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How to Contact an Inmate at Jones County Adult Detention Center, MS (MS)

Need to reach someone at the Jones County Adult Detention Facility in Ellisville? Start with the right phone number and confirm current rules directly with staff.

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How to Contact an Inmate at Jones County Adult Detention Center, MS (MS)

For questions about an adult inmate or to ask about visitation schedules at the Jones County Adult Detention Facility (ADF), call 601-649-7502. If you plan to go in person, the ADF is located at 5178 U.S. Hwy. 11 in Ellisville.

If the person you're trying to reach is at the Jones County Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF), call 601-649-7500 instead. Calling the right facility first saves time when you're trying to confirm schedules or figure out next steps.

Note: Specific visitation hours, ID requirements, dress code, and exact visit procedures aren't included here. Call the facility before you go to avoid a wasted trip.

Steps to Follow

  • For adult detention questions or visitation schedule info, call the ADF at 601-649-7502.
  • For juvenile detention questions or visitation schedule info, call the JDF at 601-649-7500.
  • If you’re planning to visit at the ADF, confirm the location and entry procedures before you leave: 5178 U.S. Hwy. 11, Ellisville.
  • Ask staff to walk you through the current visitation schedule and any requirements you must meet before arriving.
  • To add money to an inmate’s canteen account for Jones County detention facilities, use the Access Corrections website.
How to Contact an Inmate at Jones County Adult Detention Center, MS (MS)
  1. Call the right facility first - Adult detention questions go to the ADF at 601-649-7502. Juvenile detention questions go to the JDF at 601-649-7500.
  2. Confirm the address you should use - For the ADF, verify you are heading to 5178 U.S. Hwy. 11 in Ellisville and ask where visitors should park and check in.
  3. Ask for the current visitation schedule - Request the days and times that apply to the person you’re visiting.
  4. Verify what you must bring and what to leave behind - Ask what ID is accepted and what items are allowed or prohibited.
  5. Get the step-by-step visit process - Ask whether you need to be on an approved list, whether visits require scheduling, and when you should arrive for check-in.
  1. Start on the Access Corrections site - Look for the option to send money to a facility and make sure you select the correct Jones County detention facility.
  2. Gather the details you’ll be asked for - The site typically requires identifying information to match funds to the right person (for example, name and other booking-related details).
  3. Confirm payment options and timing - Check what payment methods are accepted and how long deposits take to post, then follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Save your receipt or confirmation - Keep it until the inmate can confirm the funds showed up in their canteen account.

If your situation involves victim assistance connected to a Jones County case, call 601-425-3147 and ask for a victim advocate. That line handles victim services specifically, so it's a better starting point than the jail line if you need advocacy support.

Reminder: Phone numbers and procedures change. If anything you've read conflicts with what staff tells you on the phone, go with their most recent instructions.

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