Authority:  Mississippi Department of Corrections
Website: https://www.mdoc.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Address: 633 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 359-5600

When someone is arrested or you hear of someone being arrested, the first thoughts are typically what have they done or now what? People often assume that if someone is taken off in handcuffs, they are guilty, but the truth is an arrest is the first step in a long process. If your loved one is just beginning this process or has been moved to another facility as part of the process, then you will need the DOC information related to wherever they land. DOC information is most often basic information on how to keep contact with a specific inmate or facility. This begins with an address and phone number. InmatesPlus can help with this basic address and so much more.

InmatesPlus has provided links for every jail or prison in a state, along with a phone number and address to get you started. From these compiled links you can often discover any other information needed or search InmatesPlus blog to gain a better understanding of what jail is like for your friend or loved one. DOC information is not necessarily specific information, but applies to a range of topics and areas surrounding the judicial system. While the address and phone number are a great place to start, you can also find out visiting hours, what is allowed during visiting hours, how to add money to a commissary account, and even what types of items may be available. This can vary between facilities, especially from state to state. InmatesPlus is the place to start to find what you need.

Having a loved one lost somewhere in the prison system is frustrating. It is also unsettling to be the victim of a crime and be unaware of where the person who violated your life is located. Both of these situations can be helped by using InmatesPlus. If you are unable to locate an inmate in Mississippi but know the area in which they are located, then start by checking the links for facilities in that area. Using a legal name, first and last, simply search the jail or prison facility to gather current information. This can help you know where an inmate is and a sentence length or charges if no sentence has yet been given. If you are still unable to locate an inmate in Mississippi then there is another option. VINELink is a third party site that makes searching the entire state a relatively easy process. Originally created for crime victims, VINELink, following a short, free registration process allows a user to search all the facilities in an area using only a full legal name or inmate ID number.

Once located, a user can find out the updated, available information for that inmate. This may include information such as a mugshot, charges, and even a sentence length. This gives former victims peace of mind and may help loved ones know what to expect as far as sentence length. VINELink is updated daily so information is current within the last 24 hours each and every day. This can be beneficial to all.