Lauderdale County, MS Public Records

Courts in Lauderdale County

Court Records in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Court records contain information concerning filings, injunctions, and judgments heard within the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, County Court, Youth Court, and the Municipal Court of Lauderdale County. Court records in Lauderdale County can be accessed either remotely or physically. The Request for Records portal gives online access to a request form to fill and submit before court records can be accessed within Lauderdale County. Anyone interested in requesting and obtaining court records can walk into the Chancery Court located at:

612 22nd Avenue S

Meridian MS 39301

(601)-482-9720

However, some criminal records and sensitive family cases will not be made available for public access remotely and offline due to confidentiality or security concerns. They can only be accessed by obtaining a special warrant or court order.

Jails and Prisons in Lauderdale County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

The Lauderdale County Jail is the only correctional facility within Lauderdale County. It is managed by the Sheriff's Department. The Inmate Roster portal of the online platform of the Lauderdale Sheriff's Office gives access to records of inmates within the correctional facility of the county. One can also access inmate records by requesting and obtaining copies of the records at the office of the Sheriff located at:

606 22nd Avenue South,

Meridian, Mississippi 39301

(601)482-9801

However, information about some inmates might not appear in the search for security or confidential reasons.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Lauderdale County

Arrest Records in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

According to the law, arrest records in Lauderdale County are public. These records contain information about a detainee's criminal history, arrests, arrest searches, inquiries, warrants, reports, and logs. In addition, mugshots, fingerprints, and biometric information are vital information found in an arrest record. The Sherrif's Office and other local law enforcement agencies are responsible for maintaining law and order while filing and recording arrests within the County. Other police departments operating in the county include Meridian PD and Marion PD. Arrest records can typically be accessed physically at the Sheriff's office, provided there are no confidentiality or security concerns.