Tippah County Jail

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Tippah County Jail Information

The Tippah County Jail is a 50 bed jail in the city of Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 662-837-8270, 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.

Phone: 662-837-8270

Physical Address:
205 W Spring St
Ripley, MS 38663-1932

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Tippah County Jail
205 W Spring St
Ripley, MS 38663-1932

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How Do You Find Someone in the Tippah County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Tippah 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 662-837-8270 for the information you are looking for.

Tippah 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 Tippah 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 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

The Tippah County Jail maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tippah 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 Tippah County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.

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About the Tippah County Jail
According to the information provided by the sources, the capacity of Tippah County Jail in Mississippi varies. One source states that the jail's inmate capacity is 45, while another source states that the facility can hold up to 414 detainees. A third source describes the jail as a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 121 inmates. It is unclear why there are discrepancies in the reported capacity of the jail. The address and contact number for Tippah County Jail in Mississippi are as follows: Address: 205 West Spring Street, Ripley, MS 38663. Phone number: 662-837-9336. Note that if you need to send money to an inmate, you should call the jail at 662-837-8270 to confirm the address and how to make the payment. The Tippah County Jail in Mississippi allows social visits for inmates from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays and from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, with each session lasting from 15 to 30 minutes. There is a maximum of four visitors per booth, excluding children under the age of 12. Visits must be scheduled in advance between 8:15 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday. The Tippah County Jail is located in Ripley, Mississippi. The jail has a capacity of 45 inmates and an average daily population of 44. Inmates are allowed to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, with each session ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, and a maximum of four visitors per booth excluding children. The jail has encountered an average of zero staff assaults per year. There is no information available on the conditions of the jail or any issues related to the inmates. The search results do not provide any information on what makes Tippah County Jail in Mississippi unique or different from other jails. The results only provide general information about the jail, such as its location, capacity, and visiting hours. The Tippah County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement and administrative duties, including serving as the county's jailor. The jail has a capacity of 45 inmates and an average daily inmate population count of 44. Inmates can receive visits from family and friends as long as they are on the approved visitors list and follow the jail's policies and procedures.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Tippah County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 662-837-8270.

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.

Tippah County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Tippah 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 Tippah 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 Tippah 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 Tippah 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 Tippah 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 Tippah 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 Tippah County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippah County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 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 Tippah County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippah County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person. 

Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Tippah County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Tippah County Jail at 662-837-8270.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Tippah County Jail and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Call Tippah County Jail at 662-837-8270 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 662-837-8270 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Tippah County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Tippah County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Mississippi.
  • Select Tippah County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Tippah County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippah County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Tippah County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tippah County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Tippah County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippah County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tippah 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 Tippah County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

The Tippah County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Tippah County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Tippah County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Mississippi.
  • Select Tippah County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Tippah County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippah County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tippah 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 Tippah County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Tippah 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 Tippah County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-837-8270 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tippah County?

Tippah Union Prentiss Alcorn Benton Hardeman
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This facility, known as "Tippah County Jail" is also known as Tippah County Jail, Mississippi, Tippah.