Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Lowndes County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Lowndes County? Lowndes County courts will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Bail is available in several forms including personal recognizance bond, cash bail, property bond, and surety bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Lowndes County?

Who can set bail in Lowndes County? For minor, non-violent crimes bail is preset and can be set by the arresting officer. More serious crimes require bail be set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Lowndes County Mississippi?

When is bail set in Lowndes County Mississippi? For minor, non-violent crimes bail is preset and that information will be available during the booking process. More serious crimes require the defendant to appear before a judge. This bail hearing is required to take place within 48 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention, call the jail’s booking line at . There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Lowndes County?

What happens during booking in Lowndes County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Lowndes County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention?

What is the booking process like at the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Lowndes County and other Mississippi and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at during business hours.

Q: How long does the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention booking process take?

How long does the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention?

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To search for an inmate in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention, 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 for the information you are looking for.

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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 Lowndes County Juvenile Detention, 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 for further assistance.

The Lowndes County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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 Lowndes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,260 offenders.

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Question 2

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Juvenile: 662-329-5827
Juvenile (other): 662-245-4622
Juvenile Court: 662-245-4610

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How booking works at Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Lowndes County Juvenile Detention for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Lowndes County Juvenile Detention:

Verification of personal details.
Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection if required.
Search of the individual.
Confiscation of personal property.
Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Lowndes County Juvenile Detention at .

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Paying bail for someone in Lowndes County

After being arrested and booked into Lowndes County Juvenile Detention in Columbus, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
Licensed bail bond agents in Lowndes County can facilitate the process.
Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Lowndes County, Mississippi, visit the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1602 College Street
Columbus, MS 39703

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
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 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention?

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

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Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention?

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

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lowndes County Juvenile Detention inmate, follow the instructions below:

Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Lowndes County Juvenile Detention to call you and others.
You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

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 Lowndes County, visit our full page guide.

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages 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 phone 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 Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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:
1602 College Street
Columbus, MS 39703

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1602 College Street
Columbus, MS 39703

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
The Lowndes County Juvenile Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1602 College Street
Columbus, MS 39703

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention 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 Lowndes County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lowndes County Juvenile Detention inmate, follow the instructions below:

Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lowndes County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention? What does it look like?

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Other Jails in Lowndes County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Lowndes County?

Lowndes County County Jails

Lowndes County Adult Detention Center

Lowndes County Juvenile Facilities

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

Search for an Inmate in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Information

How booking works at Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

Paying bail for someone in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Inmate Visitation

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

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

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

Search for an Inmate in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

Search for an Inmate in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Information

How booking works at Lowndes County Juvenile Detention

Paying bail for someone in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Inmate Visitation

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

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Lowndes County Juvenile Detention contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

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

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