Holmes County Criminal Records

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Holmes County public records: common questions

Where to search Holmes County records

Holmes County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Holmes County courts information page. Use Official Mississippi Department of Corrections facility page for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesOfficial Holmes County courts information page
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsOfficial Mississippi Department of Corrections facility page
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 county seat is Lexington, Mississippi.
The Holmes County Board of Supervisors meets at 408 Court Square, Lexington, and consists of five elected district supervisors.
The sheriff’s office is at 23234 Highway 12 East, Lexington, telephone 662-834-1511.
The sheriff is described as chief law-enforcement officer and chief officer for the county’s chancery and circuit courts, with responsibility for the courthouse, jail, and prisoner protection.

Holmes County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Holmes County courts information page	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Holmes County Sheriff page	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Statewide records	Official Mississippi Department of Corrections facility page	State	Open source	August 20, 2026
Official records	Official Holmes County government portal	County or local	Open source	August 18, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Holmes 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. Holmes County is centered on Lexington and has 15,465 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: Lexington
County-equivalent identity: 28-051
Population: 15,465 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is Lexington, Mississippi.
Local detail: The Holmes County Board of Supervisors meets at 408 Court Square, Lexington, and consists of five elected district supervisors.
Local detail: The sheriff’s office is at 23234 Highway 12 East, Lexington, telephone 662-834-1511.
Local detail: The sheriff is described as chief law-enforcement officer and chief officer for the county’s chancery and circuit courts, with responsibility for the courthouse, jail, and prisoner protection.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is Lexington, Mississippi.
Local detail: The Holmes County Board of Supervisors meets at 408 Court Square, Lexington, and consists of five elected district supervisors.
Local detail: The sheriff’s office is at 23234 Highway 12 East, Lexington, telephone 662-834-1511.

How do I contact the Holmes County Sheriff or jail?

No reviewed official source for Holmes County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Official Mississippi Department of Corrections facility page covers the separate state corrections system, not a county jail; use it only to check state custody and contact the county detention agency for local custody.

How do I file a civil case in Holmes County Justice Court?

The county courts page directs users to Holmes County Justice Court for civil filings, traffic matters, and criminal or citation hearings; higher court assignments should be confirmed with the clerk. Open Official Holmes County courts information page for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I find a Holmes County court date?

No reviewed official source for Holmes County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official Holmes County courts information page for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What is the Holmes/Humphreys regional correctional facility?

The reviewed official sources for Holmes County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Official Mississippi Department of Corrections facility page covers the separate state corrections system, not a county jail; use it only to check state custody and contact the county detention agency for local custody.

Which Holmes County court handles family or felony matters?

The reviewed official sources for Holmes County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official Holmes County courts information page to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I request Holmes County public records?

No reviewed official source for Holmes County establishes one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Official Holmes County Sheriff page for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official Holmes County Sheriff page. The courts page is an informational guide and does not replace direct confirmation of a hearing date or case status.

Criminal cases in Holmes County

Start with Official Holmes County courts information page for the official Holmes County court path. County: Holmes County government and sheriff services are based in Lexington and cover the county. Court: The county courts page directs users to Holmes County Justice Court for civil filings, traffic matters, and criminal or citation hearings; higher court assignments should be confirmed with the clerk.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is responsible for the county jail, and MDOC identifies a Holmes/Humphreys regional correctional facility operating under sheriff authority through an MDOC partnership. Municipal: Municipal courts and police departments are separate from Holmes County Justice Court, circuit court, chancery court, and sheriff services.

Statewide sources for Mississippi records

Statewide Mississippi sources are separate from Holmes 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

Lexington is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Official Holmes County and Mississippi record sources

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

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