Court Services Division
Safety, security, and service across DeSoto County's courts and administration buildings.
Our Mission
The Court Services Division's mission is to provide safety, security, and service to the courthouses, courtrooms, clerk offices, the Administration Building, and the Tax Collector's offices under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Courtroom and courthouse security
- Inmate transportation to and from court
- Assist the public with day-to-day business in courts and administration buildings
Day in the Life
A day in the Court Services Division begins with opening the buildings we staff. If it is a court day, we provide deputies inside the courtroom(s) to ensure safety for all involved in the cases being heard. We provide transportation for defendants in custody to and from the courtrooms where they are scheduled to appear.
If assigned to one of the other buildings we staff, we provide safety and security for the employees assigned there as well as the citizens conducting business in those buildings.
Why Court Services?
The Court Services Division is made up of 5 different courts, 13 different judges, 3 different courthouses, the DeSoto County Administration Building, and the 2 Tax Collector's offices outside Hernando. We have a strong team in place that works together to ensure anyone who visits the buildings we are responsible for has a positive encounter.
On average, we interact with over 125,000 citizens and 4,700 inmates each year.
Ready to Serve in Court Services?
Court Services deputies play a critical role in the justice system. The first step is to apply as a Deputy Sheriff.
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