Tylertown, Mississippi Public Records

For more serious matters, the Walthall County Circuit Court, located in the Walthall County Courthouse at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667 (phone: 601-876-5671), has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil matters exceeding $200,000, divorce and family law cases, estate and probate matters, and appeals from lower courts. The Walthall County Chancery Court, also located in the courthouse at 200 Ball Avenue (phone: 601-876-5671), handles equity matters including property disputes, guardianships, adoption proceedings, and certain civil cases. The Walthall County Justice Court serves as the county's small claims court, handling civil disputes up to $3,500, preliminary hearings for felony cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and certain traffic violations. Mississippi offers limited online access to court records through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system, though availability varies by county and court type. Walthall County's participation in online systems may be limited, meaning many court records require in-person requests at the Circuit Clerk's office in the courthouse. Citizens can request case information, view dockets, and obtain certified copies of judgments, court orders, and case files by visiting the clerk's office during regular business hours (typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Fees for certified copies of court documents typically range from $1.00 to $2.00 per page, with a certification fee of approximately $2.00 per document. Case searches may incur a small research fee. All requests should include the case number if known, or the full names of parties involved and approximate filing date.

The Assessor's office maintains information on property ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, lot size, year built), exemptions (homestead, agricultural), and tax assessment history. Citizens can search property records by owner name, parcel number, or property address. While some Mississippi counties offer online property search portals, Walthall County's online access may be limited, and many searches require in-person or phone inquiries to the Assessor's staff. The Walthall County Chancery Clerk serves as the county's land records office and is located in the Walthall County Courthouse at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667 (phone: 601-876-5671). This office records and maintains all documents affecting real property title, including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, mortgage releases, liens (tax liens, mechanic's liens, judgment liens), easements, rights-of-way, and plat maps. These land records are indexed by grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer) names, as well as by legal description. Mississippi law requires that property transfers and encumbrances be recorded with the Chancery Clerk to provide constructive notice to the public. While some newer records may be available digitally, many historical land records in Walthall County exist only in bound volumes maintained in the courthouse. Citizens conducting title searches or researching property history can access these records during business hours, with copying fees typically ranging from $1.00 to $2.00 per page. A GIS mapping system may be available through the county, though comprehensive parcel viewer functionality varies. For complete title searches, many residents employ title companies or attorneys familiar with Walthall County's record-keeping systems.

Healthcare services are provided locally by smaller clinics, with residents typically traveling to larger facilities in McComb (Pike County) or Columbia (Marion County) for hospital care. The timber industry has historically dominated Walthall County's economy, and forestry-related businesses continue to operate in and around Tylertown. The area's extensive pine forests support logging operations, timber hauling companies, and wood products manufacturing. Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and poultry farming, contributes to the local economy, along with hunting leases on private forestland. Small retail businesses, restaurants, gas stations, and service providers line Tylertown's main commercial corridors, primarily serving local residents and the surrounding rural population. The median household income in Walthall County is significantly below the Mississippi state average, reflecting the challenges facing rural economies throughout the region. Recent economic development efforts have focused on improving infrastructure, supporting small business development, and leveraging the area's natural resources and outdoor recreation potential. Tylertown's economy remains closely tied to broader Walthall County economic trends, with limited industrial diversification and ongoing population decline presenting challenges for long-term economic growth. The town's proximity to Louisiana provides some cross-border economic interaction, particularly in retail and services.

Law enforcement services in Tylertown are primarily provided by the Walthall County Sheriff's Department, located at 214 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (601) 876-3369 and maintains jurisdiction over both the incorporated town of Tylertown and all unincorporated areas of Walthall County. While Tylertown does have a small municipal police presence for city ordinance enforcement, the Sheriff's Department handles most criminal investigations, arrests, and patrol duties. Citizens seeking police reports, incident records, or accident reports should contact the Sheriff's Department directly during business hours. Requests for law enforcement records in Mississippi are governed by the Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1 et seq.), which allows public access to most police records unless they are part of an ongoing investigation or contain information exempted by law. Written requests may be required for certain documents, and reasonable copying fees may apply.

Arrest and jail booking information for Walthall County can be accessed through the Walthall County Sheriff's Department. The county detention facility houses individuals arrested throughout the county, including Tylertown. While online inmate search capabilities may be limited compared to larger Mississippi counties, citizens can call the Sheriff's Office at (601) 876-3369 to inquire about current inmates, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. Jail records typically include the arrestee's name, booking date and time, charges filed, bond amount set by the court, and expected court dates. Mugshots may be available upon request. Mississippi law requires that arrest records be made available to the public within a reasonable timeframe, though processing times can vary. For historical arrest records or more detailed criminal history information, citizens may need to submit formal public records requests in writing to the Sheriff's Department, and some records may require a background check through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Birth certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $7 for each additional copy ordered at the same time, with online orders incurring an additional service fee. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests and expedited service is available for an additional fee. Mississippi birth records are confidential for 100 years, and only eligible individuals (the person named on the certificate, parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives) can request certified copies with proper identification. Death certificates for deaths occurring in Tylertown follow the same request process through the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records Office at the address and phone number above. Death certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $7 for each additional copy, with the same online ordering option through VitalChek. Death records are confidential for 50 years in Mississippi. Marriage licenses for Tylertown residents are issued by the Walthall County Circuit Clerk's office, located at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667 (phone: 601-876-5671). The marriage license fee in Mississippi is $21.00, and there is no waiting period or blood test required. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and provide Social Security numbers. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance. Marriage records are maintained permanently by the Circuit Clerk and can be searched by the names of either party. Certified copies of marriage licenses cost approximately $10. Divorce records are maintained by the Chancery Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted; for Walthall County divorces, contact the Chancery Clerk at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667 (phone: 601-876-5671). Divorce decree copies typically cost $2.00 per page plus a certification fee.

Businesses operating in unincorporated areas of Walthall County should check with county offices regarding any county-level business permit or registration requirements. Fictitious business name registrations ("doing business as" or DBA filings) in Mississippi are filed with the Chancery Clerk in the county where the business operates. For businesses in Tylertown and Walthall County, fictitious name certificates should be filed with the Walthall County Chancery Clerk at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667 (phone: 601-876-5671). The filing fee is typically around $25, and the registration must be published in a local newspaper. DBA registrations are maintained in the Chancery Clerk's records and can be searched by business name or owner name. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other formal business entities must register with the Mississippi Secretary of State. The Mississippi Secretary of State Business Services Division maintains a free online database where anyone can search for registered businesses, verify entity status, view registered agents, check officers and directors, and access formation documents. This searchable database is available at https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx. Business owners can file articles of incorporation, articles of organization for LLCs, annual reports, and amendments through the Secretary of State's office. UCC financing statements (liens on personal property and business assets) are also filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State and can be searched online. For commercial property tax assessments in Tylertown, business owners should contact the Walthall County Tax Assessor at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667 (phone: 601-876-3595) to search assessed values and tax obligations for commercial real estate and business personal property.

Tylertown voters participate in municipal, county, state, and federal elections administered primarily through the Walthall County Circuit Clerk's Office, which serves as the county's election authority. The Circuit Clerk's office is located at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667, and can be reached at (601) 876-5671. This office handles voter registration, maintains voter rolls, provides absentee ballots, certifies election results, and coordinates polling place operations for all Walthall County precincts, including those serving Tylertown residents. Mississippi offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voter-registration-information. To register to vote in Mississippi, applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Mississippi and their county for at least 30 days before the election, at least 18 years old by the time of the general election, and not disqualified by felony conviction (unless rights have been restored) or court order. Voters must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Mississippi does not require party registration.

Tylertown holds municipal elections for mayor and board of aldermen positions. Mississippi municipal elections are typically held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in odd-numbered years, with party primaries held earlier in the spring. Tylertown's next regular municipal elections are scheduled for 2025, with the election cycle repeating every four years (2029, 2033, etc.). Tylertown voters can find information about local candidates, municipal ballot measures, and city election results by contacting Tylertown City Hall at (601) 876-3504 or the Circuit Clerk's office. To find their assigned polling place, Tylertown residents can contact the Walthall County Circuit Clerk at (601) 876-5671 or check the Mississippi Secretary of State polling place lookup tool available at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator.

Under Mississippi law, numerous election records are public. Voter registration lists are available for inspection and can be purchased for lawful purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State and are accessible online through the Secretary of State's website. Candidate qualifying information, precinct-level election results, and turnout statistics are public records. In the November 2024 presidential election, Walthall County reported voter turnout consistent with other rural Mississippi counties, with several thousand ballots cast from the county's approximately 8,000 registered voters.

Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Tylertown and Walthall County voters will decide several important races. No U.S. Senate seat from Mississippi is scheduled for election in 2026 (Mississippi's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028), and the Mississippi Governor's race is not on the ballot (gubernatorial elections occur in odd-numbered years, with the next in 2027). However, 2026 will feature elections for all of Mississippi's four U.S. House of Representatives seats, including the district representing Walthall County. State legislative races for the Mississippi House of Representatives and Mississippi Senate will also appear on the ballot if the redistricting cycle places those seats up for election. County-level offices such as sheriff, tax assessor, circuit clerk, chancery clerk, and supervisors may be on the ballot depending on Walthall County's election schedule for constitutional officers. Mississippi voters should verify specific 2026 races through the Secretary of State's website closer to the election.

Mississippi offers absentee voting for qualified voters. To request an absentee ballot, Walthall County voters should contact the Circuit Clerk's office at 200 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667, phone (601) 876-5671. Absentee ballot applications are available on the Secretary of State's website and must be submitted to the Circuit Clerk. Mississippi allows absentee voting for voters who will be away from their county on election day, those with temporary or permanent physical disabilities, persons 65 years or older, poll workers assigned to work in a precinct other than their own, and certain other circumstances. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Saturday before the election for mail delivery, though voters with specific qualifying reasons can request ballots closer to election day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by election day and received within five business days) or delivered in person to the Circuit Clerk by 7:00 PM on election day.