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Where to search Leake County records

Leake County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Leake County Chancery Clerk land-record index and document-access portal. Check current custody through Chancery Court, land-record recording, Board of Supervisors records, estates, custody, and public-record functions.

Court casesOfficial Leake County Chancery Clerk land-record index and document-access portal
Current custodyChancery Court, land-record recording, Board of Supervisors records, estates, custody, and public-record functions
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 Leake County Sheriff's Office lists Randy W. Atkinson as sheriff, with an office at 316 C.O. Brooks Street, Carthage, Mississippi 39051, and a phone number of 601-267-7361.
The sheriff's listed administrative duties include serving as the county's jailer, submitting the office budget to the Board of Supervisors, maintaining Mississippi Department reports, and keeping a jail docket.
Leake County Justice Court handles traffic tickets issued by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Department, DUIs, county-ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony preliminary matters, and civil actions under $2,500.
The Justice Court states that judges hold sessions at the jail three times each week so an arrested person can receive an initial court appearance within three days of arrest.
The Leake County Circuit Clerk receives and files civil and criminal pleadings in Circuit and County Courts, maintains judgments and executions, issues marriage licenses, and administers election-related duties.
The Leake County Chancery Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, lis pendens, and military discharges, and the official land-record portal provides indexed access to historic and current instrument recordings.

Leake County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Leake County Chancery Clerk land-record index and document-access portal	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Local court cases	County Justice Court jurisdiction, initial appearances, citations, fines, and clerk information	Local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Jail and custody	Chancery Court, land-record recording, Board of Supervisors records, estates, custody, and public-record functions	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff law enforcement, jailer, jail docket, warrants, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Court cases	Circuit and County Court filings, judgments, elections, marriage licenses, and clerk contact information	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.

If you are checking a Leake County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Leake County. Leake County has 21,662 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: 28-079
Population: 21,662 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Leake County Sheriff's Office lists Randy W. Atkinson as sheriff, with an office at 316 C.O. Brooks Street, Carthage, Mississippi 39051, and a phone number of 601-267-7361.
Local detail: The sheriff's listed administrative duties include serving as the county's jailer, submitting the office budget to the Board of Supervisors, maintaining Mississippi Department reports, and keeping a jail docket.
Local detail: Leake County Justice Court handles traffic tickets issued by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Department, DUIs, county-ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony preliminary matters, and civil actions under $2,500.
Local detail: The Justice Court states that judges hold sessions at the jail three times each week so an arrested person can receive an initial court appearance within three days of arrest.
Local detail: The Leake County Circuit Clerk receives and files civil and criminal pleadings in Circuit and County Courts, maintains judgments and executions, issues marriage licenses, and administers election-related duties.
Local detail: The Leake County Chancery Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, lis pendens, and military discharges, and the official land-record portal provides indexed access to historic and current instrument recordings.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Leake County Sheriff's Office lists Randy W. Atkinson as sheriff, with an office at 316 C.O. Brooks Street, Carthage, Mississippi 39051, and a phone number of 601-267-7361.
Local detail: The sheriff's listed administrative duties include serving as the county's jailer, submitting the office budget to the Board of Supervisors, maintaining Mississippi Department reports, and keeping a jail docket.
Local detail: Leake County Justice Court handles traffic tickets issued by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Department, DUIs, county-ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony preliminary matters, and civil actions under $2,500.

How can I contact the Leake County Sheriff's Office or ask about jail custody?

The reviewed official sources for Leake County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use County sheriff law enforcement, jailer, jail docket, warrants, and contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How does Leake County handle jail dockets, bonds, and initial appearances?

The Leake County Sheriff serves as county jailer and maintains a jail docket. Justice Court judges conduct jail sessions for initial appearances. State or federal custody and detention in another county are separate jurisdictions. Open County Justice Court jurisdiction, initial appearances, citations, fines, and clerk information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which Leake County Justice Court handles a DUI, traffic ticket, misdemeanor, or county-ordinance violation?

Leake County Justice Court handles traffic tickets issued by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Department, DUIs, county-ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony preliminary matters, and civil actions under $2,500. Check County Justice Court jurisdiction, initial appearances, citations, fines, and clerk information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I pay a Leake County Justice Court fine or citation?

Leake County Justice Court handles traffic tickets issued by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Department, DUIs, county-ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony preliminary matters, and civil actions under $2,500. Open County Justice Court jurisdiction, initial appearances, citations, fines, and clerk information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I request Leake County Circuit or County Court records?

The Leake County Circuit Clerk receives and files civil and criminal pleadings in Circuit and County Courts, maintains judgments and executions, issues marriage licenses, and administers election-related duties. Open Circuit and County Court filings, judgments, elections, marriage licenses, and clerk contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I search Leake County deeds, mortgages, liens, or other land records?

The reviewed official sources for Leake County do not identify a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. Use Chancery Court, land-record recording, Board of Supervisors records, estates, custody, and public-record functions for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.

Which Leake County clerk handles an estate, guardianship, divorce, custody, or property dispute?

The approved official source set for Leake County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Chancery Court, land-record recording, Board of Supervisors records, estates, custody, and public-record functions to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which city police or municipal office has jurisdiction over a matter in Leake County?

The reviewed official sources for Leake County do not identify a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use County sheriff law enforcement, jailer, jail docket, warrants, and contact information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer, jail docket, warrants, and contact information. The reviewed official sources do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

Finding Leake County criminal court records

Start with Official Leake County Chancery Clerk land-record index and document-access portal for the official Leake County court path. County: Leake County government and elected offices provide county-level services. The Sheriff's Office handles county law enforcement and jailer duties, while the Board of Supervisors governs county administration. Court: Leake County identifies Justice Court, the 8th District Circuit Court, and the 11th Chancery Court District as local court divisions. Justice Court handles the matters listed on its official page; Circuit and County Court filings are handled by the Circuit Clerk; Chancery matters and land records are handled by the Chancery Clerk.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Use County Justice Court jurisdiction, initial appearances, citations, fines, and clerk information for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Leake County Sheriff serves as county jailer and maintains a jail docket. Justice Court judges conduct jail sessions for initial appearances. State or federal custody and detention in another county are separate jurisdictions. Municipal: City police, municipal ordinances, and city services are separate from county sheriff and Board of Supervisors functions. The applicable city agency depends on the location and type of matter.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Justice Court procedures, initial-appearance timing, and payment methods should be confirmed directly with the clerk because schedules and local practices can change.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide Mississippi criminal-record sources

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

Official Leake County and Mississippi record sources

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

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