General guidance for Phone Calls and Messaging
Phone Calls and Messaging at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility: start with our general phone calls and messaging guide, then confirm details with the facility at (601) 932-2880.
Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
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3794 MS-468Pearl, MS, 39208 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Visitation
How to Get on the Visiting List at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF)
At Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF), your loved one has to start the process. They'll send an
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Facility Info
How to Find Someone in the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)
Looking for someone housed in the Mississippi Department of Corrections? Start with the MDOC Inmate Search tool online. If that doesn't work, call the MDOC Central Office switchboard—they can look the person up using key identifiers.
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Mail & Photos
Sending Mail, Photos, Cards and Books to MDOC Inmates: A Practical Checklist
MDOC mail rules are strict—small details determine whether your letter gets delivered or sent back. Use the checklists below to double-check your envelope, photos, cards, and publications before mailing anything.
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Visitation
- Visitation is a privilege and can be suspended or revoked for rule violations.
- Check the facility’s specific visiting rules before you travel because policies vary by facility.
- You typically must complete a visitation application or visitor information form so the facility can run required background checks.
Mail & Letters
- Photos are limited to seven per letter and must not be larger than 5x7; all persons pictured must be fully clothed.
- Cards sent to inmates must be signed in ink and cannot include glitter or stickers.
- Publications must be prepaid softcover paperbacks, limited to three per month, and must come directly from the publisher.
Contact Info
- The MDOC Central Office address is 301 North Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39201.
- The MDOC Central Office phone number is 601-359-5600.
- The MDOC facilities map page provides addresses and phone numbers for state, regional, private facilities, and community offices.
Facility Info
- Inmates are never legally allowed to possess or use a cell phone and bringing one can lead to prosecution for introduction of contraband.
- Only inmates with an approved in-state residence may be released to Earned Release Supervision (ERS).
- Selection for adult education and vocational programs involves referral, interview, TABE testing, and prioritizes inmates with under five years to serve.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visitation at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) is a privilege, not a right. Break the rules, and your visits can be suspended or revoked. Policies vary, so confirm CMCF's visiting procedures before making the trip. To get approved, you or your loved one will complete the facility's visitation application or visitor information form while the facility runs required background checks. On visit day, plan to register in a processing area, show a valid photo ID, sign the visitor log, and pass through a search or scanner. Some facilities offer on-site kiosk visits and at-home video visits through third-party vendors—check whether CMCF uses those services. The facility also hosts an annual MDOC fallen officers memorial service on site.
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Mail to Central Mississippi Correctional Facility has a few key limits—follow them upfront to save time and avoid returns. Photos are capped at seven per letter, can't exceed 5x7, and everyone pictured must be fully clothed. Greeting cards are allowed but must be signed in ink with no glitter or stickers. For reading materials, publications must be prepaid softcover paperbacks (limit three per month), and books, magazines, and color pencils must ship directly from the publisher. Every envelope needs the incarcerated person's complete address and your complete return address. Mail gets screened for contraband and formatting issues, so plain, correctly addressed mail moves through faster.
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The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Central Office is at 301 North Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39201, phone 601-359-5600. For Central Mississippi Correctional Facility's current address and phone number, check the MDOC facilities map—it lists contact details for state, regional, private facilities, and community offices. For everyday questions, start with the facility or county page first since those often have the most current local phone numbers, emails, and office hours. Dealing with an emergency involving an inmate? Contact the inmate's unit chaplain so information can be verified and processed. For immediate crimes or threats to life, call 911.
Read full guideGeneral guidance for Sending Money
Sending Money at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility: start with our general sending money guide, then confirm details with the facility at (601) 932-2880.
Common Questions
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Is visitation at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility guaranteed or can it be revoked?
Visitation isn’t guaranteed. It’s a privilege and can be suspended or revoked if rules are broken.
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What should I expect when I arrive for visitation at CMCF?
You'll register at a visitation processing area, present a valid photo ID, and sign the visitor log. Expect to be searched or pass through a scanner.
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How do I get approved to visit someone at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility?
Complete the facility’s visitation application or visitor information form and submit it according to the instructions. The facility will run required background checks and, if approved, add you to the visitor list.
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What are the photo rules for mail to Central Mississippi Correctional Facility?
Up to seven photos per letter. Each must be 5x7 or smaller, and everyone pictured must be fully clothed. The facility lists approved sources including Amazon, Freeprint, Pelipost, and Shutterfly.
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Can I send a greeting card to an inmate at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility?
Yes. Sign the card in ink—no glitter or stickers allowed. Keep it plain without decorative inserts to avoid having it returned or censored.
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Are books or magazines allowed to be mailed to an inmate at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility?
Yes, with limits. Publications must be prepaid softcover paperbacks—up to three per month. Books, magazines, and color pencils must come directly from the publisher.
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Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (MS). If you're trying to locate someone housed there, use MDOC's online Inmate Search or call the MDOC switchboard at 601-359-5600.
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