How to Send Mail to Someone at Lincoln County Jail (Brookhaven, MS) — Address Format & Rules

Sending mail to someone in jail feels complicated the first time. It's not. Use the right address format, follow a few rules, and your letter will get through. Below you'll find the exact address, return address requirements, how mail gets processed, and when to call the jail at 601-833-5251 to confirm something before you send it.

Print this format clearly on your envelope: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office "Name of Inmate" 215 Justice Street Brookhaven, MS 39601 Include the facility name, your loved one's name where shown, and the complete street address with city, state, and ZIP. Miss any of those details - or write them illegibly - and your mail could be delayed or rejected.

Lincoln County Jail requires a complete return address on every piece of mail. Put your first and last name plus your full mailing address in the upper-left corner of the envelope. If staff can't verify a complete return address, the letter may be rejected - and without that info, it can't be sent back to you either.

Here's something to know: Lincoln County Jail scans incoming non-legal mail into the inmate's account. So even though you're sending a physical letter, your loved one views it digitally after it's processed. They won't receive the original paper.

All mail is inspected for contraband before delivery. Once cleared, incoming mail goes out Monday through Friday. If you send something over the weekend, expect it to arrive during the workweek.

Want to send books? They must come directly from an online retailer. Order through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or another online company and ship straight to the facility. Don't mail a used book from home - it won't be accepted.

Common Mistakes

• ✓ Leaving off your full return address, including your first and last name
• ✓ Including vulgar or obscene photos (those won’t be scanned)
• ✓ Mailing books from home instead of ordering them from an online company

Packages are tricky. The jail's public information says they no longer accept packages - but a separate statement indicates County/State joint work crew inmates can receive packages through the mail. Since these policies conflict, call ahead to confirm the current rule for your loved one's status before you spend money shipping something that might get rejected.

1. Call Lincoln County Jail - Use 601-833-5251.
2. Ask what status the inmate is housed under - Specifically ask whether they are considered a County/State joint work crew inmate.
3. Confirm whether packages are accepted for that status - Get a clear yes/no before you ship anything.
4. Verify what’s allowed inside - Ask what items are permitted so your shipment isn’t refused after it arrives.

Questions about mail rules, scanning, books, or whether something will be accepted? Call the jail directly at 601-833-5251 for current guidance.