Finding Inmate Information at Harrison County Jail Annex: What to Expect from the Online Search

When you land on the Harrison County public jail search page, you'll see a security check asking you to prove you're human. It's standard anti-spam stuff on public records sites. You can't access the search results until you complete it.

1. Pause at the “confirm you are human” screen - the jailing search won’t continue until that security check is completed.
2. Complete the on-page verification prompt - follow whatever the page asks (for example, checking a box or similar human-verification step).
3. Return to the search page and try again - once the verification is accepted, you should be able to proceed into the public jailing search.

Even when the online search works perfectly, the data isn't always current. Bookings, transfers, holds, releases - these can happen faster than the public portal updates. Someone's status might change within hours. If you need to confirm whether a person is still in custody, where they're housed, or whether they're ready for pickup, don't rely on the website alone. Especially if you're about to make the drive. Call instead when time matters: recent arrests that might not show up yet, name spelling issues, or situations where you need a definite answer now. A quick phone call can save you a wasted trip and a lot of frustration.

If Not Found

• ✓ Double-check the spelling and try common variations (full legal name vs. nickname, hyphenated names, etc.).
• ✓ Try searching with fewer details if the form allows it (for example, last name only).
• ✓ Wait a little and check again if the arrest was recent - public portals can lag behind real-time changes.
• ✓ Call the jail or the county sheriff’s office for confirmation if you can’t find the person online.
• ✓ Use official county sources for the correct phone number and any posted updates (hours, system outages, temporary policy changes).