Wayne County Adult Detention Center
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
Looking for inmate information? The 118-bed Wayne County Adult Detention Center is available 24 hours a day at 601-735-2323.
People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in the county are taken here for booking and processing. Those held stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain until the disposition of their trial.
The facility’s roster is available through the inmate search tool.
Inmates with sentences of less than one year serve them here. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the Mississippi State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information on the visitation schedule, putting money on an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It’s smart to save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and messages. If it’s not online, call Wayne County Adult Detention Center at 601-735-2323.
Inmate Services
Phone
601-735-2323Mailing address (personal mail)
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wayne County Adult 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 601-735-2323 for the information you are looking for.
Wayne County Adult 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 Wayne County Adult 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 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
The Wayne County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 118 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wayne County Adult 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 Wayne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,360 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Wayne County Adult Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wayne County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The single story, red brick facility is located on in the Marvin M. Farrior Law Enforcement Complex on Court Street in Waynesboro, Mississippi. It shares the complex with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 601-735-2323, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Wayne County Adult Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
- Jail (Main): 601-735-2323
- Adult Probation: 601-735-9387
- Court: 601-735-2873
- District Attorney: 601-482-9759
- Police: 601-735-3192
- Sheriff: 601-735-2323
How booking works at Wayne County Adult Detention Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Wayne County Adult Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Wayne County Adult Detention Center:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Wayne County Adult Detention Center at 601-735-2323.
Paying bail for someone in Wayne County
After being arrested and booked into Wayne County Adult Detention Center in Waynesboro, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 601-735-2323 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 601-735-2323.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Wayne County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Wayne County, Mississippi, visit the Wayne County Adult Detention Center Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Wayne County Adult Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
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613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
601-735-2323
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Wayne County Adult Detention Center, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
- The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children).
- There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
- Offsite Video Visits cost $7.60 for 20 minutes.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| TUESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| THURSDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| FRIDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| SATURDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
Wayne County Adult Detention Center 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center?
Wayne County Adult Detention Center 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Wayne County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Wayne County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Mississippi, then select Wayne County Adult 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.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Wayne County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Wayne County Adult Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Wayne County follow these instructions:
Wayne County Adult 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:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Mississippi.
- Choose Wayne County Adult Detention Center
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
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 Wayne 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Wayne County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Wayne County Adult Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Wayne County Adult 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#
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
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
Ask the Wayne County Adult Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Wayne County Adult Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Wayne County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Wayne County Adult 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wayne County Adult Detention Center
613 Court Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Purchasing a Wayne County Adult Detention Center Inmate Commissary
Wayne County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 601-735-2323 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Wayne County Adult Detention Center 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center 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.
correctpay.com Help, Contact and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Wayne County
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Wayne County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Mississippi, then select Wayne County Adult Detention Center, 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 Wayne County Adult Detention Center and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Wayne County.
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-735-2323 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wayne County?
The Wayne County Adult Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Wayne County: Buckatunna, Clara and Waynesboro.