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.
- Go to the MDOC website - Start at the official MDOC site.
- Open “Inmate Search” - Look for the Inmate Search option in the site menu.
- Search by name or MDOC number - Enter the person’s name, or use their MDOC Number if you have it.
- Try small variations if needed - If you don’t get a match right away, re-check spelling and try common name variations.
If the online Inmate Search comes up empty, call the MDOC Central Office switchboard. This is also your best bet when you're getting conflicting information and need MDOC to confirm the correct location. One thing to know: the switchboard operator works from the Central Office in downtown Jackson, not at a specific prison or facility. They're looking up and routing information centrally rather than answering from a front desk at a particular unit.
Info Before Calling
- ✓ Full name
- ✓ MDOC Number (if known)
- ✓ Date of birth
- ✓ Last four digits of Social Security Number (if the switchboard operator asks for it)
Call 601-359-5600 to reach the MDOC Central Office switchboard. Once you know which facility the person is at, find direct contact information on MDOC's facilities map page. It lists addresses and phone numbers for state facilities, regional facilities, private facilities, and community offices - everything you need to reach the right site directly.
If you hit voicemail: Leave the person's full name, MDOC number (if you have it), date of birth, and your callback number. Have the last four digits of their Social Security Number ready in case the operator asks when they call back.
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