| Circuit Clerk | Hinds County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Hinds County Chancery Clerk |
| Clerk address | First Judicial District Circuit Clerk: 407 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, MS 39201 (mail: P.O. Box 327, Jackson, MS 39205). Second Judicial District Circuit Clerk: P.O. Box 999, Raymond, MS 39154. Chancery Clerk, First District: 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201 (mail: P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205-0686). Chancery Clerk, Second District: Annex Building, Main St., Raymond (mail: P.O. Box 88). |
| Phone | First District Circuit Clerk (601) 968-6628; Second District Circuit Clerk (601) 857-8038; Chancery Clerk, Jackson (601) 968-6508; Chancery Clerk, Raymond (601) 857-8055; Chancery Clerk main line (601) 968-6501 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, except legal holidays (Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk, both districts) |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Circuit clerk: $1.00 per page if the clerk's office makes the copy, $0.25 per page if you make it yourself (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $0.50 per page by the clerk's staff, $0.25 per page self-service (§ 25-7-9) |
| Certified copy fee | Circuit clerk: $2.00 per page for copies the clerk makes and certifies (§ 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $1.00 per complete document for certification, added to the per-page copy charge (§ 25-7-9) |
Hinds County is Mississippi's most populous county and one of only a few Mississippi counties split into two judicial districts, each with its own courthouse and its own set of clerks. The First Judicial District sits in Jackson, the state capital; the Second Judicial District sits in Raymond. The Hinds County Circuit Clerk maintains a separate office in each district and keeps felony criminal, county civil, and circuit civil case records for that district, along with the judgment roll.
The Hinds County Chancery Clerk is a separate elected office that keeps divorce, custody, probate, guardianship, and land records for Chancery Court, plus the county's land and tax records. The county publishes a free online index for several record types — including circuit and county civil cases, the judgment roll, and Justice Court's civil docket — through its own website, separate from any statewide portal.
Because the county is split by district, a search in the wrong district's index will not show a case filed in the other one. Confirm which district heard the case (based on where the underlying incident or filing occurred) before assuming a record does not exist.
Search Hinds County court records online
Circuit Clerk
Hinds County Circuit Clerk
- Cost
- Free index search on the county website; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Circuit Court felony criminal cases, County Court and Circuit Court civil cases, and the judgment roll, for whichever judicial district the case was filed in
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Maintains two separate offices — First Judicial District in Jackson and Second Judicial District in Raymond — each handling only cases filed in that district.
Chancery Clerk
Hinds County Chancery Clerk
- Cost
- Free index search on the county website; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Chancery Court cases (divorce, custody, guardianship, probate, land disputes) and the county's land records general index
- Records
- Family, Probate
Two offices — First Judicial District at 316 S. President St., Jackson (mail P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205-0686; phone 601-968-6508) and Second Judicial District in the Annex Building on Main St., Raymond (mail P.O. Box 88; phone 601-857-8055), both open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday except legal holidays.
Other courts
Hinds County Online Databases (case and land record search)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Circuit Court civil cases, County Court civil cases, the judgment roll, and Justice Court's civil docket, plus land records
- Records
- Civil, Traffic
Does not include criminal case search; use it for the civil and land-record indexes only.
What is available online
The county's free online databases cover circuit and county civil cases, the judgment roll, and the Justice Court civil docket, but not the circuit clerk's felony criminal index, which must be searched at the courthouse. Chancery Court case dockets are not part of the same free search; the online chancery offerings focus on land records (general index, subdivision and condominium indexes, ownership maps). Some Hinds County courts also participate in Mississippi Electronic Courts, which requires a separate paid PAMEC account.
Which clerk has your record
In Mississippi, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Mississippi page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Chancery Court | Divorce, child custody, and support; Adoption and guardianship; Probate of wills and estate administration | Chancery Clerk of the county |
| Circuit Court | Felony criminal cases; Civil suits above the county court's jurisdictional limit; Appeals from county, justice, and municipal court | Circuit Clerk of the county |
| County Court | Civil cases within a set dollar limit; Misdemeanors referred from circuit or justice court; Eminent domain and some youth court matters | Circuit Clerk of the county (County Court is a division the circuit clerk also serves) |
| Justice Court | Misdemeanors; Small claims and civil cases up to the justice-court limit; Traffic citations issued by the sheriff's office | Clerk of the Justice Court |
| Municipal Court | Misdemeanors within city limits; City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Hinds County clerk offices
First Judicial District Circuit Clerk: 407 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, MS 39201 (mail: P.O. Box 327, Jackson, MS 39205). Second Judicial District Circuit Clerk: P.O. Box 999, Raymond, MS 39154. Chancery Clerk, First District: 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201 (mail: P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205-0686). Chancery Clerk, Second District: Annex Building, Main St., Raymond (mail: P.O. Box 88).
Phone: First District Circuit Clerk (601) 968-6628; Second District Circuit Clerk (601) 857-8038; Chancery Clerk, Jackson (601) 968-6508; Chancery Clerk, Raymond (601) 857-8055; Chancery Clerk main line (601) 968-6501
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, except legal holidays (Circuit Clerk and Chancery Clerk, both districts)
Circuit-court records. Contact the office for the judicial district where the case was filed: the First District office (Jackson, P.O. Box 327, Jackson, MS 39205, phone 601-968-6628) or the Second District office (Raymond, P.O. Box 999, Raymond, MS 39154, phone 601-857-8038). Bring or send the case number, the party names, and whether you need a plain or certified copy; call ahead to confirm the current per-page fee.
Chancery-court and land records. Contact the Hinds County Chancery Clerk (316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201, phone 601-968-6501) for divorce, probate, guardianship, and land-record requests. Probate requesters commonly ask for the letters testamentary or the order admitting a will to probate.
Justice Court records. Hinds County's Justice Court keeps its own criminal and small-claims files; contact the Justice Court clerk directly, or use the free civil-docket search on the county website for case status.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Circuit clerk: $1.00 per page if the clerk's office makes the copy, $0.25 per page if you make it yourself (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $0.50 per page by the clerk's staff, $0.25 per page self-service (§ 25-7-9) |
| Certified copy | Circuit clerk: $2.00 per page for copies the clerk makes and certifies (§ 25-7-13). Chancery clerk: $1.00 per complete document for certification, added to the per-page copy charge (§ 25-7-9) |
Copy fees are set by statute and differ by office: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-13 governs circuit clerks and Section 25-7-9 governs chancery clerks. Some clerks post their own schedules (for example, Madison County's circuit clerk charges $10.00 per name for a staff-run records search and $1.00 per document for certification). Both statutes are amended periodically, so confirm the current amount with the clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Mississippi court records are open to the public unless a statute or court order restricts them:
The Mississippi guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hinds County courthouse has my case?
It depends on the judicial district where the case was filed. Hinds County is split into a First Judicial District (Jackson) and a Second Judicial District (Raymond), each with its own circuit clerk's office and its own index. Search or contact the correct district's office.
Can I search Hinds County court records online for free?
Yes, for some case types. The county's own website offers a free search of circuit and county civil cases, the judgment roll, and the Justice Court civil docket. Felony criminal case files and Chancery Court dockets are not part of that same free search and generally require contacting the clerk.
Which office has my Hinds County divorce or probate case?
The Hinds County Chancery Clerk. Divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters are heard in Chancery Court, a separate office from the circuit clerk.
How do I get a certified copy of a Hinds County court record?
Contact the clerk that holds the file — the circuit clerk for the correct judicial district, or the chancery clerk for family, probate, or land matters — and ask for a certified copy. Call first to confirm the current fee.
Sources
- Hinds County Circuit Clerk — https://www.hindscountyms.com/elected-offices/circuit-clerk
- Hinds County Chancery Clerk — https://www.hindscountyms.com/elected-offices/chancery-clerk
- Hinds County Online Databases — https://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/newindex.asp
- Hinds County, Mississippi official website — https://www.hindscountyms.com/
- State of Mississippi Judiciary — MEC General Information — https://courts.ms.gov/mec/GeneralInformation.php
- Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) — https://courts.ms.gov/mec/mec.php
- MEC — PAMEC (Non-Attorney) Terms and Conditions — https://courts.ms.gov/mec/Non-attorney%20Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf
- Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals docket/opinion search — https://courts.ms.gov/appellatecourts/docket/login.php
- Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Criminal Information Center — https://www.dps.ms.gov/investigation/criminal-information-center
- Mississippi DPS Personal Background Check — https://www.ms.gov/dps/background_check
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 99-19-71 — Expunction (via Justia Mississippi Code) — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-19/in-general/section-99-19-71/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-13 — Circuit clerk fees (via Justia Mississippi Code) — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-25/chapter-7/section-25-7-13/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-9 — Chancery clerk fees (via Justia Mississippi Code) — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-25/chapter-7/section-25-7-9/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-13 — Circuit clerk fees (via FindLaw) — https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-25-public-officers-and-employees-public-records/ms-code-sect-25-7-13/
- Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-7-9 — Chancery clerk fees (via FindLaw) — https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-25-public-officers-and-employees-public-records/ms-code-sect-25-7-9/
- Mississippi Ethics Commission — The Public Records Act — https://www.ethics.ms.gov/thepublicrecordact
See also: all Mississippi counties.