Montgomery County Criminal Records

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Montgomery County public records: common questions

Where to search Montgomery County records

Montgomery County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information. Use Mississippi Judiciary statewide court information for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesCircuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsMississippi Judiciary statewide court information
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 Montgomery County Sheriff's Office lists Sheriff Jeff Tompkins at 614 Summit Street, Winona, Mississippi 38967, with phone 662-283-3343.
The Sheriff states that the office is elected at-large for a four-year term and performs county peacekeeping, courthouse-custody, court-security, paper-service, and prisoner-transport duties.
The county lists its Chancery Court at 614 Summit Street, Winona, and states that it handles family, divorce, custody, property, adoption, estate, and land matters.
The county lists Circuit Court at the Montgomery County Courthouse and Justice Court at 706 Alberta Drive, Winona; Justice Court handles civil actions up to $3,500, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and preliminary felony proceedings.

Montgomery County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff law-enforcement, courthouse-security, and court-service information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Statewide records	Mississippi Judiciary statewide court information	State	Open source	August 24, 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 Montgomery 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. Montgomery County has 9,354 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: 28-097
Population: 9,354 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office lists Sheriff Jeff Tompkins at 614 Summit Street, Winona, Mississippi 38967, with phone 662-283-3343.
Local detail: The Sheriff states that the office is elected at-large for a four-year term and performs county peacekeeping, courthouse-custody, court-security, paper-service, and prisoner-transport duties.
Local detail: The county lists its Chancery Court at 614 Summit Street, Winona, and states that it handles family, divorce, custody, property, adoption, estate, and land matters.
Local detail: The county lists Circuit Court at the Montgomery County Courthouse and Justice Court at 706 Alberta Drive, Winona; Justice Court handles civil actions up to $3,500, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and preliminary felony proceedings.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office lists Sheriff Jeff Tompkins at 614 Summit Street, Winona, Mississippi 38967, with phone 662-283-3343.
Local detail: The Sheriff states that the office is elected at-large for a four-year term and performs county peacekeeping, courthouse-custody, court-security, paper-service, and prisoner-transport duties.
Local detail: The county lists its Chancery Court at 614 Summit Street, Winona, and states that it handles family, divorce, custody, property, adoption, estate, and land matters.

How can I contact the Montgomery County Sheriff about custody or a report?

The reviewed official sources for Montgomery County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.

Which Montgomery County court handles divorce, custody, or land issues?

The county lists its Chancery Court at 614 Summit Street, Winona, and states that it handles family, divorce, custody, property, adoption, estate, and land matters. Check Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

What cases are heard in Montgomery County Justice Court?

Montgomery County Chancery, Circuit, Justice, and Youth Courts have the functions and locations described on the official county Courts page. Open Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I find Montgomery County Circuit Court records?

The reviewed Montgomery County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where is Montgomery County Chancery Court located?

The county lists its Chancery Court at 614 Summit Street, Winona, and states that it handles family, divorce, custody, property, adoption, estate, and land matters. Open Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do municipal and county court responsibilities differ?

The approved official source set for Montgomery County does not document one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Mississippi Judiciary statewide court information as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Sheriff law-enforcement, courthouse-security, and court-service information. Court pages describe jurisdiction and contacts but do not replace certified court records or legal advice.

Criminal cases in Montgomery County

Start with Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information for the official Montgomery County court path. County: Montgomery County government and elected offices administer county services within Montgomery County, with Winona as the county seat. Court: Montgomery County Chancery, Circuit, Justice, and Youth Courts have the functions and locations described on the official county Courts page.

Jail and custody information for Montgomery County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official pages did not expose a current searchable Montgomery County inmate roster.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Montgomery County Sheriff provides courthouse security, prisoner transportation, and related county custody functions. Municipal: Municipal police and city courts may handle matters inside incorporated communities separately from county Sheriff and Justice Court services.

Statewide sources for Mississippi records

Use Mississippi Judiciary statewide court information as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

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

Official Montgomery County and Mississippi record sources

For an official starting point, use Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court 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 Circuit, Chancery, Justice, and Youth Court information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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