Lafayette County Detention Ctr, MS

Lafayette County Detention Center sits just west of the Oxford Square on Jackson Avenue. Free visitor parking is available in front of the building. Visitation rules, hours, and permitted visit types vary, so confirm the jail's current policies before making the trip. Visits are treated as a privilege and can be suspended for rule violations, so follow all conduct requirements closely. You may need to be added to the inmate's approved visitor list and complete any required application or screening before your visit. When you arrive, expect to show a valid government-issued photo ID, sign in at the visitation processing area, and sign the visitor log. You may also be searched or asked to pass through a scanner.

Lafayette County Detention Ctr uses on-site kiosks to help inmates stay in touch with family and friends through phone calls, video chats, and email, including contacts outside Mississippi. In March 2020, the facility installed 19 kiosks: two money kiosks and 17 video kiosks. Friends and family typically need to register with the facility's approved communications service, and you may need to add funds before using video or messaging features. Phone calls and electronic communications are monitored and recorded. For the most accurate details on schedules, fees, and account setup, check the facility's rules or contact the jail directly.

Family members can add money to an inmate's account at Lafayette County Detention Center using the on-site money kiosks. Since March 2020, the facility has had 19 kiosks total: two money kiosks and 17 video kiosks that support deposits and communications. If you cannot use a kiosk, other deposit options commonly available at jails include online deposit portals, walk-in retail cash payments, or mailed deposits. Deposited funds go into an inmate's commissary or trust account and are typically used for commissary purchases, phone time, laundry, or paying debts. Posting times vary by method. Sheriff East warns families not to give money over the phone due to scams.