Criminal Defense Law Firm
Helpful Links for Criminal & Traffic Matters in Mississippi
Bookmark this page. These official resources cover court info, driver’s license issues, inmate lookups, public defense, and victim services. Always verify with the agency or court before taking action.
Statewide court directory: Mississippi Secretary of State – Judiciary Directory & Court Calendar
https://www.sos.ms.gov/node/511
Courts & Calendars
- Mississippi Judiciary (Official Site) – rules, forms, directories, appellate info
https://courts.ms.gov/ - Judiciary Directory (By Court/County) – find courts and contacts
https://courts.ms.gov/directory/directory.php - Judiciary Directory & Court Calendar (Secretary of State) – annual statewide PDFs
https://www.sos.ms.gov/node/511
Driver’s License & DPS
- Driver Service Bureau (DPS) – Portal – driver records, reinstatement info, fees
https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/ - DPS Appointment Scheduler – schedule DL/ID/Permit/CDL appointments
https://telegov.egov.com/dps/AppointmentWizard
Inmate & Offender Lookups
- Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) – inmate search & custody info
https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/ - Jackson County Jail – Inmate Lookup
https://www.co.jackson.ms.us/324/Inmate-Lookup - Mississippi Sex Offender Registry
https://state.sor.dps.ms.gov/ - Federal Inmate Locator (BOP)
https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/
Public Defense & Legal Help
- Office of State Public Defender (OSPD) – state public defense programs & contacts
https://www.ospd.ms.gov/ - Federal Public Defender – Mississippi (N. & S. Districts)
https://ms.fd.org/
Victim Services
- Mississippi Attorney General – Victim Assistance – rights, compensation, program info
https://www.ago.state.ms.us/victim-assistance/
Notes & Quick Tips
- Paying reinstatement fees does not automatically restore a valid license; check for holds and requirements first via DPS/Driver Service Bureau.
- Jail rosters and court calendars update frequently—confirm with the court or jail before traveling.
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Last reviewed: October 1, 2025.