Simpson County Sheriff's Office

Simpson County Paul Mullins Sheriff Admin: 601-847-2155 Dispatch: 601-847-2921 Fax : 601-847-2156 [email protected] 2020 – Present DUTIES The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the County. It shall be the duty of every sheriff to keep the peace within his county, by causing all offenders in his view to enter into bonds, with sureties, for keeping the peace and for appearing at the next circuit court, and by committing such offenders in case of refusal. It shall be his duty to quell riots, routs, affrays and unlawful assemblages, and to prevent lynchings and mob violence, and wherever necessary he shall call to his aid the power of the county. He shall pursue, apprehend, and commit to jail all persons charged with treason, felony, or other crimes. The sheriff shall be the executive officer of the circuit and chancery court of his county, and he shall attend all the sessions thereof with a sufficient number of deputies or bailiffs. Non-emergency: (601) 847-2155. Dial 911 for emergencies.