Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
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- Facility Type
- State Facility
- Security Level
- Medium / Close
- Inmate Capacity
- 3,000 approx.
- Established
- 1984
- Operated By
- Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)
Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Inmate Communication Overview
Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) is one of Mississippi's largest state correctional facilities, operated by the Mississippi Department of Corrections and located in Pearl in Rankin County, about 10 miles east of downtown Jackson. CMCF serves multiple functions within the Mississippi correctional system: it houses adult male and female inmates at medium and close security classifications and also serves as the intake and classification center for newly sentenced women entering the MDOC system. Its location near the state capital makes it administratively central to Mississippi's correctional network.
Communication at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility follows Mississippi DOC provider contracts. JPay handles electronic messaging, photo sharing, and money transfers. Families create a JPay account and add the inmate using their Mississippi DOC number to begin correspondence. GTL manages phone calls and video visitation under the MDOC statewide contract. The two-platform model applies: JPay for messaging and money, GTL for phone and video. As at other Mississippi facilities, these are separate platforms requiring separate accounts.
CMCF's location in Pearl, Rankin County, just east of Jackson puts it within easy reach of the Jackson metropolitan area. Pearl is accessible from I-20 and US-80, and the facility is a short drive from the metro. For families in Jackson, Flowood, or the surrounding suburbs, in-person visits are logistically straightforward. For families in the Gulf Coast area — Gulfport or Biloxi — the drive north to Rankin County is about two to two and a half hours. Mississippi DOC accounts created for CMCF carry over to any other Mississippi facility if an inmate transfers within the state system.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
3794 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Main Phone
(601) 932-2880
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Official Website
Visit official siteCommunication Options
Available communication services at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: JPay
Full JPay messaging available. Requires Mississippi DOC number.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: GTL
Remote video visits available. Schedule in advance through GTL.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: JPay
Digital photos via JPay. Subject to MDOC content guidelines.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Inmate-initiated calls via GTL. Fund AdvancePay account to receive calls.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: JPay
Trust account deposits via JPay for commissary and personal purchases.
Communication Providers at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
JPay
Electronic messaging, photo sharing, and trust account deposits. Uses Mississippi DOC number.
Learn More About JPayGTL
Phone calls and video visitation under the MDOC statewide contract.
Learn More About GTLCommunication Rules at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
- CMCF serves as both a housing and intake facility. Newly admitted women may have a brief delay before full communication access.
- JPay and GTL are separate platforms. Messaging stamps and phone funds are not interchangeable.
- Messages are reviewed by MDOC staff before delivery.
- MDOC system-wide accounts carry over if the inmate transfers to another Mississippi facility.
- Senders must be on the inmate's approved contact list.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I message someone at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility?
- Create a JPay account at jpay.com and add the inmate using their Mississippi DOC number. Purchase stamps and compose your message. MDOC staff review messages before delivery, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
- How do I set up phone calls from CMCF?
- Phone calls use GTL. Create an account at telmate.com or through the GTL Connect app. Set up a prepaid AdvancePay account linked to your phone number and add funds. The inmate calls you from facility phones.
- Does CMCF house both male and female inmates?
- Yes. CMCF serves as a medium and close security facility for male inmates and as the intake and classification center for women entering the MDOC system. Women classified at CMCF may be transferred to another Mississippi facility based on their security level and programming needs.
- How far is CMCF from downtown Jackson?
- CMCF is in Pearl in Rankin County, about 10 miles east of downtown Jackson on I-20 — roughly a 15 to 20-minute drive. For Jackson-area families, in-person visits are very accessible.
- How do I send money to a CMCF inmate?
- Trust account deposits are made through JPay. Log in, go to Send Money, and select Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. Add funds via debit or credit card. Processing typically takes one to two business days.
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