JONES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

The Sheriff of Jones County is responsible for law enforcement response in Jones County and also operates the Jones County Adult Detention Facility and Jones County Juvenile Detention Facility. The Jones County Sheriff's Department employs sworn law enforcement officers serving as patrol deputies, investigators, and narcotics agents along with corrections officers, civilian administrative staff and reserve deputies. The department began in 1871 under the leadership of Sheriff Samuel Trest who was also the county's first Tax Collector. The current Sheriff, Joe Berlin, was first elected in 2019 and took office on January 6, 2020. Sheriff Berlin was re-elected to a second four year term in November 2023, he was sworn in on December 28, 2023. details Inmate Roster Disclaimer The information and documents provided do not constitute the official records of the Jones County Sheriff's Office but are provided as a convenience to the public. Non-emergency: (601) 425-3147. Dial 911 for emergencies.