Meridian City Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: February 22, 2024

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Location	2415 6th Street, Meridian, Mississippi, 39301

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Meridian City Jail is a low-security jail located in Meridian, Lauderdale 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 Meridian 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 Meridian City Jail is not serious. The Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Meridian City Jail.

Inmate Search

Meridian City Jail, Mississippi, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Meridian City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 601-485-1843, and the Meridian 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.

Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS Overview

City of Meridian

nicknames:

Queen City

mottos:

“A Better Longitude On Life”

Coordinates:

32.37472°N 88.70417°W

Country:

United States

State:

Mississippi

County:

Lauderdale

Incorporated:

February 10, 1860

Government:

Mayor:

Percy Bland

Area:

City:

54.51 sq mi (141.17 km2)

Land:

53.74 sq mi (139.19 km2)

Water:

0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2)

Elevation:

344 ft (105 m)

Population (2010):

City:

41,148

Estimate (2019):

36,347

Density:

676.34/sq mi (261.13/km2)

Metro:

107,449

Time zone:

UTC−6 (CST)

Summer (DST):

UTC−5 (CDT)

ZIP code(s):

39301-39307

Area code(s):

601

FIPS code:

28-46640

GNIS feature ID:

0673491

Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Full Time Sworn Officers:99

Full Time Civilians:17

Part Time Sworn Officers:10

Part Time Civilians:3

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Meridian City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Meridian 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 Meridian City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Meridian 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

Meridian City Jail

2415 6th Street, Meridian, Mississippi, 39301

Sending Money

The Meridian 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 Meridian City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in Meridian 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 Meridian City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Meridian 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 Meridian City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Meridian 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 Meridian City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

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Meridian City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Meridian City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	2415 6th Street, Meridian, Mississippi, 39301
City	Meridian
Postal Code	39301
State	Mississippi
County	Lauderdale County