Copiah County Circuit Clerk, 215 S Extension St, Hazlehurst, MS 39083, US

Rankin Circuit Court in Brandon, MS is responsible for handling all civil and criminal cases filed in the Circuit or County Courts, including receiving and filing lawsuits, indictments, motions, and other related papers. The Circuit Clerk also issues process, such as summons and subpoenas, draws and qualifies juries, keeps records of judgments and executions, issues marriage licenses, registers citizens to vote, and handles other duties related to elections. The Circuit Clerk's Office provides services such as absentee voting, voter registration, and marriage license applications. They require proof of age for marriage license applicants and have specific requirements for applicants under the age of 21. The office is open on specific Saturdays for absentee voting, and the deadline to cast an absentee ballot is noon on the Saturday prior to an election. Once a marriage license is issued, it does not expire. For legal assistance, individuals can contact various legal aid organizations.Generated from the website