Tate County Mississippi

Circuit Clerk

Circuit Clerk2025-05-27T08:35:06-05:00

The Circuit Clerk:

  • Serves as clerk of the county and circuit courts
  • Receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions, and other related papers in all civil and criminal cases filed in the circuit or county courts
  • Issues all process including summons and subpoenas
  • Draws jurors
  • Qualifies juries
  • Keeps a record of all judgments and executions
  • Issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages
  • Records medical and other professional licenses
  • Registers citizens to vote and has other duties in handling elections

Absentee voting begins 45 days before each Primary/General Election.

Our office is open Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.

Our office is also required to be open 2 Saturdays before every election day from 8am – noon.

Valid Reasons to absentee vote:

  • Over 65
  • Disabled
  • Military
  • Out of the County
  • Out of the Country
  • Student Away on Campus

Circuit Court hears felony criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits. Circuit Courts also hear appeals from County, Justice and Municipal courts and from administrative boards and commissions such as the Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Tate County is in the 17th Circuit District.  

Circuit Court Judges are selected in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms.

Our Circuit Court Judges for Tate County are:

  • The Honorable Jimmy McClure
  • The Honorable Smith Murphey, V.

The Election Officials (the Circuit Clerk and Election Commission) are tasked with voter registration, voter roll maintenance, qualification of local candidates, appointment of poll managers, approval of ballots/testing of voting devices, conduct of elections, and certification of election results.

Tate County Election Commission:

  • District One- Dolores Wooten
  • District Two- Tammy Johnston
  • District Three- Joycelynn Dowl
  • District Four- Edith Floate
  • District Five- Ellis Blount

The following is a list of polling places and addresses for Tate County Elections.

View Polling Places

We are responsible for conducting National, State and County (Local) Elections.

Municipal Elections are conducted by Municipal Election Officials. Please contact your Municipal Clerk to find information for Municipal Elections and your polling place for it is different from your County Polling Place. Normally City Elections occur every four years.

Secretary of State’s Election Day Link:https://myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/VoterOutreach/Pages/VOSearch.aspxetary of State website:

Click below for Mississippi Secretary of State website:

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The Circuit Clerk’s Office handles many tasks including:

• Serve as Clerk of Circuit Court and Clerk of Record for all Criminal and Civil casesand filings that are appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
• Serve as Appellate Court for Lower Courts
• Receive and File Civil Lawsuits, Indictments, Motions, and other court related matters in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed Circuit Court.
• Issue Summons & Subpoenas
• Responsible for Pulling and Qualifying Jurors
• Maintain Records of Judgments and Liens
• Issue Marriage License and Maintain Marriage Records
• Record Medical and Professional Licenses
• Register Citizens to Vote plus managing all aspects of absentee voting
• Assist Election Commissioners with Elections for National, State and CountyElections.
• Record Search
• Draws Jurors and qualifies jurors for trials including mailing summons & paying jurors
• Collect criminal & restitution fines accessed in court and Drug Court payments.

 

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Circuit Clerk

201 S. Ward Street
Senatobia, MS 38688

Kenda Blount
Tate County Circuit Clerk (2024)
(Deputy Circuit Clerk- 1993-2023)
kblount@tatecountyms.gov

Fax: 662-562-7486

Keeba Adams (2013)
kadams@tatecountyms.gov

Gina Carlisle (2024)
gcarlisle@tatecountyms.gov

Deborah Logan (2024)
dlogan@tatecountyms.gov

Register to vote HERE.

Click here to find where to vote. (please note this does not confirm voter registration status, only voter precinct locations).

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Register With the Mississippi Electronic Courts to View the Circuit Clerk’s Civil Court Cases?2025-04-29T16:03:38-05:00

Ready to register?  Click here.

What if a voter needs transportation to the Circuit Clerk’s Office to get the Mississippi Voter ID card?2025-04-16T13:38:36-05:00

FREE transportation will be available to voters who need help getting a Mississippi Voter ID card. For more information about this program, contact the Secretary of State’s Voter ID toll-free hotline at 1-855-868-3745 or 1-844-678-6837; visit www.MSVoterID.ms.gov or email MSVoterID@sos.ms.gov. Secretary of State Website

How does a voter get a Mississippi Voter Identification Card?2025-04-16T13:38:19-05:00

To get a FREE Mississippi Voter ID card, the voter must bring any ONE of the following to
the Circuit Clerk’s ­office:
• Any expired but valid photo identity document having the voter’s name and photograph issued by
the U.S. government or any U.S. state
• A birth certificate or any other document with the voter’s full legal name, date and place of birth
• A Social Security card
• A Medicare card
• A Medicaid card
• A Mississippi Voter Registration Card
• Any of the following, as long as it includes the voter’s name and current address:
• Utility bill issued within the preceding six (6) months
• Bank statement issued within the preceding six (6) months
• Paycheck issued within the preceding six (6) months
• Government check issued within the preceding six (6) months
• IRS Form W-2, Wages and Tax Statement issued within the current calendar year.

Who qualifies for a Free Mississippi Voter Identification Card?2025-04-16T13:37:57-05:00

Any eligible voter who does NOT have an acceptable form of photo ID qualifies for a FREE Mississippi Voter Identification card.

What forms of photo ID are required on Election Day?2025-04-16T13:37:40-05:00

Any of the following IDs may be used:
A driver’s license
A photo ID issued by a branch, department or entity of the State of Mississippi
A United States Passport
A government employee ID card
A firearms license
A student photo ID issued by an accredited Mississippi university, college or community/junior college
A United State military ID
A tribal photo ID
Any other photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the United States government or any State government
A Mississippi Voter Identification card

Where do I register to vote in Tate County?2025-04-29T16:04:09-05:00

You can register in person or mail the voter registration form to the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Where do I find a sample ballot for the upcoming election?2025-04-16T13:37:07-05:00

Use the Voter Registration Inquiry by Name. Look up your name, click display next to your name. You will find your Sample Ballot at the top of the page

How Do I Register With the Mississippi Electronic Courts to View the Circuit Clerk’s Civil Court Cases?2025-04-16T13:45:18-05:00

You must register online through the MEC website.
MEC Online Registration

Where is the Circuit Court held?2025-04-16T13:34:29-05:00

Tate County Courthouse

201 S Ward St, Senatobia, MS 38668

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Contact Us

Tate County, MS

910 E. F. Hale Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668

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