The Lamar County County Most Wanted Program
Lamar County uses separate court and law-enforcement records. Confirm the issuing court, quote the case number, and ask the clerk what action and written proof are required.
Lamar County uses separate court and law-enforcement records. Confirm the issuing court, quote the case number, and ask the clerk what action and written proof are required.
How the County Most Wanted and Warrant Roundup Lists Work
Lamar County uses separate court and law-enforcement records. Confirm the issuing court, quote the case number, and ask the clerk what action and written proof are required.
Note: Official court information
How to Report a Tip Safely
Lamar County uses separate court and law-enforcement records. Confirm the issuing court, quote the case number, and ask the clerk what action and written proof are required.
- Read the citation, identify the issuing court, call its clerk, confirm the status, and save written proof.
- Read the citation, identify the issuing court, call its clerk, confirm the status, and save written proof.
- Read the citation, identify the issuing court, call its clerk, confirm the status, and save written proof.
- Read the citation, identify the issuing court, call its clerk, confirm the status, and save written proof.
Key Point: Official court information
County Most Wanted vs an Active Warrant
Lamar County uses separate court and law-enforcement records. Confirm the issuing court, quote the case number, and ask the clerk what action and written proof are required.
| Feature | County County Most Wanted | Active Warrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Official court information | Official court information |
| Who publishes it | Official court information | Official court information |
| Public visibility | Official court information | Official court information |
| How to resolve | Official court information | Official court information |
If You Believe You Are on a List
Lamar County uses separate court and law-enforcement records. Confirm the issuing court, quote the case number, and ask the clerk what action and written proof are required.
Important: Official court information
Metro Crime Stoppers Program
The official HPD divisions page describes Crime Stoppers.
The program receives tips and is not a warrant-clearance office.
Lamar County Court Confirmation and Resolution
A reliable check begins with the paper already in hand. Read the court name, agency, citation or cause number, and scheduled date. Lamar County Justice Court handles county misdemeanor, traffic, DUI, game and fish, MDOT, preliminary hearing, initial appearance, felony bond, and search warrant work. Its coordinator can be reached at (601) 794-2950. Circuit and County Court records are kept through the Circuit Clerk at 203 Main Street in Purvis, with the county line at (601) 794-8504. City citations remain with the municipal court that issued them.
No complete public Lamar County warrant roster was found in the official sources. The Sheriff line at (601) 794-1005 is the place to ask about law-enforcement service and the correct operational channel. The jail line at (601) 794-1088 concerns custody and booking. Neither an inmate search nor a private name-search site is a substitute for the issuing court. Mississippi Justice Information Center and NCIC information is for authenticated criminal-justice use, not a public statewide lookup.
Ask the clerk to read back the exact case number, current docket label, issuing judge or court, and next required action. A docket may use labels such as Warrant Issued, Bench Warrant Issued, Bench Warrant Returned, Capias Pending, Bond Reinstated, or BOND SIGN IN FTA. Those labels need context. A returned warrant is not necessarily the same as a dismissed case, and a payment is not necessarily the same as a recalled order. Request a receipt, filed order, docket entry, or other written proof after completing the court instruction.
Records Access and Important Limits
The Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 supports access to public records, but it does not make every warrant detail open. Active investigative material, confidential sources, victim information, juvenile files, and sealed court records may be withheld or redacted. A person seeking a copy should identify the custodian, narrow the request by court and date range, and ask for a written exemption citation if material is denied.
PAMEC provides paid access to nonrestricted records in participating Mississippi Electronic Courts. Registration carries a published annual fee, and document pages carry a separate charge. It is a docket and case-file route, not a statewide warrant roster. The Fifteenth Circuit court information page is useful for Lamar court locations and status flags. New entries can lag, restricted matters may not appear, and only the issuing court or responsible agency can confirm live status.
When a possible warrant appears, do not rely on guesswork. Call before traveling, especially when arrest, bond, or surrender may be involved. Ask whether counsel should contact the court, whether an appearance is required, which payment methods are accepted, and whether the judge must act before the status changes. Court staff can explain procedure but cannot provide legal advice. For a serious criminal matter, disputed identity, or unclear bond condition, a Mississippi attorney can help communicate with the issuing court.
A warrant reflects legal process, not a conviction. Similar names, stale copies, and incomplete online records can mislead. Keep the inquiry focused on your own matter or a family member who has authorized help. Preserve every case number, employee instruction, receipt, and order. The office that stores a record may differ from the office that can change its status, so always ask who owns the next step.