Columbus City Jail

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Updated on: March 1, 2024

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Location 1501 Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi, 39701

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Columbus City Jail is a low-security jail located in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Mississippi law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Columbus City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Columbus City Jail is not serious. The Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Columbus City Jail. 

Inmate Search

Columbus City Jail, Mississippi, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Columbus City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 662-244-3528, and the Columbus City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Mississippi statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

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Columbus, Lowndes County, MS Overview

City of Columbus
nicknames:
Possum Town
mottos:
The Friendly City
Coordinates:
33.50167°N 88.41500°W
Country:
United States
State:
Mississippi
County:
Lowndes
Founded:
1821
Government:
Mayor:
Robert Smith (D)
Area:
Total:
25.88 sq mi (67.02 km2)
Land:
25.05 sq mi (64.88 km2)
Water:
0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
Elevation:
217 ft (66 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
23,640
Estimate (2019):
23,573
Density:
941.08/sq mi (363.35/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
39701-39705
Area code(s):
662
FIPS code:
28-15380
GNIS feature ID:
0668721

Columbus, Lowndes County, MS Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Precincts:1

Full Time Sworn Officers:62

Full Time Civilians:14

Part Time Sworn Officers:25

Part Time Civilians:1

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Columbus City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Columbus City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure. 

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Columbus City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Columbus City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Columbus City Jail

1501 Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi, 39701

Sending Money

The Columbus City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Columbus City Jail lobby. 

Phone Calls

The inmates in Columbus City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Columbus City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Columbus City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Columbus City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Columbus City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Columbus City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

Columbus City Jail — General Information

Facility Name Columbus City Jail
Facility Type City Jail 2
Address 1501 Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi, 39701
City Columbus
Postal Code 39701
State Mississippi
County Lowndes County

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