DeSoto County, MS Public Records
DeSoto County has an estimated population of 195,871 (2024) across 476 square miles of land. In Mississippi, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Chancery Clerk in each county. Court cases are handled by the Mississippi Judiciary; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for DeSoto County.
📍 DeSoto County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 195,871 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 476 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | SouthavenPopulation 57,493 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in DeSoto County, MS
These are the main offices to visit in person in DeSoto County: the Circuit Clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ DeSoto County Circuit Clerk
| Address | 2535 Hwy 51 S, Rm 201, Hernando, MS 38632 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (662) 429-1325 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit Court case records for the county (felonies, civil cases); the Circuit Clerk also issues marriage licenses and keeps marriage records |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | courts.ms.gov/…/circuitclerks.pdf ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in DeSoto County, MS
Criminal case records for DeSoto County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Mississippi, felony cases are tried in Circuit Court; misdemeanors are heard by Justice Court (outside city limits) and municipal courts, and Justice Court judges also hold felony bond and preliminary hearings. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: courts.ms.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for DeSoto County
| State court system | Mississippi Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in DeSoto County, MS
A people search for DeSoto County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for DeSoto County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for DeSoto County
| Sex offender registry | Mississippi Sex Offender Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: state.sor.dps.ms.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Mississippi Judiciary |
📋 Arrest Records in DeSoto County, MS
Arrest and booking records for DeSoto County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for DeSoto County
| State court system | Mississippi Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in DeSoto County, MS
Court records for DeSoto County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve DeSoto County, with addresses from the official Mississippi Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for DeSoto County
| State court system | Mississippi Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in DeSoto County, MS
In Mississippi, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Chancery Clerk in each county. Property tax assessments are kept by the county Tax Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for DeSoto County
| Land records | In Mississippi, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Chancery Clerk in each county. |
📜 Vital Records in DeSoto County, MS
Certified birth and death certificates for Mississippi are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Mississippi State Department of Health – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for DeSoto County
| State vital records office | Mississippi State Department of Health – Vital Records Source: msdh.ms.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in DeSoto County, MS
The official sex offender registry for DeSoto County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for DeSoto County
| Official registry | Mississippi Sex Offender Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: state.sor.dps.ms.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in DeSoto County, MS
Divorce cases in Mississippi are heard by the Chancery Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Mississippi State Department of Health – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for DeSoto County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Mississippi are heard by the Chancery Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Mississippi State Department of Health – Vital Records Source: msdh.ms.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Mississippi Judiciary |
Largest Communities in DeSoto County
Southaven (57,493), Olive Branch (47,365), Horn Lake (26,574), Hernando (18,542), Walls (1,412) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.