Newton County Jail

Newton County Jail Information

The Newton County Jail is a 82 bed jail in the city of Decatur, Newton 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: 601-635-3501

Physical Address:
300 Access Rd
PO Box 395
Decatur, MS 39327

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Newton County Jail
PO Box 395
Decatur, MS 39327

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How Do You Find Someone in the Newton County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Newton 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 601-635-3501 for the information you are looking for.

Newton County Jail Inmate Search

The Newton County Jail maintains an average of 82 offenders in custody on any given day. The Newton 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 Newton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,640 offenders.

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

Newton County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 12/6/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 20 32.26%
Black 40 64.52%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 3.23%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 62 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Newton County Inmate Criminal Charges - 12/6/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 23 37.10%
Felony (2rd Degree) 7 11.29%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 3.23%
State Jail Felony 4 6.45%
Felony (Uncategorized) 12 19.35%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 14 22.58%
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 Newton County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Newton County Inmate Sex - 12/6/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 56 90.32%
Female 6 9.68%
Total 62 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Newton County Inmate Age - 12/6/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 3.23%
18-20 5 8.06%
21-24 7 11.29%
25-30 11 17.74%
31-35 8 12.90%
36-40 7 11.29%
41-45 8 12.90%
46-50 5 8.06%
51-55 4 6.45%
56-60 2 3.23%
61-65 1 1.61%
66-75 1 1.61%
76-85 1 1.61%
Total 62 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newton 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 Newton County Jail
According to the information provided by the sources, the capacity of Newton County Jail in Mississippi varies. One source states that the jail has a stated inmate capacity, while another source reports that the facility was opened in 2003 with a capacity to hold about 1118 inmates. However, it is not clear whether the jail is currently operating at full capacity. The address and contact number for Newton County Jail in Mississippi are as follows: Address: 300 Access Rd, Decatur, Mississippi, 39327. Phone number: 601-635-2101 or 601-635-4401. According to multiple sources, including, the visitation hours for Newton County Jail in Mississippi are between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM every day of the week. The Newton County Jail in Mississippi has a capacity to hold about 1118 inmates. The jail has an average of 82 inmates in custody on any given day, with a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Inmates are allowed to communicate with outsiders through the US mail, and they are permitted to make calls to an approved number of contacts. The jail is supervised by 123 staff members. As of 2023, there is an inmate roster available on the web for the Newton County Jail, and each inmate’s record contains his/her full name, date of birth, address, race, IDN#, case #, document type, booking date, charges, court date, court event, division, and court role. The Newton County Jail is a correctional facility located in Decatur, Mississippi. It was officially opened in 2003 and has a capacity to hold about 1118 inmates. The jail is run by the Newton County Sheriff's Office and is fully accredited by the Mississippi Corrections Accreditation Commission and the National Commission on Correctional. The facility has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population and maintains an average of 82 inmates in custody on any given day. The jail has visiting hours on Mondays through Fridays. You can find more information on how to search for an inmate, visit them, send them money, and more on various websites.
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Directions / Map to the Newton County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Newton County Jail 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 Newton County Jail 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 Newton County Jail?

Newton County Jail 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 Newton County Jail 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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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Newton County Jail?

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

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

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Newton County Jail 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 Newton County Jail 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 Newton County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Newton County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Newton 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... 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 Newton County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Newton County. 
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Newton Kemper Neshoba Leake Smith Scott Lauderdale Clarke Jasper
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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