Who to Call When You Have Questions About Someone at Harrison County Adult Detention Center

Start with the main phone line at 228-896-3000. This is your best first call for time-sensitive questions - checking if someone is currently at the jail, asking about a release update, or figuring out which department you actually need. If you're unsure where to start, the main line can point you in the right direction without getting bounced around.

If you need to reach the Warden’s Office directly, call 228-896-0677. You can also email shawnda.saucier@harrisoncountysheriff.com.

The main jail line handles most everyday questions faster. But the Warden's Office is where you go to escalate a serious concern, ask about policy, or follow up when standard channels haven't worked. If you've already tried the usual routes and your issue isn't resolved, reaching out here puts your question in front of leadership.

For bond questions - the bond amount, total due, or how the $25 processing fee factors in - call the Adult Detention Center at 228-896-3000. This is the number to use if you want to confirm the exact amount owed before paying anything, so you're working with the same figures the jail has on file.

For records-related requests, contact the Public Records Division at 228-896-0626. If you need to send documents by fax, the fax number is 228-896-0625.

The Public Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. They're closed weekends, so plan your calls accordingly.

Call Public Records when your question involves documentation - criminal-history requests, records copies, or similar paperwork. For day-to-day jail operations, use the main line instead. Reaching Public Records during their office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm) connects you directly with the staff who handle those requests.

Call-checklist

• ✓ The person’s full legal name (spell it the way it appears on their ID)
• ✓ Date of birth (if you know it)
• ✓ Booking number (if you have it)
• ✓ Case number(s) (if this is about bond or paperwork)
• ✓ The date they were booked in (even an approximate date helps)
• ✓ A short description of what you’re trying to find out (release status, amount owed, records request, etc.)
• ✓ A pen and paper to write down names, times, and any reference numbers you’re given