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Benton County Jail, Mississippi - Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Benton County Jail is a correctional facility located in Ashland, Mississippi. It serves as the primary detention center for Benton County, housing both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland, MS 38603
Phone: (662) 224-8941
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Benton County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (662) 224-8941. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and procedures.

How to Send Money

For information on sending money to inmates, please contact the jail directly. Online payment systems information is not available.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation options is not readily available. Please contact the jail for details on communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Specific information about inmate services and programs at Benton County Jail is not readily available. Contact the facility for details on educational, vocational, or rehabilitation programs that may be offered.

History of the Facility

Information about the history of Benton County Jail is not readily available.

Security and Management Information

The Benton County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the management and security of the Benton County Jail. For more detailed information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to visitation. For specific information about legal rights and visitation policies at Benton County Jail, please contact the facility or consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

For information about the booking and release processes at Benton County Jail, please contact the facility directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

The list of allowed items may vary. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on permitted items for inmates.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

To send mail to an inmate, address your letter to: Inmate's Full Name, Benton County Jail, 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland, MS 38603. Include your return address on the envelope.

What are the medical services available to inmates?

Information about specific medical services is not readily available. Contact the jail directly for details about healthcare provided to inmates.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Benton County Jail. If you are have completed a Benton County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Benton County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Benton County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

190 Northwest 4th Street, Ashland, MS, 39603

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 662-224-8941 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Benton County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Benton County Jail Inmate Searcher

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Benton County Jail driving directions

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General Stats for Mississippi

Mississippi Total Number of Inmates

31,315

Mississippi Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

29,024

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

575

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

10,510

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

2,450

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

3,240

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.26

15,831

Female

6.74

1,144

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

50

99

Detained

42.42

84

Diverted

4.55

9

Prisons and Jails in Mississippi