Harrison Co Jail is for County Jail and Work Release 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 County - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Ally Inmate Telephone Services, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
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
When someone you care about ends up in jail, figuring out how things work can be overwhelming. From sending mail to visiting, it's a lot to handle. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in. It's here to help you understand what's going on at Harrison County MS Detention and Work Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.
The Harrison Co Jail uniquely offers a work release program that enables inmates the option to work outside during the day, fostering responsibility and skills. This initiative aims to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation, enhancing community safety. Located at 10451 Larkin Smith Dr, Gulfport, MS there is hope for all resident-inmates located here. The main facility is low security while the work release residents are minimum security.
The Corrections Division of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office oversees the Adult Detention Center, Work Center, and County Work Farm, managed by the Warden. With an annual operating budget of approximately 9.5 million dollars and a staff of 225, mostly correctional officers, it's a significant operation.
The Harrison County Adult Detention Center, completed in 1990 for $20 million, was designed for 760 beds but has historically housed over 1400 inmates. Efforts have reduced the daily population to 800-900 in recent years. The facility accommodates various detainees, including felons, misdemeanants, males, females, juveniles charged as adults, state and federal prisoners, and those awaiting mental health commitments.
Recent renovations totaling over 10 million dollars have upgraded the detention center to a state-of-the-art facility, enhancing safety for staff, inmates, and the public. The inmate work center, housing 140-160 sentenced state prisoners, provides valuable labor throughout the county, saving taxpayers millions annually. Plans are underway to revive the county farm, with support from the Board of Supervisors, aiming to restore its productivity and efficiency.
