Rankin County Jail, MS

Rankin County Detention Center sits directly behind the Rankin County Justice Center on U.S. Highway 80. Enter through the Sheriff's Office Entrance. The Rankin County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center and staffs the complex 24/7. When you arrive, you'll check in at a visitation processing area—bring a valid government-issued photo ID, sign the visitor log, and expect to pass through a scanner or search. Visitation is a privilege, not a right, so rule violations can get your visits suspended. Review facility rules and any visitor application instructions before you go. Need help outside regular hours? Follow facility directions or contact the Sheriff's Office for after-hours guidance.

The Rankin County Jail website has online inmate search tools you can use from home. Enter the person's full name or inmate ID, run the search, and you'll typically see basics like custody status and housing information. No match? Call the local office or the state DOC—have identifying details ready to help staff narrow things down. You can also try statewide inmate-search tools or sign up for VINE notifications to get custody-change alerts by phone, email, text, or TTY. Before you start searching, gather the person's full name and any ID number you have.

Rankin County Jail is part of the Rankin County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center at 221 N Timber St, Brandon, MS 39042. The facility sits directly behind the Rankin County Justice Center on U.S. Highway 80—use the Sheriff's Office entrance when you arrive. Administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, except State Holidays. For after-hours or weekend help, call 601-825-1480. An officer will come to your residence or meet you at the Sheriff's Department. Check the county or facility page for the most current phone numbers and hours before heading over.