Monroe County
Monroe County was established by the Mississippi Legislature in 1821. It is named in honor of the fifth U.S. President, James Monroe. Its county seat, the City of Aberdeen, was an important center for cotton farming in the past and was also home to one of the busiest ports in the state. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the county's total population is 34,180.
Monroe County's court system consists of the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, Youth Courts, Justice Court, and Municipal Courts, each serving distinct roles. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over serious legal matters, including felonies, misdemeanors, and general civil cases where the claim exceeds $200,000. The Chancery Court focuses on family and equity-related matters. It handles divorces, child custody cases, alimonies, equity disputes, and probate cases. The Youth Court has locations in Amory and Aberdeen. It addresses cases such as delinquency, truancy, child abuse, neglect, and custody disputes. The Justice Court is responsible for bond and preliminary hearings in felony cases. It also handles landlord-tenant disputes, traffic violations, DUIs, and civil cases where the disputed amount is less than $3,500. Municipal Courts address day-to-day legal matters at the community level. They typically hear cases related to ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and minor misdemeanors.
Public court records are official documents that provide transparent accounts of judicial processes and case developments in Monroe County. The Circuit Court Clerk of Monroe County is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and granting access to these records. Per state laws, the following are examples of public court records:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Family law records
- Probate records
- Property records
To obtain these records from the Clerk's Office, interested individuals may mail a request or visit the Clerk in person at:
301 S Chestnut St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Phone: (662) 369-8695
Conducting a record search at the Monroe County Clerk's Office costs $12.00 per hour. Upon locating the record, making a copy costs $0.25 per page. Certified copies are available for $1.00 per document.
