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Where to search Benton County records

Benton County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Mississippi official court and legal-system information.

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Verified local details

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Benton County lists its government contact address as 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland.
The county lists Robby Goolsby as Sheriff and Kathy Graves as Circuit Clerk.
The county identifies North and South Justice Court judges, Brody Childers and Gary McBride.
The county lists chancery judges Lawrence Little and Robert Q. Whitwell and circuit judges Gray Tollison, Kent Smith, and Kelly Luther.

Benton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Mississippi official court and legal-system information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Benton County government homepage	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Benton County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Benton County has 7,502 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 28-009
Population: 7,502 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Benton County lists its government contact address as 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland.
Local detail: The county lists Robby Goolsby as Sheriff and Kathy Graves as Circuit Clerk.
Local detail: The county identifies North and South Justice Court judges, Brody Childers and Gary McBride.
Local detail: The county lists chancery judges Lawrence Little and Robert Q. Whitwell and circuit judges Gray Tollison, Kent Smith, and Kelly Luther.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Benton County lists its government contact address as 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland.
Local detail: The county lists Robby Goolsby as Sheriff and Kathy Graves as Circuit Clerk.
Local detail: The county identifies North and South Justice Court judges, Brody Childers and Gary McBride.

How do I contact the Benton County Sheriff?

For Benton County, start with Benton County government homepage and Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Benton County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

Who is the Benton County Circuit Clerk?

For Benton County, start with Benton County government homepage and Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Who is the Benton County Circuit Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

Which judges serve Benton County courts?

For Benton County, start with Benton County government homepage and Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judges serve Benton County courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

What matters belong in chancery versus circuit court?

For Benton County, start with Benton County government homepage and Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What matters belong in chancery versus circuit court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

Where can I find jail or custody information?

For Benton County, start with Benton County government homepage and Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find jail or custody information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

How do municipal and county authorities differ?

For Benton County, start with Benton County government homepage and Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do municipal and county authorities differ depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Benton County elected officials, courts, sheriff, and county contact information. The reviewed pages do not provide complete court calendars or case-level document access.

Criminal cases in Benton County

Start with Mississippi official court and legal-system information for the official Benton County court path. County: Benton County government operates through the Board of Supervisors and elected county officers based in Ashland. Court: The county maintains separate chancery, circuit, and justice-court functions under Mississippi law.

Jail and custody information for Benton County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county page provides officials but does not publish a current online booking roster or visitation rules.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Benton County Sheriff is the county law-enforcement and jail authority; the reviewed county page does not publish a current roster. Municipal: Ashland and other municipalities retain separate municipal-government and police authority.

Statewide sources for Mississippi records

Statewide Mississippi sources are separate from Benton County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

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Official Benton County and Mississippi record sources

For an official starting point, use Benton County government homepage. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Benton County government homepage. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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