Hinds County, Mississippi

Hinds County government serves residents and businesses in central Mississippi, including Jackson, the state capital. Jackson and Raymond are the county’s two seats, with county offices and courts operating in both communities. The Board of Supervisors sets county policy, while the county administrator coordinates operations under the board’s direction. Elected offices administer property taxes, land records, elections and court business, and the sheriff oversees county law enforcement. County departments also maintain roads, manage public buildings and provide other local services. The government’s work combines countywide administration with public services delivered through its elected officials and departmental offices.