DeSoto County supervisors Monday took a step toward addressing a huge backlog of DeSoto County cases clogging the drug crime lab in Batesville. Their decision came after DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton suggested that two forensic scientists be hired and added to the drug crime lab facility. The additions would be committed to DeSoto… Continue reading Barton Pushes For More Help to Process Drug Crimes
District Attorney
Desoto Administration Building
365 Losher Street, Suite 210
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8014
Fax: 662-469-8231
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to pursue justice on behalf of the good law abiding citizens of Mississippi by zealously and ethically prosecuting individuals who commit felony crimes in DeSoto County. In the pursuit of justice, our office will advocate for victims and their families, promote public safety, protect the innocent, and hold criminals accountable. We strive to keep our communities safe through the collaboration and partnerships with law enforcement, community leaders, other government agencies, our citizens and people they elect.
