How to Contact an Inmate at Winston Choctaw Facility, MS (MS)

Communication rules at any facility tend to be specific, and they can change without much warning. For Winston Choctaw Facility, MS, this article does not include confirmed details like phone numbers, call providers, email options, fees, visitation schedules, or mail restrictions because no facility-specific information was available at the time of writing. Your first step should be contacting the facility through an official source before you mail a letter, plan a visit, or try to set up calls.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm the inmate’s full legal name and any ID number the facility uses before you try to contact them.
• ✓ Verify the facility’s current contact information using an official source (not a third-party listing).
• ✓ Ask what contact methods are allowed right now (mail, phone calls, voicemail messages, video visits, email-style messaging).
• ✓ If phone or messaging requires an account, ask which company runs it, how to set it up, and what information you need.
• ✓ If you plan to send mail, confirm the exact mailing format, what’s allowed inside, and whether books/photos must come from approved sources.
• ✓ Write down the rules you’re given, plus the date and the staff member (or department) you spoke with.

Before you spend money or put anything in the mail, get clear answers on the details that most often cause letters to be returned or accounts to be rejected. Start by confirming the facility's current phone number and whether there are separate lines for visitation, mail, or inmate accounts. Ask which contact methods are available right now, including whether calls are collect, prepaid, or tied to a specific vendor account. For mail, ask about the current rules on envelopes, photos, greeting cards, and any page limits. Confirm whether the facility requires a specific return address format, whether they scan mail, and whether there are restrictions on ink color, stickers, or perfume. If you're planning a visit, find out the visiting days and times, who can be approved, ID requirements, dress code expectations, and whether minors need additional paperwork.

1. Start with an official source: Use the facility’s official listing or agency information to locate the correct phone number or office to contact.
2. Call and ask for the right desk: Request the unit or department that handles inmate communications (mailroom, visitation, or inmate accounts).
3. Confirm the allowed contact methods: Ask what options are available now and what is temporarily restricted (this can change).
4. Ask what you need to get approved: Find out if you must be on an approved list for calls, video visits, or in-person visits, and whether any forms are required.
5. Record the details for later: Write down vendor names, fees, required account steps, mailing format, and any limits so you can follow the rules exactly.