Adams County Arrest Records

In Adams County, Mississippi, the Sheriff and other peace officers may arrest an individual when they observe an offense being committed, or if the circumstances surrounding an offense suggest that a particular individual is responsible, or incriminating materials are found in the individual's possession during a stop and search.

Although the Sheriff's Office maintains a record of all arrests carried out by its officers, an arrest record does not imply guilt. Arrested individuals must be brought before a court within a reasonable period to examine the case properly. Upon thoroughly assessing the prosecution's evidence and the defendant's argument, the court may convict and sentence the defendant to prison if guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Persons convicted of crimes serve their sentences in the Adams County Detention Facility. The court's findings and the reason for conviction are typically documented in a case file and added to the Adams County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Adams County?

Arrest records are classified as public property in Adams County. The State Public Records Act promotes accountability and transparency in law enforcement by guaranteeing the right of all citizens to inspect arrest reports and receive a copy upon request.

However, certain restrictions are in place to protect private and public interests. Some information associated with an arrest record is subject to nondisclosure under the law. These include:

• Information that would reveal the identity of the victim
• The personal information of the arresting officer, criminal investigator, or district attorney, such as their phone number or home address
• Report relating to the investigation of the crime
• Records specifically exempt from public disclosure by statute, regulation, or court order (this includes juvenile arrests and expunged records).

If a requester is denied access to an arrest record to which they are lawfully entitled in Adams County, they can file a complaint with the Mississippi Ethics Commission.

Adams County Arrest Statistics

According to recent statistics, the most common offense for which law enforcement has arrested or detained suspects in Adams County is larceny (also known as theft). Recently, 238 arrests were recorded for larceny, while 182 arrests were made for burglary. The number of arrests made for aggravated assault is 41. Most county arrests fall into the 31-40 age group, whereas the fewest are seen between people who are 61-70 years old.

Find Adams County Arrest Records

Adams County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster

The Adams County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster listing current inmates in the county jail. Individuals may refer to the Adams County Sheriff's website to access the roster directly. This roster includes inmate names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mug shots.

For additional inquiries, requesters may make in-person requests at:

Adams County Sheriff's Office
320 State Street, Natchez,
MS 39120
Phone: (601) 304-7886

In Adams County, child offenders are held separately from adult offenders at Adams County Juvenile Detention Center. Certain restrictions may be in place to regulate access to inmate information for juvenile inmates. Individuals may contact the Adams County Juvenile Detention Center.

320 State Street, Natchez,
MS 39120
Phone: (601) 304-7886

Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Inmate Search

MDOC maintains a statewide online inmate search portal for offenders in state prisons and correctional facilities. Individuals can search by inmate name or MDOC ID number. This resource covers inmates sentenced to state custody, not county jail inmates.

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator

For county residents incarcerated in federal custody and federal inmates incarcerated in Mississippi, including those at the Federal Correctional Institution, Yazoo City Low, individuals can use the BOP's online inmate locator. Search by name or inmate registration number.

Alternatively, they may contact:

FCI Yazoo City Low:
2225 Haley Barbour Parkway,
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (662) 751-4800

Adams County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

An arrest record is an official document that details the apprehension of an individual suspected of committing a crime. This document is typically retained by law enforcement and appears on the individual's criminal history to indicate that the individual was once arrested based on reasonable suspicion of involvement in a criminal offense.

In Adams County, an arrest record typically includes the arrestee's name, booking number, booking date and time, arrest location, charges filed, mugshot, the arresting agency, and a personal description of the arrestee.

Unlike criminal records, arrest records do not provide information about the individual's exoneration, guilt, sentencing, or subsequent incarceration. In contrast, a criminal record encompasses court proceedings, the outcome of the trial (acquittal or conviction), sentencing details, and post-sentencing information. Both records may be incorporated into a person's criminal history record to provide a complete picture of their interaction with the criminal justice system.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest records remain on an individual's criminal history record indefinitely unless expunged.

Adams County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a document that reflects a court-ordered arrest. It may only be issued if probable cause has been established by an affidavit or sworn testimony presented to a judge authorized to issue warrants.
A typical arrest warrant contains:

• Defendant's full name
• Defendant's known address
• The specific offenses the person is suspected of committing (the charges)
• An instruction directing law enforcement to arrest the individual and bring them before the issuing judge or a judge with jurisdiction
• The issuing court's name and jurisdiction
• The date the warrant was issued
• The warrant number or docket number
• It may include details identifying the defendant, such as race, sex, and age

Once issued, the individual can be arrested in any county within the state.

Do Adams County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Adams County, arrest warrants generally do not expire. They remain active until the court recalls the warrant. Circumstances that may prompt the court to recall a warrant include:

• The suspect's arrest or voluntary surrender to authorities.
• The charges against the person have been dropped, dismissed, or resolved.
• The defendant's attorney filed a successful motion to recall the warrant.
• Procedural or legal errors in the warrant issuance or execution.

When a warrant is recalled, it loses its lawful force, and the person named in it can no longer be arrested.

Expunge Adams County Arrest Records

According to Mississippi Code Section 99-19-71, first-time offenders with misdemeanor conviction records resulting from an arrest may file a petition with the specific court that has jurisdiction over the case for an order to expunge that conviction from all public records. Upon a successful application, the individual will no longer have the obligation to disclose or acknowledge the conviction.

It is important to note that under Mississippi law, expungement does not mean destroying the record. The court and the Mississippi Criminal Information Center typically retain a nonpublic version of the record solely to determine whether a person is a first offender in subsequent proceedings.

Misdemeanor and felony charges (resulting from an arrest) that were dismissed, not prosecuted, or resulted in a not guilty verdict can be expunged without issue.