Hancock County Adult Detention Center

Hancock County Adult Detention Center Inmate Services Information

Phone: 228-466-6917

Physical Address:
8450 Highway 90
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Hancock County Public Safety Complex
Inmates name (name booked in under)
Cell block, Section, and Cell Number - 8450 Highway 90
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

How Do You Find Someone in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center, 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 228-466-6917 for the information you are looking for.

Hancock County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search

Hancock County maintains an average of 313 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Hancock County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,260 offenders.

The following charts of Hancock County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/4/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Hancock 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 Hancock County and Mississippi state prisons, click the button below.
Hancock County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Hancock County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/4/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 151 61.63%
Black 26 10.61%
Hispanic or Latino 23 9.39%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 11 4.49%
Asian 12 4.90%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 11 4.49%
Other 11 4.49%
Total 245 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hancock County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/4/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 42 17.14%
Felony (2rd Degree) 85 34.69%
Felony (1st Degree) 3 1.22%
State Jail Felony 6 2.45%
Felony (Uncategorized) 65 26.53%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 44 17.96%
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 Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hancock County Inmate Sex - 6/4/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 219 89.39%
Female 26 10.61%
Total 245 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hancock County Inmate Age - 6/4/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 5 2.04%
18-20 12 4.90%
21-24 20 8.16%
25-30 48 19.59%
31-35 39 15.92%
36-40 34 13.88%
41-45 30 12.24%
46-50 19 7.76%
51-55 15 6.12%
56-60 11 4.49%
61-65 5 2.04%
66-75 4 1.63%
76-85 3 1.22%
Total 245 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hancock 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 Hancock County Adult Detention Center
The capacity of the Hancock County Adult Detention Center in Mississippi varies depending on the source. According to, the facility has a capacity of 192 beds. However, states that the facility is a regional medium-security jail with a capacity of around 63 inmates. It is possible that the capacity has changed over time or that different sources have different information. The address and contact number for the Hancock County Adult Detention Center in Mississippi are as follows. Address: U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. Phone number: 228-466-6917. The visitation hours at Hancock County Adult Detention Center in Mississippi vary, but in general, you can schedule a visit from your home any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, there are currently no in-person visits for family and friends. Video visitation is available, and you can schedule a visit by calling (866) 340-7879 at least 24 hours in advance of your desired visitation time. Each visitation length is 20 minutes, and each inmate can have two visitors. There is limited information about inmate issues and conditions at the Hancock County Adult Detention Center in Mississippi. However, according to a news article from 2012, some inmates at the facility reported that conditions were horrible despite it being a new facility. If you have concerns about a specific inmate, you can contact the jail directly at 228-466-6917. Alternatively, you can check the inmate roster for the Franklin County Jail in Mississippi at templeton1.org. The Hancock County Adult Detention Center in Mississippi is equipped with a state-of-the-art locking system and closed circuit cameras covering every area where inmates are located. It is a secure facility that houses inmates who may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. The facility provides for inmate laundry services, meal preparation, and other basic needs while in custody. There is no information in the search results that suggests any unique features or characteristics of the Hancock County Adult Detention Center.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Hancock County Adult Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Hancock County Adult Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Hancock County Adult Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center?

Hancock County Adult Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Hancock County Adult Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Hancock County Adult Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person. 

Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Hancock County Adult Detention Center has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Hancock County Adult Detention Center at 228-466-6917.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Hancock County Adult Detention Center and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Call Hancock County Adult Detention Center at 228-466-6917 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 228-466-6917 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Hancock County Adult Detention Center

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Hancock County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Mississippi.
  • Select Hancock County Adult Detention Center.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Hancock County Adult Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Hancock County Adult Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Hancock County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Hancock County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Postcards

The Hancock County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes

The Hancock County Adult Detention Center may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.

To confirm that the Hancock County Adult Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 228-466-6917 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.

Newspapers

Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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

Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.

Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hancock County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of.

Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

To confirm that the Hancock County Adult Detention Center continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 228-466-6917.

Care packages

Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from Tiger Commissary, a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

The Hancock County Adult Detention Center contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Hancock County Adult Detention Center

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Hancock County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Mississippi.
  • Select Hancock County Adult Detention Center.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Hancock County Adult Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hancock County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Hancock County Adult Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Hancock County Adult Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Hancock County inmate, do the following:

Hancock County Adult Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Hancock County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Hancock County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Hancock County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Hancock County Adult Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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Are there photos of the Hancock County Adult Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

Hancock St. Tammany Harrison Stone Pearl River
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Hancock County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/4/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 151 61.63%
Black 26 10.61%
Hispanic or Latino 23 9.39%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 11 4.49%
Asian 12 4.90%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 11 4.49%
Other 11 4.49%
Total 245 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hancock County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/4/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 42 17.14%
Felony (2rd Degree) 85 34.69%
Felony (1st Degree) 3 1.22%
State Jail Felony 6 2.45%
Felony (Uncategorized) 65 26.53%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 44 17.96%
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 Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hancock County Inmate Sex - 6/4/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 219 89.39%
Female 26 10.61%
Total 245 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hancock County Inmate Age - 6/4/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 5 2.04%
18-20 12 4.90%
21-24 20 8.16%
25-30 48 19.59%
31-35 39 15.92%
36-40 34 13.88%
41-45 30 12.24%
46-50 19 7.76%
51-55 15 6.12%
56-60 11 4.49%
61-65 5 2.04%
66-75 4 1.63%
76-85 3 1.22%
Total 245 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hancock 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 "Hancock County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Hancock County Corrections Division, Hancock County Sheriff, Hancock County Public Safety Complex, HCADC, Hancock County Jail, Hancock County Jail, Mississippi, Hancock.