| Circuit Clerk | Harrison County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Harrison County Chancery Clerk |
| Clerk address | First Judicial District (Gulfport): Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk, 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. Second Judicial District (Biloxi): Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk, 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530. |
| Phone | Circuit Clerk, Gulfport (228) 865-4145; Circuit Clerk, Biloxi (228) 435-8231; Chancery Clerk, Gulfport (228) 865-4036; Chancery Clerk, Biloxi (228) 435-8220 |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Circuit clerk: $1.00 per page if the clerk's office makes the copy, $0.25 per page if you make it yourself (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $0.50 per page by the clerk's staff, $0.25 per page self-service (§ 25-7-9) |
| Certified copy fee | Circuit clerk: $2.00 per page for copies the clerk makes and certifies (§ 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $1.00 per complete document for certification, added to the per-page copy charge (§ 25-7-9) |
Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast, is split into two judicial districts like Hinds County: the First Judicial District is based in Gulfport, and the Second Judicial District is based in Biloxi. The Harrison County Circuit Clerk keeps a separate office in each district for felony criminal and civil Circuit Court records, and the county runs its own free online docket-search tool for both Circuit and Chancery Court.
The Harrison County Chancery Clerk is also organized by district, with offices in both Gulfport and Biloxi, and keeps land records, probate, guardianship, and divorce and custody files for Chancery Court. The chancery clerk's office publishes a separate land-records search and a chancery-docket search by name or date.
As with Hinds County, confirm which judicial district a case belongs to before concluding a record does not exist — a Gulfport-district case will not show up when you search only the Biloxi office's records, and vice versa.
Search Harrison County court records online
Circuit Clerk
Harrison County Circuit Clerk
- Cost
- Free docket search; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Circuit Court felony criminal and civil cases for whichever judicial district (Gulfport or Biloxi) the case was filed in
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Maintains separate offices for the First Judicial District (1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport) and Second Judicial District (730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Biloxi).
Chancery Clerk
Harrison County Chancery Clerk
- Cost
- Free docket and land-record search; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Chancery Court cases (divorce, custody, guardianship, probate) and land records, searchable by name or date, for whichever judicial district the case was filed in
- Records
- Family, Probate
Also maintains separate offices in Gulfport (Judicial District 1) and Biloxi (Judicial District 2).
Other courts
Harrison County Circuit Court Docket Search
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Circuit Court docket search by name or case number
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Other courts
Harrison County Chancery Court Docket Search
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Chancery Court docket search by name or date
- Records
- Family, Probate
What is available online
The county runs separate free docket-search tools for Circuit Court and Chancery Court, searchable by name, case number, or date, plus a land-records search maintained by the chancery clerk. Coverage and how far back the index reaches were not confirmed on the pages checked; call the relevant district office to confirm before relying on an empty result. Some Harrison County courts also participate in Mississippi Electronic Courts, which requires a separate paid PAMEC account for document images.
Which clerk has your record
In Mississippi, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Mississippi page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Chancery Court | Divorce, child custody, and support; Adoption and guardianship; Probate of wills and estate administration | Chancery Clerk of the county |
| Circuit Court | Felony criminal cases; Civil suits above the county court's jurisdictional limit; Appeals from county, justice, and municipal court | Circuit Clerk of the county |
| County Court | Civil cases within a set dollar limit; Misdemeanors referred from circuit or justice court; Eminent domain and some youth court matters | Circuit Clerk of the county (County Court is a division the circuit clerk also serves) |
| Justice Court | Misdemeanors; Small claims and civil cases up to the justice-court limit; Traffic citations issued by the sheriff's office | Clerk of the Justice Court |
| Municipal Court | Misdemeanors within city limits; City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Harrison County clerk offices
First Judicial District (Gulfport): Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk, 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. Second Judicial District (Biloxi): Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk, 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530.
Phone: Circuit Clerk, Gulfport (228) 865-4145; Circuit Clerk, Biloxi (228) 435-8231; Chancery Clerk, Gulfport (228) 865-4036; Chancery Clerk, Biloxi (228) 435-8220
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Circuit-court records. Contact the circuit clerk's office for the judicial district where the case was filed — Gulfport (1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501) or Biloxi (730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530). Provide the case number or party names and ask for a plain or certified copy; call ahead to confirm the current fee.
Chancery-court and land records. Contact the chancery clerk's office for the correct district (Gulfport, phone 228-865-4036, or Biloxi, phone 228-435-8220) for divorce, probate, guardianship, or land-record requests.
Justice Court and Municipal Court records. Harrison County's Justice Court keeps its own files for misdemeanors and small claims outside city limits; tickets and misdemeanors from Gulfport, Biloxi, or other cities go through that city's Municipal Court instead.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Circuit clerk: $1.00 per page if the clerk's office makes the copy, $0.25 per page if you make it yourself (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $0.50 per page by the clerk's staff, $0.25 per page self-service (§ 25-7-9) |
| Certified copy | Circuit clerk: $2.00 per page for copies the clerk makes and certifies (§ 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $1.00 per complete document for certification, added to the per-page copy charge (§ 25-7-9) |
Copy fees are set by statute and differ by office: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-13 governs circuit clerks and Section 25-7-9 governs chancery clerks. Some clerks post their own schedules (for example, Madison County's circuit clerk charges $10.00 per name for a staff-run records search and $1.00 per document for certification). Both statutes are amended periodically, so confirm the current amount with the clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Mississippi court records are open to the public unless a statute or court order restricts them:
The Mississippi guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Which Harrison County office has my case?
It depends on the judicial district. Harrison County has a First Judicial District (Gulfport) and a Second Judicial District (Biloxi), each with its own circuit clerk and chancery clerk offices and separate case indexes.
Can I search Harrison County court records online for free?
Yes. The county offers free docket searches for both Circuit Court and Chancery Court by name, case number, or date, in addition to a separate land-records search from the chancery clerk.
Which office has my Harrison County divorce or probate case?
The Harrison County Chancery Clerk for the judicial district where the case was filed. Divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate are Chancery Court matters.
Are Gulfport or Biloxi traffic tickets in the county court search?
No. Tickets written by city police in Gulfport, Biloxi, or another municipality go to that city's Municipal Court, which the county does not index.
Sources
- Harrison County Circuit Court Department — https://harrisoncountyms.gov/government/circuit_clerk/circuit_court_department.php
- Harrison County Chancery Clerk — https://www.harrisoncountymschanceryclerk.gov/chancerycourt.asp
- Harrison County Online Directory — Circuit Court — http://harrison2.co.harrison.ms.us/directory/?department=Circuit%20Court
- Harrison County Circuit Court Docket Search — https://harrison2.co.harrison.ms.us/dockets/circuitcourt.asp
- Harrison County Chancery Court Docket Search — https://harrison2.co.harrison.ms.us/dockets/chancerycourt.asp
- State of Mississippi Judiciary — MEC General Information — https://courts.ms.gov/mec/GeneralInformation.php
- Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) — https://courts.ms.gov/mec/mec.php
- MEC — PAMEC (Non-Attorney) Terms and Conditions — https://courts.ms.gov/mec/Non-attorney%20Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf
- Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals docket/opinion search — https://courts.ms.gov/appellatecourts/docket/login.php
- Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Criminal Information Center — https://www.dps.ms.gov/investigation/criminal-information-center
- Mississippi DPS Personal Background Check — https://www.ms.gov/dps/background_check
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 99-19-71 — Expunction (via Justia Mississippi Code) — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-19/in-general/section-99-19-71/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-13 — Circuit clerk fees (via Justia Mississippi Code) — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-25/chapter-7/section-25-7-13/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-9 — Chancery clerk fees (via Justia Mississippi Code) — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-25/chapter-7/section-25-7-9/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-13 — Circuit clerk fees (via FindLaw) — https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-25-public-officers-and-employees-public-records/ms-code-sect-25-7-13/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-9 — Chancery clerk fees (via FindLaw) — https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-25-public-officers-and-employees-public-records/ms-code-sect-25-7-9/
- Mississippi Ethics Commission — The Public Records Act — https://www.ethics.ms.gov/thepublicrecordact
See also: all Mississippi counties.