How to Find Lee County Criminal Records
The Criminal Information Center of Mississippi Department of Public Safety handles name-based and finger-based fingerprint-based criminal history record checks for all counties of the state, including Lee County. The criminal history checks are primarily for employment purposes The Criminal Information Center offers both livescan and card scan services at different locations in the state, including the Lee County Sheriff Office, which is located at:
Lee County Sheriff's Department
510 Commerce St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-9040
The Criminal History Record Check Division of the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) also performs criminal history checks for members of the public. Its checks are against the data available at the Criminal Information Center. But the MSDH checks are only for employment into MSDH-licensed healthcare and child care establishments. It is possible to request for a criminal history record check by mail or livescan.
For livescan, complete the Fingerprint Applicant Information Form. The MSDH charges $50 for each criminal history record requested. Submit the completed application form and the applicable fee to:
Licensure Office
Mississippi State Department of Health
143B LeFleur’s Square
Jackson, MS 39211
How to Find Lee County Sex Offender Information
The Lee County Sheriff Department maintains a Sex Offenders Registry at the county level. It contains the name, address, weight, height, registration date, and the city where the sex offense was committed. It also contains the mugshots of each sex offender. It is possible to search this record using any of the mentioned parameters. The Department of Public Safety also maintains the Mississippi Sex Offenders Registry. It is a statewide registry that captures the names and contact information of all sex offenders registered in all counties of the state, including Lee County. Sex offenders can be searched by their names, address, and within a particular radius.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Lee County Jail?
Juvenile Detention Center visitations last only 15 minutes and must be scheduled at least 24 hours before the exact day. Visitations are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. However, on Saturday, visitations also take place from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office maintains two detention centers: the Adult Detention Facility and the Juvenile Detention Center. The Lee County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Search allows members of the public to search for inmates by names. The two detention facilities are open to visitations from interested members of the public.
For the Adult Detention Facility, visitation could be in person or through a video call. In-person visits are non-contact and last only 15 minutes. The intending visitor must be on the inmate’s visitor’s list and must schedule the visit at least 24 hours in advance. To schedule a visit, call (662) 841-9040. Visitations hold from Monday to Sunday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The visitor must also be present at the detention and sign in 15 minutes before the exact time of visitation. Inmates are allowed one in-person visit per week.
The Adult Detention Facility video visits are held every day from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Inmates can have access to this type of visitation every day. To set up a visit, register on the City Tele Coin website, and install the mobile application. For further inquiry, contact the City Tele Coin support team on (318) 746-1114.
Members of the public can send money to inmates as commissary orders. This service is handled by Tiger Correctional Services. It is possible to make a deposit into an inmate’s account online or through the Tiger Kiosk at the detention facility lobby. All commissary orders must be completed before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
There are 11 police departments in Lee County, Mississippi:
Guntown Police Department
1589 Main St,
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-2208
Itawamba Community College Campus Police Department Tupelo
2176 S Eason Blvd,
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 620-5299
Lee County Constable
P.O. Box 108,
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 841-9014
Lee County Sheriff
510 N Commerce St,
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-9040
Nettleton Police Department
225 Main St,
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-1185
Plantersville Police Department
2587 Main St,
Plantersville, MS 38862
(662) 844-2012
Saltillo Police Department
P.O. Box 1426,
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5454
Shannon Police Department
122 Broad St,
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-8369
Tupelo Police Department
324 Court St,
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-6491
Tupelo Regional Airport Police Department
2704 W Jackson St,
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 321-1858
Verona Police Department
194 E Main St,
Verona, MS 38879
(662) 566-2215
How to Find Court Records
The Clerks of the Circuit and County Courts maintain all court cases within the courts’ jurisdiction. Court records can be obtained by contacting the circuit clerk:
Circuit Court Clerk
Physical Address:
200 W. Jefferson St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 432-2300
Lee County court records are also available on the CRMS Public Access Portal. This portal contains records from the Chancery, Circuit, and County courts in the state. Lee County has one Circuit Court, one Chancery Court, one County Court, one Youth Court, one Justice Court, and eight Municipal Courts located at:
Lee County Circuit Court
Lee County Justice Center
200 W Jefferson St
P.O. Box 762
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-9024
Fax: (662) 680-6079
Lee County Chancery Court
Lee County Justice Center
200 W Jefferson St
P.O. Box 7127
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-9100
Fax: (662) 680-6091
County Court of Lee County
Lee County Justice Center
200 W Jefferson St
P.O. Box 762
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-9024
Fax: (662) 680-6079
Lee County Youth Court
P.O. Box 736
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-9730
Fax: (662) 841-9732
Lee County Justice Court
331 N Broadway St
P.O. Box 108
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 841-9014
Baldwyn Municipal Court
202 S 2nd St
Baldwyn, MS 38824
Phone: (662) 365-1041
Fax: (662) 365-1046
Guntown Municipal Court
P.O. Box 27
Guntown, MS 38849
Phone: (662) 348-5353
Fax: (662) 348-2319
Nettleton Municipal Court
124 Short Ave
Nettleton, MS 38858
Phone: (662) 963-2605
Fax: (662) 963-2168
Plantersville Municipal Court
2587 Main St
P.O. Box 507
Plantersville, MS 38862
Phone: (662) 844-2012
Fax: (662) 840-9565
Saltillo Municipal Court
P.O. Box 1426
Saltillo, MS 38866
Phone: (662) 869-5454
Fax: (662) 869-5689
Shannon Municipal Court
225 Broad St
P.O. Box 6
Shannon, MS 38868
Phone: (662) 767-9747
Fax: (662) 767-3206
Tupelo Municipal Court
316 Court St
P.O. Box 765
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-6516
Fax: (662) 841-6410
Verona Municipal Court
P.O. Box 2363
Verona, MS 38879
Phone: (662) 566-2211
Fax: (662) 566-2209
Where and How to Get Lee County Divorce Records
The Lee County Chancery Court Clerk maintains all divorce records of divorces that were finalized in the county. To request a Lee County divorce record, contact the Court Clerk, by mail, phone, fax, or in person.
Lee County Chancery Court Clerk
P.O. Box 7127
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 432-2100
Fax: (662) 680-6091
Where and How to Get Lee County Marriage Records
The Mississippi Vital Records Office maintains and issues marriage certificates for marriages that were contracted in the state from January 1, 1926 - June 30, 1938, and January 1, 1942 - date. Marriage certificates can be obtained in person, by mail, or phone. For mail requests, complete the Application for Certified Mississippi Statistical Record of Marriage. The Mississippi Vital Records Office charges $17 for a certified copy of a birth certificate and $6 for each additional copy. Mail the completed application form, the applicable fee, a copy of a government-issued photo ID, and a self-addressed stamped legal size envelope to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
The same application form and fee applies to in-person requests. Submit the completed Application for Certified Mississippi Statistical Record of Marriage form, appropriate fee, and government-issued photo ID to
Mississippi Vital Records
222 Marketridge Drive
Off Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Opens: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(601) 206-8200
A requester can also obtain a certified copy of a Lee County marriage certificate by contacting the Lee County Circuit Clerk :
Lee County Circuit Clerk
200 W. Jefferson St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 432-2300
Where and How to Get Lee County Birth Records
The Vital Records Office of the Mississippi State Department of Health maintains and issues birth certificates for birth events that occurred from November 1, 1912, to date. It is possible to obtain this for a certified copy of a birth certificate in person, online, or by mail.
To obtain a birth certificate by mail, complete the To apply for a certified copy of a birth certificate via mail, print and complete the Application for Certified Mississippi Birth Certificate form. The Mississippi Vital Records Office charges $17 for a certified copy of a birth certificate and $6 for each additional copy. Send the completed application form, a copy of a government-issued photo ID, and applicable fee to:
Mississippi Vital Records
PO. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
For in-person requests, the requirements remain the same. Submit the complete application form, appropriate fee, and a copy of an acceptable government-issued photo ID to:
Mississippi Vital Records
222 Marketridge Drive
Off Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Opens: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(601) 206-8200
Where and How to Get Lee County Death Records
The Vital Records Office maintains death records of deaths that occurred in all counties of the state, including Lee County. It is possible to obtain certified copies of a death certificate online, by mail, or in person.
To obtain a certified copy of a death certificate by mail, complete the Application for Certified Mississippi Death Certificate. The Vital Records Office charges $17 for a certified copy and $6 for each additional copy. Submit the completed application form, applicable fee, and government-issued photo ID to:
Mississippi Vital Records
PO. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
For in-person requests submit the completed application form, acceptable photo ID, and appropriate fee to:
Mississippi Vital Records
222 Marketridge Drive
Off Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-8200
Opens: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
