Yalobusha County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Yalobusha County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Yalobusha County.
Police Departments. In addition to Yalobusha County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Yalobusha County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Water Valley Police Department and the Coffeeville Police Department. These departments handle law enforcement within their respective city limits and collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Yalobusha County Sheriff's Department, headquartered in Water Valley at 211 Main Street, Water Valley, MS 38965, provides primary law enforcement services throughout Yalobusha County's unincorporated areas. Yalobusha County Detention Center houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences; inmate information can be obtained by calling the detention center directly or visiting the Sheriff's Office in person, though online inmate lookup systems may be limited. Some booking information may be posted on the Sheriff's Department social media pages or shared with local news outlets. For accident reports and non-emergency matters, citizens should contact the appropriate agency during business hours, while emergency situations require calling 911.
Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.
Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700, phone 601-576-7981) maintains the central repository for all Mississippi vital records and is often the most efficient source for certified copies. Yalobusha County operates two courthouse locations reflecting its dual county seat system. The Chancery Court and Circuit Court maintain offices in both Water Valley (Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 664, Water Valley, MS 38965, phone 662-473-2091) and Coffeeville (Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 257, Coffeeville, MS 38922, phone 662-675-2761). Building permits, zoning approvals, and occupancy permits are issued by Yalobusha County Planning and Development office or municipal building departments in incorporated areas; contact the Board of Supervisors (662-473-2722) for information on county building requirements.