Stonewall, Mississippi Public Records

The Clarke County Jail in Quitman is the primary detention facility for anyone arrested within county boundaries. During booking, staff collect fingerprints, photographs, and personal information from incoming detainees. The facility operates visitation under specific guidelines, and bail can be arranged following Mississippi's legal procedures.

The Clarke County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for Clarke County. Residents and attorneys can request these records through formal applications that comply with the Mississippi Public Records Act. A typical arrest record contains the individual's personal details, the nature of the offense, and the arresting agency.

Clarke County's criminal records system includes felony, misdemeanor, traffic violations, and sex offender registry information. Residents can request background checks through the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which provides criminal history reports. The state bureau also assists in managing the sex offender registry, making sure of public access to this information for safety and awareness.

Vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates for Stonewall, Mississippi, are maintained by the Clarke County Health Department. The department's office is located at 301 Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS 39355. Residents can request copies of vital records by visiting the department's website, https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,150.html, or by contacting the office directly.

Business records for Stonewall, Mississippi, are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office. This includes information on local businesses such as their registration, ownership, and tax status. The Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services provides access to business entity search tools and other resources for researching commercial activity in the area.

Economic data and records for Stonewall, Mississippi, are collected and maintained by the Mississippi Development Authority, the state's economic development agency. This information includes data on local businesses, employment, and economic trends. Residents can access this data through the agency's website, https://www.mississippi.org/, or by contacting their regional office.

Stonewall voters are served by the Clarke County Circuit Clerk, who functions as the Election Commissioner for Clarke County. The Circuit Clerk's office, located at 101 North Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS 39355, handles all aspects of voter registration, absentee voting, polling place assignments, and election administration for local residents. The office can be reached at (601) 776-2126. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Mississippi residents for 30 days, at least 18 years old by election date, and not convicted of disqualifying felonies unless rights have been restored. Acceptable forms of identification for registration include a driver's license, state-issued ID card, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Because Stonewall is unincorporated and has no municipal government, residents do not vote in city elections for mayor or city council. Instead, voters from the area participate in Clarke County elections for Board of Supervisors (five district seats), Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, and other county offices. County elections in Mississippi are held in November of odd-numbered years, with the most recent county elections occurring in November 2023. Local voters also participate in state legislative elections for their Mississippi House of Representatives and Mississippi State Senate districts, typically held in November of odd-numbered years following redistricting or at regular intervals. Residents can find their assigned polling place by contacting the Clarke County Circuit Clerk at (601) 776-2126 or by using the polling place lookup tool on the Mississippi Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/pages/polling-place-locator.aspx. Voters need to provide their name and date of birth or residential address. Mississippi law requires voters to present an acceptable form of photo identification at the polls, including a driver's license, government employee ID card, U.S. Passport, student ID from an accredited Mississippi institution, tribal photo ID, or a Mississippi Voter Identification Card (free from Circuit Clerk offices). Election records that are public in Mississippi include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes under Mississippi Code § 23-15-47), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State or local election commissions, candidate qualifying paperwork, and precinct-level election results. The Mississippi Secretary of State publishes statewide election results at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/pages/default.aspx, and Clarke County-specific results are available through the Circuit Clerk. Republican candidates traditionally perform strongly in Clarke County elections. County offices are not on the ballot in 2026 as they were elected in 2023. Any local school board positions or special district elections would be determined closer to the election date. Mississippi voters can request absentee ballots if they meet eligibility criteria including being 65 or older, having a temporary or permanent disability, being a parent/caregiver of a dependent child with a disability, working as an election poll worker, being required to be away from their county on election day, or being a member of the military or temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the United States. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Clarke County Circuit Clerk, with mail-in ballot requests due by 5:00 p.m. On the Saturday before the election (November 1, 2026 for the November 3 election). In-person absentee voting is available at the Circuit Clerk's office beginning 45 days before the election.