Madison County
Madison County was founded in 1828 and named for James Madison. It has about 714.2 square miles of land, making it the 15th largest county in Mississippi by total area. Madison County is home to an estimated 109,145 people. Canton serves as the county seat. The county court system consists of one Chancery, Circuit, County, Justice, and Youth Court as well as four separate Municipal Courts.
The Madison Circuit Court enjoys primary jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases except those specifically assigned to other courts. Cases involving divorce, wills and estates, support, and custody of minor children are handled by the Madison County Chancery Court. The Madison County Court has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases, including eminent domain as well as the division of personal property. The professionals at the County Ciourt share jurisdiction with Justice Courts in all criminal and civil cases. It also shares jurisdiction with Circuit and Chancery Court on all matters of equity and law valued as high as $200,000.
All cases involving child neglect, abuse, and child delinquency are handled by the Madison County Youth Court. Notably, the outer age limit for the Youth Court is 18 years (the age at the time a person commits an offense). The Madison Justice Court oversees all traffic citation cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil cases under $3,500. Cases involving violations of municipal ordinances, preliminary hearings for felonies, and certain misdemeanor offenses committed within the municipality are handled by the Madison County Municipal Courts.
Madison County court records are legal documents and decisions made by the courts within the county. These documents include hearings, judgments, motions, and pleadings. Madison County provides access to open court records, which include the following:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
The Madison County court records are available online through the Mississippi Electronic Courts System or by visiting the appropriate courthouses. It is important to note that a certain fee may be charged for obtaining physical copies or certified copies.
