Mississippi Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Mississippi

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Mississippi, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Mississippi Cities

• Jackson

Mississippi Background Check Contact Information

Mississippi State Website:
http://www.mississippi.gov/

Attorney General
http://www.ago.state.ms.us/

Archives
http://mdah.state.ms.us/

Legislation Records
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/

Criminal Records
Public Integrity Division
PO Box 2
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-4250
http://www.ago.state.ms.us/index.php/sections/divisions/public_integrity

Vehicle Ownership Information
Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 16873
Jackson, MS 39236-0873
(601) 987-3995
http://www.mmvc.state.ms.us/mmvc/MotorVeh.nsf

Vital Statistics (marriage/divorce/birth/death)
MS State Department of Health - Public Health Statistics
P O Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
(601) 576-7960
http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109.html

Workers Compensation
Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission
PO Box 5300
Jackson, MS 39296-5300
(866) 473-6922
http://www.mwcc.state.ms.us/

Business/Corporate Records
UCC/Tax Liens
Mississippi Secretary of State
P.O. Box 136
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-1350
http://www.sos.state.ms.us/

Civil Records
State of Mississippi Judiciary
Administrative Office of Courts
http://www.mssc.state.ms.us/aoc/aoc.html

Civil and Criminal Information by County:

Mississippi Criminal Records

Below are Mississippi's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 109,802
• Violent Crime: 1,973
• Property Crime: 11,921
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 116
• Forcible Rape: 142
• Robbery: 612
• Aggravated Assault: 1,103
• Burglary: 2,525
• Larceny Theft: 8,970
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 352
• Arson: 74
• Other Assaults: 11,391
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 662
• Fraud: 1,662
• Embezzlement: 497
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 662
• Vandalism: 1,071
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 959
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 149
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 393
• Drug Abuse Violations: 11,004
• Gambling: 126
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 3,480
• Driving Under the Influence: 11,005
• Liquor Laws: 1,858
• Drunkenness: 5,200
• Disorderly Conduct: 7,081
• Vagrancy: 136
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 38,018
• Suspicion: 88
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 466

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• Number of Agencies:

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