Lownes County Jail, MS

Physical Address
527 S Martin Luther King Jr DrColumbus, MS, 39701

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At a Glance

Communication

  • CityTeleCoin is the provider of inmate telephone and video services associated with Lowndes County Jail and has provided telecom services since 1986.
  • CityTeleCoin reports its field service staff and engineers are on-call 24/7 for technical support.
  • CityTeleCoin’s Reset Password page prompts for the phone number associated with your account.

Sending Money

  • The Tiger Commissary site linked for this facility includes a link to select a different facility.
  • Vendor account password reset pages may prompt for the phone number associated with the account.
  • Common ways to add money include on-site kiosks, online portals, walk-in retail cash payments, and mailed deposits.

Contact Info

  • The Mississippi Sex Offender Registry provides a public hotline and an email address for inquiries.
  • The completed International Travel Form must be submitted to the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry by mail, email, or fax using the contact details provided on the form.
  • For current local phone numbers and emails, check the county or facility page first; state central listings are a secondary resource.

Facility Info

  • Offenders must complete an International Travel Form at least 21 days before departing the country.
  • Registration forms issued by the sheriff's office are valid for three business days.
  • Each time an offender registers with the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry they must pay an $11.00 registration fee.

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Topic Overviews

Communication

CityTeleCoin handles inmate phone and video services at Lowndes County Jail. The company has provided telecom services since 1986 and works with facilities across the Southern U.S. If you run into technical problems, their field service staff and engineers are on-call 24/7. Forgot your password? The reset flow asks for the phone number tied to your account. Depending on what the jail enables, you may also have access to electronic messaging or on-site kiosks—confirm which channels are available for this facility. You'll typically register with the approved service, add funds or a payment method, and follow any scheduling requirements. Expect calls and electronic communications to be monitored and recorded.

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Sending Money

Adding money for someone at Lownes County Jail starts with the facility's commissary listing, which links to Tiger Commissary. Use the facility selector to route deposits to the right place. Families can typically fund an account through on-site kiosks, an online deposit portal, walk-in retail cash payments, or mailed deposits—availability varies. Money goes into a commissary or trust account and can cover commissary purchases, phone time, laundry, and may be applied to existing debts. Posting times depend on the method: online options are usually fastest, while mailed or retail payments take longer. Forgot your login? The vendor's reset flow typically asks for the phone number tied to your account.

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Contact

For registry-related help connected to Lowndes County, start with the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry (MSOR). They have a public hotline and email address for questions or verification requests. For international travel notification, complete the MSOR International Travel Form and submit it directly to MSOR by mail, email, or fax—follow the contact details on the form. Trying to reach local offices like the jail, sheriff's office, or county clerk? Check the county or facility website first for current phone numbers and emails. If the person is in the state system, use state central listings. For emergencies or crimes in progress, call 911.

Facility Info

Planning international travel? Offenders at Lowndes County Jail must complete an International Travel Form at least 21 days before departure. Timing matters for local paperwork too—registration forms from the sheriff's office are only valid for three business days, so finish any required filings quickly. Registering with the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry costs $11.00 each time. For families and visitors, intake and orientation cover the facility's rules, healthcare access, and which privileges (like visitation) can be earned or lost. Following facility rules protects your visitation access. Contraband—including cell phones—can lead to lost privileges or criminal charges.

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Common Questions

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Who provides inmate phone and video services at Lowndes County Jail?

CityTeleCoin is the telecom vendor associated with inmate phone and video services at Lowndes County Jail. CityTeleCoin says it has provided telecom services since 1986 and serves many facilities across the Southern U.S.

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How do I reset my CityTeleCoin account password if I can’t sign in?

Use CityTeleCoin’s Reset Password page and enter the phone number associated with your account. If you still can’t get in, CityTeleCoin reports field service staff and engineers are on-call 24/7 for support.

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Are calls and video messages to people in custody monitored at Lowndes County Jail?

Yes—calls and electronic communications are typically monitored and recorded. Details like fees, schedules, and exactly what’s recorded can vary, so check Lowndes County Jail’s rules for the facility’s current policy.

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How do I add money to an inmate at Lownes County Jail?

You can add money through on-site kiosks, the facility's online deposit portal, walk-in retail cash payments, or mailed deposits (availability varies). When using the Tiger Commissary link, use the facility selector to pick the correct jail entry before you pay.

Sending Money
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What information do I need to make a deposit to an inmate's account?

Most deposit systems ask for the incarcerated person’s name, their booking or inmate ID, and the facility you’re sending money to. Having all three helps ensure the funds post to the correct account.

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What should I do if I forget my commissary portal password?

Use the portal’s password-recovery option and follow the verification prompts. The reset page commonly asks for the phone number associated with the account.

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This page covers Lownes County Jail in Mississippi. If you use the Tiger Commissary site, note it includes a link to select a different facility.

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