William E. "Sluggo" Davis is DeSoto County's Chancery Clerk. The chancery clerk’s primary duties lie within the chancery court. Elected at large for a four year term, the chancery clerk is responsible for attending all sessions of chancery court and keeping all minute books in which records and directions of the chancellors and proceedings of the court are kept. However, the Chancery Clerk's responsibilities extend well beyond the Chancery Court.  For a description of the Chancery Clerk's duties, click here.

The Chancery Clerk's office is located on the first floor of the DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando, Mississippi.  The Chancery Clerk's department is divided into Land Records and Court Records.  The Land Records office receives, records and files documents such as deeds, warranty deeds, etc.  The Court Records office processes all cases heard by the Chancery Court Chancellors.  Both departments record and index documents for public inquiry.  These documents are available for your review in the Chancery Clerk's office.