Lee County Juvenile Detention Center

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Lee County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Since opening in February of 2001, the Lee County-Tupelo Juvenile Detention Center has housed juveniles from ten counties and offers a safe and secure environment for their detention. To accommodate the juveniles there re 22 beds, a focus on responsibility and accountability, recreation spaces, education, healthy meals, and class spaces. The Learning Center is a space within the facility that offers a professional environment for schoolwork, and they attend each day from 9am to 3pm with an hour break for lunch. Attendance at class is mandatory and there are rewards and positive reinforcement for participating. The education coordinator will contact the school of the juvenile and obtain their assignments, books, and to learn of any accommodations they are receiving to ensure continuity in their education. Individualized programs are created and implemented that allow for one on one interactions and support in completing all assigned tasks and many will see an increase in grades. GED programs are also provided, as well as vocational training, including how to find employment, life skills for employability, and employable skills. Computers are present for use in assignments and to monitor progress and grades, as well as offering an additional resource for all students to achieve their best results. Mail: 454 North Commerce Street, Tupelo, MS 38804 All mail may be opened when contraband is suspected, and it is only permitted when delivered through the correct mail system. Phones: Residents may make collect calls and will have access to phones to do so. Visitation: Visits are 15 minutes in length and planned in advance by calling 662-432-2613 or (662) 432-2685, with visits occurring three days of the week. Tuesday 9am – 11am/1pm – 4pm, Thursday 9am – 11am/6pm – 9pm, Saturday 9am – 11am/1pm – 4pm/6pm – 9pm

Phone: 662-841-9040

Physical Address:
454 North Commerce Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Lee County Juvenile Detention Center
454 North Commerce Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

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How Do You Find Someone in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 662-841-9040 for the information you are looking for.

Lee County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Lee County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

The Lee County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lee County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,440 offenders.

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About the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center
Since opening in February of 2001, the Lee County-Tupelo Juvenile Detention Center has housed juveniles from ten counties and offers a safe and secure environment for their detention. To accommodate the juveniles there re 22 beds, a focus on responsibility and accountability, recreation spaces, education, healthy meals, and class spaces. The Learning Center is a space within the facility that offers a professional environment for schoolwork, and they attend each day from 9am to 3pm with an hour break for lunch. Attendance at class is mandatory and there are rewards and positive reinforcement for participating. The education coordinator will contact the school of the juvenile and obtain their assignments, books, and to learn of any accommodations they are receiving to ensure continuity in their education. Individualized programs are created and implemented that allow for one on one interactions and support in completing all assigned tasks and many will see an increase in grades. GED programs are also provided, as well as vocational training, including how to find employment, life skills for employability, and employable skills. Computers are present for use in assignments and to monitor progress and grades, as well as offering an additional resource for all students to achieve their best results. Mail: 454 North Commerce Street, Tupelo, MS 38804 All mail may be opened when contraband is suspected, and it is only permitted when delivered through the correct mail system. Phones: Residents may make collect calls and will have access to phones to do so. Visitation: Visits are 15 minutes in length and planned in advance by calling 662-432-2613 or (662) 432-2685, with visits occurring three days of the week. Tuesday 9am – 11am/1pm – 4pm, Thursday 9am – 11am/6pm – 9pm, Saturday 9am – 11am/1pm – 4pm/6pm – 9pm
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 662-841-9040.

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.

Lee County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County Juvenile Detention Center?

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 Lee 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 Lee County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Lee County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Lee County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Lee County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 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 Lee County Juvenile Detention Center?

Lee County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Lee County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Lee County

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lee County Juvenile Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Lee County Juvenile Detention Center to call you and others.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
  • This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Lee County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Lee County Juvenile Detention Center contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.


City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Lee County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Lee County Juvenile Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Lee County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.
  • For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: [email protected].
  • Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Lee County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lee County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-841-9040 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Lee County

What are the other City and County Jails in Lee County?

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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