How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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Go to Rankin County Detention Center directly behind the Rankin County Justice Center on U.S. Highway 80. Use the Sheriff’s Office Entrance to access the jail.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and be ready to confirm you’re on the inmate’s approved visitor list. At check-in, you’ll likely sign a visitor log and may be searched or asked to pass through a scanner.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department provides after-hours support. For after-hours or weekend assistance, call 601-825-1480 and an officer will come to your residence or meet you at the Sheriff’s Department.
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.
Heading to Rankin County Detention Center for the first time? Here's how to find the right entrance, get oriented quickly, and know who to call depending on when you arrive.
