Hinds County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Hinds County Detention Lookup: Booking, Bond, Calls, Mail & Court Guide

The Hinds County jail roster can answer the first question—whether someone is currently incarcerated—but families usually need much more: the inmate number, detention location, charge information, bond status, communication setup, mail address and court path.

This guide explains those steps in one place using current Hinds County Sheriff’s Office procedures and identifies older visitation material where same-day confirmation is necessary.

Search current inmates Raymond: 601-857-4800 No result? Troubleshoot
Verify the person before acting. A jail booking or criminal allegation does not establish guilt. Compare the complete name, inmate/PIN number, booking information, arrest date and other available identifiers before sending money, mail or personal information.
Official roster

Hinds County says its public query contains currently incarcerated inmates only.

Raymond Detention

601-857-4800

Jackson Detention

601-974-2945

Inmate mail

P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606.

Communications

Current Sheriff material uses NCIC for calls, messaging and remote video.

Fast answer

What should you do first?

1 Confirm current custody

Use the official Inmate Query. The county explicitly says it displays current inmates rather than a historical arrest archive.

2 Save the identifying number

Copy the inmate/PIN or other displayed jail identifier before using mail, communications or vendor services.

3 Trace the court case

Use the charge, case number and judicial district to route the matter to the correct Hinds County court or clerk.

Jump to the task you need to complete

Most procedures are explained directly below so you only leave this page for a live lookup, payment, messaging or court transaction.

Primary search intent

How to use the official Hinds County Jail inmate search

Hinds County maintains its own Inmate Query through the county’s online database system. The county describes the search as a way to view information and photographs for currently incarcerated Hinds County inmates.

Open the county Inmate Query Use the live Hinds County database rather than assuming a third-party arrest site is current.
Enter the name in the county’s preferred format Hinds County gives the example Doe, John: surname first, followed by a comma, a space and the first name.
Use a broader search when spelling is uncertain The county says you can enter only a starting letter—for example, “A”—to display inmates whose last names begin with that letter.
Open the possible match Compare the photograph and available booking details rather than relying on the name alone.
Record the jail identifier Save the PIN/inmate number and other identifying information before opening NCIC or addressing mail.
Separate custody status from court status A person can leave the jail roster while the criminal case continues. Use court information for hearings and case progression.
Run Hinds County Inmate Query

Four useful ways to search the Hinds County roster

The live county query currently exposes more than one search route.

1. Search by name

Best when you know the person’s legal name. Use the county’s “Last, First” format.

2. List by arrest date

Useful when you know approximately when an arrest occurred but are uncertain about how the name was entered.

3. Search by city

Can narrow or explore records using the city field exposed by the Hinds County database.

4. Search by PIN number

The most precise option when you already have the jail-side identifier.

Useful search tactic: when a full name fails, remove the middle name and suffix, then try the last name alone or the county’s first-letter technique. Exact spelling can matter.

How to read a Hinds County inmate result without making the wrong assumption

Turn the roster result into a next-step checklist
Information What it helps answer What to do with it
Name Identifies the person recorded in custody. Compare spelling, middle name and suffix with the person you are looking for.
Photo Hinds County says photographs are available for current inmates. Use only as an identity check; a mugshot is not evidence of guilt.
PIN/inmate number A jail-side identifier. Save it before sending mail or using communication services.
Arrest/booking information Helps distinguish a recent custody event from another person with the same name. Match it with the approximate arrest date and arresting agency when known.
Charge The allegation connected to custody. Use the court docket for the evolving legal status because charges may later change.
Custody presence Confirms the person appears in the current-inmate system. If the record disappears later, check release, transfer and court records rather than assuming the case ended.
Troubleshooting

Why someone may not appear in the Hinds County jail roster

The arrest is extremely recent A newly arrested person may still be going through identification, intake, medical screening, records entry and housing assignment.
The name format is wrong Try the county’s surname-first format, fewer fields, a maiden name, alternate spelling or just the first letter of the surname.
The person was already released The county expressly says its public query is limited to current inmates.
The person transferred Another county, Mississippi Department of Corrections, federal authorities or another agency may now hold the person.
You are checking the wrong Hinds facility Hinds County lists more than one adult detention operation. Call the detention contact when location is unclear.
The person is a juvenile Juvenile detention is handled separately through the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center, not the adult public roster workflow.
Useful custody-verification call script “I am trying to confirm current custody for [full legal name]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] in Hinds County. I have [date of birth / PIN / case number / arresting agency if known]. Can you tell me whether this person is currently housed in a Hinds County detention facility or whether I should check another agency?”
Detention locations

Which Hinds County detention facility should you call?

The Sheriff’s current contact directory separates detention operations by facility. Do not assume every adult inmate is physically located at the same address merely because the online search is countywide.

Raymond Detention Center
1450 County Farm Road
Raymond, MS 39154

601-857-4800

Jackson Detention Center

Sheriff’s detention contact:

601-974-2945

Confirm current inmate location before visiting or attempting a facility-specific transaction.

Joint County & State Work Facility

601-857-8058

Fax listed by the Sheriff: 601-857-8371.

The Sheriff’s public page also displays 601-857-4500 alongside the Raymond Detention Center address while its detention-directory line lists 601-857-4800. For inmate-specific detention questions, this guide routes first to the detention-directory number, 601-857-4800.

What happens between arrest and appearance on the Hinds County roster?

Hinds County does not publish every intake step on the public roster page, so families should avoid assuming that a missing result immediately means the person was released.

Arresting agency transfers the person for detention processing The arrest may involve the Sheriff’s Office, a municipal department or another law-enforcement agency.
Identity and arrest paperwork are processed Records must be connected to the correct person and legal basis for detention.
Medical and safety screening can occur Detention intake generally includes assessment of immediate health and safety needs before housing.
Booking information enters the jail system Only after the relevant data is processed can a current public record reliably appear.
Bond or continued detention is addressed The controlling court or judicial officer determines whether release is authorized and under what conditions.
Housing or later transfer follows Continued custody may remain local or eventually involve another jurisdiction or correctional system.
Bond & release

How to interpret bond status for a Hinds County inmate

Hinds County Circuit Court’s published General Bond Order shows several possible outcomes, including release on personal recognizance, setting a monetary bond or reducing an existing bond. The court considers issues such as flight risk and safety when making a bond decision.

Personal recognizance

A court may authorize release without requiring the same type of secured financial bond, subject to the order and release conditions.

Bond set

A monetary amount may be established. Verify every charge before arranging payment.

Bond reduced

A later court order may lower a previously established amount. Use the most recent controlling order.

Never look at only one charge. A person may have several charges, warrants, holds or court orders. Satisfying one bond does not guarantee physical release.

Before paying or hiring a bonding company

Verify exact inmate identity
Confirm every active charge
Ask whether another hold or detainer exists
Confirm the current bond amount
Ask what forms of bond are authorized
Get private bonding-company fees in writing
Release is a process, not a timestamp. Even after a judge authorizes release or a bond is completed, detention staff may need to verify orders, clear holds, complete records and return property.
Visitation caution

Hinds County inmate visitation: what is current and what needs confirmation

Hinds County’s website still hosts older GTL/Securus visitation flyers, but the Sheriff’s newer communication material uses NCIC for inmate video visits, calls and messaging. Because these systems and facility schedules can change independently, families should not rely on an old PDF as proof of today’s appointment procedure.

Confirm before traveling: call the facility holding the inmate and ask whether on-site visitation is currently offered, which scheduling system applies, what identification is required and whether the inmate must first place you on an approved visitor list.

What the older Jackson Detention Center flyer says

Hinds County’s historical Jackson visitation flyer lists Tuesday for male inmates and Wednesday for female inmates, with sessions from 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. It also instructs visitors to arrive 15 minutes early with photo ID and states that visits had to be scheduled at least three days ahead.

Do not treat that schedule as guaranteed for 2026. The flyer dates back to the county’s 2014 GTL rollout and is useful mainly for understanding the legacy process. The Sheriff’s current contact page and NCIC information should take priority when the systems conflict.
Raymond Detention Center

601-857-4800

Jackson Detention Center

601-974-2945

Current NCIC communication

Hinds County inmate phone calls: rates and account setup

Hinds County’s published communication material states that inmates receive access to housing-area telephones after completing the booking process. Incoming ordinary calls are not accepted, although voicemail messages may be available to approved inmates through the provider.

Published Hinds County inmate calling rates
Call type Published rate Important rule
United States $0.20/minute Prepaid collect or inmate debit; published material states no connection fee.
Mexico & Canada $0.25/minute Per-minute billing.
Other international $0.35/minute Per-minute billing.
Three-way calls are prohibited. Do not conference another person into an inmate call or use services intended to disguise the destination.
NCIC customer support

1-800-943-2189

The Sheriff’s published communication material says account funding/support is available 24/7/365.

Create / fund NCIC account
Fast family communication

Hinds County inmate messaging, pictures and remote video visits

The Sheriff’s current page actively promotes NCIC messaging as a faster alternative to ordinary postal mail. Messages can be sent electronically, and a picture of a document can be attached where permitted.

Text message

$0.25 per message

Picture/document

$0.35 each

Remote video

$0.30 per minute

Hinds County’s current page says there is no published limit on how many messages and photos may be sent through the messaging service, although content still remains subject to detention-center rules and review.

Correct setup sequence

Confirm the inmate first Copy the exact name and inmate identifier from Hinds County’s current query.
Create an NCIC account Use the provider’s account portal rather than an unrelated third-party service.
Select the correct inmate/facility Double-check Hinds County and the correct person before adding funds.
Fund only the service you intend to use Review the provider screen before submitting payment.
Keep content jail-appropriate Electronic convenience does not remove facility security screening or content rules.
Open NCIC inmate communications
Current mail address

Where to send Hinds County inmate mail

The Sheriff’s current public page says documents, photographs and personal mail must use the detention center’s mail-processing address below while following existing jail mail rules.

Address ordinary inmate mail like this
Inmate Name
Inmate Number
Hinds County Detention Center
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
Use the inmate’s exact legal name
Include the inmate number
Use the Longview, Texas processing address
Include a complete sender return address
Do not place prohibited items inside correspondence
Use NCIC when instant electronic delivery is more practical
Do not address ordinary family mail to Raymond just because the inmate is housed there. The Sheriff’s current inmate-mail notice directs personal detention mail through the P.O. Box 591 Longview processing address.

Mail or electronic message?

Use postal mail when

You prefer traditional correspondence and can follow the current jail-mail rules and processing time.

Use NCIC when

You need faster delivery of a message, approved photo or photographed document. Current published prices are 25¢ for messages and 35¢ for pictures/documents.

Sending money, commissary and avoiding the most common mistake

Hinds County’s current public material is very clear about the communications account through NCIC, but its main Sheriff page does not publish the same level of current detail for every commissary deposit method.

Do not automatically send commissary money through a phone/video account. Communication funds and inmate spending funds may serve different purposes. Confirm the current detention-facility deposit method before paying.

Before depositing inmate funds

Confirm current custody
Copy the correct inmate number
Confirm which Hinds facility holds the inmate
Ask whether the payment is for commissary or communication
Confirm vendor and transaction fee
Save payment confirmation
Call script before sending commissary money “I need the current approved method for putting commissary or trust-account money on [inmate name / inmate number]. Is the person still housed at your facility, which vendor or kiosk should I use, and what information must match the inmate record?”
Court routing

How to find the next Hinds County court hearing after locating an inmate

Hinds County operates in two judicial districts. That distinction matters because the correct clerk contact can depend on where the criminal matter is filed.

Circuit Clerk — First Judicial District

Jackson

601-968-6628

Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday except legal holidays.

P.O. Box 327
Jackson, MS 39205
Circuit Clerk — Second Judicial District

Raymond

601-857-8038

Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday except legal holidays.

P.O. Box 999
Raymond, MS 39154

Use this sequence

Copy the exact defendant name Match the spelling used in the jail record.
Copy the charge and case number when available A case number is generally more reliable than searching by a common name alone.
Identify the judicial district and court Do not assume Raymond detention location automatically determines the court location.
Confirm the scheduled event Ask whether the next event is an initial appearance, bond matter, arraignment, motion, plea, trial or another hearing.
Verify again shortly before travel Calendars can change due to continuances, transport, reassignment or court orders.
Hinds County has used video conferencing to allow some Raymond Detention Center inmates to appear remotely in Circuit Court for arraignments, motions and hearings. A scheduled court event therefore does not always mean the inmate will be physically transported to the courthouse.
Released inmate / older arrest

How to look for an older Hinds County jail or arrest record

The public Inmate Query is not a historical archive. Hinds County says only current inmate information and photographs are accessible there.

1 Need current custody?

Use the Inmate Query.

2 Need a criminal case?

Contact the appropriate court clerk or use the relevant court record system.

3 Need an older Sheriff’s record?

Contact Sheriff’s Records or use Hinds County’s public-record request process when appropriate.

Hinds County Sheriff’s Records

601-974-2930

Fax: 601-969-0378

Public-record requests

Hinds County provides a request process under the Mississippi Public Records Act. The county asks requesters to identify the department and describe the requested records as specifically as possible.

Hinds County’s form says copying charges and additional allowable costs such as research or copying time may apply, and it instructs users to allow seven working days for a response.
Open county records request

Do not use the adult jail roster to locate a detained juvenile

Hinds County’s Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center is a separate secure detention facility serving juveniles. The county says the detention facility has an 84-bed capacity and houses residents ages 12-17.

Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center

601-985-3000

Juvenile case and custody information is subject to different privacy rules. Do not expect the adult public inmate query to expose a juvenile’s detention record.

Victim assistance and safety contacts

Hinds County Sheriff’s Victim Assistance

601-974-2933

Hinds County Victim Advocate

601-974-2932

Sheriff Internal Affairs

601-974-2909

Immediate danger

Call 911

Automated custody information can help with planning, but someone facing an immediate safety threat should use emergency and victim-services channels rather than relying only on the jail roster.

What can happen when an inmate disappears from the current roster?

Released on bond or recognizance The person may no longer qualify as a currently incarcerated inmate even though charges remain pending.
Court-ordered release A judge may order release under the terms of the controlling case.
Sentence completed Local custody may end after the required detention period and clearance of other legal holds.
Transferred to Mississippi DOC State custody should be checked through the Mississippi Department of Corrections rather than the Hinds current-inmate query.
Transferred to another jurisdiction Another county, state or federal agency may assume custody.
Roster record is no longer current Court records, not the jail roster, should then be used to track the criminal case.

Hinds County jail contacts by problem

Call the office that handles your specific problem
Need Office Phone
Sheriff general information Hinds County Sheriff’s Office 601-974-2900
Raymond detention question Raymond Detention Center 601-857-4800
Jackson detention question Jackson Detention Center 601-974-2945
Work facility Joint County & State Work Facility 601-857-8058
Older Sheriff’s record Sheriff Records 601-974-2930
NCIC phone/video support NCIC Inmate Communications 1-800-943-2189
Circuit case — Jackson district Circuit Clerk First Judicial District 601-968-6628
Circuit case — Raymond district Circuit Clerk Second Judicial District 601-857-8038
Victim assistance Sheriff Victim Assistance 601-974-2933
Complaint involving Sheriff staff Internal Affairs 601-974-2909
Location planner

Raymond Detention Center map and before-you-drive checklist

Raymond Detention Center
1450 County Farm Road
Raymond, MS 39154

Detention contact: 601-857-4800

Sheriff Administration
407 E. Pascagoula St.
Jackson, MS 39205

Main: 601-974-2900

Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday except legal holidays.

Verify the inmate is still in current custody
Confirm which detention facility holds the inmate
Ask whether in-person/video visitation is currently operating
Confirm the current scheduling platform
Ask what photo identification is required
Do not rely on the old GTL visitation flyer without confirming

Live actions that still require an official or approved system

Current inmate lookup

Search current custody, inmate information and available photographs.

Run official inmate query →

Calls, messages & video

Create and fund the current NCIC inmate communication account.

Open NCIC →

Older public record

Submit a detailed county public-record request when the current-inmate system cannot answer the historical question.

Open records request →

Official-source notes used to keep this guide current

Current inmate-search rule: Hinds County’s live Inmate Query says only current inmate information and photographs are accessible. It supports name, arrest-date, city and PIN searches.
Current communication rule: the Sheriff’s public page and published NCIC/Ally communication material list NCIC for prepaid calls, electronic messaging, pictures/documents and remote video. Published rates include 20¢/minute U.S. calls, 25¢/minute Mexico/Canada calls, 35¢/minute other international calls, 30¢/minute video, 25¢ text messages and 35¢ picture/document messages.
Current personal-mail routing: the Sheriff’s page directs inmate mail to the inmate’s name and number at Hinds County Detention Center, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606.
Visitation caution: Hinds County still hosts older GTL/Securus flyers. Because the Sheriff’s newer communication system uses NCIC, this guide does not present the legacy visitation platform as guaranteed current. Call the detention center before arranging travel.
Reviewed: August 28, 2026. Jail locations, vendors, rates, visitation operations, bond conditions and court calendars can change after publication. Use the live county system or responsible office for the final transaction.

Hinds County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Hinds County Jail?

Use the official Hinds County Inmate Query. The county says it displays current inmate information and photographs. For a name search, use surname first followed by a comma and first name, such as “Doe, John.” You can also search by arrest date, city or PIN.

Does the Hinds County inmate search show released inmates?

No. Hinds County states that only current inmate information and photos are accessible. After release or transfer, use court records, Sheriff’s Records or the county public-record process when appropriate.

What is the Hinds County Raymond Detention Center phone number?

The Sheriff’s detention directory lists 601-857-4800 for Raymond Detention Center. The Sheriff’s main office is 601-974-2900.

Where is the Hinds County Raymond Detention Center?

The Sheriff’s Office lists Raymond Detention Center at 1450 County Farm Road, Raymond, Mississippi 39154.

How can I send mail to a Hinds County inmate?

Address ordinary inmate mail with the inmate’s exact name and inmate number to Hinds County Detention Center, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. The Sheriff’s current page also promotes NCIC electronic messaging.

How much does Hinds County inmate messaging cost?

Current Sheriff information lists NCIC text messages at 25¢ each and picture or document messages at 35¢ each. The Sheriff’s page states that there is no published limit on the number of messages or photos that can be sent.

How much do Hinds County inmate calls cost?

The county’s published communication material lists prepaid collect and inmate-debit calls at 20¢ per minute within the United States, 25¢ per minute to Mexico and Canada and 35¢ per minute for other international calls. Three-way calls are prohibited.

How much is Hinds County remote video visitation?

The current published NCIC communication information lists video visits at 30¢ per minute. Confirm the inmate and current facility availability before funding the service.

How do I find a Hinds County inmate’s court case?

Use the charge and case information to determine the correct court and judicial district. The Circuit Clerk lists 601-968-6628 for the First Judicial District in Jackson and 601-857-8038 for the Second Judicial District in Raymond.

What should I do if someone is not on the Hinds County jail roster?

Retry the search using fewer name fields, arrest date, city or the first letter of the surname. A recent booking may not appear immediately. The person may also have been released or transferred. Call Raymond Detention at 601-857-4800 or Jackson Detention at 601-974-2945 when current custody remains unclear.

Independent information notice: This website is not the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, Hinds County Board of Supervisors, Raymond Detention Center, Jackson Detention Center, Mississippi Department of Corrections, NCIC or any Hinds County court. Arrest and booking information does not establish guilt. Verify custody, bond, visitation, payment and court information with the responsible official system before taking action.

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