How to Find Someone in Rankin County Jail (Use the Inmate Search Portal)
Trying to find out if someone is in custody at Rankin County Jail? Start with the county's official inmate search portal—it's the fastest way to check.
Rankin County offers an online inmate search portal where you can look up current inmates. Start here - it's the quickest option. If you don't find who you're looking for online, you can always call or visit in person.
- Go to Rankin County’s inmate information portal - Look for the Adult Detention Center Information Portal page.
- Use the tools on that page to look up current inmates - The portal is set up specifically to access current inmate information.
Once you're on the portal, search for the person using the tools available. No match right away? Slow down and try variations: different spellings, a hyphenated last name, or a nickname instead of a legal first name. If the portal lets you filter results, use whatever details you have to narrow things down.
After-hours help: The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department operates 24/7. If you need assistance after hours or on weekends, call 601-825-1480 and an officer will come to your residence or meet you at the Sheriff’s Department.
Can't find the person online? This is your best backup. The Sheriff's Department is staffed around the clock, so you can call for help even after hours or on weekends.
Admin Office Hours Location
- ✓ Administrative offices: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- ✓ Closed: State Holidays
Need to visit in person? The Rankin County Sheriff's Office is at 221 North Timber Street in Brandon, MS. You'll find the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center directly behind the Rankin County Justice Center on U.S. Highway 80.
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