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MS State Penitentiary is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
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 State - maximum facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is CommissaryDeposit There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.
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
Located at MS Hwy 49 W in Parchman, MS, MS State Penitentiary carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MS State Penitentiary offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on MDOC-Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
The mission of the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) is to ensure public safety by securely confining offenders in a safe, humane, and cost-effective environment while offering meaningful work and self-improvement programs to support their transition into law-abiding citizens upon release. As Mississippi’s oldest correctional institution, MSP was established in 1901 and is located on approximately 18,000 acres in Parchman, Sunflower County. The facility holds around 3,590 beds, distributed across fifty-eight support buildings and seven housing units, ranging from Unit 42 (Hospital) with 56 beds to Unit 29, the primary farming support unit, with 1,568 beds. This farming operation supplies food to three state prisons.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
MSP provides vocational training in agriculture, auto body repair, automotive/diesel mechanics, communications, HVAC, welding, carpentry, electrical work, culinary arts, and marine maintenance. Additionally, inmates can participate in GED and adult basic education programs, along with substance abuse treatment, pre-release, and faith-based programs as needed.
As the facility housing all adult male offenders classified under Protective Custody, Administrative Segregation, Long-Term Administrative Segregation, and Death Row, MSP has custody levels of minimum, medium, and close. Male Death Row inmates are housed at MSP Unit 29, while female Death Row inmates are held at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County. MSP inmates contribute over 100,000 hours of free labor annually to local municipalities, counties, and state agencies.
Programs at MSP include Therapeutic Recreation, Religious and Faith-Based Programs, Independent Study and Tutorial Programs, Pre-Release Preparation, Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation, ABE/GED Programs, Administrative Remedy Program (ARP), and PACT
MSP also offers extensive vocational skills training, with fields such as agribusiness, Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Diesel Mechanics, Communications Systems, HVAC, Industrial Electricity, Marine Maintenance, Welding, and Culinary Arts. Mississippi Prison Industries operates a work program utilizing 296,400 inmate labor hours in textile and metal fabrication, with about 190 inmates participating each month.
In alignment with MDOC policies, MSP is a tobacco-free facility. All forms of tobacco, substitutes, and smoking paraphernalia are prohibited for inmates, staff, and visitors, with possession resulting in administrative action.
Executions for state offenders are conducted at MSP’s Unit 17 by lethal injection.
MS State Penitentiary maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
The Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) Visitation Department operates seven days a week, providing visitation options tailored to different custody levels and special treatment units.
For medium and minimum custody offenders, visitation is available on Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with specific days assigned per unit. Special treatment units have designated schedules:
Each inmate can list up to ten visitors, created during Receiving and Classification. Visitors cannot appear on multiple lists unless they are immediate family, with required documentation. All visitors 14 and older must have a state or federal photo ID, while younger visitors need a legible birth certificate. Valid ID must be shown for entry, with exceptions authorized only by the Superintendent.
Visitors with infants may bring a diaper bag with limited baby items. Upon arrival, visitors are scanned, searched, and processed between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with transportation to units ending at 1:30 p.m.
The canteen visitation bag procedure allows inmates to purchase canteen bags up to three per scheduled visit week. Families adhere to visitation rules before accessing the canteen and are limited to three bags without currency.
Unapproved visitors include individuals with felony convictions unless an immediate family relationship and written authorization from the Superintendent is provided.
Visitors under 14 require a birth certificate, and visitors aged 14 and above need a photo ID showing their date of birth.
Suspensions may apply for violations, including possession of money, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, weapons, or engaging in inappropriate behavior as determined by the Superintendent.
