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“Be Aware of Jury Scams” Any questions or concerns, contact the Circuit Clerk’s office at 601-968-6628. |
As of Thursday, January 2, 2020, attorneys shall electronically file pleadings and papers in accordance with the Administrative Procedures in all MEC Cases, both civil and criminal.
Duties of the Circuit Clerk
- Serves as Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts (7 Judges).
- Receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed in the Circuit or County Courts and issues all process including summons and subpoenas.
- Draws Jurors and qualifies Juries. (You do not have to serve on jury duty if you are over the age of 65. You may call the Circuit Clerk's Office to be taken off the Jury List if you are over 65).
- Keeps a record of all Judgments and Executions.
- Issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages.
- Records medical and other professional licenses.
- Registers citizens to vote and has other duties in handling elections.
- You must be registered to vote thirty (30) days before an election.
- The Circuit Clerk's Office is open for absentee voting two Saturdays prior to an election from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The deadline to cast an absentee ballot in the clerk's office is noon on the Saturday prior to an election.
- Absentee balloting begins forty-five (45) days prior to an election and ends at noon the Saturday before the election.
Polling Locations