Amite County Jail

Amite County Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 601-657-8057

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Amite County Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 243 S Broad St Liberty, MS which is operated locally by the Amite County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Amite County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Liberty Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The sheriff is an elected official of the county serving a 4 year term. He is the top law enforcement officer of the county. His responsibilities include supervision of deputies, jailers and dispatchers.

The jailers who are responsible for supervision of inmates, trusties and mental commitments. The jailers maintain booking information, collect money for fines and bonds, oversee outdoor exercise periods, arrange for doctor’s appointments, administer medication and distribute meals to inmates, monitor jail visitors and camera security systems, and generally maintain order in the jail facility. They also conduct cell searches for drugs and other prohibited items. The jailer is also responsible for maintaining the jail facility and having all components of the building in working order. The jailers are on duty 24/7.

visitation Info

PRISON_NAME – Visitation at PRISON_ADDRESS, PRISON_CITY, PRISON_STATE_ABBR

• Monday 9am – 6pm
• Tuesday 9am – 6pm
• Wednesday 9am – 6pm
• Thursday 9am – 6pm
• Friday 9am – 6pm

All visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition. This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call PRISON_PHONE for more information and updates to the current rules and regulations.

Inmates are allowed 2 visitors per day