Covington County Jail

Covington County Jail, MS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 24, 2024

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Location 203 North First Street PO Box 545, Collins, MS, 39428

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Covington County County can be found in the Mississippi area. Collins – is the county seat. Covington County has a total population of 19079 and was formed in 1819.

Covington County County has a total area of 413 square miles. The zip codes in Covington County County are 39119, 39428, 39479.

Covington County Sheriff’s Office:

The Covington County Sheriff, Stann Q. Smith, is the head law enforcement officer in the Covington County county. You can reach him by calling 601-765-8281.

Address: 203 South 1st Street, Collins, Mississippi, 39428, 39119, 39428, 39479.

Fax: 601-765-5003

Phone: 601-765-8281

 

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Covington County Jail is located in Covington County County, Mississippi state. The specific address of the Covington County Jail is 203 North First Street, , PO Box 545, Collins, MS, 39428. The Covington County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 48,000. The Covington County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 601-765-8281, the Covington County Jail information line, or fax at or fax601-765-5003.

Jail History and Structure

In 1983, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Collins. The justice center houses the Covington County county sheriff, Collins police department offices, and the Covington County Jail. The Covington County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Covington County Jail. Originally, the Covington County Jail could house approximately 1978 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Covington County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Covington County Jail has a 158-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Covington County Jail.

The Covington 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 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Covington County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Covington County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Covington County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2008, a mental health unit was established at the Covington County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Covington County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Covington County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Covington 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 Covington County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Covington County Sheriffs Department

Address 203 South 1st Street, Collins, Mississippi, 39428
Phone 601-765-8281
Fax 601-765-5003

Covington County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Covington County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 203 North First Street PO Box 545, Collins, MS, 39428
City Collins
Postal Code 39428
State Mississippi
County Covington County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Covington 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 Covington County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Covington County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Covington 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

Collins, Covington County , MS Overview

mottos:
Come Grow With Us!
Coordinates:
31.64222°N 89.55944°W
Country:
United States
State:
Mississippi
County:
Covington
Settled:
Late 1800s
Incorporated:
November 24, 1906
Named for:
Fred W. Collins
Government:
Type:
Mayor-Council
Mayor:
Hope Magee Jones
City Clerk:
Suzette Davis
Deputy Clerk:
Carrie Underwood
Alderman At-Large & Mayor Pro Tem:
Bobby A. Mooney
Area:
Total:
7.99 sq mi (20.69 km2)
Land:
7.96 sq mi (20.62 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation:
292 ft (89 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,586
Estimate (2019):
2,425
Density:
304.61/sq mi (117.62/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
39428
Area code(s):
601
FIPS code:
28-15140
GNIS feature ID:
0668700

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