Benton County Jail

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Updated on: February 25, 2024

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Location 190 Northwest 4th Street, Ashland, MS, 39603

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Benton County County can be found in the Mississippi area. Ashland – is the county seat. Benton County has a total population of 8312 and was formed in 1870.

Benton County County has a total area of 406 square miles. The zip codes in Benton County County are 38603, 38633, 38647.

Benton County Sheriff’s Office:

The Benton County Sheriff, A. A. McMullen, is the head law enforcement officer in the Benton County county. You can reach him by calling 662-224-8941.

Address: 368 Ripley Avenue, Ashland, Mississippi, 38603, 38603, 38633, 38647.

Fax:

Phone: 662-224-8941

 

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Benton County Jail is located in Benton County County, Mississippi state. The specific address of the Benton County Jail is 190 Northwest 4th Street, Ashland, MS, 39603. The Benton County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 49,000. The Benton County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 662-224-8941, the Benton County Jail information line, or fax at or fax662-224-6307.

Jail History and Structure

In 1986, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Ashland. The justice center houses the Benton County county sheriff, Ashland police department offices, and the Benton County Jail. The Benton County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Benton County Jail. Originally, the Benton County Jail could house approximately 2028 inmates.

Over the years, the Benton County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Benton County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Benton County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Benton County Jail has a 132-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Benton County Jail.

The Benton County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Benton County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Benton County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Benton County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Benton County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Benton County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Benton County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Benton County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Benton County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Benton County Sheriffs Department

Address 368 Ripley Avenue, Ashland, Mississippi, 38603
Phone 662-224-8941

Benton County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Benton County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 190 Northwest 4th Street, Ashland, MS, 39603
Capacity 80
Facility Type Adult
City Ashland
Postal Code 39603
State Mississippi
County Benton County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Benton County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Benton County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Benton County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Benton County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Benton County Jail.

The Benton County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Benton County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Benton County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Benton County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Ashland, Benton County , MS Overview

mottos:
"Small Town Living, Big City Pride"
Coordinates:
34.83250°N 89.17917°W
Country:
United States
State:
Mississippi
County:
Benton
Area:
Total:
1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2)
Land:
1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
643 ft (196 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
569
Estimate (2019):
519
Density:
284.54/sq mi (109.85/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
38603
Area code(s):
662
FIPS code:
28-02140
GNIS feature ID:
0692421

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