Hinds County
Hinds County was established in 1821 in the State of Mississippi. It covers an area of 877 square miles and is home to around 227,000 people. Jackson City, Mississippi's capital and its most populous city, is the county seat of Hinds County, sharing this role with Raymond.
Hinds County's court system comprises the Circuit, Chancery, Justice, County, Youth, and Municipal Courts. As the courts of general jurisdiction, the Circuit Courts handle criminal cases, civil lawsuits over $200, and appeals from lower courts, while the Chancery Courts hear cases involving probate, property, and domestic relations matters. The courts of limited jurisdiction include the Justice Court which hears minor criminal cases and small claims disputes. The County Court handles civil matters under $200,000 and criminal cases and has a Youth Court Division for juvenile cases. Likewise, Municipal Courts in Hinds County adjudicate misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and municipal ordinance violations.
Hinds County public court records are documents and information about legal proceedings handled by the county's court system. They are created during case hearings and typically stored at the courthouses. Designated custodians, such as the Chancery Clerk and Circuit Clerk, file and maintain all papers related to court cases handled by the respective courts.
Also, records custodians may provide access to the following Hinds County public court records:
- Criminal Record
- Civil Record
- Traffic Record
- Juvenile Record
- Probate Record
- Domestic Relations Record
Generally, interested persons may access the Hinds County Online Databases to conduct searches for court cases or available court dockets. They can also register on the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) portal to search for case records maintained by the county courts with case numbers, party names, or filing dates. Electronic court dockets are also available, providing an overview of upcoming hearings at the various courthouses. Alternatively, custodians of court records in Hinds County may allow inquirers to search for public documents in person or provide them by mail, email, or phone.
