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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Walthall County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Walthall County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Walthall County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
13,839
Population
Census estimate
5,290
Households
Census estimate
$37,145
Median income
Annual household
$113,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Tylertown
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
Walthall County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Walthall 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 Walthall County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Walthall County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Walthall County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Walthall County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Walthall County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Walthall County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Walthall County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Walthall County Records
2026
Walthall County official government portal active
The official Walthall County government website at www.co.walthall.ms.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Walthall County court records portal verified
State court system links for Walthall County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Walthall County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Walthall 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 Walthall County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Walthall County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Walthall 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 Walthall County Records
❌ Myth: "Walthall County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Walthall County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Walthall 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 Walthall County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Walthall County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Walthall County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Walthall 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.co.walthall.ms.us — Official Walthall 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 — Walthall County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Walthall 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 Walthall County, Mississippi
Walthall County is located in south-central Mississippi. The county seat is Tylertown (official site: http://www.co.walthall.ms.us/).
- Population: 13,839
- Households: 5,290
- Median household income: $37,145
- Median home value: $113,800
- Below poverty line: 20.3%
- Land area: 403.9 sq mi
- Population density: 34.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 6
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
Wanda Berryhill Robinson 6333 Hwy 9, Suite109,Walthall, MS 39771 Phone: 662-258-6287 Fax: 601-258-7686
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 ·
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.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
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.
MSDH to Offer Free Tdap Shots and Vital Records in Walthall and Jefferson Davis Counties - Mississippi State…
Official Free
— The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will provide free Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates to residents impacted during last week's tornadoes in Walthall and Jefferson Davis counties. MSDH Mobile Units will be set up in both counties next week. Staff from the MSDH Office of Vital Records will be onsite taking applications for replacement birth certificates.
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.
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Wanda Berryhill Robinson 6333 Hwy 9, Suite109,Walthall, MS 39771 Phone: 662-258-6287 Fax: 601-258-7686
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
Walthall County
Official Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Walthall County?
Walthall 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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Mississippi?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Mississippi counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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.