​East Mississippi C.F, MS

Visitation at East Mississippi Correctional Facility is a privilege—it can be suspended or revoked for rule violations or facility conditions. The process starts with the inmate: they must send the Application for Visiting Privileges to you directly, since forms aren't available online and MDOC won't email or mail them. When you arrive, anyone 18 or older needs a valid photo ID. Sign the visitor log, register, and expect to have the top of your right hand stamped before entering the visitation center. Groups are capped at five people total, including babies and children. You're generally limited to visiting one inmate per visit unless you're immediate family to more than one. Other restrictions may apply: people on probation or parole need written approval, some visitors must provide documentation, and leaving the designated visiting area ends your visit for the day.

For general questions about someone in a Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) facility, the central office is at 301 North Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39201. You can also call 601-359-5600. For East Mississippi C.F.–specific needs like visiting details, housing questions, or records, start with the facility or county web page—local pages often have the most current phone numbers, email options, and office hours. Some processes, including visiting privileges, require the incarcerated person to initiate an Application for Visiting Privileges. You'll complete it and mail it to the MDOC address above. If you can't reach the facility directly, the central office is a solid backup. For emergencies or a crime in progress, call 911.

Planning a visit to East Mississippi C.F. takes extra legwork right now. MDOC has temporarily suspended the Friends and Family Guide while updating it, so some standard visitor details may be unavailable. Across MDOC facilities, visitation is a privilege, not a guaranteed right. It can be paused, revoked, or changed due to rule violations or facility conditions. Documentation rules also apply—if you're claiming spousal status, you'll typically need a certified copy of the marriage license plus details about where and by whom the marriage was performed. One operational rule to know: if you leave the designated visiting area, your visit ends for the day. Before you travel, confirm current rules and any temporary restrictions directly with MDOC or the facility.