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Find a Hinds County Jail Inmate and Check the Current Roster
For a Hinds County jail inmate search, start with the official Hinds County Inmate Query rather than a commercial people-search site. The county database is designed for people who are currently incarcerated in Hinds County custody and lets you search by name, arrest date, city or inmate PIN number.
Information checked: October 18, 2026. Jail custody, housing, bond and communication rules can change, so use the live county record for the final status.
- Open the official Hinds County Inmate Query.
- Enter the name as Last Name, First Name — for example, Doe, John.
- Open the matching current inmate record.
- Confirm the identity and save the inmate/PIN number before arranging mail, calls, visits or other services.
How to Use the Official Hinds County Inmate Search
The county’s legacy database remains the important page for current inmate information. It specifically states that only information and photographs for currently incarcerated Hinds County inmates are accessible.
- Open the county Inmate Query.
Use the Hinds County government database at the official link above. - Enter the inmate’s name in the county format.
Type the surname first, followed by a comma, one space and the first name. Example: Doe, John. - Broaden the search if necessary.
If you are unsure of the exact spelling, the county says you can enter only a starting letter such as A to list current inmates whose last names begin with that letter. - Try another available search method.
The same portal provides options to list inmates by arrest date, search by city or enter a PIN number. - Open and verify the correct person.
Do not rely on a matching name alone. Compare every available identifier before treating the record as belonging to the person you are trying to locate. - Save the inmate number.
The inmate or PIN number is especially useful for correctly addressing mail and identifying the person when using jail communication services.
What You Can Search in the Hinds County Roster
The Hinds County search is more useful than a simple name box. Use the option that best matches the information you already have.
| Search option | When to use it | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Best starting point when you know the inmate’s legal name. | Use the county format: Last Name, First Name. |
| Starting letter | Useful when you are unsure of the full surname spelling. | Entering a single letter can return inmates whose last names start with it. |
| List by Arrest Date | Useful when you know approximately when the arrest happened. | Review likely dates and then verify the correct person. |
| Search by City | Useful when a city associated with the inmate record is known. | Use this as a secondary filter rather than assuming every same-name result is correct. |
| PIN Number | Best when the jail identifier is already known. | This is usually more precise than a common name. |
The public search is intended for current custody. It should not be treated as a complete historical arrest database. A person may disappear from the live query after release or transfer even though the criminal case remains open.
If the Person Does Not Appear in the Hinds County Search
A blank result does not automatically mean the person was never arrested. Work through the likely causes in this order.
| Possible reason | What to do next |
|---|---|
| Name entered in the wrong format | Try the surname first: Doe, John. Then try only the surname or its starting letter. |
| Booking is still being processed | Check with the arresting law-enforcement agency or the relevant Hinds County detention facility. |
| Person was already released | The county query is for current inmates. Check the court case or request an older public record when needed. |
| Person was transferred | Check the Mississippi Department of Corrections if the person entered state custody. |
| Federal custody applies | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal prisoners. |
| You searched the wrong local system | Confirm where the arrest happened and which agency made the arrest. Our city jail inmate search guide explains how local police and county jail custody can differ. |
| Juvenile record | Juvenile detention information may not be publicly available in the same way as adult jail records. |
Hinds County Jail Facilities and Important Phone Numbers
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office publishes separate detention contacts. Use the live inmate record to determine the correct location before driving to a facility, mailing anything or asking about release.
| Office or facility | Phone | Best reason to call |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County Sheriff’s Office | 601-974-2900 | General Sheriff’s Office assistance. |
| Jackson Detention Center | 601-974-2945 | Questions relating to Jackson detention operations. |
| Raymond Detention Center | 601-857-4800 | Current Raymond facility information. |
| Joint County and State Work Facility | 601-857-8058 | Work-facility custody questions. |
| Sheriff Records Division | 601-974-2930 | Records-related questions. |
Raymond Detention Center
The Sheriff’s Office lists the Raymond Detention Center at 1450 County Farm Road, Raymond, MS 39154. County detention documents identify Raymond as an adult detention facility housing both male and female residents.
How to Check Charges, Bond and the Court Case
The jail roster answers the custody question: Is this person currently being held? The court record answers a different question: What is happening with the criminal case?
If the inmate profile provides charge or bond information, copy the identifying details before calling. A displayed bond does not always mean the person can be released immediately. Another warrant, hold or court condition may prevent release even when one charge has a bond amount.
Which Hinds County court handles the case?
Hinds County states that its Circuit Court handles felony cases, while County Court handles misdemeanors along with its other jurisdiction. The exact court depends on the charge and case stage.
| Court contact | Phone | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Clerk — First Judicial District | 601-968-6628 | Jackson-area Circuit/County Court filing and record questions. |
| Circuit Clerk — Second Judicial District | 601-857-8038 | Raymond-area district record and filing questions. |
Open the official Hinds County Circuit Clerk page if you need current clerk information after identifying the correct inmate and case.
Mail, Phone Calls, Messaging and Video Visits
Do not use an old jail directory’s communication instructions without checking the current Sheriff’s Office information. Hinds County’s current Sheriff materials direct families to NCIC-based inmate communication services.
Where to send inmate mail
The Sheriff’s Office states that inmate mail should be addressed using the inmate’s name and number and sent to:
Inmate Number
Hinds County Detention Center
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
That Texas mailing address is the address currently published by the Sheriff’s Office for inmate mail. Do not assume ordinary personal mail should be sent directly to the Raymond street address.
Phone calls
Hinds County’s official inmate communication notice says incarcerated persons receive telephone access after booking. Incoming calls are not accepted in the ordinary way, although voicemail messages may be available for approved inmates. Three-way calls are prohibited.
| Call type | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Calls within the United States | $0.20 per minute |
| Mexico and Canada | $0.25 per minute |
| Other international calls | $0.35 per minute |
Messaging and remote video
The same county communication notice lists NCIC for prepaid inmate communication. Published rates are $0.30 per minute for video visits, $0.25 per message, and $0.35 for picture or video messages.
- Find the inmate in the Hinds County roster first.
- Copy the correct inmate name and identifying number.
- Open the NCIC account portal.
- Create or sign in to an account.
- Select the correct Hinds County inmate/facility when prompted.
- Add funds only after confirming the inmate information.
- Use the available phone, messaging or video option.
Hinds County’s published communication notice lists NCIC customer support at 1-800-943-2189. Rates and availability can change, so review the amount shown in the service before paying.
How to Get an Older Hinds County Jail or Booking Record
The live inmate query is not a historical roster. If someone has already been released, the absence of a name from the current list is expected.
For an older jail-related public record, Hinds County provides an official Public Record Request Form. The county asks requesters to identify the department and describe the specific record as clearly as possible. The published form says copying and research charges may apply and instructs requesters to allow seven working days for a response.
What to include in a record request
- Full legal name of the person.
- Approximate arrest or booking date.
- Known inmate or PIN number.
- Arresting agency, if known.
- The exact document needed, such as a booking-related record rather than a vague request for “everything.”
If your actual goal is the outcome of the criminal case rather than the jail booking itself, start with the court record instead of requesting a detention record.
Hinds County Jail vs. Mississippi State Prison vs. Federal Custody
One of the most common reasons for a failed inmate search is using the wrong correctional system.
| Situation | Where to search |
|---|---|
| Currently held in a Hinds County jail | Hinds County Inmate Query |
| Transferred into Mississippi state correctional custody | Mississippi Department of Corrections Inmate Search |
| Federal prisoner | Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator |
| Very recent city-police arrest and no county result yet | Confirm the arresting agency and follow the process in our City Jail Inmate Search guide. |
The MDOC search accepts a person’s name or MDOC ID number. It is the correct next search when someone has left county jail custody and entered the Mississippi state correctional system.
Before You Send Money, Travel or Arrange a Visit
Take a minute to verify the record again. Jail information can change quickly after court, release, transfer or a new hold.
- Confirm the person is still listed in current Hinds County custody.
- Confirm the correct facility.
- Save the inmate/PIN number.
- Check the current Sheriff’s Office or communication service instructions.
- Only then send money, mail documents, arrange communication or travel to a facility.
For examples of how other county jail systems structure their rosters, see our Jefferson County Jail inmate search guide and Harris County Jail inmate search guide.
Official Hinds County Resources
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Hinds County Inmate Query | Current jail inmates and available photographs. |
| Hinds County Sheriff’s Office | Detention contacts, inmate mail and Sheriff services. |
| Hinds County Circuit Clerk | County and Circuit Court record questions. |
| Hinds County Public Records Request | Records that are not available through the current inmate query. |
| Mississippi Department of Corrections | People transferred to Mississippi state correctional custody. |
Hinds County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. Is the Hinds County inmate search an official county database?
Yes. Hinds County operates an official Inmate Query on its county database system for people who are currently incarcerated in Hinds County custody.
2. How should I enter a name in the Hinds County inmate search?
Enter the last name first, followed by a comma, a space and the first name. For example, enter John Doe as Doe, John. The county also allows a single starting letter to return surnames beginning with that letter.
3. Does the Hinds County jail roster show people who were already released?
The official query states that only current inmate information and photographs are accessible. If the person has been released or transferred, use court records, a public-record request or the receiving correctional system as appropriate.
4. Why can’t I find someone who was recently arrested in Hinds County?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released or transferred, or another agency may still have custody. Try the county’s alternate search options and then contact the arresting agency or detention facility.
5. What is the phone number for the Raymond Detention Center?
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office lists the Raymond Detention Center detention contact as 601-857-4800. Its published location is 1450 County Farm Road, Raymond, Mississippi 39154.
6. Can the Hinds County jail roster tell me an inmate’s bond and charges?
Available booking information may help identify the charges and custody record, but court information should be used to verify the actual criminal case. A bond does not always result in immediate release if another hold, warrant or court condition applies.
7. How can I call, message or video visit a Hinds County inmate?
Hinds County’s published inmate communication information uses NCIC services for prepaid calls, messaging and remote video. Find the inmate and save the correct identifying number before creating or funding a communication account.
8. Where should personal inmate mail be sent?
The Sheriff’s Office currently directs inmate mail to the inmate’s name and inmate number, Hinds County Detention Center, PO BOX 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Check the current Sheriff’s Office instructions before mailing important documents.
9. Where do I search if the inmate was transferred to a Mississippi state prison?
Use the Mississippi Department of Corrections Inmate Search. MDOC allows searches by name or MDOC ID number and is separate from the Hinds County current jail roster.
10. How can I obtain an older Hinds County jail record?
Use the Hinds County Public Record Request process when the information is no longer available through the current inmate query. Provide the person’s full name, approximate booking date and as much identifying information as possible. The county states that fees may apply and asks requesters to allow seven working days for a response.
Use the Current Roster First, Then Follow the Correct Record
For most searches, the official Hinds County Inmate Query is enough to answer the first question: whether the person is currently in county custody. Search the legal name in the county’s preferred format, verify the correct record and save the inmate number.
From there, use the Sheriff’s Office for detention services, the Circuit Clerk for the court case, the county public-record process for older records, or MDOC if the person has moved into Mississippi state custody. This avoids relying on outdated jail directories and reduces the chance of sending money, mail or personal information to the wrong place.