Vicksburg, 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 Circuit Court, located at the Warren County Courthouse, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-4415), has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil matters exceeding $75,000, and appeals from lower courts. The Circuit Clerk's Office maintains these records and provides certified copies for $2.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. The Warren County Chancery Court, also at the Courthouse (phone: 601-636-4919), handles family law matters including divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, guardianships, probate and estate administration, land disputes, and civil cases under $75,000. The Chancery Clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains vital records. Warren County Justice Court, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-1099), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary hearings for felonies, civil cases up to $3,500, small claims disputes, evictions, and issues search warrants. Mississippi does not currently offer a comprehensive statewide online court records search system. Court records must generally be accessed in person at the appropriate clerk's office or by submitting a written request with case number or party names. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $2.00 per page with an additional certification fee.

The Assessor's online database allows residents to search by property address, owner name, or parcel number to view current assessed values, legal descriptions, property characteristics (square footage, year built, lot size), sales history, and exemption status including homestead exemptions. The Warren County GIS mapping system provides interactive parcel maps showing property boundaries, flood zones, zoning classifications, and nearby parcels. The Warren County Chancery Clerk's Office, also at the Courthouse at 1009 Cherry Street (phone: 601-636-4919, website: http://www.warrencountychanceryclerks.com), serves as the land records office, recording deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, rights-of-way, plats, judgments, and other instruments affecting real property. The Chancery Clerk maintains indexed land records dating back to Warren County's formation, with older records on microfilm and recent filings available digitally. Recording fees vary by document type: standard deeds typically cost $12.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page. While some county land records may be searchable online through third-party subscription services, official certified copies must be obtained from the Chancery Clerk's Office. The office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Property searches can be conducted by grantor/grantee name, legal description, or parcel identifier to trace property ownership history, identify outstanding liens, verify property transfers, and establish chain of title for real estate transactions.

Gaming and entertainment contribute significantly through casinos including Ameristar Casino Hotel, which employs hundreds of workers. Healthcare is anchored by Merit Health River Region (formerly River Region Health System), a major employer providing medical services to Warren County and surrounding areas. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), located at the Vicksburg District headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employs over 2,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff in water resources research, environmental sciences, and military engineering, making it one of the largest employers in the region. Manufacturing includes International Paper Company's corrugated container plant and other industrial facilities. The Vicksburg-Warren School District is a major public employer, along with Warren County government and City of Vicksburg municipal services. The Port of Vicksburg supports river commerce and barge traffic on the Mississippi River. Median household income in Vicksburg is estimated around $38,000, below the state median. Recent economic development efforts have focused on downtown revitalization, expanding tourism offerings, and attracting light manufacturing and distribution facilities. Vicksburg serves as the commercial and governmental hub of Warren County, with retail and service businesses concentrated along Interstate 20 and historic downtown areas.

The Vicksburg Police Department, located at 820 Veto Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 (phone: 601-636-2511, website: https://www.vicksburg.org/police), provides law enforcement services within city limits. Citizens can request police reports and incident records in person at the Records Division or by submitting a written request citing the Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17). Accident reports typically cost $5 per copy, and incident reports are available to involved parties or their legal representatives. The department maintains records for calls for service, arrests, traffic accidents, and offense reports, though active investigations may be exempt from immediate disclosure. The Warren County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1300 Locust Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 (phone: 601-636-1761, website: http://www.warrencountysheriff.com), has jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Warren County and operates the Warren County Jail. The Sheriff's Office handles civil process service, court security, and patrol duties outside city limits. To search for current inmates and recent arrests, the Warren County Regional Correctional Facility maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the Sheriff's website, displaying booking photos, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and projected release dates. The roster is updated regularly and provides basic information on individuals currently detained. Under Mississippi's Public Records Act, law enforcement agencies must provide access to non-exempt records within fourteen business days of a written request. Records related to ongoing investigations, juvenile offenders, confidential informants, and certain victim information may be withheld under statutory exemptions. Requesters may be charged reasonable copying fees, typically 50 cents per page for standard documents.

Online ordering is available through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees. In-person requests require valid government-issued photo identification. Birth records are restricted to the registrant (if 18 or older), parents listed on the certificate, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper authorization. Death certificates are available to immediate family members, legal representatives, or anyone demonstrating a direct and tangible interest. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests, faster for in-person or online orders with expedited service. The Warren County Chancery Clerk's Office, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-4919), issues marriage licenses for couples planning to marry in Warren County. The fee is $21.00, and there is no waiting period or blood test required in Mississippi. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. If either party has been divorced, the divorce decree or date of divorce is required. Marriage licenses are valid for 30 days from issuance. Marriage records and divorce decrees (as court records) are also maintained by the Chancery Clerk's Office and are generally public records. Historical vital records may require additional research time, and records prior to statewide registration (birth records before 1912, death records before 1912) may be incomplete or located only in county records.

The City Clerk's Office maintains records of active business licenses. Certain professional and specialized businesses may require additional city permits. At the county level, businesses operating in unincorporated Warren County may need to register with the Warren County Chancery Clerk's Office. Fictitious business name (DBA) filings, if required, are registered with the Chancery Clerk at 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-4919). At the state level, the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division (phone: 601-359-1633, website: https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services), maintains the official business entity registry. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other formal business entities must register with the Secretary of State. The online Business Entity Search at https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/pages/search.aspx allows free searches by business name, registered agent, or filing number, displaying entity status (active, dissolved, suspended), formation date, registered agent and office address, officers and directors (for corporations), members or managers (for LLCs), and annual report filing status. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which establish secured interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State and searchable through the Secretary of State's website. Warren County business property owners can look up commercial property assessments through the Warren County Tax Assessor's Office at 601-636-4912 or online at the County Assessor's website, searching by property address or parcel number to view assessed values used for property tax calculations.

Vicksburg voters are served by the Warren County Circuit Clerk's Office, which administers elections as the county's Election Commission office, located at 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 (phone: 601-636-4415, website: http://www.warrencountyms.gov). Mississippi residents can register to vote online at https://www.ms.gov/sos/voter_registration or by submitting a paper application obtained from the Circuit Clerk, driver's license stations, or public agencies. Voter registration must be completed at least 30 days before an election. Mississippi requires voters to present acceptable photo identification at the polls, including Mississippi driver's license, U.S. passport, government-issued ID, tribal photo ID, student photo ID from an accredited Mississippi university, or a free Mississippi Voter Identification Card available from any Circuit Clerk's office. Vicksburg holds municipal elections for Mayor and Board of Aldermen every four years under Mississippi's municipal election calendar; the most recent municipal general election was held in June 2021, making the next scheduled municipal election June 2025. Municipal primary elections are typically held in May with general elections in June of odd-numbered years following gubernatorial elections. Vicksburg voters can find their assigned polling place by contacting the Warren County Circuit Clerk's Office or checking the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place lookup at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/pages/polling-place-locator.aspx. Mississippi makes certain election records publicly accessible: voter registration lists (without Social Security numbers and birth dates) are available for purchase by political parties and candidates; campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with and available from the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office at https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/pages/campaign-finance.aspx; candidate qualifying information is public record; and precinct-level election results are published by the Secretary of State after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Warren County reported approximately 12,500 ballots cast from roughly 21,000 registered voters, representing approximately 60% turnout. On November 3, 2026, Vicksburg and Warren County voters will decide several key races. Mississippi does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (next Senate races are in 2026 for the seat currently held by Roger Wicker). However, 2026 is not a gubernatorial election year in Mississippi (next Governor's race is 2027). Warren County voters will elect county officials including Chancery Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Tax Assessor, Sheriff, Coroner, and Board of Supervisors members whose terms expire. Mississippi House of Representatives and State Senate seats from districts covering Vicksburg (House District 54 and Senate District 19) will be on the ballot. Absentee voting in Mississippi is available for voters who meet specific criteria: those who will be away from their county of residence on election day, persons with temporary or permanent physical disabilities, voters over 65 years of age, election day poll workers, parents with children requiring hospital care, and members of the military and their spouses. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Warren County Circuit Clerk's Office and must be requested in person or by mail (with notarized signature). The deadline for absentee ballot applications is seven days before the election for mail ballots, though in-person absentee voting at the Circuit Clerk's office is available until noon the Saturday before Tuesday elections. Mississippi does not have no-excuse absentee voting; voters must meet statutory eligibility criteria.