Lee County MS

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much is my traffic ticket?

This can be answered by any of the deputy clerks on the traffic/criminal side of the office once the ticket is uploaded into our system from ecite or turned in by the officer who wrote the ticket. You can reach them at 662-432-2501.

Can I pay my ticket online?

Most moving violations can be paid online, however, if you received a citation or citations that resulted in an arrest the ticket can not be paid until a court appearance. You will initially be set a plea day & if you plead guilty, payment can be made or a payment arraignment can be set up. If you plead not guilty, a trial day will be set for another day with the judge, county prosecutor and the officer that wrote the ticket all present. 

If a company or individual needs a background search for employment reasons it must be submitted in writing and it’s a $25 charge per individual which can be a paid by money order or cashier check. Cases that have active warrants are NOT public information.

What do I have to do to evict someone from my property?

If a defendant is behind in rent, you have to give them a written 3-day notice. If you want the defendant to move due to lease violation or other issues, they have to be given a 14-day written notice. We have copies of both of these notices in our office. 

How do I visit someone in prison?

Lee County Detention Center in-person visitation is provided through a glass partition with a phone. Inmate visitation is no contact.

Inmates are allowed one 15-minute visit by appointment only during visitation time. Visitors MUST be on the visitation list in order to visit. To schedule a visit with an inmate call (662) 432-2600 Monday – Friday, between 8:00AM and 5:00PM. *Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance to visitation.

For more information visit the sheriff’s department website.

 

How do I find out about the sex offenders in my area?

Disclaimer: The addresses posted on this sex offender registry by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office may be in error due to improper reporting by the offenders. PLEASE REPORT ANY ERRORS TO THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. By viewing the following page you agree to our terms. You may also refer to the National Sex Offender , State Sex Offenders, and County Sex Offenders websites.

What are the rules and procedure for Juvenile Visitation?

Visitation lasts for only fifteen (15) minutes. Family visitation is non-contact and must be scheduled twenty-four hours in advance. An appointment may be made Monday – Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm by calling (662)-432-2613 or (662) 432-2685.

Visits are scheduled for every twenty (20) minutes. (Example: 9:00, 9:20, 9:40)

VISITATION HOURS:
Visitation is held three days per week:

Tuesday 9am – 11am/1pm – 4pm
Thursday 9am – 11am/6pm – 9pm
Saturday 9am – 11am/1pm – 4pm/6pm – 9pm

Are there any employment opportunities with the sheriff's department?

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department offers an ever expanding array of career paths and opportunities for its members. A career with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department will afford you the opportunity to become an integral part of the community you serve.

We offer a variety of work assignments, schedules, training and an excellent choice of benefit options. Our information desk always has applications available Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Visit the Sheriff’s Department website to view the available positions and/or download an application.

What are the rules for retrieving certain records?

Payments must be made with a money order unless otherwise noted. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED!

BACKGROUND/RECORDS CHECKS

Requirements:
Cost: $5.00
Valid state-issued ID

ARREST/RELEASE FORM

First Copy: $5.00
Each Additional copy: $1.00

ACCIDENT REPORT COPIES

First Copy: Free to any driver involved in the accident, including photos uploaded as part of the E-Crash Report. Each additional copy is $5.00.
Copies requested by insurance agencies or attorneys are $5.00 each. Payment may be in the form of a money order or business check.

FINGERPRINTS

Cost: $5.00
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9AM – 10:45AM
Thursday from 9AM – 10:45AM and 2PM – 3:45PM
Must have valid state-issued ID
By appointment only! Please Call (662) 432-2600 to schedule.

PROCESS SERVICE

Cost: $45.00 for each person/entity to be served.
Additional papers to be served at the same address is $5.00/paper.
Business check or money order made payable to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.
Questions or to order process service please call Felicitee Foster at (662) 432-2615 to schedule.

Meet the Sheriff

Sheriff Jim H. Johnson

  • EDUCATION

    Mr. Johnson completed his high school education at Shannon High School before attending Itawamba Community and Hinds Community College. He completed his Police training at William Louis Skinner Jackson Police Academy.

  • EXPERIENCE

    Verona Police Department (1982 - 1989)
    Lee County Sheriff’s Department (1989 - 2001)
    State of MS Office of Attorney General (2001 - 2004)
    Lee County Sheriff’s Dept. (2004 - Present)

  • HISTORY

    Sheriff Johnson’s 40 years of continuous service demonstrates that he has dedicated his entire adult life to the law enforcement profession by providing public safety to the citizens in Lee County.

My mission for the Lee County Sheriff’s Department exists within the office itself. We will provide fair, honest, impartial and professional public services to all citizens of Lee County, Mississippi. I believe that our primary obligation is to the citizens who, by their will, allow us to serve and protect.

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