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Claiborne County Jail Information

The Claiborne County Jail is a 25 bed jail in the city of Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 601-437-5161, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Inmate Services

Who’s in Jail? About the Facility Recent Bookings & Arrests Directions / Map Inmate Phones

Phone: 601-437-5161

Physical Address:
410 Main Street
P.O. Box 427
Port Gibson, MS 39150

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Claiborne County Jail
P.O. Box 427
Port Gibson, MS 39150

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How Do You Find Someone in the Claiborne County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Claiborne County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 601-437-5161 for the information you are looking for.

Claiborne County Jail Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Claiborne County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

The Claiborne County Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Claiborne County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Claiborne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 500 offenders.

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About the Claiborne County Jail

The capacity of Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi varies depending on the source. According to some websites, the jail has a capacity of 72 inmates, while others state that it can hold up to 346 detainees. One source mentions that the jail was built in 1934 with a capacity for 118 inmates. However, another source states that the jail is a small facility that holds inmates serving short sentences of up to one year. It is unclear which capacity is the most up-to-date and accurate. The address of Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi is 410 Market Street, Port Gibson, Mississippi, 39150. The contact number for the jail is 601-437-5161, and the fax number is 601-437-3830.The Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi has different visitation hours and rules depending on the source. According to, visitation is held Monday through Friday between 9 am to 6 pm, and all visits are no-contact visits. States that inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the video visitation system. Says that inmates are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week, which must be scheduled in advance. States that visitation time is on Saturdays and Sundays only, and inmates are allowed three half-hour visits per weekend. Finally, says that each inmate is permitted one hour free when they receive site visitation, both on-site and remote. It is recommended to contact the jail directly to confirm the visitation hours and rules. A federal judge has seized control of the Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi due to "severely deficient" conditions at the facility. However, it is unclear if this action has resolved the issues. The policies and procedures for the Tennessee Department of Corrections include living conditions for segregated inmates. The Jailhouse Lawyer's Handbook provides information on conditions inside jails and prisons. Additionally, a report by the Department of Justice found that conditions at Mississippi's Parchman prison violated the Constitution. The Claiborne County Jail in Mississippi is not unique in any significant way. It is the largest prison facility in Claiborne County, covering two acres in Port Gibson. The jail houses inmates ranging from low-level misdemeanors to those awaiting trial for violent crimes such as robbery, rape, and murder. The jail has a personal cash account system for inmates.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Claiborne County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Claiborne County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 601-437-5161.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Claiborne County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Claiborne County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Claiborne County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Claiborne County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Claiborne County and other Mississippi and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Claiborne County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Claiborne County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Claiborne County Jail

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Claiborne County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Claiborne County follow these instructions:

Claiborne County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
Choose Mississippi.
Choose Claiborne County Jail
Select your Inmate.
Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Claiborne County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

Adding funds to your account - $3.00
Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
Cost of an interstate (ex. Mississippi to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost of an intrastate (ex. Mississippi to Mississippi) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Claiborne County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Claiborne County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Claiborne County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Claiborne County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-437-5161 for further assistance.

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