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Is there an online warrant search in Mississippi?

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No — Mississippi has no public online warrant search. Here’s how to find out.

Last verified 2026-07-23Coverage No online searchJurisdiction Mississippi

Why there’s no single online search

Mississippi has no statewide public warrant search.

Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC), reached through courts.ms.gov, is the state's electronic case-filing system, but general public warrant status is not available there.

Some county sheriffs post curated 'most wanted' lists, but availability varies widely by county and those lists cover only selected fugitives, not routine warrants.

The reliable way to check is to contact the issuing court or the county sheriff directly.

How to find out if you have a warrant in Mississippi

Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.

  1. Call the clerk of the court where the charge would be filed

    Depending on the offense, warrants issue from Justice Court, Municipal Court, County Court, or Circuit Court. Contact the clerk for the county/city where you believe a case exists and ask whether an active warrant is on file; provide your full name and date of birth.

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  2. Contact the county sheriff's office

    County sheriffs hold and serve warrants. The sheriff's records or warrants staff in the relevant county can confirm whether a warrant is outstanding and explain how it is handled locally.

  3. Request a Mississippi criminal-history record (Department of Public Safety)

    The Mississippi DPS Criminal Information Center handles criminal-history record requests. This shows record history but is not a definitive pending-warrant tool.

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Types of warrants in Mississippi

Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.

Bench warrant
issued by a judge for failure to appear at a hearing or failure to comply with a court order
Arrest warrant
issued on an affidavit/complaint supported by probable cause to take a named person into custody
Search warrant
authorizes a search of a place or property; a police tool, not a public lookup

What happens if a warrant is ignored

An unserved warrant generally stays active until the court recalls it or the matter is resolved; warrants do not expire on their own.

While it is outstanding you can be arrested during any law-enforcement contact, such as a traffic stop.

The court may set or raise bail.

In some traffic or fine-related matters, a failure to appear or pay can be reported to the driver-licensing agency and affect your license, depending on the case.

What you can do

Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.

Confirm whether a warrant exists and get its details by contacting the clerk of the issuing court: ask for the case or warrant number, the charge, whether a court date is set, and any bail amount.

Note any scheduled court date and plan to appear.

If you decide to resolve it, ask the court or sheriff how to proceed (for example, requesting a hearing to recall a bench warrant or surrendering during business hours with photo ID).

Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.

Common questions about warrants in Mississippi

Is there an online warrant search in Mississippi?

No public online warrant search exists in Mississippi. Here’s how to find out through the court or sheriff.

How do I find out if I have a warrant in Mississippi?

Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Call the clerk of the court where the charge would be filed; Contact the county sheriff's office; Request a Mississippi criminal-history record (Department of Public Safety).

What happens if a warrant is ignored in Mississippi?

An unserved warrant generally stays active until the court recalls it or the matter is resolved; warrants do not expire on their own. While it is outstanding you can be arrested during any law-enforcement contact, such as a traffic stop. The court may set or raise bail. In some traffic or fine-related matters, a failure to appear or pay can be reported to the driver-licensing agency and affect your license, depending on the case.

What should I do about a warrant in Mississippi?

Confirm whether a warrant exists and get its details by contacting the clerk of the issuing court: ask for the case or warrant number, the charge, whether a court date is set, and any bail amount. Note any scheduled court date and plan to appear. If you decide to resolve it, ask the court or sheriff how to proceed (for example, requesting a hearing to recall a bench warrant or surrendering during business hours with photo ID).

Sources & official links

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Last verified 2026-07-23 · 2 official sources