Kemper County Criminal Records

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Where to search Kemper County records

Kemper County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information. Check current custody through Sheriff alerts, inmate listings, and public-safety services.

Court casesKemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information
Current custodySheriff alerts, inmate listings, and public-safety services
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.

Kemper County Justice Court lists jurisdiction over debt, damage, and personal-property actions up to $2,500.
The Justice Court handles citations from the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, as well as criminal violations outside municipalities but within the county.
Kemper County Justice Court lists four elected judges, a clerk or court administrator, deputy clerks, and constables who serve process papers, subpoenas, and warrants.
The county Sheriff's page lists Sheriff James Moore Sr. at 330 Stennis Industrial Park Road, DeKalb, Mississippi 39328, with phone 601-743-4880; the Sheriff states that the office acts as county jailor and keeps a jail docket.

Kemper County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Local court cases	Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information	Local	Open source	September 1, 2026
Jail and custody	Sheriff alerts, inmate listings, and public-safety services	County or local	Open source	September 11, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff, jailor, jail-docket, and law-enforcement information	County or local	Open source	September 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 September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Kemper 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. Kemper County has 8,600 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: 28-069
Population: 8,600 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Kemper County Justice Court lists jurisdiction over debt, damage, and personal-property actions up to $2,500.
Local detail: The Justice Court handles citations from the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, as well as criminal violations outside municipalities but within the county.
Local detail: Kemper County Justice Court lists four elected judges, a clerk or court administrator, deputy clerks, and constables who serve process papers, subpoenas, and warrants.
Local detail: The county Sheriff's page lists Sheriff James Moore Sr. at 330 Stennis Industrial Park Road, DeKalb, Mississippi 39328, with phone 601-743-4880; the Sheriff states that the office acts as county jailor and keeps a jail docket.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Kemper County Justice Court lists jurisdiction over debt, damage, and personal-property actions up to $2,500.
Local detail: The Justice Court handles citations from the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, as well as criminal violations outside municipalities but within the county.
Local detail: Kemper County Justice Court lists four elected judges, a clerk or court administrator, deputy clerks, and constables who serve process papers, subpoenas, and warrants.

What types of cases can Kemper County Justice Court hear?

Kemper County Justice Court lists four elected judges, a clerk or court administrator, deputy clerks, and constables who serve process papers, subpoenas, and warrants. Open Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I check a Kemper County inmate listing?

Current approved sources for Kemper County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Check Sheriff alerts, inmate listings, and public-safety services for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

How do I request a Kemper County Sheriff's jail-docket or incident record?

The county Sheriff's page lists Sheriff James Moore Sr. at 330 Stennis Industrial Park Road, DeKalb, Mississippi 39328, with phone 601-743-4880; the Sheriff states that the office acts as county jailor and keeps a jail docket. Use Sheriff, jailor, jail-docket, and law-enforcement information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which court handles a citation issued by the Highway Patrol or Wildlife Department?

The Justice Court handles citations from the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, as well as criminal violations outside municipalities but within the county. Check Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How are municipal and unincorporated criminal matters assigned?

Current approved sources for Kemper County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Sheriff, jailor, jail-docket, and law-enforcement information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

How can I contact Kemper County court clerks or constables?

The reviewed official sources for Kemper County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Sheriff serves as county jailor, while the Sheriff website provides inmate and booking-related public-safety functions. Municipal: Justice Court handles criminal violations outside municipalities as stated by the county; municipal courts and police retain authority for matters within their jurisdictions.

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.

Kemper County court and felony records

The Kemper County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Kemper County government administers county offices and services within Kemper County. Court: Kemper County Justice Court handles the county-specific civil, traffic, misdemeanor, preliminary, and process matters described on its official page; Circuit and Chancery Courts handle matters assigned under Mississippi law.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Online inmate and booking information can change and should be verified directly with the Sheriff's Office.

Kemper County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Sheriff, jailor, jail-docket, and law-enforcement information. The county Justice Court page states jurisdiction and procedures but is not a certified docket or disposition source.

Mississippi state-level record sources

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

Official Kemper County and Mississippi record sources

For an official starting point, use Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information. 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 Kemper County Justice Court jurisdiction and clerk information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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