Rankin County Detention Center

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Rankin County Detention Center Information

The Rankin County Detention Center is a 600 bed jail in the city of Brandon, Rankin County, Mississippi. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 601- 825-1479.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Mississippi State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 601- 825-1479, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Rankin County Detention Center at 601- 825-1479 to get it.

Phone: 601- 825-1479

Physical Address:
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Rankin County Jail
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Rankin County Jail
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Rankin County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Rankin 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- 825-1479 for the information you are looking for.

Rankin 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 Rankin 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- 825-1479 for further assistance.

The Rankin County Detention Center maintains an average of 600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rankin 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 Rankin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,680 offenders.

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About the Rankin County Detention Center

The Rankin County Detention Center in Mississippi is located at 221 North Timber Street in Brandon, MS, 39042. It is located behind the Rankin County Justice Center on U.S. Highway 80. The contact number for the jail is 601- 825-1479. In 2019 the detention completed an expansion of the number of inmate beds in the facility, increasing the jail from a rated capacity of 500 beds to 600. It was part of $25 million dollar construction project the new courthouse which is now located across the street from the jail. Rankin County has a population of 149,645 people in an area of 776 square miles and the Rankin County Sheriff's Department is the primary law enforcement agency.

The Rankin County Detention Center, unlike most jails, sees itself as more than just a place to punish inmates. Under the sheriff they have instituted a number of programs for inmates, gearing things more towards rehabilitation. Some of the programs include a work release program that let's offenders work and live outside the jail in their final part of their sentence, working for either a private or government employer. Inmates that take part in this are required to set up their own bank accounts and pay their fines. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and the working instills in them an ethic that can carry on after their release.

Another successful rehabilitation program that Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey has started is called the Celebrate Recovery program. It is for drug rehab, which is the underlying symptom that got most inmates arrested in the first place. It's not mandatory, but it's available to everyone. Celebrate Recovery is a Christian-based rehab program that’s not only about drug and alcohol recovery but also about treating traumatic or psychological issues, and apparently has about a 50 percent success rate for inmates who graduate and are then released.

The trustee program at the Rankin County Detention Center is much more structured than most jails as well. The levels of the trustee program are defined by colored jumpsuits.  Those who are admitted into the program begin with an entry-level position, an orange jumpsuit, picking up trash or washing dishes in the kitchen. The orange suits are constantly supervised by an officer.  From orange, inmates advance to red suits.  The red suits require less supervision and are given a more responsible job. From that, an inmate has the opportunity to advance to a blue jumpsuit, which allows them to go anywhere in the facility and on the grounds.  Once they get a blue suit status ir gives them a lot of freedom and they are even granted an eight-hour pass each Saturday to leave the jail and visit family. They both work during the day and take classes at night. There's no time for trouble, and it prepares them for good habits once they are released.

For the general population, mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Rankin County Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, 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. If you need to confirm whether an inmate is in the Rankin County Detention Center you need to call the jail. Besides confirming that the inmate is there, and getting their ID number, you won't get any other information.

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- 825-1479.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Frequently Asked Questions about Rankin County Detention Center Recent Bookings & Arrests


How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Rankin County Detention Center?

What happens during booking in Rankin County?

What is the booking process like at the Rankin County Detention Center?

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

How long does the Rankin County Detention Center booking process take?

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?


 

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Rankin County Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Rankin County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 601- 825-1479.

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.

Rankin County Detention Center Booking Roster


 

 

What happens during booking in Rankin 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 Rankin 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.


 

 

What is the booking process like at the Rankin County Detention Center?

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 Rankin 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.


 

 

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 Rankin County Detention Center 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 601- 825-1479 during business hours.


 

 

How long does the Rankin County Detention Center 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 Rankin County Detention Center?

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 Rankin County Detention Center 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.

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Directions / Map to the Rankin County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Rankin County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Rankin County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Rankin County, or in some cases the state of Mississippi, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Rankin County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Mississippi is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Rankin County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Rankin County where the offense took place.

Call 601- 825-1479 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Rankin County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rankin County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Rankin County Detention Center on-site Personal Visitation Schedule

221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601- 825-1479

  • Every Inmate will be allowed 20 minutes for Visitation once every two weeks for a personal visit.
  • Central Isolation, North Isolation, and POD 202 visitation only allowed with approval of administration.
  • Call 601- 825-1479 to confirm visitation times as they are subject to change.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITATION SCHEDULE

INMATE'S
HOUSING
DAY TIMES
POD 219
Female
Call
601- 825-1479
8:00-10:00AM
POD 220
Female
Call
601- 825-1479
10:00-12:00noon
POD 221
Female
Call
601- 825-1479
12:00-2:00PM
POD 213
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
2:00-4:00PM
POD 214
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
4:00-6:00PM
POD 201
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
8:00-10:00AM
POD 207
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
10:00-12:00noon
DORM 325
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
12:00-2:00PM
DORM 326
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
2:00-4:00PM
DORM 324
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
4:00-6:00PM
POD 206
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
8:00-10:00AM
POD 208
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
10:00-12:00noon
DORM 195
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
12:00-2:00PM
DORM 192
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
2:00-4:00PM
DORM 18
Male
Call
601- 825-1479
4:00-6:00PM

 

Rankin County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601- 825-1479

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / Viapath

  • The inmate must approve you as a visitor before you can schedule a visit.
  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 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.
  • No children under age 12.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
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 9:00 AM - 12:00PM

Rankin County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • You must be approved by the inmate before you can schedule a visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

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

Rankin County Detention Center offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Rankin County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Rankin County Detention Center Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Rankin County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Rankin County Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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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 Rankin County Detention Center?

Rankin County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601- 825-1479

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / Viapath

  • The inmate must approve you as a visitor before you can schedule a visit.
  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 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.
  • No children under age 12.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
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 9:00 AM - 12:00PM

Rankin County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • You must be approved by the inmate before you can schedule a visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rankin County Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Rankin County Detention Center, 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
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Rankin County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Rankin County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Rankin County Detention Center, 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 Rankin County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rankin County Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Rankin County Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Rankin County Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Rankin County Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Rankin County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Rankin 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 Rankin 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 first and last name
c/o Rankin County Jail
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Rankin County Jail
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042



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 Rankin County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Rankin 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 first and last name
c/o Rankin County Jail
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042

Rankin County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Rankin 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 Rankin County Detention Center:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Rankin County Jail
221 N. Timber Street
Brandon, MS 39042


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 Rankin County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Rankin County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Rankin County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Mississippi, then select Rankin County Detention Center, 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 Rankin County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Rankin County Detention Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Rankin County Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Rankin County Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Rankin County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Rankin County Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Rankin County Detention Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Rankin County Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Rankin County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Rankin County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Rankin County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Rankin County Detention Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Rankin County Detention Center, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Rankin County Detention Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Rankin County Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Rankin County Detention Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Rankin County Detention Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rankin County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601- 825-1479 for further assistance.

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