Crime Numbers
The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program provides crime statistics in all counties of the state. In 2017, Lauderdale County recorded 45 violent crimes, 5 homicides, 8 rapes, 8 robberies, 24 aggravated assaults, 495 property crimes, 277 burglaries, 191 larcenies. Compared to the crime statistics of 2013, the county recorded an increase in homicide (67%), robbery (33%), and aggravated assault (26%). There was an increase in rape (13%), aggravated assault (18%), burglary (20%), larceny (18%),
How to Find Lauderdale County Criminal Records
The Criminal Information Center of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety provides name-based and finger-print based criminal history record checks for employment purposes. To request for a criminal history record check, contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety at:
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
1900 E Woodrow Wilson Ave
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-1212
The Criminal History Record Check Division of the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) conducts criminal history record check services for MSDH-licensed healthcare and child care facilities for employment purposes. To request for a criminal history record check, complete the Fingerprinting Information Form. The MSDH charges $50 for this service. Acceptable payment options are money order, cashier’s check, or business check payable to the MSDH. Credit/debit cards are also acceptable. Requests can be made in person or via mail. For mail requests, requesters must send a completed Fingerprinting Information Form, the applicable fee, and a copy of a current photo ID to:
MSDH Licensure Office
143B LeFleur's Square
Jackson, MS 39211
For in-person requests, visit the MSDH Licensure Office for a livescan. Requesters are to provide a copy of a current photo ID, the applicable fee, and a completed Fingerprinting Information Form. The Lauderdale County Sheriff Office provides daily arrest reports which are accessible to members of the general public. It contains the names and age of the arrested persons, as well as the charges against them.
How to Find Lauderdale County Sex Offender Information
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety maintains a Sex Offender Registry which contains a list of registered and published sex offenders in the state. It is possible to search for sex offenders within a particular radius of an address. Registrants can also be searched using their names or zip code. Alternatively, the Sex Offender Registry map application can be used to search for registrants in any part of the state.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Lauderdale County Jail?
The Lauderdale County Sheriff Office oversees the Lauderdale County Detention Facility. Inmates are entitled to one visit every fortnight. Visitations are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To schedule a visit call (601) 482-9800. It is possible to deposit money into an inmate’s account using JailATM or through the kiosks in the lobby of the detention facility. Lauderdale County has multiple police departments:
Lauderdale County Constable
410 Constitution Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-9875
Lauderdale County Sheriff
410 Constitution Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 482-9806
Marion Police Department
6021 Dale Dr
Marion, MS 39342
(601) 483-9573
Meridian Community College Campus Police Department
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-8620
Meridian Police Department
2415 6th St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-1893
Meridian Regional Airport Police Department
2811 Airport Blvd
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-0364
How to Find Court records
The Administrative Office of Courts of the State of Mississippi Judiciary maintains the Mississippi Electronic Court system. It is a database of court records filed from the county and state judiciary levels. Lauderdale County has one Circuit Court, one Chancery Court, one County Court, one Youth Court, one Justice Court, and two Municipal Courts. These are the courts and their locations:
Lauderdale County Circuit Court
Lauderdale County Courthouse
500 Constitution Ave
P.O. Box 1005
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 482-9731
Fax: (601) 482-9734
Lauderdale County Chancery Court
Lauderdale County Courthouse
500 Constitution Ave
P.O. Box 1587
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 482-9701
County Court of Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County Courthouse
500 Constitution Ave
P.O. Box 1005, Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 482-9731
Fax: (601) 482-9734
Lauderdale County Youth Court
5400 Semmes Rd, Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: (601) 482-9830
Fax: (601) 484-1960
Lauderdale County Justice Court
410 Constitution Ave
P.O. Box 5126
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 482-9875
Fax: (601) 482-9813
Marion Municipal Court
6021 Dale Dr
P.O. Box 310
Marion, MS 39342
Phone: (601) 483-9573
Fax: (601) 482-4827
Meridian Municipal Court
510 22nd Ave S
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 485-1828
Fax: (601) 484-6812
Where and How to Get Lauderdale County Divorce Records
The Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk maintains divorce records of all divorces that were finalized in the county. To obtain a divorce certificate contact the Lauderdale Chancery Clerk:
Chancery Clerk
500 Constitution Ave. 1st Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-9701
Where and How to Get Lauderdale County Marriage Records
The Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) maintains records of all marriages contracted in all counties of the state, including Lauderdale County. The office holds records of marriage that were contracted from January 1926 to June 1938 and from January 1942 to date. The marriage certificate can only be ordered by the registrant, the spouse, a close family member, or a legal representative.
Ordering a certified copy of a marriage certificate can be done via mail or in-person. The MSDH Vital Records Office charges a fee of $17 for the first certified copy of a marriage certificate and $6 for each additional copy. The fee must be a personal check, bank cashier’s check, bank or postal money payable to “Mississippi Vital Records.”
To make an order by mail, print, and complete the Application for Certified Mississippi Statistical Record of Marriage form. Send the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, the applicable fee, and a stamped self-addressed legal-size envelope to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
To order in-person, submit the completed marriage record application form, a valid photo ID card, and the appropriate fee to:
MSDH Vital Records Office
222 Marketridge Drive
Off Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Where and How to Get Lauderdale County Birth Records
The Mississippi State Department of Health, MSDH Vital Records office maintains the birth records of the state's counties, including the Lauderdale County. The office holds records of birth that occurred from November 1912 to date. A certified copy of a birth certificate can be ordered by the registrant, a relative, or a legal representative.
To order a certified copy of a birth certificate, complete the Application for Certified Mississippi Birth Certificate. The birth certificate can be ordered via mail or in-person. The MSDH Vital Records Office charges a fee of $17 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate requested and $6 for each additional copy. The fee must be a personal check, bank cashier’s check, bank or postal money payable to “Mississippi Vital Records.”
For mail requests, send the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee are to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
To order in person, submit the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee to:
MSDH Vital Records Office
222 Marketridge Drive
Off Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Where and How to Get Lauderdale County Death Records
The Mississippi State Department of Health, MSDH Vital Records Office maintains death records in all counties of the State, including Lauderdale County. The Office holds records of death that occurred from November 1912 to date. Only the registrant’s close family relative or legal representative can order for a certified copy of a death certificate.
To order a certified copy of a death certificate, complete the Application for Certified Mississippi Death Certificate. A death certificate can be ordered via mail or in person. The MSDH Vital Records Office charges a fee of $17 for the first certified copy of a death certificate ordered and $6 for each additional copy. The fee must be a personal check, bank cashier’s check, bank or postal money payable to “Mississippi Vital Records.” For mail requests, send the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee are to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
To order in-person, submit the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the applicable fee at:
MSDH Vital Records Office
222 Marketridge Drive
Off Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
