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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Amite County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Amite County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Amite County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,451
Population
Census estimate
5,834
Households
Census estimate
$34,866
Median income
Annual household
$91,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Liberty
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Amite County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Amite County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Circuit Clerk | Amite County, Mississippi Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary |
| Criminal records | Amite County, MS Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Amite County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Amite County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Amite County state portal below |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Information | MS SOS |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Amite County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Amite County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Amite County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Amite County Records
2026
Amite County official government portal active
The official Amite County government website at www.amitecounty.ms continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Amite County court records portal verified
State court system links for Amite County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Amite County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Amite County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Mississippi, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Amite County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Amite County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Amite County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Mississippi statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Mississippi state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Amite County Records
❌ Myth: "Amite County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Amite County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Amite County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Amite County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Amite County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Amite County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Amite County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.amitecounty.ms — Official Amite County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.sos.ms.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Amite County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Amite County, use Mississippi's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Mississippi statewide record systems:
- Mississippi Court Records →
- Mississippi Criminal Records →
- Mississippi Property Records →
- Mississippi Vital Records →
- Mississippi Voter Records →
- Mississippi Wants & Warrants →
- Mississippi Licenses →
- Mississippi Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Mississippi statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County is located in southwestern Mississippi. The county seat is Liberty (official site: http://www.amitecounty.ms/).
- Population: 12,451
- Households: 5,834
- Median household income: $34,866
- Median home value: $91,400
- Below poverty line: 27.1%
- Land area: 730.1 sq mi
- Population density: 17.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Circuit Clerk | Amite County, Mississippi
Official Free
Welcome to the Amite County Circuit Clerk web page! Here you will find information about our office and descriptions of our duties, plus our office address, telephone numbers, and email address. Please feel free to contact us if we can be of service to you. The Circuit Clerk serves as Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts, receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed in the Circuit Court and issues all process including summons and subpoenas, draws jurors and qualifies juries, keeps a record of all judgments and…
Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
Chancery Court · District 1 Alcorn, Itawamba, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Lee, Tishomingo, Union · District 2 Jasper, Newton, Scott · District 3 Desoto, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tate, Yalobusha · District 4 Amite, Franklin, Pike, Walthall · District 5 Hinds ·
Chancery Court | Amite County, Mississippi
Official Free
Cases heard in the Chancery Court include domestic/family matters, divorce, child custody, property division, adoptions, alimony, estates of descendants, land issues (titles, contracts), emancipation (declaring a minor to be 21 for work purposes), property title confirmation, property disputes (over $50,000), insurance settlements to minors, and commitments of mentally disabled.
Court Systems | Amite County, Mississippi
Official Free
Celeste Bell McIntyre PO Box 312 Liberty MS 39645-0312 Phone: 601-657-8932 cmcintyre@amitecountyms.gov · PO Box 362 Liberty MS 39645 Phone: 601-657-4527 Fax: 601-657-8604 · The Justice Court resides over a myriad of matters, from civil suits to delinquent mobile home taxes .
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Circuit Court Clerks · March 2, 2026 · Adams County Circuit Clerk · Eva Givens · 115 South Wall St. Natchez, MS 39121-1224 · Phone: 601-446-6326 Fax: 601-445-7955 · Alcorn County Circuit Clerk · Crystal Starling · P.O. Box 430 · Corinth, MS 38835 · Phone: 662-286-7740 Fax: 662-286-7767 · Amite County Circuit Clerk ·
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Amite Parcel Viewer
Official Free
Discover Amite County, Mississippi plat maps and property boundaries. Search 16,924 parcel records and view insights like land ownership information, soil maps, and elevation.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Public Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Once you have read and acknowledged the disclaimer below, you may search the database by a specific sex offender’s name, or obtain a listing of registrants within a specified distance of an address, or a listing of registrants within a specified Mississippi ZIP code.
Voter Registration Information | MS SOS
Official Free
This section of our website is designated to provide Mississippi voters the information you need to engage in our elections process. Here you will find information on registering to vote, absentee voting, and answers to commonly asked elections questions. Should you not find an answer, please ...
Amite County Dem
Official Free
Learn More About Michael · Candidates and political committees are required to report campaign finance activity in accordance with state law, ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process
Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health
Official Free
MSDH produces vital statistics reports based on annual vital records data, and also offers online queries of vital statistics by year. Mississippi State Department of Health • 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr • Jackson, MS 39216 • 866‑HLTHY4U • Contact and information
County Offices Directory
Official Free
Mississippi became the 20th state admitted to the Union. Counties organized prior to · statehood and their organization dates are: Adams (1798), Amite (1809), Claiborne
Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk
Official Free
Alcorn County Chancery Court Clerk · Keith Settlemires · P.O. Box 69 · Corinth, MS 38835-0069 · Phone: 662-286-7700 Fax: 662-286-7706 · Amite County Chancery Court Clerk · Jana Causey · P.O. Box 680 · Liberty, MS 39645 · Phone: 601-657-8022 Fax: 601-657-8288 ·
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
Amite County
Official Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Amite County?
Amite County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary portal: https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/chancerycourt/chancerycourt.php. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Mississippi?
Yes. Active warrants in Mississippi appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Mississippi if I wasn't convicted?
In Mississippi, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Mississippi's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Mississippi?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Mississippi. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.