Records Mississippi Hinds County
Hinds County Criminal Records
Criminal · Arrest · Court · Sex offender
Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Hinds County, Mississippi; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Hinds County public records: common questions
Where to search Hinds County records
Hinds County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services. Check current custody through Hinds County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, jail, inmate, and custody information.
- Court casesHinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services
- Current custodyHinds County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, jail, inmate, and custody information
- Statewide recordsUse the Mississippi state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Hinds County Chancery Clerk maintains records for divorces, child custody, equity and land matters, probate estates, and mental-health cases.
- The Chancery Clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, powers of attorney, Uniform Commercial Code filings, federal tax liens, and military discharges.
- The Chancery Clerk has offices in Jackson at 316 South President Street and in Raymond at the Main Street Annex Building.
- The Hinds County Circuit Clerk serves as clerk of the County and Circuit Courts and files civil and criminal lawsuits, indictments, motions, summonses, and subpoenas.
- The Hinds County Sheriff's Office states that the Sheriff has charge of the county courthouse, jail, and prisoners and maintains a jail docket for warrants and persons placed in the detention facility.
- The official Chancery Clerk page states that Hinds County Chancery Court has four full-time judges and handles divorce, custody, equity, land, probate, and mental-health matters.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Hinds County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, jail, inmate, and custody information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official Hinds County government website and department directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Hinds County official source (hindscountyms.com) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Hinds County official source (fifth.chancery.mec.ms.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
A useful Hinds County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Hinds County has 211,888 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
- 28-049
- Population
- 211,888 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Hinds County Chancery Clerk maintains records for divorces, child custody, equity and land matters, probate estates, and mental-health cases.
- Local detail
- The Chancery Clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, powers of attorney, Uniform Commercial Code filings, federal tax liens, and military discharges.
- Local detail
- The Chancery Clerk has offices in Jackson at 316 South President Street and in Raymond at the Main Street Annex Building.
- Local detail
- The Hinds County Circuit Clerk serves as clerk of the County and Circuit Courts and files civil and criminal lawsuits, indictments, motions, summonses, and subpoenas.
- Local detail
- The Hinds County Sheriff's Office states that the Sheriff has charge of the county courthouse, jail, and prisoners and maintains a jail docket for warrants and persons placed in the detention facility.
- Local detail
- The official Chancery Clerk page states that Hinds County Chancery Court has four full-time judges and handles divorce, custody, equity, land, probate, and mental-health matters.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Hinds County Chancery Clerk maintains records for divorces, child custody, equity and land matters, probate estates, and mental-health cases.
- Local detail: The Chancery Clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, powers of attorney, Uniform Commercial Code filings, federal tax liens, and military discharges.
- Local detail: The Chancery Clerk has offices in Jackson at 316 South President Street and in Raymond at the Main Street Annex Building.
How do I search Hinds County deeds, deeds of trust, liens, and other land records?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Hinds County deeds, deeds of trust, liens, and other land records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
Which Hinds County clerk handles divorce, custody, probate, land, or mental-health records?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Hinds County clerk handles divorce, custody, probate, land, or mental-health records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
How do I request Hinds County Circuit or County Court civil and criminal records?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Hinds County Circuit or County Court civil and criminal records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
How can I verify current Hinds County jail custody, visitation, or inmate-mail information?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify current Hinds County jail custody, visitation, or inmate-mail information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
What is the difference between Hinds County Chancery Court, Circuit Court, and County Court?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between Hinds County Chancery Court, Circuit Court, and County Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
How do the Jackson and Raymond Chancery Clerk offices divide Hinds County services?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do the Jackson and Raymond Chancery Clerk offices divide Hinds County services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
How can I conduct a Hinds County property title search or check for outstanding liens?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I conduct a Hinds County property title search or check for outstanding liens depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
How do Hinds County records differ from municipal police, municipal-court, and city-government records?
For Hinds County, start with Official Hinds County government website and department directory and Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Hinds County records differ from municipal police, municipal-court, and city-government records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Hinds County Sheriff's Office has charge of the county jail and prisoners and provides detention-related information, including video visitation and inmate-mail instructions. Current custody status should be confirmed directly with the Sheriff's Office. Municipal: Cities and other municipalities within Hinds County may maintain separate police, municipal-court, code, licensing, and administrative records. The reviewed official county pages did not provide a consolidated municipal-boundary map.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Hinds County court and felony records
Start with Hinds County Chancery Clerk land, probate, family, equity, and county-record services for the official Hinds County court path. County: Hinds County offices maintain county-level administrative, land, probate, court, sheriff, jail, and public records. Municipal governments within the county may maintain separate local records. Court: Hinds County has County and Circuit Courts served by the Circuit Clerk and Chancery Court served by the Chancery Clerk. The Mississippi Electronic Courts site identifies Hinds County Chancery Court within the Fifth Chancery District.
Police records and public-record requests
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Chancery Court records may remain available indefinitely because cases can be reopened for contempt, modification, or other reasons, but the reviewed page does not establish complete online access to all historical files.
Hinds County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with Hinds County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, jail, inmate, and custody information. The Chancery Clerk page states that the office cannot conduct a title search or prepare a deed; purchasers should use an attorney or title company.
Mississippi state-level record sources
Statewide Mississippi sources are separate from Hinds County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Nearby county coverage in Mississippi
No adjacent county guide is live yet.
Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.
Official Hinds County and Mississippi record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Hinds County government website and department directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
Disclosure: criminal.com may earn a commission when you use the people-search tool on this page, which is powered by a third-party background-check service. Results are for personal knowledge only and may not be used for employment, housing, credit, tenant screening, or any other purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. An arrest or booking record is not proof of guilt. This page is general information, not legal advice; for advice about a specific situation, consult an attorney.
Browse records by state
Look up criminal and public records in any state, or browse the Directory of Official Records Offices.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming