Wilkinson County Correctional Facility

The Wilkinson County Correctional Facility is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wilkinson County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. It also houses inmates from the Mississippi Department of Corrections, ICE and US Marshal Service.

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

The 900-bed white concrete and steel facility is privately owned and managed by a compaany called MTC - Management & Training Corporation. It is located on US-Highway 61 South, also known as 'Blues Highway'. If you are driving down the highway, you can't miss their tall white water tower, with the name of Wilkinson County Correctional Facility painted on it in large black letters.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 601-888-3199, 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 Wilkinson County Correctional Facility 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#
Wilkinson County Correctional Facility
P. O. Box 1079
Woodville, MS 39669

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#
Wilkinson County Correctional Facility
P. O. Box 1079
Woodville, MS 39669

How is booking conducted at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Wilkinson County Correctional Facility for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility:

• Verifying identification information.
• Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
• Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
• Possible DNA collection.
• Physical search for contraband or weapons.
• Securing personal belongings.
• Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 601-888-3199.