Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)

State Prison Administration

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
633 North State St, Jackson, MS 39202
County
Hinds
Phone
601-359-5600
Email
cepps@mdoc.state.ms.us

Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is for State Prison Administration offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Administration - no inmates facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is MoneyGram There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)

You can support your loved ones at Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 601-359-5600.

About Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC):
MDOC protects and promotes public safety primarily through the efficient and effective custody and control of individuals convicted and sentenced for felony crimes. This is achieved by using sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

MDOC is constantly reviewing these principles and standards and has taken on an aggressive effort to achieve American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation.The Central Office as well as all of the State Institutions, Community Corrections Facilities, Field Services, Private Prisons and Regional Jails are now ACA accredited.

Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Facilities:

Inmate Locator

Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Mississippi. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 601-359-5600, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Jackson. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.