Jones County Detention Center

Jones County Detention Center Inmate Services Information

Phone: 601-649-7502

Physical Address:
5178 US-11
Ellisville, MS 39437

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Jones County Detention Center
5178 US-11
Ellisville, MS 39437

How Do You Find Someone in the Jones County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Jones County 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 601-649-7502 for the information you are looking for.

Jones County Detention Center Inmate Search

Jones County maintains an average of 225 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Jones County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,500 offenders.

The following charts of Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones County and Mississippi state prisons, click the button below.
Jones County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 102 59.65%
Black 55 32.16%
Hispanic or Latino 13 7.60%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 0.58%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 171 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jones County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/5/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 40 23.39%
Felony (2rd Degree) 57 33.33%
Felony (1st Degree) 15 8.77%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 23 13.45%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 36 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 Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jones County Inmate Sex - 6/5/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 151 88.30%
Female 20 11.70%
Total 171 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jones County Inmate Age - 6/5/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.58%
18-20 8 4.68%
21-24 20 11.70%
25-30 40 23.39%
31-35 33 19.30%
36-40 22 12.87%
41-45 22 12.87%
46-50 9 5.26%
51-55 6 3.51%
56-60 8 4.68%
61-65 2 1.17%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 171 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jones 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 Jones County Detention Center
The Jones County Detention Center in Mississippi has varying reported capacities. According to different sources, it has a capacity of 165 beds, can hold up to 456 detainees, or has a 65-bed capacity. It is a full-service jail for both sentenced and pretrial inmates. The address for the Jones County Detention Center in Mississippi is 5178 US-11, Ellisville, MS 39437-5050. The contact number for the detention center is 601-649-7502. According to jailexchange.com, inmates at the Jones County Detention Center in Mississippi are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and there may be no limit on the number of visits when using remote video visitation. Inmateaid.com provides the address of the visitation center as 5178 Hwy 11 North, Ellisville, MS. The website also notes that all visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass. For more information on visitation schedules and other questions, you can call the Jones County Sheriff's Department at 601-649-7502. The Jones County Detention Center in Mississippi is a facility that houses an average of 225 inmates on any given day. The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population, and every year, Jones County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,500 offenders. The facility offers remote video visitation services through correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) . Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are currently no in-person visits for family and friends, but video visitation is available. The facility has a kiosk in the lobby where visitors can get information about their loved ones. The facility also offers counseling sessions each week from a therapist invited. The Jones County Detention Center in Mississippi is a jail that can hold up to 456 detainees. It is mainly a pretrial holding facility for Jones County inmates accused of misdemeanor delinquencies who cannot make bail or await their court dates. The facility has a kiosk in the lobby where visitors can get information about their loved ones. Inmates are allowed into the facility on weekends from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and visitors need to get approval from the prison wardens to visit an inmate. The facility uses the services of correctpay.com for remote video visitation.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Jones County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Jones County Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

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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 Jones County Detention Center?

Jones County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Jones County Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Jones County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jones County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jones County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Jones County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Jones County Detention Center.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Jones County Detention Center?

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

Jones County Detention Center 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 Jones County Detention Center
  • 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 Jones County Detention Center, 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 Jones County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Inmate Commissary

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jones County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jones County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Jones County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Jones County Detention Center.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Jones County Detention Center uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Jones County Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Jones County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Jones County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Jones County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
    Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
    Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jones County Detention Center and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jones County. 
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Jones Smith Jasper Covington Forrest Wayne Perry
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 102 59.65%
Black 55 32.16%
Hispanic or Latino 13 7.60%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 0.58%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 171 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jones County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/5/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 40 23.39%
Felony (2rd Degree) 57 33.33%
Felony (1st Degree) 15 8.77%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 23 13.45%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 36 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 Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jones County Inmate Sex - 6/5/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 151 88.30%
Female 20 11.70%
Total 171 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jones County Inmate Age - 6/5/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.58%
18-20 8 4.68%
21-24 20 11.70%
25-30 40 23.39%
31-35 33 19.30%
36-40 22 12.87%
41-45 22 12.87%
46-50 9 5.26%
51-55 6 3.51%
56-60 8 4.68%
61-65 2 1.17%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 171 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jones 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 "Jones County Detention Center" is also known as Jones County Jail & Sheriff , Jones County Jail & Sheriff , Mississippi, Jones.