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Newton County Jail, MS Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: January 30, 2024
601-635-2101, 601-635-4401
300 Access Road, Decatur, MS, 39327

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The Newton County Jail is on 54 acres of land in Newton County, and is currently the 28th largest jail in the nation. It is the only jail in Newton County and serves all law enforcement agencies.

Newton County Jail is nationally accredited by Detention and Inmate Healthcare professional associations.

Newton County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name Newton County Jail
Jail Type County Jail
Location 300 Access Road, Decatur, MS, 39327
Contact Numbers 601-635-2101, 601-635-4401
City Decatur
Postal Code 39327
State Mississippi
County Newton County

Newton County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff Jackie Knight
Address 300 Access Rd, Decatur, Mississippi, 39327
Phone 601-635-4401

Inmate Resources for Family and Friends

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Inmate Search

“Who’s In Jail” will give you the arrests and jail records of current inmates. Just search the inmate’s first and last name.

Sending a Mail

You may send packages and mail to any inmate in Newton County Jail.

All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband. All magazines, newspapers, and books must come directly from the publisher.

Legal mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate

Self-addressed, stamped envelopes, or stamps are not allowed in the jail.

All mail should be addressed as follows or it will be returned:

Full name, identification (docket) number, housing assignment
Newton County Jail
300 Access Road, Decatur, MS, 39327

Inmates are allowed to have a maximum of ten 4 x 6 photographs in their housing area. All incoming letters that contains more than ten photos will be returned to the sender.

Sending Money

The Newton County Jail accepts money orders for inmates. The money order must contain the inmate’s full name, docket number, and housing assignment.

You can securely send money to, or order commissary for an inmate at a lobby kiosk for a small convenience fee. Visa, MasterCard, and cash (Kiosk only) are accepted. Kiosks are located in the main lobby of the Jail (24/7) and at the video visitation center during visitation hours only.

Phone Calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls; however, they are allowed to make collect calls.

Visiting Rules

All visits will be 40 minutes long. To schedule an appointment by phone or for help using the online appointment, call 601-635-2101, 601-635-4401 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Video Visitation Center

The Video Visitation Center for all inmates is located at 300 Access Road, Decatur, MS, 39327 in the Newton County Jail Administration Support Building. All visitors and their guests must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day.

Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.

Three persons may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. No more than two adult visitors at one time are allowed.

Minors are not permitted without an adult.

All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (U.S.Govt. or State issued ID/Driver License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Newton County Prison Statistics

Newton County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 16
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for ICE -

Newton County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population 16
Asian Jail Population -
White Jail Population 17
Native Jail Population 1
Latino Jail Population 2

Newton County Prison Population By Race

Native Prison Population -
Other Prison Population 1
Latino Prison Population -
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 35
Black Prison Population 54

Newton County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 1,166
Male Jail Population 30
Total Jail Population 35
Female Jail Population 5

Newton County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 19
Female Pretrial Jail Population 2
Male Pretrial Jail Population 19

Newton County Prison Admissions

Total Prison Admissions 49
Black Prison Admissions 24
Other Prison Admissions 1
Native Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 24
Male Prison Admissions 43
Asian Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 6

Newton County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 8
Total Prison Population 90
Male Prison Population 82

Newton County, Mississippi Warrants, Arrests

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Newton County Sex Offender Registry
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