Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
You can call Madison County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 601-855-0739.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Mississippi State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Madison County Detention Center at 601-855-0739 for assistance.
Phone: 601-855-0739
Physical Address:
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Detention Center
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Detention Center
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Madison 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 601-855-0739 for the information you are looking for.
Madison County Detention 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 Madison County Detention 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 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
The Madison County Detention Center maintains an average of 394 offenders in custody on any given day. The Madison County Detention 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 Madison County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,880 offenders.
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The Madison County Detention Center in Mississippi has a capacity for 394 inmates. The Madison County Detention Center is located at 2935 US Highway 51, Canton, MS, 39046. The contact number for the facility is 601-855-0739.
The Madison County Detention Center in Mississippi allows visitation from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day remotely via video and 8:00AM - 5:00PM weekdays and 7:00AM - 7:00PM weekends on-site, but the schedule is subject to change. All visits are conducted via video. You can find more information about the facility, including inmate search and contact details, below in the Visitation Section.
Providing emotional support for someone who is incarcerated at the Wayne County Jail is critical to their well-being. Even short visits via remote visitation can be critical for them in getting through the ordeal of being incarcerated. They may have medical needs to inform you of, or they may have complaints about the way they are being treated by the Wayne County Detention Center staff.
Help your friend or loved one get through this difficult time by adding funds for them to get items in the commissary. Note: You must have the inmate's ID number in order to add money to an account in the kiosk of the lobby. They are responsible for purchasing their own items. You can also add money for an inmate online. Instructions can be found below. Deposit money online with a debit or credit card by registering with an account.
Money to friends and loved ones may also be used for them to have time for phone calls or time on a tablet for entertainment or educational purposes to better themselves during this time. Also, it may be used for sending texts or emails. See the sections below for details.
The Madison County Detention Center is a medium-level security facility built in 1981. The facility has volunteer chaplains and numerous staff members and houses all kinds of inmates, from low-level misdemeanor inmates to those incarcerated for severe offenses such as rape, robbery, and murder. The facility operates under tight security with officers onsite armed with mace and are highly trained to deal with violence.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Madison County Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 601-855-0739.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Madison County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Madison County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 601-855-0739.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Madison County Detention Center in Canton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 601-855-0739 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Madison County, Mississippi, visit the Madison County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
601-855-0739
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center?
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
601-855-0739
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Madison County Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 2 - 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 601-855-0739 first to ask Madison County Detention Center if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Madison County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Madison County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Madison County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Madison County follow these instructions:
Madison 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:
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 Madison County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Madison County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Madison County 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Madison County Detention 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Detention Center
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Detention Center
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
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 Madison County Detention Center 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 Madison County 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Detention Center
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
For inmates receiving mail in the Madison County Detention 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 Madison County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Detention Center
2935 U.S. Highway 51
Canton, MS 39046
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 Madison County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To deposit money in an Madison County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Madison County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Madison County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Madison County Detention Center lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Madison County Detention Center follow these steps:
Madison County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Madison County 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 three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Madison County Detention Center lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Madison County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Madison County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Madison County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Madison County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Madison County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-855-0739 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Madison County?
This facility, known as "Madison County Detention Center" is also known as Madison County Jail & Detention Center, Madison County Jail & Detention Center, Mississippi, Madison.
The Madison County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Madison County: Canton, Flora, Gluckstadt, Madison, Ridgeland, Ridgewood and Tougaloo.
