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Mississippi State University for Women Police Jail Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Mississippi State University for Women Police Jail is a small holding facility operated by the campus police department. It is designed for temporary detention of individuals arrested on campus or in the immediate vicinity.

Contact Information

Address: 1204 7th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: (662) 241-7777
Website: https://www.muw.edu/police
Email: police@muw.edu

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate, contact the Mississippi State University for Women Police Department directly at (662) 241-7777. Due to the temporary nature of this facility, inmates are typically transferred to the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center for longer stays.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, visitation is generally not permitted. Individuals are typically held for short periods before being released or transferred to a larger facility.

Sending Money

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, there is no system in place for sending money to inmates. If an inmate requires funds, they will need to be handled through the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center once transferred.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Detained individuals are typically allowed to make one phone call upon booking. There are no video call options available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

As a temporary holding facility, there are no long-term inmate services or programs available. Basic needs such as food and water are provided during short stays.

Security and Management Information

The facility is managed by the Mississippi State University for Women Police Department. Security measures are in place to ensure the safety of detainees and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Detainees have the right to contact an attorney. Due to the short-term nature of stays at this facility, regular visitation is not typically allowed.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested on campus are booked into the facility, which includes taking personal information, fingerprints, and photographs. Those requiring longer detention are typically transferred to the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center. Release may occur after posting bail, by court order, or after charges are dropped.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are individuals typically held at this facility?

Individuals are typically held for short periods, usually less than 24 hours, before being released or transferred to a larger facility.

Can I visit someone detained at this facility?

Due to the temporary nature of this holding facility, visitation is generally not permitted.

What should I do if I need to contact someone who has been arrested?

Contact the Mississippi State University for Women Police Department at (662) 241-7777 for information about individuals who have been arrested and detained.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Mississippi State University for Women Police Jail. If you are have completed a Mississippi State University for Women Police 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 Mississippi State University for Women Police 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 Mississippi State University for Women Police Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1100 College Street, MUW 459, Columbus, MS, 39701

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 662-241-7777 .

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 Mississippi State University for Women Police 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.
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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