Lauderdale County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility, 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 601-482-9800 for the information you are looking for.

Lauderdale County Detention Facility 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 Lauderdale County Detention Facility, 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 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

The Lauderdale County Detention Facility maintains an average of 290 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lauderdale County Detention Facility 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 Lauderdale County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,140 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Lauderdale County Detention Facility Inmate Visitation Schedule

2001 5th Street
Meridan, MS 39307
601-482-9800

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Lauderdale County Detention Facility, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
• The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
• There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Lauderdale County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

• Visit from your home computer.
• Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com
• Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

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

Lauderdale County Detention Facility Inmate Visitation Schedule

2001 5th Street
Meridan, MS 39307
601-482-9800

• First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Lauderdale County Detention Facility, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
• The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
• There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
• Offsite Video Visits cost $5.70 for 15 minutes.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility?

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

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Lauderdale County Detention Facility uses Jail ATM 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.

Option 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. Call the Lauderdale County Detention Facility first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lauderdale County Adult Detention
2001 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Lauderdale County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Lauderdale County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Mississippi, then choose Lauderdale County Detention Facility
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Lauderdale County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lauderdale County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lauderdale County Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Lauderdale County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lauderdale County Detention Facility 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 Lauderdale County Detention Facility 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#
Lauderdale County Adult Detention
2001 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lauderdale County Adult Detention
2001 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Lauderdale County Detention Facility 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lauderdale County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. 
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#
Lauderdale County Adult Detention
2001 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301

Lauderdale County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Lauderdale County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lauderdale County Adult Detention
2001 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Lauderdale County Detention Facility

Search for JailATM services for Lauderdale County Detention Facility.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lauderdale County Detention Facility. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lauderdale County Detention Facility may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Lauderdale County Detention Facility has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Lauderdale County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Mississippi, then choose Lauderdale County Detention Facility
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Lauderdale County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Lauderdale County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lauderdale County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Lauderdale County Detention Facility uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Lauderdale County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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• Select Mississippi, then select Lauderdale County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
• Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
  Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
  Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lauderdale County Detention Facility and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lauderdale County. 
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lauderdale County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 601-482-9800 for further assistance.

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