Alcorn County Correctional Facility
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
Need information about an inmate? Call the 360-bed Alcorn County Correctional Facility at 662-286-7194 any time, day or night, or look them up with the inmate search tool.
This jail is where people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are taken for booking and processing. Some are released after posting bond or on their own recognizance. Others are held until their trial is decided.
If convicted and sentenced to less than a year, an inmate serves the time here. A sentence longer than a year means a transfer to the Mississippi State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Use this page to find the visitation schedule and policies, send money to an inmate, write a letter, set up inmate phone calls and voicemail, email or text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, or buy commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID once you have it, as it’s required for most correspondence. If the online roster doesn’t show it, call Alcorn County Correctional Facility at 662-286-7194.
Inmate Services
Phone
662-286-7194Mailing address (personal mail)
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 662-286-7194 for the information you are looking for.
Alcorn County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
The Alcorn County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 360 offenders in custody on any given day. The Alcorn County Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Alcorn County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,520 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Alcorn County Correctional Facility is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Alcorn County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and the Mississippi Department of Corrections. It is a joint venture between the county and the Mississippi DOC.
The single story, white concrete stately facility, located right down the street from Crossroads Arena and the National Guard Armory on S. Harper Road in Corinth, Mississippi.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 662-286-7194, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Alcorn County Correctional Facility also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times are once every two weeks on Saturdays and Sundays, and are assigned by housing unit. Unlike most jails, inmates are allowed to have physical contact with visitors.
Acceptable Behavior at a Visit
A brief kiss and embrace upon entry and exit
Holding hands
Walking or sitting with arms around the shoulder or waist
Hands resting on any part of the body not considered sexual
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
- Jail (Main): 662-286-7194
Steps involved in booking at Alcorn County Correctional Facility
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Alcorn County Correctional Facility for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Alcorn County Correctional Facility:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Alcorn County Correctional Facility at 662-286-7194.
How to pay bail in Alcorn County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Alcorn County Correctional Facility in Corinth, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 662-286-7194 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 662-286-7194).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Alcorn County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Alcorn County, Mississippi, visit the Alcorn County Correctional Facility Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
Alcorn County Correctional Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
662-286-7194
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 662-286-7194 and get your inmate's times.
- Inmates are allowed one visit every two weeks.
- A maximum of 4 guests are allowed per inmate, including children.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
Acceptable Behavior at a Visit
- A brief kiss and embrace upon entry and exit
- Holding hands
- Walking or sitting with arms around the shoulder or waist
- Hands resting on any part of the body not considered sexual
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 662-286-7194 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIME | POD |
| 1st SAT | 9:00am - 12:00pm | A |
| 1st SAT | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | B |
| 1st SUN | 9:00am - 12:00pm | C |
| 1st SUN | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | D |
| 2nd SAT | 9:00am - 12:00pm | E |
| 2nd SAT | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | F |
| 2nd SUN | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Work Center |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Alcorn County Correctional Facility is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Alcorn County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Alcorn County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility?
City Telecoin Remote Video Visits
- Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
- No scheduling needed.
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility?
How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Alcorn County Correctional Facility
To deposit money in an inmate's account in Alcorn County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Mississippi.
- Select Alcorn County Correctional Facility.
- Click on Web Deposits.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Alcorn County Correctional Facility to complete your transaction.
For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
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How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Alcorn County Correctional Facility, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Alcorn County Correctional Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Alcorn County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Alcorn County Correctional Facility whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Alcorn County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Alcorn County Correctional Facility whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Alcorn County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Alcorn County Correctional Facility whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Alcorn County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Alcorn County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Alcorn County Correctional Facility
2839 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Alcorn County Correctional Facility Allows your Inmate to Receive and Send Text and Email Messages
The Alcorn County Correctional Facility contracts with City Tele Coin, the same company that offers Phone and Video Calling, to allow inmates to send and receive digital text messages from friends and loved ones.
You may have to provide them the funds to rent a tablet for a small monthly fee to do this, and of course there is a fee to send and receive messages.
To register for text and email digital message with your inmate go to City Tele Coin and sign up.
Customer Service Contact information:
onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
318-746-1114
Alcorn County Correctional Facility Allows your Inmate to Receive and Send Text and Email Messages
The Alcorn County Correctional Facility contracts with City Tele Coin, the same company that offers Phone and Video Calling, to allow inmates to send and receive digital text messages from friends and loved ones.
You may have to provide them the funds to rent a tablet for a small monthly fee to do this, and of course there is a fee to send and receive messages.
To register for text and email digital message with your inmate go to City Tele Coin and sign up.
Customer Service Contact information:
onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
318-746-1114
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Alcorn County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Alcorn County Correctional Facility now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
Alcorn County Correctional Facility now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
Ask City Tele Coin whether tablets at this jail are rented by the month. The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for activities such as:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Ask City Tele Coin how tablet use is billed.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Ask City Tele Coin whether, and how soon, the inmate gets a tablet after you pay.
Questions:
- By phone - 318-746-1114
- By email - onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alcorn County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-286-7194 for further assistance.
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Alcorn County County Jails
Alcorn County Juvenile Facilities
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The Alcorn County Correctional Facility serves the following cities and towns of Alcorn County: Corinth, Glen, Kossuth and Rienzi.