Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Call 662-473-2722 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 56-bed Yalobusha County Detention Center.
This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.
Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Mississippi State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Yalobusha County Detention Center can provide it at 662-473-2722.
Phone: 662-473-2722
Physical Address:
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley, MS 38965
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Yalobusha 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 662-473-2722 for the information you are looking for.
Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha 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 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
The Yalobusha County Detention Center maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,120 offenders.
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The Yalobusha County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Yalobusha 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 one story, brown and gray dimensional block building is located on Chestnut Street, also known as Highway 32, right across the streeet and below the famous light blue Water Valley water tower in Water Valley, Mississippi. It shares the facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 662-473-2722, 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 Yalobusha County 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#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
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#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
After arrest, individuals are processed at Yalobusha County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Yalobusha County Detention Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 662-473-2722.
If someone is taken to Yalobusha County Detention Center in Water Valley for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 662-473-2722.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, visit the Yalobusha County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley, MS 38965
662-473-2722
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 662-473-2722 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center?
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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Yalobusha County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Yalobusha County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center?
Collect Calls
Direct Calls
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha 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 Full Name & Inmate ID#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
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 Yalobusha County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Yalobusha 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 Full Name & Inmate ID#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
For inmates receiving mail in the Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Yalobusha County Jail
11803 Hwy 32 East
Water Valley MS 38965
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 Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Mississippi.
3. Select Yalobusha County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Yalobusha County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Yalobusha County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Yalobusha County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Yalobusha County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Yalobusha County 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 Yalobusha County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-473-2722 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Yalobusha County?
This facility, known as "Yalobusha County Detention Center" is also known as Yalobusha County Jail, Yalobusha County Jail, Mississippi, Yalobusha.
The Yalobusha County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Yalobusha County: Coffeeville, Oakland and Water Valley.
