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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Choctaw County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Choctaw County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Choctaw County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
8,091
Population
Census estimate
3,532
Households
Census estimate
$41,887
Median income
Annual household
$104,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Ackerman
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
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
Choctaw County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Choctaw County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Cler… |
| Criminal records | Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Choctaw County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Choctaw County Records
2026
Choctaw County official government portal active
The official Choctaw County government website at www.mssupervisors.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Choctaw County court records portal verified
State court system links for Choctaw County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Choctaw County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Choctaw 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 Choctaw County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Choctaw County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Choctaw 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 Choctaw County Records
❌ Myth: "Choctaw County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Choctaw County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Choctaw County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Choctaw County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Choctaw 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.mssupervisors.org — Official Choctaw County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Choctaw County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Choctaw 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 Choctaw County, Mississippi
Choctaw County is located in central Mississippi. The county seat is Ackerman (official site: https://www.mssupervisors.org/ms-counties/choctaw).
- Population: 8,091
- Households: 3,532
- Median household income: $41,887
- Median home value: $104,200
- Below poverty line: 19.1%
- Land area: 418.2 sq mi
- Population density: 19.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 5
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
Official Free
The Official Site of the State of Mississippi Judiciary
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Chickasaw County Circuit Clerk · 1st District · Cassandra Pulliam 1 Pinson Square, Room 2 Houston, MS 38851 · Phone: 662-456-2331 Fax: 662-456-4831 · 2nd District · Cassandra Pulliam 234 W. Main Street, Room 203 Okolona, MS 38860 Phone: 662-447-2838 Fax: 662-447-5024 · Choctaw County ...
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 · District 6 Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Kemper, Neshoba, Winston ·
Legal Forms - 21st Judicial Circuit Court District
Official Free
Mississippi is divided into 22 Circuit Court districts, each overseen by a varying number of Circuit Court judges. Learn more.
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
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
For questions regarding the information included in this registry, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section or contact MDPS via e-mail at msor@dps.ms.gov , telephone (601)-987-1540 or regular mail to: Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Registry Post Office Box 958 Jackson, MS 39205 Click Hereto browse the Mississippi Code for the full text of § 45-33-21 et seq.
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
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.
COUNTYWIDE OFFICES COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Official Free
CHOCTAW COUNTY · 55 · PORT GIBSON · Named for William C. Claiborne, Governor of Mississippi Territory • Formed: 1817 · Area: 501.4 square miles • Population 9,135 · Board Attorney...............................Tommie L. Stingley, Jr..................
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Chickasaw County Circuit Clerk · 1st District · Cassandra Pulliam 1 Pinson Square, Room 2 Houston, MS 38851 · Phone: 662-456-2331 Fax: 662-456-4831 · 2nd District · Cassandra Pulliam 234 W. Main Street, Room 203 Okolona, MS 38860 Phone: 662-447-2838 Fax: 662-447-5024 · Choctaw County ...
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts portal: https://courts.ms.gov/news/view_news_page.php?article=3089&name=Electronic+filing+completed+statewide+for+Mississippi+courts. 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.
Are Mississippi marriage records public?
Marriage records in Mississippi are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Are Choctaw County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.