Chickasaw Correctional Facility, MS

To visit someone at Chickasaw Correctional Facility, the inmate has to start the process—they'll send an Application for Visiting Privileges to the people they want to see. MDOC doesn't provide visitation forms online or by email/mail. Each inmate can keep up to 10 approved visitors, with the list reviewed annually. Immediate family members stay on the list unless the inmate removes them. On visit day, no more than five visitors (including children) can visit at one time. Anyone 18 or older must show a valid photo ID and complete check-in procedures. Follow MDOC dress and property rules—leave wallets, purses, and cell phones locked in your vehicle. Rule violations can end a visit or result in denial, so confirm you're approved before traveling.

Staying in touch with someone at Chickasaw Correctional Facility usually starts with the phone provider, Global Tel* Link (GTL). For help with setup, account access, or billing questions, contact GTL customer service at 1-877-650-4249. To fund prepaid calling, GTL's AdvancePay automated service is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-483-8314. Depending on what the facility supports, communication may include phone calls, video, electronic messaging, or on-site kiosks. You'll typically need to register with the approved provider and create an account before calls, video visits, or messages can happen—and you may need to add funds through approved payment options. Expect calls and electronic communications to be monitored or recorded.

Sending mail to someone at Chickasaw Correctional Facility is straightforward, but the rules are strict. All incoming and outgoing mail is searched and may be censored for security reasons. To reduce contraband, staff photocopy letters and photos, hold the originals for 14 calendar days, then shred them. The facility does not accept money orders, packages, or hardback books. Don't mail stamps or writing supplies—those must be purchased through the inmate canteen. Publications are limited to pre-paid softcover books (maximum three per inmate), and subscriptions or newspapers must come directly from the publisher, distributor, or approved vendor. For fewer delays, include the inmate's full name and ID, add a complete return address, and avoid colored paper, stickers, or other prohibited formats.

Chickasaw Correctional Facility offers on-site medical, dental, and mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week—for both routine care and emergencies. Under Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) policy, inmates are not denied medical, dental, or mental health care because of their financial status. That said, missing a scheduled medical appointment can result in a co-pay and a reportable violation (RVR), with limited exceptions. For release planning, MDOC rules require an approved in-state residence to qualify for Earned Release Supervision (ERS). If an inmate receives disciplinary punishment, they can appeal through the Administrative Remedy Program within 15 days of getting the Disciplinary Hearing Officer's decision.