Pike County
Pike County is named after the Italian explorer Zebulon Pike. The county was carved out from Marion County on December 9, 1815. Of its six municipalities, McComb is the largest city, and Magnolia serves as the county seat. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Pike County has a population of 40,324 residents.
The county's judicial framework consists of the Chancery, Circuit, Municipal, Youth, County and Justice Courts. The Circuit Court in the county has the legal authority to hear cases involving felonies, serious misdemeanors, and general civil claims valued above $200,000. The Chancery Court handles cases related to divorces, child custody, alimony, equity matters, and all probate cases. Civil claims with a disputed value of less than $200,000 are heard by the County Court. This court also oversees cases involving eminent domain, partition of personal property, and unlawful entry and detainer. The Youth Court hears cases involving minors, such as delinquency, truancy, child abuse and neglect, and custody disputes. The Justice Court handles cases related to traffic violations, DUIs, and civil claims with a disputed value of less than $3,500. Lastly, the Municipal Courts hear cases related to the violation of ordinances and minor misdemeanor charges.
Public court records are formal records that provide transparent accounts of court proceedings in Pike County. They include information such as case summaries, motions filed, evidence submitted by the parties, and the final judgment of the court. The Pike County Clerk is responsible for overseeing, managing, and providing access to these records. Examples of public court records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
To obtain these records, interested persons may visit the Clerk's Office in Magnolia. They may also contact the office by phone at (601) 783-6322.
Requesters pay a $0.25 charge for each page of court records they seek to obtain. Note, however, that sealed and expunged records are regarded as confidential and may not be available to the public.