Records Mississippi Holmes County
Holmes County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Holmes County, Mississippi; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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. Use Mississippi Electronic Courts - official access information - Mec.Php for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsMississippi Electronic Courts - official access information - Mec.Php
- 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.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide records | Mississippi Electronic Courts - official access information - Mec.Php | State | Open source | |
| Official records | Mississippi Secretary of State county offices directory - County%20Offices%20And%20Directory 2026.Pdf | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | Official Mississippi Department of Corrections facility page | State | Open source |
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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?
No reviewed official source for Holmes County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Mississippi Electronic Courts - official access information - Mec.Php 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 Mississippi Electronic Courts - official access information - Mec.Php 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 Mississippi Electronic Courts - official access information - Mec.Php for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
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 Mississippi Secretary of State county offices directory - County%20Offices%20And%20Directory 2026.Pdf. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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