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The Oktibbeha County Circuit Court is part of the 16th Circuit Court District that includes Lowndes, Clay, and Noxubee Counties. There are three circuit court judges that handle cases (both civil and criminal) in the circuit court.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, elected at large to a four-year term, serves to establish, maintain, and keep all records of the court. In addition, the circuit clerk maintains all records, filings, and papers, and he accounts for all court costs, fees, fines, and assessments for the circuit court. The clerk summons the various juries and maintains judgment rolls. The clerk's office keeps marriage licenses, jury lists, civil and criminal trial dockets, and licenses for doctors and certain other professionals. The clerk serves as the voter registrar and assists with elections, and he receives the appropriate papers when candidates qualify to run for public office. Absentee ballots are available at the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Elected Officials
Tony M. Rook
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Took Office: 2017
Related Documents
- Disfranchising Crimes (PDF)
- Filing Fees of Circuit Clerk (PDF)
- Map of Precincts in Oktibbeha County (PDF)
- Marriage License Application (PDF)
- Marriage License Instructions (PDF)
- Overall State and County Republican Sample Ballot Primary Election 2023.pdf
- Overall State and County Democrat Sample Ballot Primary Election 2023.pdf
- Passport Instructions (PDF)
- Precinct Voting Locations (PDF)
- Public Records Request Form (PDF)
- Starkville Precincts (PDF)
- Voter Change of Address Form (PDF)
- Voter ID (PDF)
- Voter Registration Application (PDF)
- Voter Registration Cancellation Form.pdf
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Tony M. Rook
Clerk of the Circuit CourtPhone: 662-323-1356
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Schreese Carter
Receptionist Deputy ClerkPhone: 662-323-1356
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Sheryl Elmore
Election Deputy ClerkPhone: 662-323-1356
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Jodi Hogue
Civil Deputy ClerkPhone: 662-323-1356
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Melody Monts
Criminal Deputy ClerkPhone: 662-323-1356
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Circuit Court
Physical Address
108 W Main
Oktibbeha County Court Annex
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 662-323-1356Fax: 662-323-1121
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm
Court sessions and election season may dictate additional working hours, including Saturdays.Passport Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm only
- How old can you be to register to vote?
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You can register to vote at the age of 17 only if you will be 18 by election day.
- How old do you have to be for jury duty?
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You have to be 21 years old to be selected for jury duty.
- What do I need to apply for a passport?
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Passport hours are 8 am until 4:30 pm only.
You will need
- Birth certificate with mother and father listed (long form)
- Photo I.D. (if out of state you will also need one more form of Identification)
- 2 x 2 passport photos made by Walgreens, CVS, etc.
Fees
- Passport Book: Adult 16 years and above, $110 (good for 10 years)
- Passport Book: Child under 16, $80 (good for 5 years)
- Passport Card: Adult 16 and above, $30 (good for 10 years)
- Passport Card: Child under 16, $15 (good for 5 years)
Check or Money Order made Payable to U.S. Department of State.
There is a separate execution fee of $35 per person payable to the Circuit Clerk.
It takes four to six weeks for the normal process. If needed sooner, you can expedite by adding an additional $60. The process will then take two to three weeks.