Marion County Jail

Marion County Jail Information

The Marion County Jail is a 365 bed jail in the city of Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 601-736-5051

Physical Address:
219 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Marion County Jail
219 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429

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How Do You Find Someone in the Marion County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Marion County Jail, 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 601-736-5051 for the information you are looking for.

Marion County Jail Inmate Search

The Marion County Jail maintains an average of 365 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marion County Jail 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 Marion County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 19,280 offenders.

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

The information is compiled from the Marion County Corrections Department, the state of Mississippi Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Marion County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Marion County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Marion County, neighboring counties and the state of Mississippi.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Marion County and Mississippi state prisons, click the button below.
Marion County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Marion County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/1/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 72 9.42%
Black 596 78.01%
Hispanic or Latino 34 4.45%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 16 2.09%
Asian 16 2.09%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 15 1.96%
Other 15 1.96%
Total 764 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Marion County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/1/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 246 32.20%
Felony (2rd Degree) 178 23.30%
Felony (1st Degree) 63 8.25%
State Jail Felony 47 6.15%
Felony (Uncategorized) 136 17.80%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 94 12.30%
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 Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Marion County Inmate Sex - 10/1/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 679 88.87%
Female 85 11.13%
Total 764 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Marion County Inmate Age - 10/1/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 0 0.00%
18-20 43 5.63%
21-24 51 6.68%
25-30 168 21.99%
31-35 163 21.34%
36-40 142 18.59%
41-45 75 9.82%
46-50 36 4.71%
51-55 34 4.45%
56-60 40 5.24%
61-65 6 0.79%
66-75 6 0.79%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 764 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marion 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 Marion County Jail
There are conflicting search results regarding the capacity of the Marion County Jail in Mississippi. Some sources state that the facility has a capacity of 121 beds, while others state that it has a capacity of 163 beds. Another source mentions that the jail was built in 1964 with a capacity for 177 detainees. It is unclear which source is the most up-to-date and accurate. The address of Marion County Jail in Mississippi is 219 Broad Street, Columbia, MS, 39429. The contact number for the jail is 601-736-5051. You can also contact a bail bond company at Al Williams Bail Bonds (601) 731-8484 or Mississippi Bonding Company (601) 551-7228 for assistance in getting someone out of the jail. The Marion County Jail in Mississippi provides video visitation for inmates. Visitors must call ahead and follow all visitation guidelines. The visitation hours are not specified in the search results, but visitors can call (352) 438-5961 between 9:00am to 9:00pm, Sunday through Saturday, to schedule an appointment for video visitation. The jail also provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge, and visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. For more information, visitors can contact the jail administration directly by phone. The Marion County Jail in Mississippi is a 163-bed facility that houses pre-trial detainees. Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service. Visitors may be required to fill out an application prior to visiting an inmate, and incomplete paperwork is cause for denial. The jail charges a fee for each message sent or received, and all correspondence is monitored by the jail. The Marion County Jail provides reintegration programming for male convicted criminals. There have been legal cases involving the treatment of inmates at the jail. Visitors must have a current federal or state-issued ID to visit an inmate. Marion County Jail in Mississippi is unique in that it is a regional correctional facility that houses both male and female offenders who are convicted for crimes under Mississippi state and federal laws. The facility was opened in 1995 and serves minimum and medium security prisoners. It has a capacity of 163 beds and provides reintegration programming for male convicted criminals. The jail is located in Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi and is staffed separately from the sheriff's office. Visitors are allowed to visit inmates for up to 30 minutes each, and there is also a home-based video visitation service available.
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Directions / Map to the Marion County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Marion County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Marion County Jail 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 Marion 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 Marion County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

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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 Marion County Jail?

Marion County Jail Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Marion County Jail 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 Marion 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 Marion County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marion County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Marion County Jail, 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 Marion County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Marion County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Marion County Jail, 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 Marion County Jail.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Marion County Jail?

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

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Marion County Jail 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 Marion County Jail 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 Marion 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marion County Jail, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Marion County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Marion County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Marion County Jail, 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 Marion County Jail.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marion County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Marion County Jail allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Marion County Jail.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Marion County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Marion County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Marion County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Marion County Jail, 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.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Marion County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Marion County.

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Other Jails in Marion County

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

Marion County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Marion Washington Jefferson Davis Lawrence Walthall Lamar Pearl River
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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This facility, known as "Marion County Jail" is also known as Marion County Jail, Mississippi, Marion.