Amite County Jail

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Amite County Jail Information

Amite County Jail is a 40-bed facility based in Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 601-657-8057.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Mississippi State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Amite County Jail at 601-657-8057 for assistance.

Phone: 601-657-8057

Physical Address:
Amite County Jail
243 S Broad Street
Liberty, MS 39645

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208

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How Do You Find Someone in the Amite County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Amite 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 601-657-8057 for the information you are looking for.

Amite 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 Amite 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 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

The Amite County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Amite 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 Amite County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.

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About the Amite County Jail

The Amite County Jail in Liberty, Mississippi has a capacity of 40 beds. The blue metal and concrete jail with a fenced in, razor wire topped rec yard beside it, sitting behind the brick sheriff's office, is a medium-security facility that has been operational since 1998. The inmate population fluctuates from a low of 25 inmates to a high of over 70 at times.

With a staff of 25, the Amite County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the jail and for promoting public safety in the county.

The Amite County Jail is located at 243 South Broad Street, Liberty, Mississippi, 39645, at the corner of Washington Street. The contact number for the jail is 601-657-8057.

The visitation hours are on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am to 6pm. Inmates are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week, which must be scheduled in advance.

You can call the jail at 601-657-8057 for an inmate's criminal charges and bond amount.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Amite County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Amite County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Amite County Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Amite County Jail at 601-657-8057.

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Directions / Map to the Amite County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Amite County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Amite County Jail in Liberty, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 601-657-8057 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Amite County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Amite County, Mississippi, visit the Amite County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Amite County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

Amite County Jail
243 S Broad Street
Liberty, MS 39645
601-657-8057

  • Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
  • Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
  • All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
  • Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
  • Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
  • A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM


City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Amite County Jail 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 Amite 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 Amite 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 Amite County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 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 Amite County Jail?

Amite County Jail Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Amite County Jail 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 Amite 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 Amite 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 Amite County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Amite County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Amite County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 601-657-8057 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amite County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Amite County Jail 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 Amite County Jail 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 Amite 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 Amite County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Amite County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Amite County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Amite County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Amite County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Amite County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208

Amite County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Amite County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Amite County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Amite County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Amite County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Amite County Jail
PO Box 208
Liberty MS 39645-0208

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amite County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Amite County Jail uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.


Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:

  • Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
  • Choose Mississippi
  • Choose Amite County Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
  • Pay for the items.

Commissary Order Fees

In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.

Maximum Amount

Amite County Jail only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.

Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:

  • Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
  • Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
  • Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
  • Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Customer Support

- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com

Customer Support page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amite County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Amite County Jail 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 Amite County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Amite County Jail 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 Amite 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: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
  • 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 Amite 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 Amite County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Amite County Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

Amite County Jail now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amite County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-657-8057 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Amite County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

Amite East Feliciana St. Helena Tangipahoa Lincoln Franklin Wilkinson Pike
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Search for an Inmate in Amite County

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