DeSoto County Jail

To search for an inmate in the DeSoto 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 662-469-8566 for the information you are looking for.

DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

The DeSoto County Jail maintains an average of 568 offenders in custody on any given day. The DeSoto 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 DeSoto County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,360 offenders.

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

DeSoto County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

On-site Visitation is conducted at the DeSoto County Visitation Center:
2615 Panola St
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8570

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• You must arrive and check in 10 minutes early. Visitors arriving late will not be allowed to visit and will have to reschedule. 
• No Children under the age of 12 are allowed in the facility.
• All children 12-15 years of age will bring a legible birth certificate.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week, with two different visitors.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DeSoto County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DeSoto County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that DeSoto County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
DeSoto County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

DeSoto County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

On-site Visitation is conducted at the DeSoto County Visitation Center:
2615 Panola St
Hernando, MS 38632
662-469-8570

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• You must arrive and check in 10 minutes early. Visitors arriving late will not be allowed to visit and will have to reschedule. 
• No Children under the age of 12 are allowed in the facility.
• All children 12-15 years of age will bring a legible birth certificate.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week, with two different visitors.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DeSoto County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

DeSoto County Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.

Choice 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 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 662-469-8566 first to ask DeSoto County Jail if this option is still available.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in DeSoto County

To deposit money in an DeSoto County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

• Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
• Choose Mississippi
• Choose DeSoto County Jail
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate.
• Choose the amount to send.
• Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your DeSoto County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in DeSoto County, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in DeSoto County Jail

To communicate by telephone with a DeSoto County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a DeSoto County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for DeSoto County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the DeSoto County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• DeSoto County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a DeSoto County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

DeSoto County Jail Inmate Mail Types

Postcards
The DeSoto 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 DeSoto County Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications – DeSoto County Jail
P.O. Box 9118
Seminole, FL 33775-9118

Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.

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 DeSoto County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the DeSoto 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 legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
DeSoto County Jail
3425 Industrial Drive
Hernando, MS 38632

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in DeSoto County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an DeSoto County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for DeSoto County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the DeSoto County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• DeSoto County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a DeSoto County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in DeSoto County

To deposit money in an DeSoto County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

• Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
• Choose Mississippi
• Choose DeSoto County Jail
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate.
• Choose the amount to send.
• Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your DeSoto County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in DeSoto County, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

DeSoto County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in DeSoto County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an DeSoto County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for DeSoto County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the DeSoto County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• DeSoto County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a DeSoto County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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

DeSoto County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at DeSoto County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• 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.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• 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.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call DeSoto County Jail at 662-469-8566 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in DeSoto County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

DeSoto County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at DeSoto County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• 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.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• 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.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call DeSoto County Jail at 662-469-8566 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in DeSoto County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 662-469-8566 for further assistance.

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