State Auditor Arrests and Issues Demand Against Prentiss County Justice Court Clerk

March 22, 2017

JACKSON, Miss. – On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Special Agents from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) arrested Prentiss County Justice Court Clerk Donna Inman on the charge of embezzlement. OSA issued a demand of $6,335.92 to Inman which covered the loss, interest, and the cost of recovery.

During a routine audit of the Justice Court, a receipt shortage was noted and OSA was alerted of the discrepancy. Following an OSA investigation, evidence was presented to a Prentiss County Grand Jury, who returned an indictment resulting in her arrest. She is scheduled to appear in Prentiss County Circuit Court on March 21, 2017.

Inman has been employed as the Prentiss County Justice Court Clerk since December 1, 2003.