Clay County

Circuit Court
The Clay County Circuit Court is in the Sixteenth Circuit Court District. Circuit Court Terms are in January, April, July and October. Grand Jury terms are during the April and October Terms. Also see the Upcoming Events for court terms and Court System for Judges information.

Jury Service

Qualifications: Resident of Clay County, at least 21 years old, able to read and write, and not have been convicted of a felony
Excuses: Over the age of 65, personal hardship, served on jury duty in this court in last two (2) years
Rate of pay: $25 per day and .40 per mile if you live outside the city limits
Checks will be mailed out after court
Call in number for jury service is (662)495-2057 after 5:30 pm.

Election Info
One of the duties of the Circuit Clerk’s office is the county registrar. You can register to vote at the Circuit Clerk's office, the Department of Human Services office, at one of the High Schools, or when you renew your driver's license. You can also register by printing off a voter application and mailing it to the Circuit Clerk's office. The registration deadline is 30 days prior to an election. The Circuit Clerk's office also handles absentee voting, and assisting the Election Commissioners with purging and preparation of the election.

Marriage License
Copy of Valid ID with proof of age
Fee of $22 Cash only
Records date back to May 18, 1872 (Colfax County)

Filing Fees
Civil filing Fee $
Sheriff’s Fee $ each
Abstract of Judgment $
Medical License $
Certified copy of Marriage License $
Bail Bond License $
Notary fee $