The Chancery Clerk maintains a public index of registered business names that can be searched in person or by phone request. For formal business entity formation and searches, the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office maintains the Business Services Division at 125 South Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201, phone (601) 359-1633. Their website at www.sos.ms.gov provides a free online business entity search where users can look up corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other registered business entities. The search database shows entity status (active, dissolved, revoked), registered agent information, filing dates, and officers or managers on record. Articles of Incorporation for corporations cost $50.00 to file; LLC formation costs $50.00. Annual reports are required to maintain active status. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which establish security interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's UCC Division. UCC searches can be conducted online through the Secretary of State website for a fee of $10.00 per search. For business property tax information, the Warren County Tax Assessor's office at (601) 636-5544 maintains records of commercial property assessments, which are public and searchable online through the county assessor's database.

Redwood voters are served by the Warren County Circuit Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The office is located at 1009 Cherry Street, Suite 100, Vicksburg, MS 39183, and can be reached at (601) 636-4415. The official website for election information is www.warrencountyms.gov. Redwood residents register to vote through the Mississippi Online Voter Registration system at www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information, or by completing a paper application available at the Circuit Clerk's office. Voters must register at least 30 days before an election. Mississippi requires voters to provide identification when registering, including a Mississippi driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Acceptable photo IDs for voting include a Mississippi driver's license, U.S. passport, government employee ID, student ID from a Mississippi university, U.S. military ID, Mississippi voter identification card, tribal photo ID, or concealed carry permit.

As an unincorporated community, Redwood does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents participate in Warren County, state, and federal elections. County elections include positions such as Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Coroner, and Board of Supervisors members representing district seats. Mississippi holds county elections in years following presidential elections (2025, 2029, etc.), with Warren County officials elected in 2023 serving four-year terms through 2027. State legislative elections for Mississippi House and Senate seats occur in the same cycle.

To find their assigned polling place, Redwood residents can use the Mississippi Polling Place Locator at www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Voting/Pages/Polling-Place-Locator.aspx or contact the Warren County Circuit Clerk at (601) 636-4415. Polls in Mississippi are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on election day. Public election records in Mississippi include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political parties with restrictions), campaign finance reports filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office and searchable at www.sos.ms.gov, candidate qualifying information, and precinct-level election results published by the Circuit Clerk and Secretary of State.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Warren County reported approximately 17,500 registered voters with turnout of around 62%, reflecting approximately 10,800 ballots cast. Warren County favored Republican candidates with approximately 58% voting for the Republican presidential ticket.

For the November 3, 2026 general election, Redwood and Warren County voters will decide several important races. Mississippi does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026; both senators were elected in other cycles. However, Mississippi's Congressional delegation includes four U.S. House seats, with Redwood located in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District, which will be on the ballot. All 122 Mississippi House seats and all 52 Mississippi Senate seats will be contested in 2027 (not 2026), as state legislative elections follow the year after federal midterms. The 2026 ballot will include federal races and potentially some special local elections or ballot measures specific to Warren County. Voters should check with the Warren County Circuit Clerk closer to the election for a complete sample ballot.

Mississippi offers absentee voting for qualified voters including those who will be away from their county on election day, persons with temporary or permanent physical disabilities, those 65 or older, election workers, and others meeting statutory requirements. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Warren County Circuit Clerk's office and must be requested no later than noon on the Saturday before the election. The deadline to return absentee ballots is 5:00 PM on the Monday before election day if delivered in person, or ballots must be postmarked by election day and received within five business days. Mississippi does not offer universal no-excuse absentee voting; voters must qualify under specific categories listed in Mississippi Code § 23-15-713.