Rankin County, Mississippi

2020 Census Details and Frequently Asked Questions

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors encourages all citizens of Rankin County to participate in the taking of the 2020 Decennial Census which will be conducted by the federal government beginning in March 2020.  By participating in the census, Rankin County citizens will make it possible for Rankin County to (1) achieve accuracy in the count of our population, (2) assist the county in qualifying for state and federal grant funding, (3) help to establish a proper basis for determining federal, state and local legislative apportionment, and (4) assist in determining jurisdictional boundaries related to constituent representation.

Click here for the 2020 Census FAQ

Election Archives

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Election Results by Year

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Land Records

Land records refer to those record series that may involve real estate. These include documents traditionally recorded in Deeds Books and Plat Cabinets, such as Deeds, Deed of Trust, Authorities to Cancel, Plats, Name Change Orders, and many other documents.  The Land Records Division also dockets and indexes judgments and files certain Uniform Commercial Code transactions that are a lien on real estate.  Our records are available online, free to view but there is a cost to print, and we also have Electronic Recording.  Click Here for Online Records.

Click Here to Search the Land Roll Database.   

Click here for Filing Fees.

Rankin County Administrator

COVID-19 Information

A message from the Board of Supervisors about COVID-19

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, C Spire and UMMC have collaborated on a free app to assist with determining if your symptoms require testing.  Please use one of the links below to access the app:

Android        Apple

PPE Resource Request Form (for healthcare facility use only)

NEWS RELEASE: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Mississippi Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - click the links below for more info:

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How to Request a SBA EIDL Declaration

Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet

Please contact Todd DeMuth at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Live Events

Juvenile Detention Center

The mission of the Rankin County Sheriff's Juvenile Detention Center is to provide a safe, secure and positive environment for our staff and the youth in our care. We will provide the youth an opportunity for behavioral change by providing quality services and programs. We will strive to equip the youth with the necessary resources and skills to successfully transition back to their home communities.

A message from the Board of Supervisors about COVID-19

Date:  March 12, 2020

A STATEMENT FROM THE RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office and the Rankin County Emergency Operations Center, continues to monitor the developing situation involving the CoViD-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.  The leadership of Rankin County is aware of the rapidly changing nature of this situation and is responding with an eye toward protecting the health and safety of our citizens, some of whom are our employees.  The health and safety of Rankin County citizens is our top priority.  In 2017, Rankin County proactively adopted an emergency response plan in conjunction with federal, state, and local officials and partners.  A part of the emergency response plan includes response to large-scale public health challenges such as the one affecting us today.  Our EOC, law enforcement and healthcare first responders, as well as, members of the healthcare community, have been, and will continue to, provide strategic analysis designed to recognize challenges to our healthcare capacity as they occur and respond efficiently and promptly in the event the local situation reaches a critical stage.  As provided for in our emergency response plan, Rankin County acts as a partner to federal, state and other local authorities as part of a broader effort to contain the potential impacts of infectious disease.  To that end, Rankin County stands with and supports the efforts of the designated lead agency, the Mississippi State Department of Health, to address appropriate public health information and recommendations to our citizens.  Below are links to information provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Mississippi State Department of Health.  These links are trustworthy and provide instructions to the public, businesses, health professionals and others with respect to critical recommendations.  Additional links may be added as circumstances warrant.  Please refer to these links for the latest information on CoViD-19 and recommendations specific to your needs or concerns.  We encourage you to read and follow these recommendations.  We also encourage our citizens to check back frequently for additional information as circumstances warrant.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf

https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html

Court Services

All types of process should be mailed to:

Rankin County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Court Services
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon , MS 39042

Phone: 601-825-1480 
Fax: 601-824-2661

Contact:

 Michael Chandler

Email: [email protected]

 Robin Hetherington

Email: [email protected]

We only serve process that is filed with a clerk of court or signed by a judge. Two copies of the summons, subpoena, garnishment, etc. should be included. One copy is to serve and the second copy is to be stamped with our service for a return. Mississippi law does not require our process to be notarized, therefore we do not notarize. If you would like the completed process returned to you, please include a self addressed stamped envelope, otherwise, completed process will be returned to the clerk of court where it was filed.

Process that needs to be served to an inmate at the Central MS Correctional Facility located at 3794 Hwy. 468 W., Pearl, MS 39208 should be sent to the Rankin County Sheriff's Office. Please make sure that the MS Dept. of Corrections number issued to the inmate is on the paper being served. The process papers will be sent back if the MDOC number is missing.

Fees for Process

Fees for process are as follows:

(a) A uniform total fee in all criminal and civil cases for the service of any process, summons, warrant, writ or other notice as may be required by law or the court, each $45.00

(b) In all cases where there is more than one (1) defendant residing at the same household, service on each additional defendant $5.00

(c) After final judgment has been enrolled, notice of further proceedings involving levy of execution on judgments, and attachment and garnishment proceedings, shall be deemed a new suit and the sheriff shall be entitled to the following fee $45.00

(d) Attendance in habeas corpus proceeding in vacation, eminent domain court and commitment cases $25.00

(e) On all money made by virtue of any decree, execution or attachment, or other process, the following commissions, to wit: On the first one hundred dollars ($100.00), five percent (5%), On the second one hundred dollars ($100.00), four percent (4%), On all sums over two hundred dollars ($200.00), three percent (3%).

County Jail

The Rankin County Detention Center is located directly behind the Rankin County Justice Center on U.S. Highway 80.  Please come to the Sheriff's Office Entrance and see the Jail Information Officer.

Voter Registration

Registration

You must be registered to vote thirty (30) days before an election.

The Circuit Clerk's office is open for absentee voting 45 days prior to an election.  The Clerk's office is open for absentee voting two Saturdays prior to an election 8:00 am until noon.  The deadline to cast an absentee ballot in the clerk's office is the noon on Saturday before an election.

You may register to vote in the Circuit Clerk's office which is located in the Justice Center in Brandon or register by downloading the Voter Registration Application, completing the document and mailing it to the
following address:  

                                    Voter Registration Application (click here)

                                  Rankin County Circuit Clerk
                                  P.O. Box 1599 
                                  Brandon, MS 39043

Primary Elections

Note that during primary elections, you are required to declare a party and you can only vote within that party.  

Rankin County Safe Room and Conference Center

Rankin County Safe Room and Conference Center

Built in 2014 the Rankin County Safe Room located at 651 Marquette Road provides the citizens of Rankin County a safe haven from severe weather. The Safe Room is constructed to FEMA 361 Design and Construction Guidelines and can withstand 250 mph winds. The Safe Room is operated by Rankin County Emergency Management Operations and will be open to residents anytime there is a tornado watch or warning in Rankin County.

The Rankin County Tornado Safe Room is available for organizations to rent for meetings, training and other functions. However, all rentals may be cancelled due to a tornado watch or warning issued for Rankin County. For information on pricing, amenities and availability contact Amanda Prewitt at 601-825-1480 or [email protected].

Rental Application

Elections

2024 Election Year

Results will be posted live on our website after the polls close.

March 12, 2024 - Presidential Primary (Deadline to register February 12, 2024)

Click here for sample ballots:    REPUBLICAN BALLOT  or  DEMOCRATIC BALLOT

Absentee hours M-F from 8am - 5pm until March 8th.
Clerk's office will be open March 2th from 8am until noon.
Clerk's office will be open March 9th from 8am until noon.

November 5, 2024 - General Election (Deadline to register October 5, 2024)

How can I vote absentee?

To vote absentee you must qualify.  The top reasons you may vote absentee:  Disabled, Over the age of 65, Out of the County, Out of the Country, Student away at college, temporarily disabled such as a medical procedure, or work hours prevent you from voting 7am until 7pm.  

Visit the Circuit Clerk's office 45 days in advance of every election to vote in-house.

To request a ballot be mailed to you, call the Circuit Clerk's office and request a ballot.  To qualify for a mail ballot, you must be over 65, disabled, military stationed away, or a student away at campus.  You still have to by law, get your ballot signature notarized.  

Can I vote curbside due to a disability?

Yes, our office staff will be more than happy to curbside vote our constituents.  Please come early and send someone into our office with your photo id.  If you drive, please give us a call.  

Candidates

To qualify as a candidate in an upcoming election, please call the Circuit Clerk's office at 601-825-1466. 

Election Results Archive

Click here to see a listing of past election results by year.