Desoto County MS Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
DeSoto County, Mississippi · Jail docket, reports, warrants, bond and criminal-court guide
Find a DeSoto County Jail Booking and Trace the Case Into Court
Start with the Sheriff’s official jail docket, verify the correct inmate and arresting agency, then use Justice Court or Mississippi Electronic Courts to find the case result.
The guide also covers Sheriff reports, bond, warrants, video visits, jail rules, SmartInmate messages, phone calls, commissary, public defenders, victim assistance, record correction and expungement.
DESOTO RECORD HIGHWAY
VERIFYING
JAIL DOCKET
COURT OUTCOME
BOOKING + CASE CONFIRMED
Arrest is not conviction. A jail docket records an arrest or detention event and the charges received during intake. It does not prove guilt or show the final court result.
Current custody
Use the Sheriff’s official online jail docket.
Felony records
Use Mississippi Electronic Courts or the Circuit Clerk.
Justice Court
Handles misdemeanors, warrants, bonds and felony preliminary hearings.
Sheriff reports
Generally ready within five to seven business days.
Official review
Local procedures checked August 4, 2026.
Which DeSoto County record answers your question?
ADULT DETENTION
Is the person currently held?
Search the jail docket for the booking, current charges, bond and custody information.
Best first step after a recent arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the incident or arrest report from the Sheriff or city police department that created it.
The jail does not own every police report.
CRIMINAL COURT
What was filed and decided?
Justice, County, Circuit or Municipal Court records show the filed charge and disposition.
The court charge can differ from booking.
MISSISSIPPI CIC
Is a statewide record needed?
The Criminal Information Center maintains Mississippi’s state criminal-history repository.
A county jail search is not statewide.
Best workflow: Locate the booking, save every identifier, identify the arresting agency, search the correct court and request only the specific report or certified disposition still needed.
How to search current DeSoto County jail inmates
Open the Adult Detention Facility page
The county links the current jail docket from this page.
Open the official jail information page
Select “jail docket” under Inmates
The link opens the Sheriff-maintained custody system.
Start with the last name
Avoid entering too many fields during the first search.
Try alternate spellings
Test maiden names, hyphen variations, suffixes and common spelling differences.
Open every possible match
Compare booking date, age or birth information, charges and arresting agency.
Separate multiple bookings
The same person can have several DeSoto County custody events.
Read every charge and hold
One booking can contain multiple city, county, state or out-of-jurisdiction matters.
Save the booking number
Also record the warrant, report and court numbers when displayed.
Confirm current status before paying or traveling
Call 662-469-8500 when the arrest is very recent or the online information is unclear.
Continue to the correct court
Use Justice Court for many misdemeanor, bond and preliminary matters. Use MEC or the Circuit Clerk for Circuit and County Court criminal cases.
Bonding companies are instructed by the county to use the online jail docket for inmate paperwork and information.
Understand the DeSoto County jail-docket fields
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One jail intake or custody event. | The final court outcome. | Use it for jail, bond and records questions. |
| Booking date | When jail processing began. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Use it to distinguish multiple arrests. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | The Sheriff created the incident report. | Request the report from the named agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered at arrest or intake. | What the prosecutor ultimately filed. | Read the criminal court case. |
| Bond amount | A monetary release entry for a charge. | Payment clears every charge or hold. | Confirm all active matters first. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | A local bond controls the booking. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release date | When the listed custody episode ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Locate the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | An image created during intake when published. | Identity by itself, guilt or conviction. | Match the booking and court numbers. |
Verify the correct person before using an arrest result
Full first and last name match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Age or date of birth is consistent
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking number matches another official record
Court case follows the same arrest
Physical information is reasonably consistent
Minimum identity rule: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
Why a DeSoto County booking may not appear
Intake is still underway
Identification, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can delay a recent booking.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname alone, maiden name, former name or alternate spelling.
The person was released
A released person may no longer appear in the expected active-custody view.
The person was transferred
Check another county, Mississippi Department of Corrections, federal custody or a medical facility.
A city agency made the arrest
Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando or Walls may hold the detailed police report.
The arrest happened elsewhere
Search where custody began, not only where the person lives.
The court case is not entered yet
Prosecutor review and docket entry can occur after jail intake.
The record is restricted
Youth, expunged, sealed or protected information may not appear publicly.
Custody-verification call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], age or date of birth [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another name?
Follow a DeSoto County arrest in the correct order
Law-enforcement report
The Sheriff, city police, Highway Patrol or another agency creates the incident and arrest records.
Adult Detention intake
Jail staff record identity, property, charges received, warrants, bond and holds.
Initial appearance or bond hearing
Justice Court judges set bonds and conduct preliminary felony hearings.
Prosecutor review
The County Prosecutor handles Justice Court matters, while the District Attorney prosecutes felony cases.
Justice, County, Circuit or Municipal Court
The correct court depends on the charge, arresting agency and procedural history.
Case proceedings
The file can include warrants, preliminary hearings, indictments, motions, pleas, trial and sentencing.
Final disposition
Each charge may end through dismissal, no prosecution, acquittal, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or expungement
Wrong data can be corrected, while qualifying records may be removed from public access.
Which office maintains each DeSoto County record?
| Record needed | Record holder | Information to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current jail booking | DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility | Name, birth information and booking number. | Requesting live custody from the Circuit Clerk. |
| Sheriff arrest report | DeSoto County Sheriff | Report number, date, location and name. | Sending only a court case number. |
| City police report | Hernando, Horn Lake, Southaven, Olive Branch or Walls Police | City report number and incident details. | Requesting it from the county jail. |
| Justice Court case | DeSoto County Justice Court Clerk | Ticket, warrant, case number or defendant name. | Searching only Circuit Court. |
| County or Circuit criminal case | DeSoto County Circuit Clerk | Case number, defendant and filing year. | Using the old AS400 subscription instead of MEC. |
| State criminal history | Mississippi Criminal Information Center | Follow the state’s purpose-specific identification process. | Assuming the local jail docket is statewide. |
Request a DeSoto County Sheriff report
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department
3091 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Non-emergency and reports: 662-469-8027
Sheriff main: 662-469-8500
3091 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Non-emergency and reports: 662-469-8027
Sheriff main: 662-469-8500
Confirm the Sheriff created the report
Police and arrest records must be requested from the agency that generated them.
Wait for report completion
The county states that reports are generally ready within five to seven business days.
Confirm whether you qualify for a direct copy
The Sheriff’s FAQ says the complainant or victim can obtain a copy with valid identification.
Bring or provide the identifiers
Use the incident date, location, report number, involved name and booking number.
Request the exact document
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative or specific supplement.
Use the business-request route when applicable
An attorney or insurance company may mail a request on company letterhead with the published $10 payment.
Request the legal reason for withheld material
Active-investigation, youth, victim, medical and confidential information may be restricted.
Copy-ready report request
I request a copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case or warrant number [number]. Please confirm the required identification, fee and legal basis for any withheld material.
Accident reports may also be obtained through Mississippi’s official eCrash service when applicable.
Justice Court versus County and Circuit Court
Justice Court
- Handles misdemeanor criminal cases.
- Handles Sheriff and Mississippi Highway Patrol traffic cases.
- Conducts initial appearances and felony bond hearings.
- Conducts felony preliminary hearings.
- Signs arrest, bench and search warrants.
County Court
- Has misdemeanor jurisdiction concurrent with Justice Court.
- Conducts felony preliminary hearings.
- Can hear non-capital felony cases transferred from Circuit Court.
- Handles criminal appeals from Justice and Municipal Courts.
Circuit Court
- Tries felony criminal cases.
- Receives indictments, motions and criminal filings.
- Uses juries in criminal trials.
- DeSoto County is in Mississippi’s 23rd Circuit Court District.
Municipal Court
- Handles many city ordinance, misdemeanor and traffic matters.
- Records remain with the appropriate city court.
- Search the court connected to the arresting city.
- Appeals may move to County Court.
DeSoto County Justice Court
3423 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8026
Fax: 662-469-8825
3423 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8026
Fax: 662-469-8825
Search the case and locate the final disposition
Circuit and County Court cases
Open the Circuit Clerk Public Record Inquiries page
DeSoto County directs all current Circuit and County civil and criminal cases to Mississippi Electronic Courts.
Open Circuit and County Court record access
Select Mississippi Electronic Courts
The old AS400 subscription is no longer current.
Create or use an MEC account
Registration is required for remote access.
Search by case number when available
A case number reduces wrong-person matches.
Confirm the defendant and filing year
Match the arrest date, agency and charges to the jail booking.
Read the criminal docket in date order
Identify the indictment, amended charges, motions, plea, trial, judgment and sentence.
Request a formal court record when needed
Contact the Circuit Clerk at 662-469-8007.
Justice Court cases
Open the Justice Court page
Select Case Inquiry or the Justice Court records link.
Open DeSoto County Justice Court
Search disposed convictions online
The county states that conviction information is available through the Justice Court public-record page.
Request a pending file in person
A case that has not been disposed of generally must be requested from the Justice Court Clerk.
Locate the final result
Check whether the charge was dismissed, reduced, resolved by plea or resulted in conviction.
Courtroom rules: DeSoto County Justice Court prohibits cell phones, electronic devices, weapons, food, beverages and vaping. Its dress code also prohibits shorts, miniskirts, tank tops, revealing clothing, pajamas and offensive graphics.
Confirm a possible DeSoto County warrant safely
Identify the issuing court or agency
Use the jail record, ticket, notice or known criminal case.
Read the newest court entry
A warrant may later be served, withdrawn, recalled or resolved.
Check every related case
Separate city, Justice, County or Circuit cases can create separate warrants.
Confirm directly with the Sheriff
The county FAQ directs warrant-status questions to the Sheriff.
Use the Fugitive or Warrant Division
Call 662-469-8524 during business hours.
Contact a defense lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender, bond and hearing options.
Never confront or attempt to detain anyone. A same-name result or old warrant entry is not reliable confirmation of current status.
Confirm every DeSoto County charge and hold before paying
Recognizance
The judge may allow release without a monetary bond.
Cash bond
The approved amount is paid through the authorized court or detention process.
Surety bond
A qualified bonding company provides the required undertaking.
Hold or detainer
Another court or agency can prevent release despite a local bond.
Open the official jail docket
The county directs bond-information questions to the inmate record.
Confirm the correct person
Match the legal name, birth information and booking number.
List every charge and bond
Do not stop after reading the first charge.
Identify every outside hold
Ask which city, county, state or federal agency controls the detainer.
Confirm the newest court order
A bond shown during booking can change after judicial review.
Ask where payment must be completed
Confirm the office, amount, accepted method and required identification.
Verify a private bonding company
Obtain the premium, collateral and refund terms in writing.
Keep every receipt
Save the booking number, payment confirmation and signed agreement.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond or release condition for each charge, all outside holds, the accepted payment method and whether additional court approval is required.
DeSoto County jail facts and contacts
Capacity
The facility opened with 304 beds and expanded to a published capacity of 568 beds.
Published staffing
The county describes 80 security staff and 10 medical staff.
Facility technology
The jail uses video visitation, body scanners and inmate identification technology.
DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility
3425 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Facility: 662-469-8566
Inmate information: 662-469-8500
Directions line: 662-469-8570
Chaplain: 662-469-8689
3425 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Facility: 662-469-8566
Inmate information: 662-469-8500
Directions line: 662-469-8570
Chaplain: 662-469-8689
Schedule a DeSoto County inmate visit step by step
Confirm the location before traveling. Current county pages conflict: the Adult Detention page places visitation west of Justice Court at 3423 Industrial Drive West, a separate county page lists 2615 Panola Street, and the posted handout lists 3425 Industrial Drive West. Call 662-469-8570.
Confirm the inmate is still held
Recheck the jail docket before scheduling or traveling.
Create a SmartInmate account
The currently posted visitation handout directs visitors to the SmartInmate system.
Create or access a SmartInmate account
Schedule at least 24 hours ahead
The posted on-site rules require advance scheduling.
Record the visit PIN
Print or write down the PIN. The handout states that a missing PIN requires rescheduling.
Confirm the correct location
Ask whether the appointment is on-site, remote or at a specific county visitation building.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Late visitors are not admitted under the posted rules.
Bring original photo identification
Accepted examples include state ID, driver license, passport, military ID, resident card and Mexican Consulate ID.
Bring a birth certificate for an eligible minor
The posted handout requires visitors ages 12–15 to bring a legible birth certificate.
Follow the strict dress and property rules
A violation can end current and future visiting privileges.
Published visitation windows
| Days | Published windows | Required action |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Schedule in advance and retain the PIN. |
| Monday–Friday | 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Confirm the inmate and location before travel. |
| Monday–Friday | 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Arrive at least 10 minutes early. |
The current posted handout says two on-site visits per week lasting 15–30 minutes. An older handbook still linked by the county states one on-site visit per week and one remote visit per day. Confirm the allowance shown in the live scheduling system.
What to wear and what must stay outside
Shirts and shoes are required
No tank tops, muscle shirts or sleeveless tops
No shorts, skirts or dresses above the knee
No pants worn below the hip line
No revealing or see-through clothing
No hats, bandanas or head coverings, subject to lawful accommodations
No cell phones or electronic devices
No purses, food or drinks
No weapons or pocket knives
No lighters or cigarettes
Children under age 12 are not allowed inside under the posted on-site visitation rules.
Contact a DeSoto County inmate without sending rejected mail
The inmate handbook currently linked by the county was revised in 2015. It directs friends and family to SmartInmate electronic messaging and states that ordinary incoming personal mail is generally not accepted. Confirm current physical-mail rules before sending documents.
Confirm the inmate and booking
Make sure the person has not been released or transferred.
Create a SmartInmate account
The county links SmartInmate for inmate email, messages, telephone and video services.
Open SmartInmate
Select DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility
Verify the state and facility before connecting to an inmate.
Use the exact booked name
A wrong name or inmate match can misdirect funds or messages.
Use privileged-mail procedures for legal documents
Contact the jail before mailing attorney, court, government or religious correspondence.
Do not send important originals without confirmation
Keep copies of identification, certificates and court records.
The posted handbook identifies legal mail from an attorney or court, religious correspondence from a religious organization and professional mail from a government agency or business as exceptions to the general personal-mail restriction.
Set up DeSoto County inmate telephone access
The county states that inmate telephone service is managed by Smart Communications.
Confirm the inmate is still at DeSoto County
A transfer changes the provider and account process.
Open SmartInmate
Select Telephone Service after creating an account.
Set up telephone access
Use the correct telephone number
Make sure the number can receive institutional calls.
Review the displayed rates
Charges and funding options are shown by the service provider.
Do not use three-way calling
The posted inmate rules prohibit shared and three-way calls.
Do not discuss confidential case facts
Nonprivileged inmate calls may be monitored or recorded.
Deposit money or order approved commissary items
Lobby or visitation kiosk
- Located in the jail lobby and visitation area.
- Cash and credit cards are accepted.
- Checks and money orders are not accepted.
- Verify the inmate before submitting funds.
Online deposit
- Select Mississippi.
- Select DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility.
- Enter the inmate name or ID.
- Review the fee before paying.
Confirm the inmate’s current location
Do not fund an account after release or transfer.
Use the exact inmate name or ID
Compare it with the official jail docket.
Select deposit or commissary order
The provider offers separate money-deposit and product-order options.
Review debt deductions
The provider states that deposits may be subject to normal collections for debts owed by the inmate.
Save the receipt
Keep the transaction number, date, amount and inmate identity.
Outside/Inside food and menu orders
DeSoto County also links an Outside/Inside service for purchasing approved menu items in addition to the inmate’s regular meals.
Know where to direct urgent inmate concerns
Medical care
Inmates have access to medical, dental and mental-health services. Contact the jail for an urgent health concern.
Protective custody
An inmate may request protective custody from any staff member when there is a safety concern.
Property after transfer
The inmate must authorize a recipient. The posted handbook warns that unclaimed property may be disposed of after 30 days.
For an immediate medical or safety emergency, call the facility at 662-469-8566. Do not include confidential medical details in public comments or ordinary social-media messages.
The facility publishes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and misconduct. An inmate can report concerns to detention staff, medical staff, the chaplain or senior jail personnel.
Request a DeSoto County public defender
Justice Court defendant
- Ask for appointed counsel at the first appearance or bond hearing.
- Complete the court’s financial affidavit.
- Provide truthful income, asset and expense information.
- Confirm whether Keith Treadway or Nick Smith is assigned.
- Do not discuss the defense on recorded jail calls.
Circuit or County Court defendant
- Ask the judge for appointed counsel.
- Follow the local indigent-counsel procedure.
- Keep the indictment and MEC case number.
- Confirm the assigned attorney and next court date.
- Keep address and telephone information current.
DeSoto County Justice Court Public Defenders
Keith Treadway and Nick Smith
Justice Court
3423 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8026
Keith Treadway and Nick Smith
Justice Court
3423 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8026
Get DeSoto County case updates and victim support
Keep the incident and court case numbers
These numbers help the advocate identify the investigation and prosecution.
File the written request to exercise victim rights
Mississippi requires a written request with law enforcement and the prosecutor to activate specified rights.
Contact the District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit
The unit explains the court process, victim rights and available services.
Open DeSoto County victim resources
Request court-date notification
Ask about bond, hearings, plea, trial and sentencing.
Ask about a victim impact statement
Victims have the right to provide information before sentencing.
Ask about compensation and referrals
The unit can explain compensation resources and connect victims with outside providers.
Use the online case-status request when appropriate
The District Attorney states that defendants must contact their lawyer, while victims can request a status update.
Request a victim case update
Twenty-Third Judicial District Attorney
365 Losher Street, Suite 210
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8014
Fax: 662-469-8231
365 Losher Street, Suite 210
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8014
Fax: 662-469-8231
When the DeSoto County jail search is not enough
The DeSoto jail docket is a county custody record. It does not replace a Mississippi statewide criminal-history check or an FBI fingerprint-supported history.
Identify the purpose of the request
Personal review, employment, licensing, adoption and government clearance can use different processes.
Contact the Mississippi Criminal Information Center
The center maintains Mississippi’s state criminal-record repository.
Open Mississippi Criminal Information Center
Ask whether fingerprints are required
Fingerprint-supported matching is more reliable than a name-only comparison.
Review every arrest and disposition
Missing court outcomes may require a certified DeSoto County disposition.
Use the state correction process for errors
Identify the submitting arresting agency and court.
Fix a wrong name, charge or disposition
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the jail docket, police report, Justice Court record, MEC docket and state history.
Save the inaccurate result
Record the page, date, booking number, report number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a corrected report, certified dismissal, amended judgment or court order.
Contact the originating office
Jail-display errors go to the Sheriff; city-report errors go to city police; court errors go to the appropriate clerk.
Ask the state repository to update
Provide the Mississippi Criminal Information Center with the required supporting documents.
Recheck private reports separately
A government correction may not automatically update a commercial background database.
Correction versus expungement: Correction fixes information that is wrong. Expungement restricts an accurate record that qualifies under Mississippi law.
Choose the correct DeSoto County record-clearing path
Expungement eligibility depends on the exact charge, court, disposition, prior history and sentence completion. Confirm the current process with the court clerk or a qualified Mississippi lawyer before filing.
Arrest without conviction
A petition may be available when the case was dismissed, charges were dropped, no disposition exists or the person was found not guilty.
First-offender misdemeanor
A first nontraffic misdemeanor conviction may qualify through the court where the conviction occurred.
Qualifying felony
One felony conviction may qualify five years after successful sentence completion, subject to statutory exclusions and judicial findings.
Identify the court that handled the charge
Use Justice, Municipal, County or Circuit Court as applicable.
Obtain the charging document
Get the ticket, affidavit, indictment or other formal charge.
Obtain the final disposition
Request a certified dismissal, judgment, sentence or other final order.
Obtain a zero-balance statement when applicable
Confirm that fines, court costs and sentence obligations are completed.
Review Mississippi Code Section 99-19-71 eligibility
Compare the offense, prior history, waiting period and excluded categories.
Prepare the petition
State the arrest, case, disposition, statutory basis and requested relief accurately.
Give required notice
A felony expungement petition under the statute requires ten days’ written notice to the District Attorney before the hearing.
Confirm the filing fee
Mississippi Code Section 99-19-72 sets a $150 fee for petitions under Section 99-19-71. Ask the clerk about exemptions or additional local charges.
Attend the hearing if scheduled
Bring certified records and proof of sentence completion and rehabilitation.
Obtain certified copies of the signed order
Keep copies for the court, arresting agency, Mississippi CIC and private-report disputes.
Verify each public system
Check the jail, court index and background report after agencies receive the order.
Felony categories excluded by the current statute
A statutorily defined crime of violence
First-degree arson
Controlled-substance trafficking
Third or subsequent DUI
Felon in possession of a firearm
Failure to register as a sex offender
Voyeurism
Witness intimidation
Abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable person
Specified embezzlement offenses
A public official is not eligible under this statute for a conviction related to official duties. Other Mississippi relief statutes may apply to diversion, conditional discharge, identity theft and special case types.
Filing contacts
Justice Court: 662-469-8026
Circuit and County Court Clerk: 662-469-8007
District Attorney: 662-469-8014
Justice Court: 662-469-8026
Circuit and County Court Clerk: 662-469-8007
District Attorney: 662-469-8014
DeSoto County jail, Sheriff and court contacts
DeSoto County Sheriff
3091 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Hernando, MS 38632
Adult Detention Facility
3425 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Hernando, MS 38632
Jail directions and visitation confirmation
Justice Court
3423 Industrial Drive West
Hernando, MS 38632
Hernando, MS 38632
Circuit Clerk
2535 Highway 51 South, 2nd Floor
Hernando, MS 38632
Hernando, MS 38632
County Court
District Attorney
365 Losher Street, Suite 210
Hernando, MS 38632
Hernando, MS 38632
Fugitive and Warrant Division
Patrol and report requests
MEC Help Desk
Adult Detention Facility map
DeSoto County Courthouse map
Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, the correct court, the current visitation location, appointment time, office hours, identification requirements and payment method.
What this DeSoto County guide brings into the page
Sheriff and jail
Jail-docket path, report-copy requirements, report timing, video visits, conflicting visitation locations, dress rules, SmartInmate, telephone service and commissary methods.
DeSoto courts
Justice, County and Circuit Court routing, MEC registration, pending-file rules, warrant confirmation, bond authority and Clerk contacts.
Mississippi relief
State criminal-history routing, record correction, expungement eligibility, statutory exclusions, filing steps and current statutory fee.
DeSoto County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search the DeSoto County jail docket?
Open the official Adult Detention Facility page and select the jail docket link under the Inmates section.
Does the jail docket prove conviction?
No. It shows a custody event and booking allegations. Use the criminal court record for the final disposition.
Where are DeSoto County felony cases searched?
Current Circuit and County Court criminal cases are accessed through Mississippi Electronic Courts after registration.
Where are Justice Court criminal records searched?
Disposed conviction information may be searched through the Justice Court records page. Pending files generally require a request to the Justice Court Clerk.
How do I obtain a Sheriff arrest report?
A complainant or victim can request a copy from the Sheriff with valid ID. Attorneys and insurers may use the published mailed letterhead process.
How long does a Sheriff report take?
The Sheriff states that reports are generally ready within five to seven business days.
How do I find bond information?
Open the inmate’s jail-docket result and review every charge and hold. Confirm the current bond before paying.
How do I schedule a jail visit?
Create a SmartInmate account, schedule at least 24 hours ahead, keep the PIN and confirm the location by calling 662-469-8570.
How do I send money to an inmate?
Use the cash or credit-card kiosk in the jail lobby or visitation area, or deposit through Commissary Deposit.
How do I expunge a DeSoto County arrest?
File in the court that handled the charge, obtain the charging and disposition records, confirm eligibility and pay the applicable filing fee. Qualifying non-convictions, first-offender misdemeanors and certain felonies may use different statutory routes.
