How to Contact an Inmate at Newton County Jail, MS (MS)
Trying to reach someone in custody? You'll typically need the jail's current rules for phone calls, mail, and visitation. The contact details we can confirm here are for Newton County offices that handle paperwork and certified records, which often come up when sorting out an inmate's case or documentation.
For county paperwork and record-related questions that can come up while someone is in custody, Newton County’s Chancery Clerk is a reliable starting point. You can mail requests to P.O. Box 68, Decatur, MS 39327, or go in person to 92 W Broad St., Decatur, MS 39327. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you need to confirm what they can provide and what you need to bring or send, call 601-635-2367.
Need a certified Mississippi birth certificate for a records request or other paperwork? There's a walk-in option at 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS. Call 601-206-8200 to confirm hours before you go. As for jail-specific details (the jail's direct phone number, inmate mail format, visitation rules, phone/commissary providers), those aren't included here. You'll need to verify them directly with the jail or through official county channels.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Mail record-related paperwork to: P.O. Box 68, Decatur, MS 39327.
- ✓ If you need to handle something in person, go to: 92 W Broad St., Decatur, MS 39327 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).
- ✓ Call the Chancery Clerk at 601-635-2367 to ask what documents are required for your specific request.
- ✓ If fax is an option for your situation, use 601-635-3479 (confirm first that faxed materials are accepted for what you’re sending).
- ✓ For a certified Mississippi birth certificate, use the walk-in location at 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS.
- ✓ Call 601-206-8200 to confirm hours of operation before you make the trip.
Before mailing anything time-sensitive, verify the details by phone. Confirm that the Chancery Clerk's mailing address (P.O. Box 68, Decatur, MS 39327), walk-in address (92 W Broad St., Decatur, MS 39327), and office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) are still current. A quick call to 601-635-2367 can save you a wasted trip or rejected request if requirements have changed.
Fax check: The Chancery Clerk fax number is 601-635-3479. Ask whether they accept faxed documents for your specific request, and whether you still need to mail originals.
- Call for current walk-in hours - Contact 601-206-8200 to confirm the walk-in schedule before you go.
- Confirm what you must bring - Ask what ID or supporting paperwork is required to receive a certified copy.
- Make sure it fits the jail’s needs - If you’re using the certificate for an inmate-related purpose, confirm with the jail what type of certified copy they will accept.
To actually contact someone at Newton County Jail (calls, mail, visits, messaging), you'll need the jail's current rules. Find out the jail's direct phone number, visitation schedule and requirements, the correct inmate mailing format, what's allowed in letters and photos, any package restrictions, and whether phone calls or commissary run through a specific provider. If you're sending official documents for an inmate, confirm where the jail wants them delivered and whether they require originals.
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