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Lee Co Juvenile Detention is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County juvenile - low facility.
The phone carrier is CityTeleCoin, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
The Lee County MS Juvenile Detention Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 454 N Commerce St Tupelo, MS that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.
Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.
Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.
The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.
The Lee County-Tupelo Juvenile Detention Center can securely house twenty-two juveniles. This center also houses juveniles from nine additional counties.
The mission of the Lee County-Tupelo Juvenile Center is to provide leadership for change for youth, family units, and communities. Accountability is a vital component and each juvenile will be provided with legitimate, alternative pathways to adulthood with equal access. Public safety is a principal concern in all our practices and policies as well as the safety and welfare of each juvenile in our care. We will operate with professionalism, competence, and integrity and will treat all people in a fair, consistent, and honest manner in the performance of our duties.
Juvenile facilities overseen by Lee County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
Lee County-Tupelo Juvenile Detention Center Visitation
Visiting Days
Visits are scheduled for every twenty (20) minutes. (Example: 9:00, 9:20, 9:40) Visitation last for only fifteen (15) minutes.
Family visitation is non-contact and must be scheduled twenty-four hours in advance.
An appointment may be made Monday – Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm by calling 662-621-1712.
