Hinds County courthouses reopen, secure; no active threat
Hinds County officials say the Circuit and Chancery courthouses are open for full operations and that the locations are secure with no active threat, according to a post on the county’s Facebook page.
The courthouses, located in Jackson, serve as primary venues for criminal, civil and family law matters in Mississippi’s most populous county. Circuit courts typically handle felony criminal cases and major civil disputes, while chancery courts often oversee family law, probate and equity matters.
The update restores regular public access and court functions, which affect judges, attorneys, jurors and members of the public who rely on the courthouses for hearings, filings and records. Local court security and law enforcement commonly coordinate to ensure safety at judicial facilities.
County officials did not provide further details about what prompted the announcement. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
