Claiborne County Jail

Claiborne County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 601-437-5161

Physical Address:
410 Main Street
P.O. Box 427
Port Gibson, MS 39150

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Claiborne County Jail
P.O. Box 427
Port Gibson, MS 39150

How Do You Find Someone in the Claiborne County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Claiborne County Jail, 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 601-437-5161 for the information you are looking for.

Claiborne County Jail Inmate Search

Claiborne County maintains an average of 25 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Claiborne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 500 offenders.

The following charts of Claiborne County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/5/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Claiborne County, the state of Mississippi, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Claiborne County and Mississippi state prisons, click the button below.
Claiborne County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Claiborne County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/5/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 1 5.26%
Black 18 94.74%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 19 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Claiborne County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/5/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 21.05%
Felony (2rd Degree) 6 31.58%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 10.53%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 3 15.79%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 21.05%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Claiborne County Inmate Sex - 6/5/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 17 89.47%
Female 2 10.53%
Total 19 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Claiborne County Inmate Age - 6/5/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.26%
18-20 1 5.26%
21-24 2 10.53%
25-30 4 21.05%
31-35 4 21.05%
36-40 2 10.53%
41-45 3 15.79%
46-50 1 5.26%
51-55 1 5.26%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 19 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Claiborne County Jail
The capacity of Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi varies depending on the source. According to some websites, the jail has a capacity of 72 inmates, while others state that it can hold up to 346 detainees. One source mentions that the jail was built in 1934 with a capacity for 118 inmates. However, another source states that the jail is a small facility that holds inmates serving short sentences of up to one year. It is unclear which capacity is the most up-to-date and accurate. The address of Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi is 410 Market Street, Port Gibson, Mississippi, 39150. The contact number for the jail is 601-437-5161, and the fax number is 601-437-3830.The Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi has different visitation hours and rules depending on the source. According to, visitation is held Monday through Friday between 9 am to 6 pm, and all visits are no-contact visits. States that inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the video visitation system. Says that inmates are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week, which must be scheduled in advance. States that visitation time is on Saturdays and Sundays only, and inmates are allowed three half-hour visits per weekend. Finally, says that each inmate is permitted one hour free when they receive site visitation, both on-site and remote. It is recommended to contact the jail directly to confirm the visitation hours and rules. A federal judge has seized control of the Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi due to "severely deficient" conditions at the facility. However, it is unclear if this action has resolved the issues. The policies and procedures for the Tennessee Department of Corrections include living conditions for segregated inmates. The Jailhouse Lawyer's Handbook provides information on conditions inside jails and prisons. Additionally, a report by the Department of Justice found that conditions at Mississippi's Parchman prison violated the Constitution. The Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi is not unique in any significant way. It is the largest prison facility in Claiborne County, covering two acres in Port Gibson. The jail houses inmates ranging from low-level misdemeanors to those awaiting trial for violent crimes such as robbery, rape, and murder. The jail has a personal cash account system for inmates.
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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Claiborne County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Claiborne County follow these instructions:

Claiborne County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Mississippi.
  • Choose Claiborne County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Claiborne County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Mississippi to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Mississippi to Mississippi) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Claiborne County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Claiborne County?

Claiborne Tensas Hinds Warren Jefferson Copiah
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Claiborne County, the state of Mississippi and the United States?

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Claiborne County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/5/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 1 5.26%
Black 18 94.74%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 19 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Claiborne County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/5/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 21.05%
Felony (2rd Degree) 6 31.58%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 10.53%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 3 15.79%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 21.05%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Claiborne County Inmate Sex - 6/5/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 17 89.47%
Female 2 10.53%
Total 19 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Claiborne County Inmate Age - 6/5/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.26%
18-20 1 5.26%
21-24 2 10.53%
25-30 4 21.05%
31-35 4 21.05%
36-40 2 10.53%
41-45 3 15.79%
46-50 1 5.26%
51-55 1 5.26%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 19 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Claiborne County Jail" is also known as Claiborne County Jail, Mississippi, Claiborne.