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DeSoto County Circuit Court
DeSoto County Courthouse
2535 Hwy 51 S, Rm 201
Hernando, MS 38632
2535 Hwy 51 S, Rm 201
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8007
Fax: 662-469-8370
Fax: 662-469-8370
Online Court Resources
Resources for the DeSoto County Circuit Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Desoto County, Mississippi, and resources applicable to all courts in Mississippi.
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DeSoto County Circuit Court Case Records
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17th Circuit Court District Attorney Forms
View and download forms from the 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's office for use in Circuit Court in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties, including Pre-Trial Intervention Program Application, Victim Impact Statement, Attorney General's Victim Compensation Form, Bad Check Complaint Packet, state Domestic Violence Protection Order petition, and Refusal to Prosecute form.
Civil Case Filing Form
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Pay DeSoto County Circuit, County, and Youth Court Fines
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DeSoto County Adult Drug Court
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17th Circuit Court District Crime Prevention
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers tips for avoiding identity theft, stalking, domestic violence, and elder abuse in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties. Click the "Preventing Crime" menu item at the top of the page for details and links to additional resources.
17th Circuit Court District Drug Court
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers information about the Drug Court program in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
17th Circuit Court District Pre-Trial Intervention
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers information about its Pre-Trial Diversion Program in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties, which can lead to dismissal of charges for some first-time non-violent offenders.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Domestic Violence Resources
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Drug Court Information
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Workers' Compensation Information
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17th Circuit Court District Bad Check Restitution and Prosecution
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers information about its bad check restitution and prosecution services in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties. A link to the complaint packet is provided.
17th Circuit Court District Victim Help
The 17th Circuit Court District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims in DeSoto, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties, including assistance with victim compensation applications, court accompaniment, case status notification, and referrals to other agencies. Click the "Helping Victims" menu item at the top of the page for more information about victims' rights, victim impact statements, compensation, additional resources, and post-conviction case procedure.
Attorney Directory
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Attorney Roll
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