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The Jail Administrator and a staff of 54 provide supervision in the men and women section. Quarterly meeting with Jail command staff keeps all officers current to new policies and coming training events. Sheriff Bill Rasco oversees all operations of the jail as well as those of Law Enforcement. Visitation HoursVisitation hours are Monday thru Sunday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and depend on the housing area the inmate is currently staged in. Visitor Rules and RegulationsThe following rules apply to all visitors who wish to visit with an inmate in the custody of the Desoto County Jail: 1. All adult visitors must have proper photo identification (e.g., State Drivers License or Federal/State approved identification card, must be a picture I.D.) Only adult visitors age 12 or older will be allowed to visit. 2. Children under the age of twelve (12) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children must be under the supervision of the parent/legal guardian at all times and are not to be left unattended in the visitation area for any reason, no exceptions. 3. All visitors must place approved personal articles in the provided container for examination and pass through a hand held metal detector. Visitors may be asked to submit to a clothed body search. All outer garments (e.g.; coats, jackets, etc.) must be removed and placed on the scanner. Jackets cannot be worn as the primary upper garment. Visitors who fail to clear the metal detector and/or refuse a clothed body search will not be allowed to visit. All visitors denied a visit will be recorded for future reference. The inmate will be informed of the reason(s) for his/her visitor denial. 4. Visitors are expected to stay for the entire visiting period and early departures will end the visitation period. 5. All visitors must talk in normal conversational tones. Profane/obscene language/gestures or loud talking will result in termination of the visit.
6. Visitors may be barred and/or prohibited from visiting for actions such as, but not limited to: fighting, assault, planning or aiding an escape, security violations, disrespect toward department staff, unruly behavior, any sexual behavior, possession/passing contraband, appearing to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs, inappropriate attire, failure to follow staff directives, or violation of these rules and regulations. Staff may recommend that a visitor be barred for rule violations by completing a report and reporting the matter immediately to the Shift Commander or their designee. 7. Visitors must be dressed appropriately in order to be admitted. Here are the basic guidelines: a. Visitors clothing must be worn in an appropriate manner. b. Appropriate shoes must be worn for basic foot protection. c. No logos on clothing which contain pictures, slogans, or vulgarity, or any clothing determined by the Jail Division as being associated with a security threat group. d. Excessive clothing may not be worn, such as two (2) pair of pants or an extra shirt under their top layer of clothing. No saggy and baggy pants.
f. No short shorts or short dresses. No midriff shirts or short shirts. Shorts must extend down to at least two (2) inches above the knee and dresses must be no more than two (2) inches above the knee while standing. Splits should not expose the leg no more than two (2) inches above the knee while standing. Underwear must be worn. g. No spandex or spandex-type fabrics. h. No clothing that is suggestive, provocative or offensive in nature. i. No clothing that is transparent or translucent in nature. j. Hats, scarves, bandannas with any form of questionable logos are not permitted. 8. Persons who are in Administrative Segregation or lockdown status cannot visit. 9. A number of items are not allow to be brought in the jail such as: food (including gum), drinks, tobacco products to include all smoking materials, purses, umbrellas, cell phones, pagers, cameras, radios, tape records/players, lighters, sharp objects and weapons, etc. The exception to this is one (1) plastic baby bottle, one (1) blanket, one (1) diaper and car seat for an infant. 10. Visitor lockers are not provided for the storage of personal items that are not allowed in the jail. The DCSO is not responsible for items left in the visitation area/lockers. 11. Individuals dropping off approved items in visitation for inmates must present valid identification (e.g., State Drivers License, State/Federal identification card, or other picture I.D.,etc.) Any item being dropped off for an inmate must be pre-approved by the appropriate Authority. The officer will notify the proper designee to verify before accepting the item and checking it for contraband. Once the item(s) has been accepted this information must be recorded in our records. 12. Other visitor rules apply. See the bulletin board in the jail lobby for updated information.
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The Desoto County Jail is the main distribution point for persons arrested in Desoto County.It also holds other inmates as the circumstances become relevant. Located at the facility are three areas that house inmates separately- men, women, and juveniles. Average Daily population is approximately 390 men and women and yearly bookings typically exceed 9000.
e. Neckline of garments is to be no lower than three (3) inches from the base of the neck. Sleeveless shirts or dresses or clothing exposing a bare chest or midriff is not permitted.
