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Lowndes County public records: common questions
Where to search Lowndes County records
Lowndes County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Circuit, County, and Youth Court clerk services and records.
- Court casesCircuit, County, and Youth Court clerk services and records
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- Lowndes County has three Justice Court judges: Chris Hemphill, Ron Cooke, and Peggy Phillips, elected from districts one, two, and three.
- Lowndes County Justice Court hears civil actions up to $3,500, felony preliminary proceedings, certain citations, and misdemeanors occurring outside municipal limits.
- The county's Justice Court is located at 309 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Columbus, with phone number 662-329-5929.
- Lowndes County Circuit Court is in Mississippi's Sixteenth Circuit Court District and hears felony cases, civil actions over $200,000, and civil appeals from County Court.
- Lowndes County County Court hears civil actions from $3,500 to $200,000, appeals from Justice and Municipal Courts, misdemeanor criminal appeals, and Youth Court matters.
- The Circuit Clerk serves as clerk for Circuit, County, and Youth Courts, maintains the judgment roll, issues marriage licenses, and administers voter registration and absentee-ballot services.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Circuit, County, and Youth Court clerk services and records | County or local | Open source | |
| Local court cases | Justice Court jurisdiction, judges, clerks, and contact | Local | Open source | |
| Official records | County government portal, elected offices, agendas, and sheriff link | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Circuit Court jurisdiction and Sixteenth District information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County court-system overview and court contacts | 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 Lowndes 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. Lowndes County has 57,346 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
- 28-087
- Population
- 57,346 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Lowndes County has three Justice Court judges: Chris Hemphill, Ron Cooke, and Peggy Phillips, elected from districts one, two, and three.
- Local detail
- Lowndes County Justice Court hears civil actions up to $3,500, felony preliminary proceedings, certain citations, and misdemeanors occurring outside municipal limits.
- Local detail
- The county's Justice Court is located at 309 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Columbus, with phone number 662-329-5929.
- Local detail
- Lowndes County Circuit Court is in Mississippi's Sixteenth Circuit Court District and hears felony cases, civil actions over $200,000, and civil appeals from County Court.
- Local detail
- Lowndes County County Court hears civil actions from $3,500 to $200,000, appeals from Justice and Municipal Courts, misdemeanor criminal appeals, and Youth Court matters.
- Local detail
- The Circuit Clerk serves as clerk for Circuit, County, and Youth Courts, maintains the judgment roll, issues marriage licenses, and administers voter registration and absentee-ballot services.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Lowndes County has three Justice Court judges: Chris Hemphill, Ron Cooke, and Peggy Phillips, elected from districts one, two, and three.
- Local detail: Lowndes County Justice Court hears civil actions up to $3,500, felony preliminary proceedings, certain citations, and misdemeanors occurring outside municipal limits.
- Local detail: The county's Justice Court is located at 309 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Columbus, with phone number 662-329-5929.
How do I contact the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office or request a law-enforcement record?
The approved official source set for Lowndes County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Use County government portal, elected offices, agendas, and sheriff link to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How can I confirm whether someone is in Lowndes County custody?
The reviewed official sources for Lowndes County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
Which cases belong in Justice Court, County Court, or Circuit Court?
The reviewed Lowndes County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Justice Court jurisdiction, judges, clerks, and contact for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I file or search a Lowndes County court case?
No reviewed official source for Lowndes County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Justice Court jurisdiction, judges, clerks, and contact for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
What civil-claim limits apply in Lowndes County Justice and County Courts?
The approved official source set for Lowndes County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Justice Court jurisdiction, judges, clerks, and contact to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I obtain a marriage license through the Circuit Clerk?
The Circuit Clerk serves as clerk for Circuit, County, and Youth Courts, maintains the judgment roll, issues marriage licenses, and administers voter registration and absentee-ballot services. Check Circuit, County, and Youth Court clerk services and records to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I register to vote or request an absentee ballot through the Circuit Clerk?
The Circuit Clerk serves as clerk for Circuit, County, and Youth Courts, maintains the judgment roll, issues marriage licenses, and administers voter registration and absentee-ballot services. Open Circuit, County, and Youth Court clerk services and records for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
What family, estate, land, and guardianship matters are handled by Lowndes County Chancery Court?
The reviewed official sources for Lowndes County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Circuit Court jurisdiction and Sixteenth District information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Use Justice Court jurisdiction, judges, clerks, and contact for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The reviewed official county sources identify the sheriff as a county office but do not provide a current jail roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking system. Current custody information should be confirmed directly with the sheriff. Municipal: Justice Court handles misdemeanors occurring outside municipal limits, while County Court hears criminal appeals from Municipal and Justice Courts. Municipal court jurisdiction is separate and is not fully mapped in the reviewed county sources.
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.
Lowndes County court and felony records
Start with County court-system overview and court contacts for the official Lowndes County court path. County: Lowndes County government and county offices are based in Columbus, Mississippi. County-level law-enforcement and custody matters are associated with the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. Court: Lowndes County uses Chancery, Circuit, County, Justice, and Youth Courts. Circuit Court is in the Sixteenth District; Chancery Court is in the Fourteenth Chancery Court District.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use County government portal, elected offices, agendas, and sheriff link. The county website and 2026 board minutes identify Eddie Hawkins as sheriff; older or third-party pages may display different names or outdated contact information.
Lowndes County custody and jail information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The official county portal links to a sheriff section, but a current dedicated Mississippi sheriff webpage with complete jail and booking information was not located.
Mississippi state-level record sources
Statewide Mississippi sources are separate from Lowndes County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Lowndes County and Mississippi record sources
For an official starting point, use County government portal, elected offices, agendas, and sheriff link. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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