Lamar County Jail, MS Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 23, 2024

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Lamar County County can be found in the Mississippi area. Purvis – is the county seat. Lamar County has a total population of 61374 and was formed in 1904.

Lamar County County has a total area of 496 square miles. The zip codes in Lamar County County are 39455, 39475, 39482.

Lamar County Sheriff’s Office:

The Lamar County Sheriff, Danny H. Rigel, is the head law enforcement officer in the Lamar County county. You can reach him by calling 601-794-1005.

Address: 205 Main Street, Purvis, Mississippi, 39475, 39455, 39475, 39482.

Fax: 601-794-3914

Phone: 601-794-1005

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Lamar County Jail is located in Lamar County County, Mississippi state. The specific address of the Lamar County Jail is 201 Main Street, , PO Box 352, Purvis, MS, 39475. The Lamar County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 50,000. The Lamar County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 601-794-3562, the Lamar County Jail information line, or fax at or fax601-794-1002.

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Purvis. The justice center houses the Lamar County county sheriff, Purvis police department offices, and the Lamar County Jail. The Lamar County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Lamar County Jail. Originally, the Lamar County Jail could house approximately 2110 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Lamar County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Lamar County Jail has a 147-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Lamar County Jail.

The Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Lamar County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Lamar County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Lamar County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Lamar County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Lamar County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Lamar County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Lamar County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

Purvis, Lamar County , MS Overview

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