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Newton County, Mississippi court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Mississippi Electronic Courts information for Newton County Circuit Court in the Eighth Circuit Court District. Check current custody through County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information.

Court casesMississippi Electronic Courts information for Newton County Circuit Court in the Eighth Circuit Court District
Current custodyCounty sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information
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 Newton County Sheriff's Office lists Joedy Pennington as sheriff, with an office at 300 Access Road, Decatur, Mississippi 39327, and a phone number of 601-635-4401.
The sheriff's official page states that the sheriff is elected at-large for a four-year term, keeps the peace within the county, serves as county jailor, maintains Mississippi Department reports, and keeps a jail docket.
Newton County's official courts page identifies a Chancery District Court, Circuit Court, and Justice Court. The Chancery Court address is listed as P.O. Box 68, Decatur, with phone number 601-635-2367.
The Newton County Chancery Court page describes jurisdiction over divorce, child custody, adoption, alimony, guardianships, wills and estates, land and title issues, and property disputes.
The Newton County Circuit Court page states that the Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court.
The official Mississippi Electronic Courts page lists Newton County Circuit Court at 92 West Broad Street, Decatur, Mississippi 39327, within the Eighth Circuit Court District.

Newton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Mississippi Electronic Courts information for Newton County Circuit Court in the Eighth Circuit Court District	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Circuit and County Court pleadings, judgments, elections, marriage licenses, and records administration	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Newton County official source (newtoncountyms.net)	County or local	Open source	August 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 August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Newton 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. Newton County has 20,960 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: 28-101
Population: 20,960 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Newton County Sheriff's Office lists Joedy Pennington as sheriff, with an office at 300 Access Road, Decatur, Mississippi 39327, and a phone number of 601-635-4401.
Local detail: The sheriff's official page states that the sheriff is elected at-large for a four-year term, keeps the peace within the county, serves as county jailor, maintains Mississippi Department reports, and keeps a jail docket.
Local detail: Newton County's official courts page identifies a Chancery District Court, Circuit Court, and Justice Court. The Chancery Court address is listed as P.O. Box 68, Decatur, with phone number 601-635-2367.
Local detail: The Newton County Chancery Court page describes jurisdiction over divorce, child custody, adoption, alimony, guardianships, wills and estates, land and title issues, and property disputes.
Local detail: The Newton County Circuit Court page states that the Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court.
Local detail: The official Mississippi Electronic Courts page lists Newton County Circuit Court at 92 West Broad Street, Decatur, Mississippi 39327, within the Eighth Circuit Court District.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Newton County Sheriff's Office lists Joedy Pennington as sheriff, with an office at 300 Access Road, Decatur, Mississippi 39327, and a phone number of 601-635-4401.
Local detail: The sheriff's official page states that the sheriff is elected at-large for a four-year term, keeps the peace within the county, serves as county jailor, maintains Mississippi Department reports, and keeps a jail docket.
Local detail: Newton County's official courts page identifies a Chancery District Court, Circuit Court, and Justice Court. The Chancery Court address is listed as P.O. Box 68, Decatur, with phone number 601-635-2367.

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

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Newton County Sheriff's Office or ask about jail custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

How does Newton County maintain jail dockets, booking information, and prisoner records?

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does Newton County maintain jail dockets, booking information, and prisoner records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

Which Newton County court handles a divorce, custody, estate, land, or guardianship matter?

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Newton County court handles a divorce, custody, estate, land, or guardianship matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

Which court handles a Newton County criminal or civil case?

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Newton County criminal or civil case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

How can I request Newton County Circuit or County Court records?

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Newton County Circuit or County Court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

How do I search Newton County deeds, titles, liens, or other Chancery Clerk records?

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Newton County deeds, titles, liens, or other Chancery Clerk records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

How can I find Newton County Circuit Court location and electronic-court information?

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find Newton County Circuit Court location and electronic-court information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

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

For Newton County, start with County sheriff law enforcement, jailer duties, jail docket, and sheriff contact information and Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which city police or municipal office has jurisdiction over a matter in Newton County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sheriff and court pages do not provide a verified current online inmate roster or complete booking database.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use Newton County Chancery, Circuit, and Justice Court descriptions, jurisdictions, contacts, and judges for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Newton County Sheriff serves as county jailor and maintains a jail docket. 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 responsible municipal agency depends on the location and type of matter.

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.

Newton County court and felony records

Start with Mississippi Electronic Courts information for Newton County Circuit Court in the Eighth Circuit Court District for the official Newton County court path. County: Newton County government and elected offices provide county-level administration. The sheriff provides county law enforcement and jailer functions, while the Board of Supervisors governs county affairs. Court: Newton County identifies Justice Court, Circuit Court in the Eighth Circuit Court District, and Chancery Court in the Second Chancery Court District. Court jurisdiction depends on the case type and the court's statutory authority.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county court page provides general jurisdiction descriptions but does not expose every current docket, filing, or case document.

Newton County custody and jail information

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

Mississippi state-level record sources

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

Nearby county coverage in Mississippi

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Official Newton County and Mississippi record sources

For an official starting point, use Circuit and County Court pleadings, judgments, elections, marriage licenses, and records administration. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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