Government Record Contacts
Rankin County Sheriff’s Department and the Adult Detention Center are at 221 N Timber Street, Brandon, MS 39042. The main/non-emergency line is 601-825-1480. County administrative offices operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Sheriff’s Department operates continuously. The roster displays 601-825-1479 as a jail number, while Brandon’s official FAQ separately lists 601-825-1481 for booking information. Confirm the proper line before relying on it.
The Sheriff’s Public Information Request instructions require a specific written request, valid government photo ID, the stated fee, and a stamped return envelope if mailed. Hand delivery is accepted during business hours; the researched instructions do not accept fax or email. A proper request receives a response within seven working days, with production normally no later than fourteen working days unless otherwise arranged.
Where to Route a Question
Custody and booking information are handled by the Sheriff or jail. A city police report starts with the charging city department. A later case result belongs with the correct clerk or court. State prison custody belongs with MDOC, and federal or immigration custody uses the responsible federal locator.
- Current Rankin roster for a person displayed in county custody.
- Rankin County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Circuit MEC for county or circuit court context.
- MDOC inmate search for state corrections custody.
- Pearl Police, Brandon Police, or Flowood Police Records/Courts for city routes.
Service Questions
Rankin County Busted Mugshots is not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release, a charge, a warrant, a court outcome, or whether an office will release a particular record. It also cannot retrieve records for a visitor or provide legal advice. Verify important details with the originating office.
For an urgent safety concern, contact emergency services. Do not use a public-records route as an emergency contact channel.