Lee County Inmate Work Center

To search for an inmate in the Lee County Inmate Work 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 662-841-9040 for the information you are looking for.

Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee County Inmate Work Center, 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 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

The Lee County Inmate Work Center maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,440 offenders.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Lee County

If someone has been booked at Lee County Inmate Work Center in Tupelo, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 662-841-9040.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 662-841-9040 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Lee County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Lee County, Mississippi, visit the Lee County Inmate Work Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lee County Inmate Work Center? What is the Schedule?

Lee County Inmate Work Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

301 North Front Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
662-841-9040

• Visits are 15 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Call 662-432-2600 to make an appointment. Call Monday - Friday, between 8:00AM and 5:00PM.
• YOU MUST SCHEDULE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 662-841-9040 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Visitation hours are 1:00PM - 4:00PM and 7:00PM - 8:00PM and scheduled as follows:

Monday: Pods A & B
Tuesday: Pods C & D
Wednesday: Pods E & F, and Male Holding
Thursday: Pod G & Female Holding
Saturday: Trustees only 8am – 12noon
Sunday: Lee County Work Center (call 662-680-6064 for an appointment)

** An inmate under Disciplinary Action for visitation rule violation shall not be allowed to receive any visits until visitation rights are restored.

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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

Lee County Inmate Work Center Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lee County Inmate Work Center?

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

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Lee County Inmate Work Center

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

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

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lee County Inmate Work Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Lee County

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lee County Inmate Work Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin Phone Services include prepaid accounts that let your inmate in Lee County Inmate Work Center call you and others.
• You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
• This is a fee-based service. Check current call rates with City Tele Coin before you add money.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Lee County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lee County Inmate Work Center, and what can I send them?

Lee County Inmate Work Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Lee County Inmate Work Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lee County Inmate Work Center 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:
301 North Front Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
301 North Front Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

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 Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee County Inmate Work Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Lee County Inmate Work Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
301 North Front Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

Lee County Inmate Work Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee County Inmate Work Center:
301 North Front Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

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 Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Lee County Inmate Work Center

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

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

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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

Lee County Inmate Work Center contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Lee County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lee County Inmate Work Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Lee County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.
• For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
• Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Lee County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lee County Inmate Work Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Lee County Inmate Work Center 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

Lee County Inmate Work Center 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 Lee County Inmate Work Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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