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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Yalobusha County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Yalobusha County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Yalobusha County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,458
Population
Census estimate
5,106
Households
Census estimate
$47,006
Median income
Annual household
$94,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Water Valley
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
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
Yalobusha County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Yalobusha County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Courts in Tate, Yalobusha and Panola counties begin e-filing… State of Mississippi Judiciary |
| Criminal records | Yalobusha County Jail Roster Lookup, MS, Inmate Search Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Yalobusha County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Yalobusha County state portal below |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Mississippi: Local History & Genealogy R… |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Information | MS SOS |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Yalobusha County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Yalobusha County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Yalobusha County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Yalobusha County Records
2026
Yalobusha County official government portal active
The official Yalobusha County government website at www.yalobushacountymississippi.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Yalobusha County court records portal verified
State court system links for Yalobusha County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Yalobusha County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Yalobusha County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County Records
❌ Myth: "Yalobusha County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Yalobusha County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Yalobusha County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Yalobusha County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Yalobusha 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.yalobushacountymississippi.com — Official Yalobusha County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- guides.loc.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.ms.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Yalobusha County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Yalobusha County is located in north-central Mississippi. The county seat is Water Valley (official site: http://www.yalobushacountymississippi.com/).
- Population: 12,458
- Households: 5,106
- Median household income: $47,006
- Median home value: $94,100
- Below poverty line: 20.5%
- Land area: 467.2 sq mi
- Population density: 26.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Courts in Tate, Yalobusha and Panola counties begin e-filing - State of Mississippi Judiciary News
Official Free
The Official Site of the State of Mississippi Judiciary
State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
Mississippi College School of Law's Judicial Database includes a video archive of oral arguments dating from 2004 and a brief archive from late 2007. At the trial court level, all Chancery, Circuit, and County Courts utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts system to e-file trial court records.
Chancery Courts - State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
Chancery Courts have jurisdiction over disputes in matters involving equity; domestic matters including adoptions, custody disputes and divorces; guardianships; sanity hearings; wills; and challenges to constitutionality of state laws. Land records are filed in Chancery Court .
Felony Intervention - 21st Judicial Circuit Court District
Official Free
The Twenty-First Judicial District Adult Felony Intervention Court for the State of Mississippi was designed to change lives, restore families, and protect the community.
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
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.
Vital Records - Mississippi: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
Official Free
Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as state, county and municipal historical research, for the state of Mississippi.
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. Should you not find an answer, please ...
Votes cast in the County of Yalobusha, Mississippi on the ...
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
Request for Public Records - Mississippi Secretary of State
Official Free
Request for Public Records · To request information pursuant to the Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1), please fill out the form
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Winston County Circuit Clerk · Gwenita G. Mays · P.O. Drawer 785 · Louisville, MS 39339 · Phone: 662-773-3581 Fax: 662-773-7192 · Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk · 1st District · Daryl Burney · P.O. Box 260 · Coffeeville, MS 38922 · Phone: 662-675-8187 Fax: 662-675-8004 ·
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
Yalobusha County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Courts in Tate, Yalobusha and Panola counties begin e-filing - State of Mississippi Judiciary News portal: https://courts.ms.gov/news/2015/07%2020%2015%20Tate%20PanolaYalobushaMEC.php. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Mississippi?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Mississippi record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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.
Does a county sheriff have to honor ICE detainers?
No federal law forces a county to honor an ICE detainer. Multiple federal courts have ruled that detainers are non-binding requests. Some counties honor every detainer, others honor none, and many honor them only when ICE provides a judicial warrant. Policy is set at the county or sheriff level.