DeSoto County, MS Public Records

Circuit Court
2535 Hwy 51 South, Rm 204
Hernando, MS 38632 http://www.desotocountyms.gov/116/Cir
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-469-8007, 662-469-8363
F: 662-469-8370
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil over $250,000
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
County Court
2535 Hwy 51 South
Hernando, MS 38632 https://www.desotocountyms.gov/139/Co
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-469-8350
F: 662-469-8344
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Some Felony, Civil $3,500 to $250,000, Evictions
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
The Circuit Clerk serves as the Clerk of the County Court. The phone numbers above are for the Clerk's office.
Justice Court - Southaven
8525 Hwy 51 N
Southaven, MS 38671 https://www.desotocountyms.gov/144/Ju
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-469-8026
F: 662-469-8825
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Records maintained since 1984, search fee is $5.00. Search docket free online at http://www.desotoms.info/.
Chancery Court
2535 Hwy 51 S, Rm 104
Hernando, MS 38632 https://www.desotocountyms.gov/111/Ch
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-469-8005, 662-469-8395
F: 662-469-8308
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
Online access is provided to subscribers at https://courts.ms.gov/mec/mec.php. This is an electronic case filing system, so not all historical cases are included. There is a $10.00 annual fee and a $.20 per page view. No identifiers are provided.

DeSoto County, MS Vital Records

Contact the De Soto County Office of the Chancery Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

De Soto County
Chancery Clerk
311 W South St, #C
Land Records
Hernando, MS 38632 https://www.desotocountyms.gov/111/Ch
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-469-8397, 662-469-8005
Fax: 662-469-8308
Recorded Documents

DeSoto County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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DeSoto County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 477.86 sq mi
Population (2009): 158,719
  • Females: 50.4%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Black/African American: 21.8%
  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 70.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 51,520
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.75
Housing Units (2000): 40,795
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.2%
Migration Flow to DeSoto County, MS from (2007-2008):

DeSoto County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,303,315
  • Construction: $319,278
  • Retail Trade: $245,314
  • Professional and Technical Services: $96,004
  • Healthcare: $212,466
  • Banking: $53,970
  • Retail Trade: $245,314
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $95,431
  • Manufacturing: $301,740
  • Farms: $3,304
  • Government: $277,710
Employed (2000): 53,773
Unemployed (2000): 1,986
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,891
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,537
Local Government Revenue (2007): $192,740 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $170,698 (thou. dol.)

DeSoto County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,237
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.9
Deaths (2007): 965
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 19
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.5

DeSoto County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 243
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 10
  • Forcible rape: 28
  • Robbery: 98
  • Aggravated Assault: 107
Property Crimes (2008): 5,129
  • Burglary: 749
  • Larceny-Theft: 4,019
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 361

DeSoto County Genealogy Records