Pearl River, MS Arrests & Jail Records

Pearl River County Sheriff's Office provides access to arrest records through its Records Division. Copies of arrest records can be requested by mail or in person during regular business hours at:

The County Sheriff's Office

200 South Main Street

Poplarville, MS 39470

Phone: (601) 403-2340

The Inmate Listing on the Sheriff's portal offers information about current inmates housed in the detention center.

To obtain arrest records from Police Departments in Pearl River County, requesters should contact the appropriate law enforcement agencies directly. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or online through official Police Department platforms. A formal written request may be required, and copying fees may apply. Below are the major local Police Departments in the county:

• Picayune Police Department
• Poplarville Police Department

Criminal records in Pearl River County can be obtained from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS provides an online Name-Based Checks tool, which record owners and authorized parties can use to access their criminal records. A processing fee of $32.00 is required, along with necessary details such as the individual named in the records, their Social Security Number (SSN), race, and date of birth. Requesters may obtain copies of these records by mail or in person by downloading the Authorization to Release Information form available on the DPS Criminal Information Center platform. Once completed, the form should be sent to:

Mississippi Criminal Information Center

3891 Highway 468

West Pearl, MS 39208

Processing time may vary, and Name-Based Checks may take up to 30 days to complete. For more details about requesting criminal records, individuals can call the Criminal Information Center at (601) 933-2600.

Criminal Court records can be obtained from the Pearl River County Circuit Court. These records are managed by the Pearl River County Circuit Clerk's Office, who provide access during regular business hours. Requesters can obtain copies of criminal court records by mail or in person at:

The County Clerk's Office

917 Goodyear Boulevard

Picayune, MS 39466

Phone: (601) 749-7728

The Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system also offers online access to court records, including criminal cases. Users must create an account and can search by case number or party name. Alternatively, reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer offer convenient ways to access county arrest and criminal records by aggregating data from official sources.