How to Contact an Inmate at Carroll Montgomery Regional, MS (MS)

Contact rules vary widely between jails, and I don't have verified details for Carroll Montgomery Regional beyond a mailing address. This guide focuses on the safest approach: what to confirm directly with the facility (or official county or state sources) before sending mail, adding phone funds, scheduling a visit, or paying any third-party vendor.

What to Verify and Questions

• ✓ Which contact options are currently allowed (letters, email or electronic messaging, phone calls, video visits, in-person visits), and whether any options are temporarily suspended
• ✓ The exact mailing address format you must use, including whether the inmate’s full legal name and inmate ID number are required on the envelope
• ✓ Whether there are restrictions on photos, greeting cards, colored paper, staples, stickers, glitter, perfume, or any enclosure rules
• ✓ Whether packages are allowed at all, and if they must come from specific approved vendors (and which ones)
• ✓ The approved phone service provider (if any), how to set up an account, and how funding works
• ✓ Whether voicemail, text-style messaging, or video visitation is offered, and which provider runs it
• ✓ How to send money (online, lobby kiosk, mail), what identifying info you must include, and any deposit limits
• ✓ Commissary basics: how often orders run, whether funds post immediately or on a schedule, and what to do if funds do not post
• ✓ Visitation rules: days and times, scheduling method, visitor approval requirements, ID rules, dress code, and rules for minors
• ✓ Whether the inmate is on a hold or restriction status that blocks mail, phone, or visits
• ✓ Any fees connected to calls, video, messaging, or deposits, and where those fees are published officially
• ✓ Whether the facility has a written policy you can receive (printed, emailed, or posted on an official site)

1. Locate official sources first: Use official county or state pages for Carroll Montgomery Regional (and related sheriff or corrections pages) to find contact details and posted policies.
2. Get the inmate’s identifying info: Ask for the inmate’s full legal name, date of birth (if needed), and inmate ID or booking number. That number usually drives mail routing and account setup.
3. Confirm allowed contact methods: Ask what is permitted right now (mail, phone, video, messaging, in-person visits) and whether the inmate’s housing status affects access.
4. Verify mail addressing and content rules: Read back the address format to the staff member and ask what gets rejected (photos, cards, magazine clippings, etc.).
5. Ask who runs phones and video: If there is a vendor, get the exact vendor name and the exact steps to add funds or register.
6. Confirm money and commissary procedures: Ask the allowed deposit methods, required inmate info, limits, posting timelines, and how disputes are handled.
7. Check visitation logistics: Ask how to schedule, what ID is accepted, whether you must be pre-approved, and what to expect at check-in.
8. Request something you can save: Ask where the rules are published, or request an emailed or printed copy so you are not relying on memory.

Use the inmate's full legal name on everything. Include their inmate ID number whenever the facility requests it. Keep letters simple: no extras, no cash, nothing that could be treated as contraband. If you send documents, make a copy for yourself first. For anything involving money or accounts, save confirmation numbers and receipts. Don't pay a third-party company unless the facility confirms they're the approved provider.

1. Search by the exact facility name: Look up “Carroll Montgomery Regional, MS” and focus on results from official county, sheriff, court, or state domains.
2. Cross-check what you find: Compare the phone number or contact details across more than one official page when possible.
3. Use official directories: If a sheriff’s office or county government directory is available, use that rather than a commercial directory.
4. Write down what you confirm: Record the number you called, who you spoke with, and any instructions you were given, especially if rules change later.

If you can't reach Carroll Montgomery Regional or you get conflicting answers, try the county sheriff's office or other official county contacts connected to the facility. Stopping by in person is another option if that's feasible. Keep a simple log of your attempts (date, time, number called, and the result) so you can follow up clearly.

Records and Receipts

• ✓ Photos or scans of the front and back of anything you mail (and the date you mailed it)
• ✓ Money deposit receipts, confirmation numbers, and the exact amount sent
• ✓ Any account setup confirmations for phone, video, or messaging services
• ✓ Screenshots or emails confirming a scheduled visit (if applicable)
• ✓ Notes from calls: date, time, name or title of the person you spoke with, and what they told you

Share only what's necessary. You may need an inmate ID number to set up accounts, but skip sensitive personal details in letters or messages. Be careful with payment information and only enter card details on platforms the facility confirms are approved. If your communication involves legal strategy or sensitive case facts, consider speaking with an attorney about the safest way to communicate.

Visitation Basics

• ✓ Whether visits are in-person, video, or both
• ✓ How scheduling works (walk-in, appointment, online registration, or phone scheduling)
• ✓ Whether you must be on an approved visitor list
• ✓ What ID is accepted, and whether expired IDs are rejected
• ✓ Dress code expectations and items you must leave in your car
• ✓ Rules for minors (who can bring them, required paperwork, and supervision rules)
• ✓ Visit length, frequency limits, and check-in time requirements
• ✓ Whether holds or disciplinary status can block visits

Mail Basics

• ✓ The exact mailing address format and what must be on the envelope (full legal name, inmate ID, housing info)
• ✓ Whether photos are allowed, and limits on quantity and size
• ✓ Whether postcards are required or full letters are allowed
• ✓ Whether colored paper, crayons, markers, or gel ink are rejected
• ✓ Whether you can send books or magazines, and if they must come directly from a vendor
• ✓ Legal mail procedures (how it must be marked, and what rules apply)
• ✓ Return address requirements and what happens to rejected mail

Money and Commissary Basics

• ✓ Allowed ways to add funds (online, kiosk, by mail), and which are fastest
• ✓ What identifying information is required for deposits (inmate ID, full legal name)
• ✓ Deposit limits (per transaction, per day, per week) and any required sender information
• ✓ Whether fees apply, and where fee amounts are published
• ✓ When deposits post to the inmate’s account and what to do if a deposit is delayed
• ✓ How commissary ordering works (order days, delivery days, and spending limits)
• ✓ Refund and dispute procedures if money is sent to the wrong person or credited incorrectly

Use the checklists above to get clear answers directly from Carroll Montgomery Regional before sending anything or paying for an account. The one detail you can use now is the facility's mailing address: Carroll Montgomery Facility, 33714 MS Hwy 35, Vaiden, MS 39176. For everything else (phone and video providers, fees, schedules), rely on what the facility or official county or state sources confirm. Keep your receipts and notes.