Who to Call About Lincoln County Jail — Phone Numbers, Email Caveats, and Fingerprinting Service
Need to reach Lincoln County Jail? The right phone number gets you answers fastest. Here's who to call, when to skip email, and how fingerprinting works.
For most jail-related questions, start with the Lincoln County Jail’s main line: 601-833-5251. This is the best number to use when you need general information and want to avoid getting bounced between offices.
Not an emergency but still need a quick response? Call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 24-hour non-emergency line: 601-833-5231. Use this for situations that don't warrant 911 but still need to be documented or handled soon.
For issues within Brookhaven city limits, the Brookhaven Police Department has its own 24-hour non-emergency number: 601-833-2424. Not sure whether your situation falls under city or county jurisdiction? Either non-emergency line will point you in the right direction faster than waiting on an email.
Note: The Sheriff’s Office contact page warns that their email account is not monitored 24/7. If your message is urgent, call 911 (as applicable) or contact the office by phone instead.
When you need an answer today, call. For jail questions, dial 601-833-5251. For non-emergency situations requiring prompt attention, use the Sheriff's Office 24-hour line at 601-833-5231. For emergencies, call 911.
- Plan for the right days - Fingerprinting at the jail is processed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- Go during service hours - Fingerprints are processed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quick Reference
- ✓ Lincoln County Jail (main line): 601-833-5251
- ✓ Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (24-hour non-emergency): 601-833-5231
- ✓ Brookhaven Police Department (24-hour non-emergency): 601-833-2424
- ✓ Lincoln County Jail location: 215 Justice Street, Brookhaven, MS
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