Harrison County Jail Search Help: Find an Inmate, Confirm Bond, Call the Right Office
Use this page as a fast family guide for the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport. Start with the official Sheriff inmate search, then confirm custody, bond, messaging, court route, warrants, release notifications, and map details before paying money or driving to the jail.
Start Here: What Are You Trying to Do?
Most inmate-search problems come from using the wrong spelling, checking too early after arrest, confusing Gulfport/Biloxi court districts, or paying bond before confirming the current amount with the jail or court.
| Searcher intent | Use this official route | Enter / ask for | Important next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find a person in Harrison County Jail | Harrison County Sheriff Inmate Search | At least 2 characters in the Last Name field; try alternate spelling if no result. | Write down name, booking details, charge clues, bond note, and any ID shown before calling. |
| Confirm custody by phone | Adult Detention Center: 228-896-3000 | Full legal name, date of birth if available, approximate booking date, agency/city. | Ask whether the person is in custody, released, transferred, held on warrant, or listed under another name. |
| Pay or confirm bond | AllPaid Bond Payments | Name, booking/case details, bond amount, payment method. | Effective July 1, 2025, the Sheriff page says a $25 processing fee is added per bond. Confirm current total before paying. |
| Message or fund inmate communication | NCIC | Inmate name, facility, payment method, your account details. | Official Sheriff page says incoming and outgoing inmate messages are $0.25 each. |
| Check active warrant / extradition issue | Warrants/Extradition: 228-896-0610 | Name, date of birth, warrant/case number if known. | Ask whether it is county, city, state, federal, or another-agency hold. |
| Track release notification | VINELink / Mississippi SAVIN | Name, facility/county, offender information. | Register for automated custody-status alerts if safety or release timing matters. |
Legal caution: a jail search result, booking, charge, docket, warrant, or bond note is not a conviction. Information can change quickly. Confirm custody and court status with official offices before making decisions.
Official Jail, Sheriff, Court and Records Contacts
Adult Detention Center
Harrison County Adult Detention Center
10451 Larkin Smith Drive
Gulfport, MS 39503
Phone: 228-896-3000
Sheriff / Dispatch
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency crime report: 228-865-7060
Administration: 228-896-0606
Mailing / Work Center
Sheriff mailing:
P.O. Box 1480
Gulfport, MS 39502
Inmate Work Center:
10046 Lorraine Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
| Office / division | Official contact | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Detention Center / Jail | 228-896-3000 • 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503 | Custody confirmation, jail routing, inmate-search clarification, release/bond status questions. |
| Warden’s Office | 228-896-0677 • Fax 228-896-0613 | Corrections administration routing; use jail line first for normal family questions. |
| Warrants / Extradition | 228-896-0610 • Fax 228-896-0623 | Felony warrants, indictments, extradition status, hold questions. |
| Inmate Work Center | 228-896-0890 • earl.leonard@harrisoncountysheriff.com | Work Center routing after custody location is confirmed. |
| Transport | 228-865-4136 • Fax 228-868-5649 | Transport-related routing, not general jail search questions. |
| Public Records / Investigations | Use Sheriff public records forms or contact Criminal Investigations at 228-896-0678. | Offense reports, collision reports, background checks, public-records request routing. |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 228-865-7060 | Report a non-emergency crime or reach dispatch. Emergency calls go to 911. |
How to Search the Harrison County Jail Roster
Open the official Sheriff inmate search
Use harrisoncountysheriff.com/inmate-search. The Sheriff page says the Last Name field needs at least two characters or the page remains blank.
Search with spelling variations
Try last name only, first two to four letters, hyphenated names, maiden names, common misspellings, and first-name variants. Recent arrests may not show instantly.
Record identifiers before leaving the page
Save the person’s displayed name, booking/charge details, bond clue, date, and any docket or ID shown. You may need it for bond, NCIC, court, or phone calls.
Call if the result is missing or confusing
Call the Adult Detention Center at 228-896-3000. Ask whether the person is still booking, released, transferred, held at the Work Center, or held by another agency.
Check court route separately
For court dates and filings, use the proper Gulfport/Biloxi court office or Mississippi MEC route. Jail custody and court records are related, but they are not the same system.
What the Inmate Search Result Means
| Roster / jail detail | Why it matters | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Name / spelling | Roster searches depend on spelling and database timing. | Try partial last name, alternate spelling, and call 228-896-3000 if urgent. |
| Booking / detention note | Shows the person has been detained at the Adult Detention Center, but does not prove conviction. | Confirm current custody before mailing, paying, or traveling. |
| Charge information | May come from public agencies and can change quickly. | Use court contact or MEC/court clerk for official case status. |
| Bond link / bond amount | Can change because of holds, additional charges, court order, or payment timing. | Call jail/court before paying. Remember the official $25 processing fee per bond notice. |
| Hold / warrant | May block release even if a bond is paid on one charge. | Ask Warrants/Extradition at 228-896-0610 whether another hold exists. |
| No result | Could mean not booked yet, released, name mismatch, wrong county/city, or transfer. | Check Gulfport/Biloxi court route, nearby municipal agencies, and VINE if release notifications matter. |
Accuracy warning from the official roster: Harrison County says jail docket data can change quickly and is only as accurate as the sources from which it is derived. Treat the roster as a starting point, not final legal proof.
Bond Payments, Processing Fee and Release Questions
Online bond route
The official inmate-search page links online bond payment to AllPaid Bond Payments.
Processing fee
Effective July 1, 2025: the Sheriff page says a $25 processing fee is added per bond.
Confirm before paying
Call 228-896-3000 and ask whether the person has another hold, warrant, court restriction, or updated total.
| Bond question | Ask exactly this | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Can the person bond out? | “Is bond currently available, or is there a no-bond hold, warrant, court hold, or another agency hold?” | One listed bond does not always mean release will happen. |
| What is the total? | “What is the exact total due today, including the $25 per-bond processing fee and any payment-service fee?” | A wrong amount can delay release. |
| Where do I pay? | “Should I use AllPaid online, pay a court clerk, or use another approved route?” | Different cases can require different payment offices. |
| How long after paying? | “After payment, what office verifies the bond and what is the usual release sequence?” | Payment confirmation is not the same as immediate release. |
| What proof should I keep? | “What receipt, confirmation number, payer name, and transaction record should I save?” | You may need proof if the payment does not match the jail file quickly. |
Communicating With an Inmate: NCIC Messaging
Messaging cost
The Sheriff page says inmates are charged $0.25 per outgoing message and incoming messages are also $0.25.
Where family adds funds
Use NCIC to create an account and add funds for communication.
NCIC support
Customer service: 1-800-943-2189
International: +1-903-247-0069
Useful reminder: inmate communications can be monitored or restricted by jail rules. Avoid discussing case facts over non-attorney communication channels.
Official communication routes:
Courts, Warrants and Case Lookup: Gulfport vs Biloxi
Harrison County has two judicial districts. Searchers often lose time because the jail is in Gulfport, but a case, warrant, or court date may route through Gulfport, Biloxi, Justice Court, Circuit Court, County Court, Municipal Court, or Chancery Court depending on the case type.
| Need | Official contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court – Gulfport | 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 • Sheriff contact table: 228-865-4147 | Felony/circuit criminal case routing, court dates, filings, criminal court questions. |
| Circuit Court – Biloxi | 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 • Sheriff contact table: 228-435-8258 | Biloxi-side circuit case routing and court-date confirmation. |
| County Court – Gulfport | 228-865-4097 | County-court case questions tied to Gulfport district. |
| County Court – Biloxi | 228-435-8294 | County-court case questions tied to Biloxi district. |
| Justice Court – Gulfport felony/general/tickets | Felony: 228-865-4214 • General: 228-865-4203 • Tickets: 228-865-1634 | Initial appearances, tickets, lower-court routing, preliminary criminal questions. |
| Justice Court – Biloxi | 228-435-8250 | Biloxi-side justice-court routing. |
| District Attorney – Gulfport | 228-865-4003 | Prosecution/victim-witness routing; not a legal-advice office. |
| District Attorney – Biloxi | 228-435-8245 | Biloxi-side DA route. |
| Public Defender | 228-563-5328 | Ask how appointment/eligibility works for Harrison County criminal cases. |
| Warrants / Extradition | 228-896-0610 | Felony warrants, indictments, out-of-state extradition status. |
Court lookup tip: use the Second Circuit Court District MEC court-information route for electronic court details where available, but call the correct court clerk when a missed date, bond, warrant, or release deadline matters.
Locality and Agency Routing in Harrison County
County jail route
- Adult Detention Center: 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport.
- Use for county custody, jail roster, bond status, and inmate communication routing.
- Corrections Division includes Adult Detention Center, Work Center, and County Work Farm.
- The detention center houses a wide range of detainees, including pre-trial inmates and other custody categories.
City / municipal route
- Biloxi Municipal Court: 228-435-6125.
- Gulfport Municipal Court: 228-868-5855.
- D’Iberville Municipal Court: 228-392-9726.
- Long Beach Municipal Court: 228-865-7840.
- Pass Christian Municipal Court: 228-452-3319.
| City / area | Why it matters in inmate search | Official route to check |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | Main Adult Detention Center location; Gulfport courts and police may also be involved. | Jail 228-896-3000; Gulfport Police 228-868-5900; Gulfport Municipal Court 228-868-5855. |
| Biloxi | Separate judicial district/court contacts and Biloxi municipal routing. | Biloxi Municipal Court 228-435-6125; Biloxi Police listed at 228-392-0641. |
| D’Iberville | Sheriff communications page says dispatch handles unincorporated areas and City of D’Iberville. | D’Iberville Municipal Court 228-392-9726; non-emergency dispatch 228-865-7060. |
| Long Beach | City court/police may matter before or after county booking. | Long Beach Municipal Court 228-865-7840; Long Beach Police 228-863-7292. |
| Pass Christian | Municipal case or police hold may route separately before county custody. | Pass Christian Municipal Court 228-452-3319; Pass Christian Police 228-452-3300. |
| Unincorporated Harrison County | Sheriff dispatch and county jail/court routing are usually the main path. | Emergency 911; non-emergency 228-865-7060; jail 228-896-3000. |
Booking, Holds, Release and “Why Are They Still Listed?”
Booking may take time
A new arrest may not appear right away. Search again later and call the jail if urgent.
Release can lag online
Roster updates may trail the actual release process. Call to confirm if the person is no longer showing clearly.
Holds can block release
Warrants, extradition, court holds, probation/parole, another agency, or multiple bonds can change release timing.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next call |
|---|---|---|
| Person was arrested but not listed | Still processing, wrong spelling, wrong facility, or not yet updated. | Adult Detention Center 228-896-3000. |
| Bond paid but no release | Verification delay, another hold, processing sequence, court restriction. | Jail first; then correct court clerk if needed. |
| Bond amount changed | New charge, corrected record, court order, separate bond, processing fee. | Jail and bond/court office before paying. |
| Warrant shows in record | Active felony warrant, indictment, extradition, or another-agency hold. | Warrants/Extradition 228-896-0610. |
| Need court date after release | Jail release does not cancel court obligation. | Circuit/Justice/County/Municipal Court based on case type. |
Mail, Money, Messages and What to Confirm First
Address format to verify
Inmate Name / ID if known
Harrison County Adult Detention Center
10451 Larkin Smith Drive
Gulfport, MS 39503
Call 228-896-3000 before mailing books, photos, money orders, legal mail, or anything time-sensitive because mail rules can change.
Money / communication routes
- NCIC is the official linked communication funding route on the Sheriff inmate-search page.
- NCIC customer service: 1-800-943-2189.
- Incoming and outgoing messages are listed at $0.25 each.
- Online bond payment is linked to AllPaid, not NCIC.
- Confirm whether a payment is bond, communication funds, commissary/trust, or fee before paying.
Do not mix payment types: bond, NCIC communication funds, commissary/trust money, court fines, and municipal payments are different. Paying the wrong system may not help release.
Records, Reports and Background Checks
Public records
The Sheriff investigations/public-records division handles offense reports, uniform traffic collision reports, background checks, and public-records documentation.
Use exact identifiers
Provide name, date, report number, booking details, agency, case number, and what record you need.
Court copies are separate
For filed court documents, call the relevant circuit/county/justice/municipal court rather than only the Sheriff’s Office.
Release Alerts: Mississippi SAVIN / VINE
Who can register
Mississippi SAVIN says VINE registration can be used by crime victims/survivors, relatives/friends, the general public, service providers, legal system users, law enforcement, schools, businesses, and others.
Notification types
- Release from custody.
- Transfers or facility movement.
- Escape / abscond supervision status where applicable.
- Return custody or other status changes.
- MS SAVIN office: 601-359-5759 during standard business hours.
- 24-hour assistance: 1-888-9-MSSAVIN; TTY 866-847-1298.
Safety note: use VINE alerts plus direct jail/court confirmation if a release, victim safety plan, or protection-order issue matters. No notification system should be your only source in an urgent safety situation.
Family Checklist: First 24 Hours After Arrest
Do first
- Search the Sheriff inmate search with at least 2 last-name characters.
- Save screenshots of booking details, bond notes, and charge information.
- Call 228-896-3000 if urgent or unclear.
- Ask if there are holds, warrants, separate bonds, or another agency involved.
- Confirm whether the case is Gulfport, Biloxi, Justice Court, Circuit Court, County Court, or Municipal Court.
- Register with VINE if custody-status alerts matter.
Do not do
- Do not treat a charge as a conviction.
- Do not pay a bond before confirming the exact current amount and fee.
- Do not send cash, books, photos, or packages without confirming current jail rules.
- Do not discuss case facts over recorded inmate messaging or calls.
- Do not miss the court-date step after release.
- Do not rely on old directory pages when the Sheriff page has current routing.
Map: Harrison County Adult Detention Center
Main jail location for Harrison County inmate search, custody calls, bond questions, inmate communication routing, and jail-family follow-up.
| Place | Address / phone | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County Adult Detention Center | 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503 • 228-896-3000 | Jail custody, roster confirmation, bond questions, inmate communication routing. |
| Inmate Work Center | 10046 Lorraine Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 • 228-896-0890 | Work Center custody/location questions after ADC confirms routing. |
| Harrison County Sheriff mailing address | P.O. Box 1480, Gulfport, MS 39502 | Sheriff mailing route, not physical jail visit address. |
| Judicial District 1 / Gulfport Courthouse | 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 | Gulfport-side court matters, circuit/county/chancery court contacts. |
| Judicial District 2 / Biloxi Courthouse | 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 | Biloxi-side court matters, court-date/case routing. |
Harrison County Jail Inmate Search FAQ
How do I search for an inmate in Harrison County, Mississippi?
Use the official Harrison County Sheriff inmate search page. Enter at least two characters in the Last Name field, then try alternate spelling if the page remains blank or no result appears.
What is the Harrison County Adult Detention Center phone number?
The jail phone number listed by the Sheriff’s Office is 228-896-3000.
What is the Harrison County jail address?
The Adult Detention Center is at 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503.
Why can’t I find someone in the inmate search?
The person may still be in booking, released, transferred, held under another agency, listed with a different spelling, or not yet updated in the public roster. Call 228-896-3000 if urgent.
How do I pay bond online?
The Sheriff inmate-search page links online bond payment to AllPaid Bond Payments. Confirm the exact current amount, fees, and holds with the jail before paying.
Is there a bond processing fee?
Yes. The official Sheriff inmate-search page says that effective July 1, 2025, a $25 processing fee is added per bond.
How do inmates communicate with family?
The Sheriff page lists NCIC for messaging and funding communication. Incoming and outgoing messages are listed at $0.25 each, and NCIC customer service is 1-800-943-2189.
What number do I call for warrants?
Call Warrants/Extradition at 228-896-0610 for warrant or extradition routing.
How do I get release notifications?
Use Mississippi SAVIN / VINELink to register for custody-status notifications. Mississippi SAVIN lists VINELink registration and a 24-hour assistance number at 1-888-9-MSSAVIN.
Which court do I call for court dates?
It depends on the case. Gulfport and Biloxi have separate court contacts. Use Circuit, County, Justice, Chancery, or Municipal Court based on the case type, or ask the jail which court is connected to the booking.
Is an inmate-search result proof of conviction?
No. The Sheriff’s disclaimer says the information reflects that individuals have been detained and does not necessarily mean they have been convicted of the listed charges.
Is this the official Harrison County Sheriff website?
No. This is an informational guide. Use official Harrison County Sheriff, court, AllPaid, NCIC, and Mississippi SAVIN links for live account, custody, bond, release, and court information.
Fast Harrison County Jail Checklist
Search: official inmate search → at least 2 last-name characters → save details → call 228-896-3000 if unclear.
Bond: confirm current total, holds, and $25 per-bond processing fee before using AllPaid.
Communication: NCIC handles inmate messaging/funds; listed message cost is $0.25 each way.
Court: split Gulfport vs Biloxi and court type before calling.
Safety: use VINE/SAVIN for release alerts, but confirm urgent custody issues directly.