Chris Hennis
District Attorney
601-847-1342
Fax: 601-847-3428
chennis@msda13.com
2021 – Present

Mailing Address  –   100 Court Avenue, Suite 4; Mendenhall, Mississippi 39114

 

DUTIES:

The Office of the District Attorney prosecutes the following felony crimes:

  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Sex Crimes
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Arson
  • Kidnapping
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Grand Larceny
  • Fraud
  • Forgery
  • False Pretenses
  • Embezzlement
  • Identity Theft
  • Felony DUI
  • Drug Crimes

In addition, the District Attorney also handles:

  • Grand Jury
  • Victim Assistance
  • Bad Checks
  • Drug Court (Represents the State)
  • Pre-Trial Intervention
  • Revocations

As a general rule, any crime which may constitute one or more years in jail is considered a felony. The District Attorney does not prosecute misdemeanors, such as speeding tickets, or any civil matters.

The District Attorney has an open door policy. Please contact him with any concerns.