Annual Report

DA Releases 2025 Annual Report

DA Releases 2025 Annual Report

In 2025, the Office of the Hinds County District Attorney demonstrated responsibility and a commitment to justice, holding offenders accountable while protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of Hinds County residents. Dedicated prosecutors, investigators, and support staff addressed violent crime with discipline and professionalism, advancing serious cases to trial and pursuing outcomes that reflected the gravity of each offense and the needs of victims and their families. Working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, our team strengthened public safety while upholding fairness and integrity. We approached every prosecution with a singular purpose: to deliver justice in a…

DA Releases 2024 Annual Report

DA Releases 2024 Annual Report

(Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II, announces the release of the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office’s Annual Report. In 2024, the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office remained steadfast in its mission to uphold justice, protect our communities, and ensure accountability under the law. Despite the challenges that have arisen over the past year, my commitment to the people of Hinds County has never wavered. Over the last year, the dedicated men and women I have the privilege to lead as District Attorney have continued prosecuting violent offenders, seeking justice for victims, and implementing initiatives that reduce…

DA Releases 2023 Annual Report

DA Releases 2023 Annual Report

(Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II, announces the release of the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office’s Annual Report. This year’s report provides a comprehensive review of criminal justice in Hinds County examining the progress of Smart Justice Initiatives, Grand Jury activity, and trial results. The report concludes with an analysis of the challenges the criminal justice system in Hinds County faces heading into 2024.        The report details the over 1,600 indictments returned by the Hinds County Grand Jury in 2023, as well as the 1,480 felony counts resolved during the period.  The report also provides…