Attala County Information
The state of Mississippi is home to Attala County. Attala County had a total population of 17,742 t back in 2021. Kosciusko is the current county seat in Attala County.
It was formed in 1833.
It was named for Atala, a fictional Native American heroine from an early-19th-century novel of the same name by François-René de Chateaubriand.
Attala County Arrest Records
In Attala County, arrest records are also kept on each individual crime within the jurisdictional area. Crimes in Attala County are divided into two most important categories, violent crime and property crime. Property crimes can include things such as burglary, vehicle theft, and larceny. Robbery, aggravated assault, murder, and forcible rape make up the four main violent crime categorizations. Crimes for this county have not maintained frequent reporting, and as such, cannot be recorded. However, Attala County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:
Attala County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Tim Nail
102 Ridgewood Circle
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-5556
Fax: (662) 289-3476
Attala County Criminal Records
Residents of Attala County can search for any sex offenders within a certain distance of their homes. A given zip code acts as the focal point of a resident's search. All offenders within that area will then be revealed to the searcher. These include any imprisoned or non-compliant offenders in Attala County.
Attala County records their criminal activity in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and crimes of a sexual nature. In Attala County, records of criminals are frequently up to date. Residents of Attala County can use a search tool in order to get access to the records in question. Any individual on release or in jail can be searched for using the tool. Attala County legally keeps current sex offender registers. Each offender living, working, attending school, or incarcerated in the Attala County area must be on this list. This register is accessible by the public in Attala County.
Attala County Court Records
The courthouse is in charge of the courts in Attala County. The court clerk maintains all Attala County court records. Attala County court records can be accessed at:
Attala County Courthouse
100 Courthouse, Ste 1
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-1471
Fax: (662) 289-7666
Email: circuitclerk@attalacounty.net
The Court of Appeals of Mississippi can review all contested decisions in the state. These lower courts often refer to one of the 82 superior or trial courts found across Mississippi’s 82 counties, including Attala County.
NOTE - Ordinary records in Attala County can be delivered by mail, email, or fax. Nevertheless, official Attala County records may only be delivered via mail.
Attala County Public Records
The state keeps vital records on each and every member of the public in Mississippi, including Attala County. All important life events are recorded in these files. These documents can contain anything from births and deaths to marriages and divorces. Attala County plays an important role in collecting these documents. Attala County may be put in charge of gathering and sending copies to the state.
In Mississippi, marriage records are currently compiled by every individual county clerk. All records are located by the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records Office. The key vital records are birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, marriage certificates, and more. Attala County records are saved in a central registry, along with all other vital records. Statistical analysis can be carried out regarding the files.
Any public record can be copied and accessed by residents in Attala County. The 1983 Mississippi Public Records Act in Mississippi gave all citizens of Attala County the fundamental right to access these public records. Citizens can get copies of public records at:
Attala County Clerk’s Office
230 West Washington Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone: (662) 289-2921
Fax: (662) 289-7662
Records in Attala County do come with a charge. Attala County birth records cost $17 per first copy. Death certificates in Attala County cost $17 for the first copy. Marriage certificates in Attala County cost $17 for the first copy.
NOTE - To obtain records, Attala County requesters must follow several rules. Attala County requesters must obtain records between 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. To purchase records in Attala County, photo identification is needed. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. Requesters must also put their public record requests in writing in Attala County.
