South Mississippi Inmate Lookup
South Mississippi Correctional Institution, often shortened to SMCI, is a state prison operated by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. It is physically located in Greene County, but it is not the local county jail and it does not handle first appearances for new Greene County arrests. MDOC identifies Brand Huffman as superintendent and gives the facility address as 22689 MS Hwy 63 North, Leakesville, MS 39451, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 1419. The facility phone is 601-394-5600 and the fax number is 601-394-4897.
SMCI houses sentenced adult men in MDOC custody. The official prison page says the facility includes minimum and medium classifications as well as protective custody. That means the correct lookup route is the MDOC Inmate Search, where the prison location should appear in the biographical file when a person is in state custody. A person newly arrested in Greene County may pass through the sheriff's jail and local courts before any state-prison assignment appears.
The official MDOC South Mississippi Correctional Institution page lists the prison's address, bed count, classifications, staffing, and work-program information.
The MDOC facility page is the source for prison facts, while the statewide MDOC search handles individual state inmate lookup.
SMCI Prison Capacity
MDOC publishes stronger population infrastructure facts for SMCI than Greene County publishes for the local jail. The official facility page says SMCI was established in 1989 and is the newest state prison in Mississippi. It sits on 360 acres, has 16 housing units, and has a maximum capacity of 2,886 beds. The same page lists 495 permanent full-time authorized positions and five full-time time-limited authorized positions.
| SMCI Fact | Official MDOC Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility type | Mississippi state prison |
| Custody levels | Minimum, medium, and protective custody |
| Land area | 360 acres |
| Maximum beds | 2,886 |
| Authorized staffing | 495 permanent full-time and 5 time-limited full-time positions |
MDOC SMCI Search
Use MDOC for South Mississippi Correctional Institution inmate lookup. The county jail roster is not the right system for SMCI because state prisoners are under MDOC control. The MDOC homepage includes Inmate Search and Parolee Search fields for First Name, Last Name, and MDOC ID Number. The Family and Friends Guide says the location should appear in the biographical file after a successful search. If the search does not work, call the MDOC switchboard at 601-359-5600 with the person's name, MDOC number if known, date of birth, and last four digits of Social Security number if requested.
- Open the Mississippi Department of Corrections website and choose Inmate Search.
- Search by first and last name, or use the MDOC ID Number when it is known.
- Review the result for facility or location and confirm whether South Mississippi Correctional Institution is listed.
- If no result appears, call the MDOC switchboard rather than the Greene County jail for sentenced state-prison custody.
| Field | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Name search | Use exact spelling where possible |
| Last Name | Name search | Best combined with first name or ID |
| MDOC ID Number | Identifier search | Best field for a known sentenced inmate |
| Parolee Search | Supervision lookup | Use when the person may be on parole instead of in prison |
The MDOC homepage screenshot shows the statewide locator fields used for SMCI inmates and other state prisoners.
The state locator separates sentenced prison custody from the Greene County jail's arrest and pretrial custody channel.
SMCI Address and Contact
SMCI has its own state-prison contact information. Use it for facility-level questions after MDOC confirms that a person is assigned there. Do not use the SMCI address for a new Greene County arrest unless MDOC has already listed the person in state custody. Family members should also understand that the MDOC switchboard is in Jackson, not at the facility, and staff may be limited in what they can disclose.
South Mississippi Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 1419
22689 MS Hwy 63 North
Leakesville, MS 39451
601-394-5600
Fax: 601-394-4897
Operator: Mississippi Department of Corrections
SMCI Visitation Status
MDOC visitation rules apply at South Mississippi Correctional Institution. The Family and Friends Guide says visitation is a privilege, not a right, and the inmate initiates the application process. An approved visiting list is limited to ten visitors. Visitors age 18 and older need valid picture identification. No more than five people, including children, may visit at one time. The research did not identify a current SMCI day-by-day public schedule, so confirm the facility schedule before travel.
| Visitation Item | MDOC Rule Located | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approval status | Inmate initiates the application | Wait for approved-list confirmation |
| Visitor limit | Approved list limited to ten visitors | Confirm that each visitor is approved |
| ID | Visitors 18 and older need valid picture ID | Bring current government photo ID |
| Group size | No more than five people including children at one time | Plan the visit group before travel |
| Schedule | Facility-specific schedule not confirmed in research | Call SMCI before leaving |
Note: Confirm approval, schedule, custody location, and dress rules with SMCI before visiting the prison.
SMCI Mail and Money
MDOC's Family and Friends Guide gives the state rules for prison mail, calls, and money. Incoming mail must use the inmate's name and MDOC number, current housing unit, institution or facility name, address, city, state, and ZIP code. The guide says white envelopes and white paper only, with no color envelopes. For phone service, inmates make collect or outgoing calls, and the guide lists Global Tel Link customer service at 1-877-650-4249. For inmate banking, MDOC points to Premier Services.
| Service | Provider or Detail | Research Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mail address format | Name, MDOC number, housing unit, facility name, address, city/state/ZIP | White envelopes and white paper only |
| Phone calls | Global Tel Link, 1-877-650-4249 | Inmates make collect or outgoing calls |
| Money deposits | Premier Services, 601-326-2590, www.premier.services | MDOC says inmates may not receive money by postal or other means |
Greene County Jail vs SMCI
The most common lookup error is mixing the local jail with the state prison. Greene County Jail handles new arrests, pretrial custody, short local sentences, and people waiting for court, bond, release, or transfer. SMCI handles sentenced MDOC custody. A person may move from the county jail to MDOC after conviction and sentencing, but bond, initial appearance, and new booking questions stay with the sheriff and courts until state custody begins.
| Question | Greene County Jail | SMCI |
|---|---|---|
| New arrest | Call sheriff | Not the first lookup route |
| Sentenced state inmate | May be former holding point | Use MDOC locator |
| Bond | Sheriff, Justice Court, or court record | Not a prison release payment issue |
| Facility visits | County rules not published online | MDOC approved-list rules apply |
For pretrial custody and booking details, use the Greene County jail records path rather than the MDOC prison locator.
SMCI Programs in Greene County
SMCI has unusually specific local program detail in the official research. MDOC says the prison provides free inmate labor to Greene County and adjacent municipalities and assists state agencies. The facility assigns inmates to the Greene County Road Crew and a mobile work crew. MDOC also describes a blueberry operation that began in 2006 to address idleness, teach trade skills in the blueberry industry, reduce food costs, and provide a healthier menu option.
Those program facts do not change the lookup route, but they show why SMCI is part of the Greene County inmate-population picture even though it is a state facility. The prison is a large MDOC institution within the county, separate from the smaller sheriff-run jail in Leakesville's government center.
- MDOC
- Mississippi Department of Corrections, the state agency that operates SMCI and the prison locator.
- Protective custody
- A classification for people housed under added safety controls because of risk or security needs.
- State-prison custody
- Custody after sentencing to MDOC, different from county jail booking or pretrial detention.