Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lauderdale County Jail?
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Lauderdale County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Lauderdale County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Meridan police department at 601-482-9806 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lauderdale County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Mississippi inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Mississippi.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Lauderdale County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 601-482-9806.
Lauderdale County Jail Visitation Hours
Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Lauderdale County Jail
More Information
Located in the city of Meridian, the Lauderdale County Jail serves the county of Lauderdale and the surrounding areas. It is a correctional facility for offenders convicted of various crimes. Over the years, the facility has been managed by the county under the state of Mississippi. This makes it one of the most likely destination for convicted offenders in this region. In addition to that, it has been upgraded to become one of the largest jails in Mississippi because of the major role that it plays when it comes to accommodating the ever increasing number of convicts in the state.
The Lauderdale county jail is maintained by sheriffs from the Lauderdale County. They are responsible for the welfare and security of all inmates. In addition to that, they play an important role in ensuring that the inmates go through their daily activities. Inside the prison, you will find these sheriffs coordinating various functions. They are also that ones that will be at the gate so that they can usher in those who want to see their loved ones that are serving their jail terms. In addition to that, there is a strict conditions that visitors have to meet, and the sheriffs are there to see to it that the rules are upheld.
To be transferred to this jail, offenders from other city jails and the police have to go through various paper work sessions. They need to provide information and meet various requirements. Therefore, they will have to spend some time moving from one office to another until they finally end up at the Lauderdale County Jail. However, this is not a difficult task because once an offender has been properly identified, there will be sheriffs and other county and state officers to ensure that the process goes on smoothly.
The time that these inmates spend at the Lauderdale County Jail in Meridian depends on their offense. There are those that leave after they are sentenced while others only spend time there until their case is finalized. At that time, some of them may be acquitted of the courts feel that they did not commit the ones. In addition to that, there inmates who leave this facility after they are released on bail. Therefore, at any given time, there will be those who are being admitted to the jail while others will be leaving.
Although there are many types of convicts that end up at the Lauderdale County jail, most of them are those that commit misdemeanor offenses. This means that most of them have committed offenses such as driving under influence, assault, theft, and similar crimes. The inmates have access to all basic amenities including bathrooms, television, and food. In addition to that, they are taken through an education program and specialized services.
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