ACCC is a privately operated correctional facility in Natchez, MS, managed by the contracted operator under contract with the contracting corrections agency. The day-to-day operations at this facility are run by the contracted operator, but the rules governing who is held here, what programs are available, and how release works are set by the contracting corrections agency - not by the private operator. If you have questions about programs, release dates, or official policies, contact the contracting corrections agency directly, not the contracted operator's corporate office. Information on this page was last verified August 2026.
ACCC operates under contract with the contracting corrections agency. The policies governing your family member's incarceration - programs, release, and official rules - are set by the contracting corrections agency. For questions beyond what this page covers, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
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Start with the the contracting corrections agency inmate or detainee search - this is the authoritative source for current location and custody status. Private facility records are maintained by the contracting government agency, not by the contracted operator. You can also use InmateAid's inmate locator to search by name across Mississippi facilities.
If your family member was recently transferred to ACCC, allow 24 to 48 hours for records to update before assuming a search result is wrong. You can also pull their arrest record and conviction details to confirm case status. For direct questions, call ACCC at 800-944-6610.
This is the question most families do not know to ask - and it matters.
the contracted operator manages the day-to-day operations at ACCC: staffing, facility maintenance, food service, and daily scheduling. But the contracted operator does not set the policies that govern your family member's incarceration. Those policies come from the contracting corrections agency, the government agency that contracted the contracted operator to run this facility.
What this means practically: if you have a question about programs, parole eligibility, release dates, sentence credits, or official inmate rights, the answer comes from the contracting corrections agency - not from the contracted operator's main phone line or website. If the contracted operator staff cannot answer a policy question, that is why. Escalate to the contracting corrections agency directly for anything involving official policy or your family member's legal status.
For operational questions - current visiting hours, phone provider, commissary procedures - the ACCC facility staff at 800-944-6610 are the right contact.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them. All calls are recorded and monitored except verified attorney calls.
Calls from ACCC go through the facility's contracted phone provider. Visit InmateAid's prison calls page to find the current provider and get your account set up before the first call.
Private facilities use the same major phone providers as government-run facilities - GTL, ICSolutions, Securus, or others depending on the contract. The setup process is the same regardless of operator. Do not let it be a barrier.
Visitation at ACCC follows the rules set by the contracting corrections agency and implemented by the contracted operator staff. Most private facilities require advance visitor registration - contact ACCC at 800-944-6610 to confirm the registration process and current visiting hours before making the trip.
General rules that apply at most private correctional facilities: dress conservatively, avoid colors or patterns that resemble inmate clothing, leave your phone and valuables in your car or facility lockers, bring valid government-issued ID. Children may require specific authorization. Call 800-944-6610 before every visit to confirm current hours - private facilities do not always maintain consistent schedules and policies can change without public notice. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for a full pre-visit checklist.
Visitation Information - Adams County Correctional Center
Facility Address
20 Hobo Forks Road, Natchez, MS 39120 Phone: 601-304-3003
This address is for visiting only, not for sending mail. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at 318-483-1700.
Visiting Hours
Hours are split by custody level.
Low Custody: Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
High Custody: Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Holidays: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The facility holds visitation on federal holidays in addition to regular days. Schedules can change based on operational needs, so confirm before traveling.
Who Can Visit
Visitation is limited to immediate family. That includes mothers, fathers, stepparents, foster parents, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters, biological and adopted children, stepchildren, foster children, and spouses (including common-law spouses).
Only three adults and two minor children (age 17 or under) are allowed at one visit. Space is limited. Children must stay under direct adult supervision the entire time.
All visitors 18 and older must show a valid photo ID: state or federal ID, passport, or Resident Alien Card. Anyone under 18 must be brought by a parent or legal guardian.
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
You cannot pass anything to the detainee or carry items into the visitation area. Items may need to go in a locker or stay in your vehicle. Every visitor and their belongings are subject to search, including pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you do not get in.
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No cell phones, pagers, radios, or other electronics in secure areas. Staff will not hold unauthorized items for you.
If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away. If contraband is found on you, local law enforcement gets called.
You may bring up to $20 per person for the vending machines, in $5 bills, $1 bills, or quarters. Vending machine food is the only food allowed in the visiting room. The exception is baby bottles and baby food in unopened sealed plastic containers. If you bring a baby, you are limited to one diaper and one bottle, no diaper bag.
A supervisor or higher can deny or cancel any visit. Visits can be terminated for disruptive behavior, intoxication, falsified ID, refusal to be searched, or any rule violation.
Former ICE detainees, people with criminal records, and people in deportation proceedings are not automatically blocked from visiting, but you must disclose this to the facility administrator before registering. Failure to disclose can cost you visitation privileges.
Dress Code
No low-cut, revealing, see-through, extremely tight, or midriff-baring clothing. No tank tops, halter tops, sleeveless or strapless dresses, or swimsuits. No bandanas, camouflage, military-style clothing, or anything resembling a security uniform. No clothing with gang, obscene, or distracting messages or designs.
No coats, jackets, hooded shirts, raincoats, or outer garments. No hats unless religious. No sunglasses, jewelry, or watches. No stilettos or heels. No keys (lockers are available in the front lobby).
Undergarments required but not visible. Skirts and dresses no more than 2 inches above the knee. Shoes required (no thongs, slippers, or open-toe). Religious head coverings are allowed.
The correctional supervisor on duty has final say on what is appropriate.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends and holidays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to set up appointments.
For video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls, attorneys must request appointments through ERO eFile. Available windows are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Appointments run in 60-minute blocks, can be booked up to 2 weeks ahead but no later than 24 hours before the slot, and are first-come, first-served. No attorney gets more than one 60-minute appointment with the same detainee per day.
Each ERO eFile request must include the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number (or name, date of birth, and country of birth), and the meeting ID and passcode in the Virtual Meeting Information section. Required attachments: a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license), and the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.
Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. Sessions are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before time is up.
If no slots are available or you have an emergency, contact AdamsCountyVirtualAttorney@corecivic.com or the facility at 601-304-3081.
Legal Mail by Email
Attorneys can send legal correspondence to AdamsCountyVirtualAttorney@corecivic.com. Note that this address is also used to schedule Zoom legal visits, so mark legal mail clearly in the subject line. Include a cover sheet with the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return fax number, total page count, and a "Legal Mail" notation.
Documents are inspected for contraband but not read, then delivered to the detainee. Processing happens during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can visit their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 318-483-1700 to make arrangements, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.
Directions from Baton Rouge Airport
Head north on Jackie Cochran Drive toward Sally Ride Drive. Slight right onto Sally Ride Drive. Left onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Merge onto I-110 North toward Natchez. Take Exit 8B on the left for US-61 Scenic Highway. Right onto Scenic Highway/61 North and continue on US-61 North into Mississippi. Slight right onto US-61 N/US-84 East Devereux Drive, continuing on US-61 N/US-84 E. Slight right onto US-84 E/US-98 E. Chance Road becomes Hobo Forks Road. The facility is on the left.
The commissary or trust account gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. Keeping money on the books is one of the most consistent practical contributions you can make.
Steps to send money to ACCC:
1. Go to InmateAid's send money page to find the approved deposit method for this facility
2. Have your family member's full legal name and their ID number - this may be a BOP Register Number, state DOC number, or facility booking number depending on the contract type
3. Choose online deposit, phone deposit, or facility kiosk
4. Use the name and number exactly as they appear in the facility system - errors delay or reject deposits
Mail is a consistent connection across what may be a long sentence.
ACCC accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 20 Hobo Fork Road. Include their full legal name and ID number on every piece of mail. Mail rules at private facilities follow the contracting authority's standards - which means they are typically as strict as government-run facilities of the same type. Plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos should be standard print size with nothing written on the back. When in doubt, keep it simple - rejected mail may not come with notification.
InmateAid's send mail service prints and mails on approved stock from your phone or computer. Formatting rejection is not a risk.
Books and magazines must be ordered new, directly from the publisher or an online retailer. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything shipped from a personal address will be rejected.
Programs at private facilities are determined by the contract with the contracting corrections agency, not by the contracted operator. The availability of education programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and other programming depends entirely on what the contracting corrections agency has contracted and funded.
Contact ACCC at 800-944-6610 or the contracting corrections agency directly to confirm what programs are available and how enrollment works.
Release from ACCC is governed by the contracting corrections agency, not by the contracted operator. The operator has no authority over release dates, sentence credits, or early release decisions.
Contact the contracting corrections agency directly for information about release dates, sentence credits, and reentry planning. the contracted operator staff at the facility can answer operational questions but cannot address release timing - that authority rests with the contracting corrections agency.
People held at private facilities retain the same constitutional rights as those in government-run facilities. Private operation does not diminish those rights - it just adds a layer to navigating them.
If your family member experiences a problem at ACCC - mistreatment, inadequate medical care, safety concerns - the complaint path runs through the contracting corrections agency, not just the contracted operator. the contracted operator has an internal grievance process your family member can initiate, but unresolved complaints should be escalated to the contracting corrections agency's oversight office, the relevant state Attorney General's office, or in serious cases to the federal Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
Document everything. Private facilities have faced civil rights litigation and oversight investigations - your documentation matters if a complaint escalates. InmateAid's what to expect guide covers inmate rights and the grievance process in general terms. For facility-specific concerns, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
Whether the facility is private or government-run, the experience of having a family member incarcerated in Mississippi involves navigating the same systems - phone providers, visitation rules, inmate search, and what happens at release. InmateAid's Mississippi prison resources hub covers all of it in one place, written for families navigating the Mississippi system.
Have a specific question from someone who has been through it? Browse questions and answers at InmateAid Mississippi Q&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about ACCC
Who runs ACCC and who sets the rules?
ACCC is operated by the contracted operator under contract with the contracting corrections agency. the contracted operator manages daily operations. the contracting corrections agency sets the policies governing incarceration - programs, release, and official rights. For policy questions, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
How do I find out if my family member is at ACCC?
Search the the contracting corrections agency inmate locator online or call ACCC at 800-944-6610. You can also use InmateAid's inmate locator to search across Mississippi facilities by name. Records may take 24 to 48 hours to update after a transfer.
What ID number do I need for phone accounts and money deposits?
The ID number depends on the contract type. For federal contracts, use the BOP Register Number. For state contracts, use the state DOC number. For local contracts, use the facility booking number. Call ACCC at 800-944-6610 to confirm which number the facility uses for commissary and phone accounts.
Can the contracted operator deny my visit or change visitation rules?
Visitation rules are set by the contracting corrections agency and implemented by the contracted operator staff. the contracted operator cannot arbitrarily deny visitation outside the rules set by the contracting corrections agency. If you believe a visit denial was improper, contact the contracting corrections agency to report it. Always call 800-944-6610 before making the trip to confirm current hours and any registration requirements.
What should I do if I have a serious concern about conditions at ACCC?
Contact ACCC at 800-944-6610 first. If the response is unsatisfactory, escalate to the contracting corrections agency. For serious concerns involving safety, medical neglect, or rights violations, the relevant state Attorney General's office and the DOJ Civil Rights Division are additional contacts. Document all communications in writing.
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