Jackson County, MS Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Jackson County, Mississippi Custody Guide

Find Jackson County MS Inmates, Charges, Bond & Jail Roster Status

Use the Jackson County Sheriff’s live inmate lookup to check who is currently listed at the Adult Detention Center in Pascagoula, then use the correct jail, court or Mississippi DOC source for the next question.

The roster can help identify current custody, charges and bond information, but it is only the first step. This guide explains how to confirm the person, avoid bond-payment scams, schedule a CorrectPay video visit, fund the right account, follow a criminal case and determine whether someone has moved from county custody into the Mississippi prison system.

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Facility Jackson County Adult Detention Center
Daytime phone 228-769-3211
24-hour phone 228-769-3052
Jail address 65 Bruce Evans Drive, Pascagoula
Corrections director Major Jeremy Skipper
Use one record for custody, another for the case

Start With the Right Jackson County System

JAIL
Current inmate roster Use the Sheriff’s inmate lookup for people currently listed at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center, their booking-related charges and displayed bond information.
ADC
Inmate services Use the Adult Detention Center for visitation, mail, commissary, inmate phone questions and current facility procedures.
CRT
Court case Use Justice Court, County Court, Circuit Court and the Circuit Clerk to verify hearings, filed charges, indictments, court orders and case records.
MDOC
State custody Use Mississippi Department of Corrections when a person may have moved into state prison or MDOC-related custody.
Do not confuse an arrest with a conviction: A jail roster reflects custody and booking information. Guilt, dismissal, plea, conviction and final sentence are determined through the court process.

Choose the Exact Answer You Need

Is someone in Jackson County Jail now? Search the live inmate lookup and compare several identifying details before relying on the result.
What is the charge or bond? Open the current-inmate result. The Sheriff states that the roster can show charges, whether the person is bondable and the displayed bond amount.
How do I pay a bond? Stop before sending money online or over the phone. Jackson County posts a specific cash-bond scam warning on its inmate lookup.
How do I visit? Current video visitation and inmate messaging use CorrectPay. On-site and remote visits follow different rules.
How do I send money? Determine whether the money is for commissary, telephone service or a CorrectPay Tech Account before funding anything.
Why did an inmate disappear from the roster? The person may have been released, transferred or moved into another jurisdiction or Mississippi DOC custody.

Jump to the Jackson County Jail Task You Need

Current Inmate Search Verify the Person No Search Result Roster Decoder Custody Path Bond & Scam Alert Court Records Visitation Service Providers Phone Calls Commissary Mail Rules Victim Notifications Mississippi DOC Jail Contacts Search Problems 10 FAQs

Six Checks Before You Assume You Found the Right Inmate

Legal name Match spelling.
Age or DOB Compare when available.
Physical details Use as secondary evidence.
Booking timing Match the known arrest.
Charges Compare the incident.
Inmate ID Save for deposits.
Common-name warning: Never deposit commissary or phone funds based only on a matching name. Confirm the correct inmate identification information first.

No Jackson County Inmate Result? Use This Decision Path

Possible Reason Practical Check Next Action
Recent arrest Transport and booking may still be underway. Re-check the live roster or call the ADC 24-hour number.
Name mismatch Nickname, suffix, spelling or compound surname may differ. Run a shorter search.
Already released A current-inmate roster may no longer display the person. Use court or Sheriff records for the historical arrest.
Different jail Municipal, neighboring-county or federal custody may apply. Confirm the arresting agency and transport destination.
Transferred to MDOC A sentenced offender may no longer be a county detainee. Search Mississippi DOC by name or MDOC ID.
Court case but no current custody An active criminal case does not mean the defendant is jailed. Contact the appropriate Jackson County court or Circuit Clerk.
“I am trying to confirm whether __________ is currently housed at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. I checked the current inmate roster but did not find a clear match. The arrest or last known custody date was approximately __________.”

How to Read the Jackson County Inmate Roster

Roster Detail What It Answers Important Limitation
Name Identifies the person associated with the booking. Always compare additional identity fields.
Inmate identification Distinguishes the jail account associated with the inmate. Use the correct ID for TouchPay deposits.
Charge Shows booking-related allegation information. The filed or final court charge may later change.
Bondable status Indicates whether the roster currently shows the person as eligible for bond. Other holds or court orders can affect release.
Bond amount Shows the amount associated with the displayed charge or custody record. Verify every charge and hold before taking payment action.
Custody status Helps establish whether the person is presently listed in the ADC. Statuses change after release or transfer.

From Arrest to Release: Follow the Custody Record Correctly

1 Arrest A Sheriff deputy, police officer, state officer or another authorized agency takes the person into custody.
2 Booking The ADC processes identification, charges and inmate-account information before a useful public roster result appears.
3 Initial court process A judge may address probable cause, bond, release conditions or the next hearing.
4 Case moves forward The case may remain in Justice or County Court or move to Circuit Court depending on the charge and procedural stage.
5 Release or transfer Bond, court order, sentence, time served or transfer can remove someone from the current county roster.
Do not calculate a release time from bond alone: Multiple charges, other warrants, holds, court orders and processing can affect when or whether a person is actually released.

Jackson County Jail Bond Search & Payment Scam Warning

OFFICIAL JACKSON COUNTY WARNING

Do Not Pay a Caller Claiming to Collect Jackson County Jail Bond Money

The Sheriff’s inmate-lookup page states that the office accepts cash for bonds and only at the facility. It says the Sheriff’s Office does not accept other bond-payment forms and that no one from the office will call to solicit bond payments over the phone.

  • Do not send gift cards.
  • Do not wire money to a caller.
  • Do not send cryptocurrency.
  • Do not give banking information to an unsolicited caller.
  • Do not assume caller ID proves the caller is law enforcement.
  • Verify the inmate and bond independently through the official roster and ADC.
Step 1: check the roster Confirm the inmate, each displayed charge, bondable status and bond amount.
Step 2: call the facility For time-sensitive questions, call 228-769-3052 and independently verify the current custody condition.
Step 3: verify release holds Ask whether another charge, warrant, detainer or court order affects release.
“I am calling independently about inmate __________. The public roster shows __________. Please confirm the current bondable status, the amount for every charge and whether another hold or court order would prevent release.”

Which Jackson County Court Has the Criminal Case?

The roster tells you who is in jail. The court system tells you what happens next. Jackson County has several criminal courts, and the correct office depends on the type and stage of the case.

Justice Court Handles criminal misdemeanors, felony preliminary matters, Sheriff citations and other specified cases. The main Justice Court moved to 1720 Telephone Road next to the Adult Detention Center.
County Court Handles misdemeanors, felony preliminaries and criminal appeals from municipal courts.
Circuit Court Handles felony criminal cases, misdemeanors on appeal and other Circuit Court matters.

Practical Case-Tracking Steps

Write down the exact charge shown on the roster. Include all counts rather than only the first listed allegation.
Identify the arresting agency. A Sheriff case, municipal police arrest or state-agency arrest may begin through different procedures.
Start with Justice Court for many early county criminal matters. The current main Justice Court is at 1720 Telephone Road in Pascagoula.
Use the Circuit Clerk for Circuit and County Court records. The Circuit Clerk keeps the general docket, pleas, indictments, orders and related filed court records.
Verify the next hearing directly. Do not estimate a court date from a general weekly or term schedule.
Re-check the inmate roster after court. Bond or custody status can change after a judge enters an order.
Justice Court Criminal 228-769-3080
228-769-3387
Justice Court 1720 Telephone Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Circuit Clerk 228-769-3040
County Court 228-769-3181
Local detail: Jackson County states that criminal Justice Court matters rotate on Thursdays, but a defendant should rely on the actual case notice or court confirmation—not that general schedule—to determine when to appear.

Official court routes: Justice Court, County Court, Circuit Court and Circuit Clerk.

Jackson County Jail Video Visitation Rules

Jackson County Adult Detention Center visitation is video-based. The county’s current Inmate Services page directs visitors to CorrectPay for visitation and inmate messaging.

On-Site Visit

  • Video only
  • No charge
  • One 20-minute on-site visit per inmate per week
  • Maximum three visitors
  • Visitors may be adults and children
  • No on-site visits Sunday
  • No on-site visits before 12:30 p.m. Monday
  • Schedule through the front-lobby kiosk

Remote Visit From Home

  • Video only
  • CorrectPay registration required
  • 20-minute sessions
  • Remote visits require payment
  • County describes remote sessions as unlimited
  • All visits are monitored
  • Rule violations can end a session

Visit Dress & Conduct Rules

  • Shirts and shoes required
  • No hats, caps or visors
  • No bare midriff or exposed cleavage
  • No see-through clothing
  • No sleeveless, strapless or tank tops
  • Shorts, dresses and skirts must be knee length
  • No food or drinks
  • No purses, bags or packs
  • No cell phones or recording devices
  • No weapons, intoxicants or other contraband
Leave prohibited items in the vehicle: The county states that secure visitor storage is not available at the facility.

Check the current Jackson County visitation rules before traveling to the ADC.

Do Not Mix Up the Three Inmate Money & Communication Accounts

This is one of the most important current Jackson County jail details. Different providers serve different purposes.

CorrectPay
Visitation & Messaging Funds in an inmate Tech Account are for supported visitation and messaging services. Remote visits carry fees; on-site video visitation is free once per week.
NCIC
Inmate Phone Account NCIC currently provides inmate telephone service. A family member can create and fund an NCIC account to receive supported inmate calls.
TouchPay
Commissary Account TouchPay funds the inmate’s commissary account. Inmates can also use available commissary funds to add money to their NCIC phone account.
Ignore stale Securus instructions: An older Sheriff FAQ still mentions Securus, but the county’s newer Inmate Services page states that visitation/messaging now use CorrectPay and phone service uses NCIC.

Always begin at Jackson County Inmate Services before opening a payment provider.

How Jackson County Inmate Phone Calls Work

Current provider NCIC provides inmate telephone service at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center.
Prepaid account Family or friends can create an NCIC account and prepay a number to receive supported inmate calls.
Commissary-to-phone option The inmate can purchase phone time using money available in the commissary account.
The jail main number is not an inmate telephone line: Use the facility number for custody or administrative questions; inmate calls operate through the approved phone system.

Use the county’s Inmate Phone Services page to reach the current NCIC route.

How to Put Money on a Jackson County Inmate Commissary Account

Confirm that the inmate remains at the ADC. Search the current roster again immediately before sending money.
Copy the inmate identification number. TouchPay requires the inmate ID and inmate name.
Use facility locator number 239501. Select Jackson County Adult Detention Center when funding the account.
Choose the supported payment method. The county lists Visa, MasterCard, debit card and electronic check online, with cash accepted at the ADC lobby kiosk.
Do not mail money orders or cashier’s checks. Jackson County specifically states that these are not accepted for commissary funding.
Save the confirmation. Keep the inmate name, ID, amount, transaction date and confirmation until the funds are available.
Facility locator 239501
Lobby kiosk Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for supported deposits.
Care packages The current county page also provides an iCare route for approved inmate care packages.
Bond money and commissary money are not the same thing: Do not use TouchPay to respond to someone demanding a jail bond payment.

Start with the official Jackson County Commissary Procedures.

Jackson County ADC Mail Rules: What You Can and Cannot Send

Mailing destination:
Inmate’s Full Name
Jackson County Adult Detention Center
65 Bruce Evans Drive
Pascagoula, MS 39567

Required Mail Basics

  • Full sender name and address
  • Full inmate/receiver name and address
  • Proper postage
  • Blue or black ink for handwritten letters
  • Black ink or toner for typed letters
  • No more than three photographs
  • Photos no larger than 4×6 inches
  • Photos must be printed on photo paper

Items the ADC Says Not to Send

No greeting cards Birthday, holiday and similar cards are not accepted.
No perfume or lipstick Letters with perfume, cologne, lipstick, lip gloss, stains or foreign substances can be rejected.
No colored material No colored paper, marker drawings, stickers or coloring pages.
No loose supplies Do not send stamps, blank paper or envelopes.
No metal or padded material No staples, paper clips, bubble wrap, pamphlets or sticky notes.
No cash or money orders Money and money orders are not accepted through inmate mail.
Books: Jackson County states that books must come directly from a publishing company and must be paperback; hardback books are not allowed.
Photograph detail: The current mail regulations say computer-printed photographs are not allowed. Use photo paper and remain within the three-photo, 4×6-inch limit.

Re-check Jackson County ADC Mail Regulations immediately before mailing anything unusual.

Custody Notifications for Victims & Families

Repeatedly refreshing the inmate roster is not the best way to watch for a release or custody change. Jackson County links victims and other concerned users to VINELink for offender-status information and notifications.

Check custody Search an offender’s custody status through the VINE service.
Register for alerts Supported notifications may be delivered by phone, email or text.
Keep the county roster too Use the official Jackson County inmate lookup for a direct current-jail check.
Privacy: The Sheriff describes VINE registration as confidential and available without charge to registrants.

Open the Jackson County Inmate Lookup and use its Victim Notifications link to reach the current VINE service.

When to Search Mississippi Department of Corrections

Jackson County’s jail roster is for current county detention. It is not a complete search for every person serving a Mississippi sentence.

Recent county arrest Search Jackson County first.
Sentenced state prisoner Search Mississippi DOC by first and last name or MDOC identification number.
County-jail housing for MDOC An MDOC record can sometimes show a county-jail location when an offender remains under state correctional authority.
Open the Mississippi DOC Inmate Search. Go to MDOC Inmate Search.
Search by name or MDOC ID. The state search accepts a name or identification number.
Open the matching offender. Compare date of birth, physical description and MDOC ID.
Read the location carefully. An MDOC result can identify a state prison, correctional facility or other listed custody location.
Review sentence information separately. State records can display offenses, sentence dates, sentence lengths and a tentative release date when available.
County of conviction is not the same as current location: An offender convicted in Jackson County can be housed elsewhere in Mississippi.

Common Jackson County Jail Situations

Arrest happened this evening Allow for transport and booking, then re-run the live inmate search. Call the 24-hour ADC number when the custody question cannot wait.
Family sees a bond amount Verify the full charge list and call the facility before taking action. Never pay an unsolicited caller.
Inmate vanished from roster Check for release or transfer, then search MDOC if state custody is plausible.
Need the next court date Determine which court has the case instead of relying on the jail roster alone.
Want to visit from another state Use CorrectPay for remote video visitation and confirm current custody before purchasing a session.
Want to send phone money Use NCIC—not the CorrectPay Tech Account—when the purpose is inmate telephone service.
Want to buy commissary Use TouchPay with facility locator 239501, inmate identification number and inmate name.
Need arrest investigation information Contact the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division when the Sheriff is the investigating agency.
Victim wants release alerts Register through the VINE service linked by Jackson County rather than manually checking the roster all day.

Jackson County Adult Detention Center Contact & Map

Adult Detention Center 65 Bruce Evans Drive
Pascagoula, MS 39567
8 a.m.–5 p.m. phone 228-769-3211
24-hour phone 228-769-3052
ADC fax 228-769-3238
Director of Corrections Major Jeremy Skipper
Assistant Director Captain Mitchell McMillan
Sheriff John Ledbetter
Before driving to the ADC: Verify current custody, the reason for your visit and any required CorrectPay or lobby-kiosk procedure first.

Jackson County Inmate Search Problems & Practical Fixes

Problem Try This Correct Source
Full name gives no result Remove middle name, suffix, punctuation or uncertain spelling. Current Inmate Lookup
Arrest was very recent Allow time for transport and booking; call 228-769-3052 if urgent. Adult Detention Center
Several similar inmates appear Compare age, booking timing, charges and inmate ID. Roster
Need bond information Open the inmate entry and verify whether the person is bondable and the displayed amount. Roster + ADC
Caller demands bond payment Do not pay. End the call and independently contact Jackson County. ADC / Sheriff
Need a remote visit Create a CorrectPay account and confirm the inmate is still housed at the ADC. Inmate Services
Phone money went to wrong service Confirm whether the transaction was NCIC, CorrectPay or TouchPay and contact that provider. Inmate Services
Need commissary deposit Use facility locator 239501 plus inmate name and identification number. TouchPay route
Need the criminal case Identify whether Justice, County or Circuit Court is handling the matter. Court / Circuit Clerk
Person is no longer in county jail Check release/transfer possibilities and search Mississippi DOC. MDOC

Official Jackson County Mississippi Inmate Resources

Current Inmate Lookup Search people currently listed in the Jackson County jail and review displayed charge and bond information. Adult Detention Center Facility contacts, corrections leadership and inmate-service routes. Current Inmate Services CorrectPay, NCIC, TouchPay, visitation, messaging and commissary guidance. Visitation Rules Review on-site and remote video visitation, dress code and visitor restrictions. ADC Mail Regulations Check current letter, photo, book and prohibited-item rules. Commissary Procedures TouchPay funding instructions, accepted payment methods and facility locator. Inmate Phone Services Access Jackson County’s current NCIC telephone instructions. Justice Court Criminal misdemeanor, preliminary and Sheriff-related court information. Mississippi DOC Search Search state inmates by name or MDOC ID when county custody no longer applies.

Jackson County MS Jail Inmate Search FAQs

1. How do I search the Jackson County Mississippi jail roster?

Use the official Jackson County Sheriff Inmate Lookup. Search the inmate’s legal name, open the likely match and verify identity, charges and available bond information before taking action.

2. Where is the Jackson County Adult Detention Center?

The Adult Detention Center is located at 65 Bruce Evans Drive, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567.

3. What is the Jackson County jail phone number?

The Adult Detention Center lists 228-769-3211 for daytime contact and 228-769-3052 as its 24-hour phone number.

4. Can the Jackson County inmate roster show bond information?

Yes. The Sheriff states that the current-inmate page can show what the inmate is charged with, whether the person is bondable and the bond amount displayed for the custody record.

5. How does Jackson County accept jail bond payments?

The Sheriff’s current inmate-lookup page warns that the office accepts cash for bonds only at the facility. It also states that the office does not solicit bond payments by telephone. Verify current conditions directly before paying.

6. How do I visit an inmate in Jackson County Mississippi?

Current inmate visitation uses CorrectPay. On-site visits are video only, free, limited to one 20-minute visit per inmate each week and scheduled using the ADC lobby kiosk. Paid remote video visits are also available through CorrectPay.

7. How do I put money on an inmate’s commissary account?

Jackson County currently uses TouchPay for commissary funding. You need facility locator number 239501, Jackson County Adult Detention Center, the inmate identification number and inmate name.

8. What company handles Jackson County inmate phone calls?

NCIC currently provides inmate telephone service. Friends and family can create and fund an NCIC account, and inmates can also purchase phone time from funds available in their commissary account.

9. How do I send mail to a Jackson County inmate?

Send properly addressed mail to the inmate at Jackson County Adult Detention Center, 65 Bruce Evans Drive, Pascagoula, MS 39567. Current mail rules prohibit greeting cards, money orders, colored paper, loose stamps and several other items.

10. Where do I search if the inmate was transferred to Mississippi state custody?

Use the official Mississippi Department of Corrections Inmate Search. It allows searches by name or MDOC identification number and can show an offender’s listed location and sentence information.

Accuracy & Custody-Record Notice

Jail custody changes quickly. Booking, release, transfer, court orders, bond conditions, provider procedures and inmate-service rules can change after a page is published. Re-check the official Jackson County source whenever timing matters.

An arrest, jail booking, charge or inmate listing is not proof of guilt. Criminal case outcomes should be confirmed through the appropriate Mississippi court record.

County-CAD.org is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Adult Detention Center, Jackson County courts, CorrectPay, NCIC, TouchPay, iCare, VINE or Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Editorial verification date: August 8, 2026.

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