Pearl River County Detention Facility

Pearl River County Detention Facility Information

The Pearl River County Detention Facility is a 300 bed jail in the city of Poplarville, Pearl River 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: 601-403-2513

Physical Address:
200 South Main Street
Poplarville, MS 39470

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name (must have return address, no PO Boxes)
PRCSO
200 South Main Street
Poplarville, MS 39470

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How Do You Find Someone in the Pearl River County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Pearl River County Detention Facility, 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 601-403-2513 for the information you are looking for.

Pearl River County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Pearl River County Detention Facility maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pearl River County Detention Facility 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 Pearl River County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,600 offenders.

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

Pearl River County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/3/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 214 81.68%
Black 40 15.27%
Hispanic or Latino 8 3.05%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 262 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pearl River County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/3/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 60 22.90%
Felony (2rd Degree) 73 27.86%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 0.38%
Felony (Uncategorized) 61 23.28%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 67 25.57%
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 Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pearl River County Inmate Sex - 10/3/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 234 89.31%
Female 28 10.69%
Total 262 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pearl River County Inmate Age - 10/3/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 0.76%
18-20 15 5.73%
21-24 30 11.45%
25-30 56 21.37%
31-35 58 22.14%
36-40 32 12.21%
41-45 22 8.40%
46-50 18 6.87%
51-55 16 6.11%
56-60 10 3.82%
61-65 2 0.76%
66-75 1 0.38%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 262 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pearl River 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility
The capacity of the Pearl River County Jail in Mississippi varies depending on the source. According to some websites, the facility has a capacity of around 105 inmates, while others state that it has a capacity of 360 inmates. Another website mentions that the facility has 167 beds. It is possible that the capacity has changed over time or that different sources are reporting different numbers. The Pearl River County Detention Facility is located at 200 South Main Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. The contact number for the facility is 601-403-2513. According to the information available on various websites, the Pearl River County Detention Facility in Mississippi allows one or two visits per inmate per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Visitation hours are held Monday through Friday between 9 am to 6 pm. To schedule a visit, you can call 601-403-2513 or check the facility's website for more information. All visits are no-contact visits. Before entering the facility, visitors may be investigated, and they must carry a valid ID. The facility also offers on-site video visitation. The Pearl River County Detention Facility is located in Poplarville, Mississippi. Inmates are allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes each. Visitors must be over 18 years old with valid government photo ID and cannot be on felony probation. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The facility also offers home-based video visitation services. Inmates are allowed to receive letters from family and friends, but phone calls are not permitted. The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department manages the facility, and their inmate roster is available online for loved ones and friends to search for inmates. The Pearl River County Detention Facility is a jail located in Poplarville, Mississippi. It allows visitors over the age of 18 with valid government photo ID to visit inmates, with each inmate allowed one or two visits per week ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. The facility also offers online video visitation. Visitors may be required to fill out an application prior to visiting an inmate, and the facility reserves the right to deny entry to anyone for any reason.
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Directions / Map to the Pearl River County Detention Facility
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pearl River County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Pearl River County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

200 South Main Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
601-403-2513

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Pearl River County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

Pearl River County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

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

  • Register here.  
  • Select Pearl River County Detention Facility
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

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 – [email protected]

Pearl River County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
200 South Main Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
601-403-2513

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Pearl River County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
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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 Pearl River County Detention Facility?

Pearl River County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

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

  • Register here.  
  • Select Pearl River County Detention Facility
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

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 – [email protected]

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pearl River County Detention Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Pearl River County Detention Facility, 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 Pearl River County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Pearl River County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Pearl River County Detention Facility, 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pearl River County Detention Facility?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Pearl River County Detention Facility?

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

Pearl River County Detention Facility 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility
  • 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility, 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 Pearl River County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pearl River County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Pearl River County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Pearl River County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Pearl River County Detention Facility, 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pearl River County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Pearl River County Detention Facility 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility.
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.    Pearl River County Detention Facility 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 Pearl River County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pearl River County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Pearl River County Detention Facility, 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 Pearl River County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pearl River County.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Pearl River County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Pearl River County Detention Facility 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.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Pearl River County Detention Facility

Pearl River County Detention Facility 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.

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Other Jails in Pearl River County

What are the other City and County Jails in Pearl River County?

Pearl River County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pearl River County?

Pearl River St. Tammany Washington Harrison Marion Lamar Forrest Stone Hancock
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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This facility, known as "Pearl River County Detention Facility" is also known as Pearl River County Jail, Pearl River County Jail, Mississippi, Pearl.