What are Hinds County Public Records?
Under the Mississippi Public Records Act, any document or material, either in hard or soft copy, that has been prepared, possessed, or retained for use by any public body or its agencies is to be classified as Hinds County public records. In some instances, some records may be expressly restricted by state and federal laws or the court. Some examples of restricted records include vital statistics records and juvenile records.
Hinds County Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides access to crime data for Hinds County. In 2019, Hinds County recorded a total of 111 violent crime incidents with the five recorded murders being the least. There were also six rape cases, 94 aggravated assaults, and six robbery incidences recorded within this period. The county also recorded 150 cases of burglary, 169 larcenies, and 64 motor vehicle thefts. There were a total of 383 property crimes within the same period. In comparison to the year 2018, Hinds County experienced a 9.9% increase in violent crimes and an 18.5% decrease in property crimes.
Are Hinds County Criminal Records Public?
Not all Hinds criminal records are public documents. In accordance with the Public Records Act, some records are expressly restricted. Public criminal records do not also include juvenile records. The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office provides information regarding criminal records within the county. Visitors can make a request at the Records Unit of the Sheriff’s Department.
How to Obtain Hinds County Police Reports and Arrest Records?
Hinds County Sheriff’s Office maintains Hinds arrest records and police reports within the county. Interested persons can conduct searches and obtain copies by visiting the office on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at:
Hinds County Sheriff’s Department
407 East Pascagoula Street
P.O. Box 686
Jackson, MS 39205-0686
Phone: (601) 974-2900
Fax: (601) 968-6705
State-wide, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) retains Hinds County arrest records and interested persons may gain access through the National Incident-Based Reporting System which includes records of Hinds County.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Hinds County?
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety provides public access to sex offender information through the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry. Searches may be carried out by providing the first or last name of the offender or by carrying out a geographical area search. The Mississipi Registration of Sex Offenders Act requires that felony sex offenders must be registered and law enforcement must inform the public of the presence of a sex offender in a community.
How to Find Hinds County Inmate Records?
Interested persons may obtain Hinds County inmate records through the inmate query portal maintained by the Sheriff’s Department. Some of the information required for the inmate search include;
- Name of inmate
- Arrest date
- Pin Number
- City of Detention
Members of the public can also obtain inmate information by calling (601) 974-2900 and providing the first and last name of a suspected inmate. A search for an inmate may also be conducted by visiting any of the county jails where the inmate is incarcerated.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Hinds County Jail?
The Hinds County Jail receives inquiries on the availability of slots to visit any inmate. Visitors should note that inmates are only allowed three visits per week. Guests must provide a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport or driver’s license when visiting. Visitors who arrive at the county jail without a valid I.D risk being denied entry. Applicants who submit fraudulent details may lose their visiting privileges. Requesters can verify the location of inmates using the county’s inmate locator tool. Physical visits are conducted on Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. as well as on Saturday and Sunday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Court Records
The State of Mississippi Judiciary regulates the courts within the state. Hinds County has six courts that serve different criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases. Records of the court include dockets, transcripts, case files, etc. Hinds County houses the 5th, 7th, and 8th Judicial District Court:
Location of Courts
Hinds County Circuit Court - 1st District
Hinds County Courthouse
407 East Pascagoula
P.O. Box 327
Jackson, CO 80020
Phone: (601) 973-6628
Fax: (601) 973-5547
Hinds County Circuit Court - 2nd District
Hinds County Courthouse Annex
127 West Main Street
P.O. Box 999
Raymond, MS 39154
Phone: (601) 857-8038
Fax: (601) 857-0535
Hinds County Chancery Court - 1st District
316 South President Street
P.O. Box 686
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: (601) 968-6540
Fax: (601) 968-5535
Hinds County Chancery Court - 2nd District
Hinds County Courthouse Annex
127 West Main Street
P.O. Box 999
Raymond, MS 39154
Phone: (601) 857-8038
Fax: (601) 857-0535
County Court of Hinds County
Hinds County Courthouse
407 East Pascagoula
P.O. Box 327
Jackson, CO 80020
Phone: (601) 973-6628
Fax: (601) 973-5547
Hinds County Youth Court
Hinds County Youth Court
407 East Pascagoula
P.O. Box 327
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: (601) 968-6628
Fax: (601) 973-5547
Hinds County Justice Court
Hinds County Courthouse
407 East Pascagoula Street
P.O. Box 3490
Jackson, MS 39207
Phone: (601) 965-8800
Fax: (601) 973-5532
Bolton Municipal Court
202 Raymond Bolton Road
P.O. Box 7
Bolton, MS 39041
Phone: (601) 866-2221
Fax: (601) 866-4374
Byram Municipal Court
5901 Terry Road
P.O. Box 720222
Byram, MS 39272
Phone: (601) 500-7010
Fax: (601) 372-7748
Clinton Municipal Court
305 Monroe Street
Clinton, MS 39056
Phone: (601) 924-4411
Fax: (601) 925-1018
Edwards Municipal Court
310 Front Street
P.O. Box 215
Edwards, MS 39066
Phone: (601) 852-5461
Fax: (601) 852-8521
Jackson Municipal Court
Municipal Court Building
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 960-1938
Fax: (601) 960-1939
Raymond Municipal Court
110 Courtyard Square
P.O. Box 10
Raymond, MS 39154
Phone: (601) 857-0072
Fax: (601) 857-0105
Terry Municipal Court
315 West Cunningham Avenue
P.O. Box 327
Terry, MS 39170
Phone: (601) 878-5521
Fax: (601) 878-5535
Utica Municipal Court
110 White Oak Street
P.O. Box 335
Utica, MS 39175
Phone: (601) 885-8718
Fax: (601) 885-2807
Are Hinds County Court Records Public?
Hinds County court records are accessible to the general public. Public court records may be accessed through the Mississippi Electronic Court System or by contacting the Hinds County Court Clerk. Some exceptions may apply to juvenile records and other similar records restricted either by statute or by the courts. The courthouses within the county also have a public service counter which the members of the public may access for inquiries on any of the records housed within that court.
How to Obtain Hinds County Civil Court Case Records?
The Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains Hinds court records for most courts in the county. Residents may inspect and obtain copies of Hinds County civil court records either in person or by mail. Visitors may visit the office on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at:
Hinds County Courthouse
407 East Pascagoula
P.O. Box 327
Jackson, CO 80020
Phone: (601) 973-6628
Fax: (601) 973-5547
The State of Mississippi Judiciary also keeps records of all courts within the state. In accordance with the Mississippi Public Records Act, all records kept by state and local agencies are open to the public except they fall within legal exceptions. Visitors can search and obtain copies of a civil court record through the Mississippi Electronic Court System. Records may also be obtained by visiting the court where the case was tried.
How to Obtain Hinds County Criminal Court Records?
Hinds County criminal court records may be obtained by visiting the court where the case was tried. Alternatively, interested persons may contact the clerk of court by mail or calling the contact number of the court. The Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office keeps court records and allows the public to inspect and obtain copies of Hinds County’s criminal court records by mail or in person. Members of the public can visit the Clerk’s Office at:
407 East Pascagoula
P.O. Box 327
Jackson, CO 80020
Phone: (601) 973-6628
Fax: (601) 973-5547
Hinds County criminal court records may also be obtained through the Mississippi Electronic Court System. Circuit Court and Chancery Court case records may be accessed through this portal.
What are Hinds County Vital Records?
Hinds County vital records are records of significant life events such as births, deaths, and marriages. Unlike other government records, Hinds County vital records are not public records. Only eligible individuals can access them. Eligible persons are individuals who bear the name on the record, or a close relative of such persons. Requesters must provide information about the name of the person(s) on the record including the date and place of the event.
Where and How to Obtain Hinds County Divorce Records?
Hinds County divorce records are not public records and may only be obtained by eligible persons. Eligible persons include:
- Parties to the divorce
- Parents
- Stepparents
- Children
- Grandparents
- Siblings
- Grandchildren and great-grandchildren
- In-laws
- Aunts, nieces, uncles, and nephews
- Legal representatives of any of the above
- Creditors
- Employers
- insurance companies
Persons listed above may also be required to provide further proof of eligibility. Interested eligible persons may obtain Hinds County divorce records for a fee from the Office of Chancery Court Clerk. Visitors may request divorce records in person on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at:
Hinds Chancery Court Clerk
316 S President St, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 968-6537
Fax: (601) 968-5554
Visitors must provide necessary information such as the name of the parties involved and the date of the event. They will also be required to provide a valid means of identification. If the requester is a close relative, proof of relationship may be required.
Where and How to Get Public Hinds County Marriage Records?
Hinds County marriage records may be obtained only by eligible persons. Eligible persons include:
- The couple
- Parents
- Siblings
- Grandparents and great grandparents
- Ex-spouses
- Stepparents
- Grandchildren and children
- Legal representatives of any of the above
- A person with a valid court order
- Anybody who can demonstrate a tangible interest
Eligible persons may obtain a certified Hinds County marriage certificate may be obtained from the Office of the Hinds County Circuit Clerk or the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Visitors can request marriage records by visiting the Hinds County Circuit Clerk in person at:
Hinds Circuit Court Clerk
407 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 968-6628
Fax: (601) 973-5547
Visitors must provide vital information like the name of the parties involved and the date of the event. Proof of tangible interest and eligibility will be required. There may be a need to submit extra proof of relationship in certain cases.
A completed application form (also available in Spanish) may be brought to the Mississippi Department of Health in person or sent in by mail. Applications should be accompanied by a valid photo ID and a $17 payment for a copy of the record. The completed form may be taken on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. to 4 30:p.m. to:
222 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland, Mississippi
The completed application form may also be sent by mail to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
Where and How to Find Hinds County Birth Records?
Eligible persons may obtain a Hinds County birth certificate at the Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health. To obtain a Hinds County birth record, the requester must be either:
- The registrant
- Parents of the registrant
- Siblings of the registrant
- Spouse of the registrant
- Children of the registrant
- Grandparents
- Legal guardian
- The legal representative of any of the above
- Licensed adoption agencies with statutory authority
- Persons with a certified court order
Orders can be made by completing an application form (available in Spanish) may be taken in-person to:
222 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
The completed application form may be sent by mail to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
Applications cost $17 and must be accompanied by a valid photo ID.
Where and How to Find Hinds County Death Records?
State certified copies of Hinds County death records are available only to persons eligible under the law. Eligible persons include:
- Spouse of the registrant
- Parents listed on the death record
- Informants listed on the death record
- Children
- Grandparents
- Legal guardian
- The legal representative of any of the above
- Persons with a valid court order
- Funeral home on record to have taken possession of the body
Eligible persons may be required to provide evidence of legitimate or tangible interest or valid pieces of identification. Qualified persons may order a certificate for a fee at the office of the Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health. Requesters should complete an application form (Spanish) which may be sent in through the mail to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
Requesters may take the completed form into the health department’s office in person on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at:
222 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
