What to Bring (and What to Leave Home) for Lee County–Tupelo Jail Visits
Visiting someone at Lee County–Tupelo Jail goes much smoother when you bring the right basics and leave the wrong stuff in the car. This checklist will help you avoid the most common turn-away issues.
Before you think about what to pack, confirm you're on the inmate's visitation list. Lee County Detention Center (Tupelo) won't let you in without that - even if you have everything else right.
- ✓ Proper photo ID (you must sign in with it)
- ✓ Plan to arrive early so you can sign in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time
In-person visits are by appointment, and you need to set that up in advance. To schedule an in-person visit, call (662) 432-2600 Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Appointments must be made 24 hours ahead of the visit.
Leave Home
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Recording devices
- ✓ Image devices (anything used to take pictures/video)
Note: Visitors are subject to search before visiting. If you refuse the search, you’ll be denied access to the jail.
Plan ahead if you're bringing kids. Children under 8 are not allowed to visit. Any child must be supervised, so bring another adult who can keep watch while you handle check-in.
Set expectations before you walk in. In-person visits are non-contact - you'll talk through a glass partition using a phone - and appointments last just 15 minutes. If you're coordinating childcare, rides, or work schedules, plan around that short window.
- Arrive early and check in - You must sign in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time, and you’ll need proper photo ID.
- Be ready for a search - Visitors are subject to search before visiting.
- Don’t refuse the search - If you refuse, you’ll be denied access to the jail.
Reminder: In-person visits are non-contact (through glass) and limited to a 15-minute appointment, so keep what you bring simple and focus on being ready to check in on time.
Turnaway Reasons
- ✓ You weren’t on the inmate’s visitation list
- ✓ You didn’t sign in at least 15 minutes early
- ✓ You didn’t have proper photo ID at sign-in
- ✓ You brought a cell phone, recording device, or image device
- ✓ You refused the required search
If an in-person visit doesn't work out, video visitation is another option. Inmates can access video visits seven days a week between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM. Register and fund your account through City Tele Coin, then use the app to connect.
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