Board of Supervisors
The county's governing body: five supervisors, one elected from each district.
- 601-469-1926
- Scott County Courthouse
100 East Main StreetScott County Courthouse
Forest, MS 39074
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Elected offices
Chancery Clerk
Land records, deeds and mortgages, Chancery Court, estates, and clerk and treasurer to the Board of Supervisors.
- 601-469-1922
- Scott County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk
Court records, jury service, marriage licenses and voter registration.
- 601-469-3601
- Scott County Courthouse
Tax Assessor/Collector
Property assessment, homestead exemption, property tax collection and car tags.
- 601-469-4051
- Scott County Courthouse
Sheriff
Law enforcement and the county jail. In an emergency, call 911.
- 601-469-1511
- Sheriff's Office
- Website Sheriff (opens in a new tab)
Coroner
Investigates deaths to determine cause and manner, and reports findings to the state.
- 601-507-7855
- Coroner's Office
Constables
Serve civil process and make arrests throughout the county.
- 601-469-4555
- Scott County Courthouse
Election Commission
Conducts general and special elections and maintains the county voter rolls.
- Scott County Courthouse
County Surveyor
The county's elected land surveyor.
Departments
Emergency Management
Prepares for, responds to and helps the county recover from disasters. Also assigns 911 addresses.
- 601-469-4100
- Scott County Courthouse
Finance Department
Accounting, accounts payable and payroll for county departments.
- 601-469-1926
- Scott County Courthouse
Purchasing Department
Buys equipment, supplies, materials and services for county offices and departments.
- 601-469-3110
- County Facility, Highway 80 West
Road Department
County roads and bridges are maintained by district. Contact your supervisor.
- 601-469-1926
- Scott County Courthouse
Solid Waste Department
Garbage collection services provided for areas located outside those covered by municipal garbage collection.
- 601-469-5181
- Scott County Courthouse
Veterans Service Office
Helps veterans and their families apply for federal and Mississippi veterans benefits.
- 601-469-4477
- Scott County Courthouse
Permitting / Community Development
Utility connection authorization, E-911 adress applications, etc.
- 601-333-0115
- Scott County Courthouse
Courts
Courts
Chancery, Circuit, Justice and Youth Courts, the County Prosecuting Attorney and the District Attorney.
- Scott County Courthouse
- Website Courts (opens in a new tab)