Elected office
Sheriff
Law enforcement and the county jail. In an emergency, call 911.
About the office
In an emergency, call 911.
The Sheriff is elected county-wide and serves a four-year term. The Sheriff’s law enforcement duties include keeping the peace in the county. Administrative duties include serving as the county jailer, submitting the office budget to the Board of Supervisors, keeping Mississippi Department reports and keeping the jail docket.
Last updated October 10, 2026